Leaky Basement in Wabasha, MN, Gets a Solution

A homeowner from Wabasha, MN, was worried about her basement. Each time it rained, her sump pump had a harder and harder time keeping up with the water intrusion. The homeowner didn't know who to call for leaky basement but quickly found American Waterworks through the recommendation of friends and neighbors. A few weeks after claiming her FREE estimate, our Design Specialist, Ryan M, headed out to home to assess the basement leaks. 

When Ryan arrived he headed to the basement to begin his inspection. Once he completed his walkthrough, he sat down with the homeowner to go over his findings. Ryan began by informing the homeowner that she made the right decision by having American Waterworks out. He went on to say that leaky basements do not get better with time. In fact, they only worsen, dragging down home health and value with it. Ryan then stated that he was recommending three of our products to ensure the basement stayed dry. First, Ryan discussed our CleanSpace vapor barrier. This 100% waterproof plastic tarp-like material gets fastened directly to basement walls, and works to direct any water entering the space downward and into a perimeter drain. Most notably, our CleanSpace is anti-microbial, meaning it prevents bacteria and viruses from growing on the wall. To compliment this product, Ryan recommended our DryTrak perimeter drain. The CleanSpace on the walls is fed directly into the DryTrak. The DryTrak gives water entering a channel to flower freely to the proper disposal site. DryTrak reqyuires no jackhammering, is above to the mud zone to prevent clogging, and includes a lifetime warranty. Finally, Ryan wanted to give the basement a final line of defense, our SuperSump sump system, an effective yet economical decision to rid your basement of unwanted water. Our SuperSump includes a powerful Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower cast-iron sump pump, capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head out of your basement. The homeowner was thrilled with Ryan's recommendations, and couldn't wait for her basement to be dry and healthy. 

Several weeks later our Foreman, Raul B, installed 30ft of DryTrak, 1 SuperSump, and 30ft of CleanSpace in the basement. Now, our customer can move forward without worries of leaky basements cause unexpected expenses!