Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

In Rochester, MN, a homeowner had grown concerned after noticing water leaks in their basement. Knowing the issue would persist without the right waterproofing solution, the homeowner decided to look into basement waterproofing solutions in their area and found us. Impressed by our 5-star reviews, the homeowner contacted our Appointment Center to schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Ryan P., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, he took a close look at the basement, determining the source of the water leaks, and worked closely with the homeowner on the right waterproofing solution. Ryan recommended installing SuperSump+, our extremely reliable Zoeller sump pump system, IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge system, and WaterGuard, our perimeter drainage system. Pleased to see our products come with a warranty, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, one of our crews arrived at the home to execute the project. They successfully installed 4ft of WaterGuard, 1 SuperSump+, and 1 IceGuard.

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Jennifer E. in Rochester, MN had water leaking into her basement. She was concerned about the damage that it was causing to her home and she was worried that their air quality was compromised, so she contacted American Waterworks to receive a free estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Mike Radosevich, to her home to inspect her basement and design a solution. Mike worked closely with Jennifer to create the right waterproofing plan for her home. Jennifer liked the proposal that Mike presented to her, so she scheduled the installation.

Our Foreman, Hugo Sanchez, and his crew installed our WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. Then, they installed a SuperSump sump pump and our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the wall. The drainage system now properly guides water to the sump pump and from there, the sump pump pushes the water through the discharge line and expels it from the home. Our waterproofing system is backed by a lifetime warranty, so Jennifer has peace of mind that she chose the right solution to protect her basement for the long-term.

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Asim K. in Rochester, MN had water seeping through the walls into his basement which was starting to cause damage to his property and creating a musty smell. He started to do some research and learned that American Waterworks is the leading contractor in basement waterproofing in the region and gave us a call. We sent our Design Specialist to his home to evaluate the situation and propose a unique solution to fit his needs. He approved of the plan and moved forward with the installation date. 

Our Foreman, Juan Pena, and the production crew started the installation by removing the concrete and laying 120 feet of the WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. Then, they installed the SuperSump sump pump and our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the walls. The drainage system now properly guides water to the sump pump, and from there the water is pushed through the discharge line and expelled from the home. Asim is glad he made the investment to protect his home. 

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Ellen T. in Rochester, MN was suffering from a wet basement. She had an older home, and the foundation leaked every time it rained. She was tired of dealing with the mess, and she was concerned about mold and other possible health implications. She contacted American Waterworks, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to meet with her and develop a plan that would fit her needs. Ellen approved of the products and the waterproofing design, and she moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Dylon VanCanneyt, and his production crew removed the concrete around the perimeter of the basement to make a trench for the 160 feet of our WaterGuard drainage system. Next, they installed our recommended TripleSafe sump pump in the corner, and our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the walls. Lastly, they filled back the gaps with rock, replaced the concrete, and cleaned up their work area. Water is now properly guided through the WaterGuard to the TripleSafe, and from there, it is expelled from the home. Ellen is thrilled with the results, and glad she made the investment to protect her home! 

An American Waterworks Service Technician, Glenn T, was performing an annual maintenance appointment on a Rochester, MN, home. The homeowner expressed to Glenn that she had concerns about the humidity in her crawl space. Glenn went to take a look at the space and measured the humidity of the space at 70%, the ideal conditions for mold and mildew growth, along with an increase in indoor airborne allergens, all of which could lead to severe health side effects. After Glenn was done with his inspection, he met with the homeowner to deliver her findings. 

Glenn explained why such a high humidity level should be dealt with, and elaborated on his recommendations. Glenn wanted to use several of our products to bring the humidity level down. First, Glenn recommended our CleanSpace and drainage matting. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp that gets applied directly to the walls of the crawl space and works to direct water entering through holes or cracks in the wall. The raised dimples on our CleanSpace® Drainage Matting gives the water flooding into your crawl space a channel underneath your crawl space liner. This directs the water flooding the crawl space to the SmartPipe crawl space drain, Tony's third product recommendation. The SmartPipe's custom design includes holes on the top and front to accept water from the soil and surface of your crawl space. A special wall flange collects water from the crawl space walls and the footing/wall joint. Finally, Tony wanted to install our AprilAire dehumidifier. Even a basement with an effective waterproofing system can still develop moisture and mold problems and may feel damp. Concrete walls and floors continually absorb moisture from the soil and release it into the air in your basement, and store-bought dehumidifiers simply aren't strong enough to solve the problem. Adding an Aprilaire dehumidifier creates healthy air and can reduce the number of viable viruses in the air to less than 1% in two days' time when set to 50% RH. The homeowner agreed and work was scheduled for a few weeks later.

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Jesus C, and his team ended up installing 496 ft of CleanSpace, 414 sqft of Drainage Matting, 1 AprilAire, and 1 SmartPipe. Now our customer can rest easy knowing her humid crawl space is healthy once more! 

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