Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A Rochester, MN, homeowner was dealing with a notoriously leaky attached garage. Standing water and leaky walls were just the tip of the iceberg. The homeowner also suspected that the walls of the garage were beginning to bow inward, indicating structural concerns. On the recommendation of a friend, she decided to call American Waterworks for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, Ryan K, one of our Design Specialists, headed out to the home. 

Ryan took his time evaluating the garage and the surrounding landscaping. When he was finished, he was ready to make his recommendation. Ryan wanted to use several of our products to address the garage. First, Ryan wanted to use our Foamax wall panels. Insulating your basement walls with Foamax provides comfort and energy bill savings, while making your walls look clean and bright. Foamax is an advanced foam insulation panel that reduces condensation for exceptional moisture protection. Ryan also recommended to be our DryTrak drain pipe. Most foundations come in three pieces: walls, floor, and footing. Other foundations (called monolithic foundations) come with the floor and footing as one piece, and the walls are installed on top as a separate piece. Monolithic foundations have exceptionally thick floors around the edges. Jackhammering through these thick concrete floors is very time-consuming and creates a lot of dust! To avoid these issues, we recommend the DryTrak® Baseboard Drain Pipe System. This unique drain system is installed above the floor, eliminating the dust and labor of jackhammering. The DryTrak would connect to the appropriate disposal site, which Ryan recommended to be our TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is the most reliable sump pump system in our lineup, boasting three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. To address the failing wall, Ryan recommended our PowerBrace system. This system is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time.

These steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. Over time, the PowerBrace™ System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. The homeowner was thrilled to know that Ryan had found remedies for her garage, and decided to schedule the project for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jeromy, led his team through the installation. In the end, they installed 3 PowerBraces, 65 ft of DryTrak, and 65 ft of Foamax throughout the space. Now, our customer can enjoy her basement without worries of unwanted water! 

A homeowner from Rochester, MN, faced a problem with his sump pump. The system was old and had trouble keeping up during heavy water intrusion, resulting in water leaking into his space. The homeowner had heard that American Waterworks provided basement waterproofing in Rochester, MN, and decided to give us a call to set up her FREE estimate. Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Tim S, was headed out to the home. 

When Tim arrived, he wasted no time getting into the home's basement to find the root of the issue. When Tim finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendations. First, Tim wanted to address the water entering the space with the help of our CleanSpace vapor barrier. Tim explained that CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets installed directly on the unfinished walls of the basement. It works to trap water entering through holes and cracks in the wall, directing it downward and feeding into Tim's second recommendation, our WaterGuard drainage system. Our WaterGuard is a unique French drain that gets installed below the floor of the basement, atop the footing of the foundation, to keep it out of the 'mud zone' where similar drains tend to clog. This drain functions to give water running down the wall and water coming up through the floor a channel to flow to a disposal site. While Tim had been in the basement, he had noticed the basement sump pump was old and outdated. So he recommended the installation of our SuperSump plus sump pump, an economical yet effective choice to rid a basement of water. Finally, Tim suggested the installation of our Foamax basement wall insulation and finishing panels, saying that insulating your basement walls with Foamax provides comfort and energy bill savings while making your walls look clean and bright. Foamax is an advanced foam insulation panel that reduces condensation for exceptional moisture protection. The homeowner liked all of the products Tim had presented to him, and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jose F, made quick work of the installation. When they had finished their long day, they had successfully installed 69ft of WaterGuard, 35 ft of Foamax and CleanSpace, and 1 SuperSump sump pump. Now, our customer is thrilled to know he no longer has to worry about an outdate system draining his basement down! 

Do you have an older sump pump that can't keep up? Click HERE to see which one of our systems is the best fit for you and your home! 

A resident of Rochester, MN, was looking into buying a property with an older sump pump already installed. Through his experience with the home, the system had never functioned, and he worried that when the rain returned, his basement would fall victim to unwanted water. Being a Rochester native, he knew that American Waterworks was the premier choice for basement waterproofing in Minnesota, so he called to set up his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan M, headed out to the home to see the outdated sump pump. After he concluded his estimate appointment, he met with the homeowner. He informed him that his suspicions were correct and that the sump pump would need replacement. Ryan wanted to give our customer the best shot as dry basement success, so he recommended our TripleSafe sump pump, the most reliable sump pump in our lineup. Ryan explained that the TripleSafe boasts three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe has a powerful Zoeller 1/3 horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For times of heavy water intrusion, or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller 1/2 horsepower pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. The homeowner was thrilled with the recommendation and scheduled the job on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Diego B, and his team flawlessly installed 1 of our TripleSafe sump pumps in the basement of the home. Now, our customers can enjoy all the perks of a new home with none of the headaches that come with a damp basement! 

Does something seem off with your existing sump system? Click HERE to see which of our sump systems is the right choice for your space! 

A homeowner in Rochester, MN, noticed their basement was suffering from water intrusion. Concerned that this could turn into a serious problem, the homeowner knew they needed an expert to provide them with a solution. The homeowner looked into "Rochester waterproofing," and one of the first waterproofing companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our ratings, the homeowner knew that we were the ideal company for their project. The homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate and awaited the arrival of our Sales Manager, Peter. Peter promptly arrived at the home and started the thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, Peter found several areas that were suffering from water intrusion. To prevent this issue from worsening, Peter recommended waterproofing the entire basement. The homeowner agreed, and they set a date for the project. Once the project date arrived, our Foreman, Kiko, and his crew began the inspection. First, they installed WaterGuard along the basement perimter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the SuperSump. The homeowner was grateful for the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is delighted to provide its homeowners with the proper waterproofing solution. 

A homeowner in Rochester, MN had noticed a foul odor from their basement and noticed mold growth along the walls. Concerned they were facing a wet basement, the homeowner began looking for basement waterproofing contractors in the area and contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate. 

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Adam V., and his crew arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, he took a close look at the areas where water intrusion was present. After reporting his findings to the homeowner, Adam created a proposal recommending WaterGuard, our perimeter drainage system, SuperSump+, our reliable sump pumps system, IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge line, CleanSpace, our vapor wall barrier system, and ShipShape, which will regularly check the performance on the sump pump. The homeowner happily agreed to the recommendations and decided to move forward with the project.

In a couple of months, our Foreman, Victor S., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 63ft of WaterGuard, 44ft of CleanSpace, 1 SuperSump+, 1 IceGuard, and 1 ShipShape. After the successful installation, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer can have a dry basement! Experiencing water leaks? Click HERE and schedule your FREE estimate today!