Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Heather C. in Sparta, WI had water leaking into her basement through her foundation wall causing damage to her home. She contacted American Waterworks, and one of our waterproofing experts, Rick Weber, designed a thorough solution. Heather was impressed with the solution, so she chose to move forward with the installation.

Our Foreman, Juan Pena, and his production team started the installation by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor to create a trench for the WaterGuard. After installing the SuperSump sump pump and laying 182 feet of the WaterGuard, they replaced the concrete and installed the Foamax wall panels. Foamax is an advanced polyisocyanurate foam insulation panel designed to prevent condensation and make the basement a more comfortable space. Water is now properly expelled from the home and the walls have been permanently stabilized. Her basement is now a stable, dry and clean space. 

Sue A. in Sparta, WI was tired of dealing with a wet basement after heavy rains and snow melt. She had an older basement, and the water was seeping in through the small cracks where the wall meets the floor. She contacted American Waterworks for a FREE estimate, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Rick Weber, to meet with her and evaluate the situation. Rick designed a thorough plan and assured Sue that our waterproofing system would provide a permanent solution. 

Our Foreman, Dylon VanCanneyt, and his production crew were able to successfully waterproof Bryan’s basement by first removing the concrete around the inside perimeter of the basement. Next, they installed 78 feet of our WaterGuard drainage System and our SuperSump sump pump. Then, they installed two feet of our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the walls, filled the gaps with rock, and replaced the concrete. Water is now guided through the WaterGuard, to the SuperSump, and is quietly, and efficiently discharged from the home. Sue was thrilled with the results, and glad she chose to invest in a permanent solution for her home.  

Janice B. in Necedah, WI noticed a foul smell and rust-colored water building up in her yard and seeping into her basement, clogging the sump pump. She contacted American Waterworks, and we sent our Design Specialist, Rick Weber, to her home to evaluate her situation. He discovered that Janice had a buildup of iron ochre in her old sump pump and outside her home. He explained that it is not a known health hazard but can quickly clog a French drain system and cause damage to pipes and plumbing systems. He presented her with our WaterGuard IOS Perimeter Drain Channel, which is ideal for managing this problem. Janice was impressed with Rick’s presentation and our products and moved forward with an installation date. 

Our production crew replaced her old sump pump and installed our recommended TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is backed by three layers of protection and can easily take on the challenge of iron ochre. Our sump pumps are able to pump out ½" solids without clogging. Janice was impressed with the installation and is happy knowing her sump pump is free of iron ochre infiltration. 

A homeowner in Fairchild, WI, noticed an odd noise coming from their basement. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner decided to take a closer look. After further investigating, the homeowner discovered the noise was coming from their sump pump. Worried this was a sign of the larger issue, the homeowners knew they needed to find a professional who would provide them with an answer. The homeowner looked into "best sump pump systems near me" and one of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. After seeing our elite lineup of sump pumps, the homeowner knew we were the best option for their home. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists to the home to take a closer look. The Design Specialist promptly arrived and began the detailed inspection of the sump pump and basement. The Design Specialist confirmed the sump pump needed to be replaced. Additionally, the Design Specialist recommended installing additional waterproofing products. After hearing the Design Specialists recommendations, the homeowner knew this was their best option. Next, the Design Specialist passed the proposal to our Logistics team to build and set up the project. Our Logistics team gave their final stamp of approval, then it was scheduled for the following months. Once the project date arrived, our Foreman, Raul, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. First, Raul and his crew installed WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the TripleSafe sump pump. Once the TripleSafe was secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their basement was properly waterproofed. American Waterworks is happy to provide their homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement is secure. 

A homeowner in Black River Falls, WI had water entering into his basement where the wire enters the fuse box.  American Waterworks was able to locate the leak and prevent any future water damage by installing a Super Sump.  In addition to the Super Sump, American Waterworks  suggested  our CleanSpace wall system to stop water vapor from permeating the walls and drain any wall leaks.  The white color really brightens up this basement.