Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Eric D. of Milroy, MN had water seeping into his basement and he wanted to get it inspected by a professional. He knew of our Design Specialist, Eric Hazelton, so he told him about the problems he was having. After an informative discussion and a written-up quote, Eric D. decided to move forward with the project so he could get his problems repaired and fixed. 

Our Foreman, Clay Bassingthwaite, and his production team started the installation by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter with a jackhammer, forming a waterway trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard Below-Floor Drain, which is an underground drain that collects water seepage from basement walls. Next, our crew installed our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier, which prevents mold, mildew, and humidity, and it gives the basement a bright, clean appearance. To complete the project, our team filled the open gaps in the floor with rock and applied new concrete over it. Eric D. was grateful we were able to help him with his basement repair needs! 

At American Waterworks, we provide services in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete lifting/repair. Give us a call today or click HERE to request your no-obligation, FREE estimate! 

Due to a recent snowstorm in Windom, MN, the snow piled around the foundation of the home. Knowing the weather would warm up and cause all the snow to melt, the homeowner was concerned it would seep into their basement. The homeowner knew he should get his basement inspected to make sure it was prepared for all the water that would pool around the foundation. They soon contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, our Design Specialist tested the humidity levels and determined which areas in the foundation had water leaks. After reporting their findings to the homeowner, our Design Specialist began working on a detailed solution to waterproof the basement. Our Design Specialist recommended installing WaterGuard, our interior drainage system that directs water leaks to the sump pump system, CleanSpace, our vapor wall liner that prevents water vapor from permeating the walls, SuperSump+, our extremely reliable sump pump system capable of removing 2,200 gallons of water per hour, and IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge system that allows water to escape in freezing temperatures. After reviewing the proposal, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Gus R., arrived at the home for the installation. The crew successfully installed 26ft of WaterGuard and CleanSpace, 1 SuperSump+, and 1 IceGuard.

Now, our customer can have a dry basement! Concerned the melting snow will cause a flood in your basement? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

Jim and Laura G. of Windom, MN had water in their basement, and they wanted to prevent it from seeping in and getting worse. They came across our website and saw that we give FREE estimates. Dylan W., one of our Design Specialists, went to Jim and Laura's home, carefully examined and diagnosed their basement, and determined a proposal that would fit their needs. They followed through with the proposal of our WaterGuard Below Floor Drain and our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier. 

Our Foreman, and his production team started the installation by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter with a jackhammer. In the broken-out trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard, which prevents mud and dirt clogs and collects water seepage from basement walls. Next, our crew installed our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier, which prevents humidity and mold, gives the basement warmth, and helps with energy efficiency. To finish the installation, our team filled the open gaps with river rock and applied a new layer of concrete. 

We provide FREE estimates for all of our services! Give us a call today to schedule yours! 

John, a homeowner in Wheaton, MN, needed a solution for his basement water issues. With heavy rainfall, water entered the basement where the floor and foundation meet, and egress windows were filling up with water. After looking around he went on the American Waterworks website and we set him up with a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian. Ian went to his home to inspect the leaks and devise a solution. John got all of his questions answered and was confident in Ian's proposal, so he moved forward with the project. 

First, Foreman and his production crew started the installation by completing a half-wall demo and then breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System along the East wall of the basement where issues were present. Our WaterGuard is a patented below-floor drain that rests in a drainage bed on top of the foundation footing. It is our most commonly used drain system because of its resistance to water clogs, easy-to-access service ports, and ability to collect leaking water from basement walls. To complete the WaterGuard project, Zachary and his team covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Are you having water problems in your basement? Click HERE to learn more about our WaterGuard System! 

Next, our TripleSafe Sump Pump System was implemented in the basement. Our TripleSafe Sump Pump has three levels of protection to solve all water problems a homeowner may experience. The TripleSafe Sump Pump also comes with a battery backup which helps when the home may lose power; the sump pump will still function and drain the excess water. To complete the project, the team covered the gaps with engineer fill, preventing soil from entering the Sump Basket and damaging the Pump System. Then they apply a new layer of concrete to give a finishing look. Finally, the team worked to fix the leaky basement windows with the WellDuct® Basement Window System to redirect flooding to a perimeter drain or drywell.

Once the job was done, our customer was happy to know that his basement had been transformed and he no longer had to worry about water intrusion! 

John from Wheaton, MN was beginning to suspect that his sump pump was in need of an update. He noticed that the system wasn't performing as it used to, and as a result, unwanted water was finding its way into the lower levels of his home. John was afraid that the water would cause a more expensive issue to fix down the road if it wasn't properly addressed. He came across our business and decided to give us a call. We set John up with our FREE estimate and a few weeks later our Design Specialist, Ian, headed out to the property to see what could be done. Ian recommended our TripleSafe sump pump to replace the older model. Ian explained that the TripleSafe is our most reliable sump pump system, providing three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. John agreed with his recommendations and work began weeks later. 

Our Foreman, Zach, installed the new sump pump with no issues. Now John can head into the wetter months without worrying that his sump pump isn't equipped to handle large amounts of water.