Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Deanna H. of Chippewa Falls, WI had water leaking into her basement and she wanted to get it inspected as soon as possible. She got in contact with our office staff and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Charles Haldeman. Charles went to her home, inspected her problems, and came up with a solution. Deanna was comfortable with the presentation, products, and warranties, so she scheduled an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Raul Barroso, and his production team began the project by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System, which is made to collect water seepage from basement walls and act like an underground drainage system. Next, our team installed our FoamMax Wall Panels, which is a foam insulation panel with a white foil on the front and foil vapor barrier on the back. This wall insulation makes the basement much warmer, makes it brighter, and it can be left exposed. To complete the project, our crew covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Deanna was satisfied with the project, and appreciated all efforts involved! 

Jean G. of Chippewa Falls, WI has lived in her home for five years and never goes downstairs. She recently did and she noticed a musty smell and damp floors. She called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Chad. Chad went to Jean's house, thoroughly inspected her basement, and proposed the solution of our WaterGuard Below the Floor Drain and CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier. Jean was confident in both products and systems, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Raul B., and his crew began the project by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard, which is an interior drainage system that prevents mud clogs and collects water leakage from basement walls. Next, our crew installed our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier, which is designed to prevent water from seeping through the walls and save money on energy costs. To complete the project, our crew filled the open-floor gaps with river rock and applied a new layer of concrete over them. 

Jean was happy with the project and could no longer sense the musty odors! 

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A Plainview, MN, homeowner noticed that each time it rained, he could see tiny droplets of water entering his basement walls and eventually resting on his basement floor. Not wanting the issue to persist, he reached out to American Waterworks, as we had done work on his home before. He called our office to claim a FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan K, headed to the home. 

Ryan took his time inspecting the basement, and when he finished, he met with the homeowners to deliver his recommendations. Ryan explained that because of how and where the water was entering, he was recommending two of our products to address the problem. First, Ryan wanted to install our WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. He explained that our WaterGuard is a unique French drain that gets installed below the floor slab but atop the footing of the foundation of the home. This way, the drain stays out of the mud zone, where other drains of its kind tend to clog. It works to collect water entering through the floor and the wall, directing it to the appropriate disposal site. Because the homeowner had a previous system installed, Ryan informed him that the WaterGuard could be connected to their existing sump pump. Next, Ryan wanted to use our CleanSpace to address the water entering through the wall. This 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier is the perfect solution for unfinished basement walls. The plastic-like material gets adhered directly to the walls, and works to direct water down into the WaterGuard, and eventually to the sump pump. The homeowner liked that the new recommended system could work with the previously installed sump pump, and decided to schedule the project for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Production team, led by their Foreman, Jorge M, installed 150 ft of WaterGuard and 146ft of CleanSpace throughout the basement. Now, our customer can enjoy their dry, healthy space! 

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A homeowner in Plainview, MN, noticed that her current sump pump is out of date and unable to properly eject water during heavy storms. Knowing that a sump pump system is the best line of defense for a dry basement, the homeowner began searching for basement waterproofing in the area and found our website. After browsing our website and growing impressed with our products and 5-star reviews, the homeowner contacted us to schedule her FREE estimate. 

In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, Darin S., arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection, answer any questions, and provide the best solution for the homeowner. During the inspection, Darin ran a few tests with the sump pump system and confirmed that it is broken. Darin then recommended our SuperSump+, which is capable of removing 2,200 gallons of water, and IceGuard, an anti-freeze discharge line that allows water to leave in case the sump pump pipes freeze. After looking over the proposal, the homeowner happily agreed with Darin's suggestions, and his design was sent to our Foreman, Diego B.

In a couple of months, Diego and his crew arrived to install our SuperSump+ and 2 IceGuards. The installation was a complete success, and the crew ensured it was working properly before cleaning up and leaving the home. 

Now, our customer has a new, updated, and RELIABLE sump pump system! Is your sump pump struggling? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!

Richard R. in Floyd, IA had water leaking into his basement. He started searching for waterproofing contractors and he found the American Waterworks website. He was glad to see that we are waterproofing experts, so he contacted us for a FREE estimate. One of our Design Specialists, Mike Radosevich, went to his home to inspect his basement and design a solution. Mike developed a waterproofing plan that best fit Richard’s needs, so Richard scheduled the installation.

Our production team started the installation process by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor. They laid a partial perimeter of our WaterGuard drainage system around the basement floor. Then, they installed our SuperSump sump pump and filled the void around the sump pump and WaterGuard with rock. Lastly, they replaced the concrete over the WaterGuard and around the sump pump. The drainage system now properly drains water to the sump pump, and from there the water is pushed through the discharge line and expelled from the home. Richard can rest easy knowing that water will no longer be in his basement. He is glad he chose to invest in protecting his home for years to come.

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