Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

The homeowner in Adams, MN noticed their sump pump acting more like a drowsy sloth than a humming savior. After: Check out the transformation! We stepped in with our SuperSump system, sprucing up the basement with its nifty components. With its trusty 1/3 HP Zoeller pump, high-volume water removal is a breeze; Plus, the built-in alarm wakes it up if water starts to overstay its welcome. The airtight lid even handles pesky odors and critters. Just look at those photos—a basement transformed and now worry-free. We're here to help keep things dry and delightful.

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! 

Does your home have high humidity levels? Click HERE for your FREE estimate! 

A homeowner in Rochester, MN, knew it was time to repair their crumbling walls. Unsure why it was crumbling, the homeowner began looking into "wall systems for basements". After looking through several companies, only one caught their attention, American Waterworks. Once the homeowner took a closer look at our foundation repair products, they knew we were the ideal company for their project. The homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate, and we sent Ian to take a closer look. During the inspection, Ian confirmed the foundation needed to be permanently stabilized and recommended waterproofing the basement. The homeowner agreed, then they worked with Ian to schedule an installation date. Once the installation date came, our Foreman, Luis, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Luis and his crew installed WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, the crew installed seven Push Piers and two SmartJacks in the basement. Finally, the crew finished by installing CleanSpace on the unfinished basement wall. Once all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement is secure. 

A homeowner in Rochester, MN, was experiencing wet basement issues and noticed signs such as standing water, leaking walls, musty smells, and mold growth. After realizing that the problem would not improve over time, the homeowner began searching for basement waterproofing companies in Rochester, MN. The homeowner found us and contacted our Appointment Center to schedule her FREE estimate.  

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Michel R., arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection, answer any questions, and create the best solution for the homeowner. During the inspection, Michel confirmed that one of the likely reasons the homeowner is facing a wet basement is due to a poor drainage system. For this reason, Michel recommended installing WaterGuard, our elite drainage system that collects water at the perimeter of the basement and sends it to the sump pump, TrenchDrain, similar to WaterGuard but along the entryway, CleanSpace, our vapor wall barrier that prevents water vapor from permeating the walls, SuperSump+, our sump pump system that is capable of removing 2,200 gallons of water per hour, and IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge line that allows water to escape in sub-zero temperatures. After looking over Michel's recommendations, the homeowner happily agreed and decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Jeromy A., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 118ft of WaterGuard and CleanSpace, 3ft of TrenchDrain, 1 SuperSump+, and 1 IceGuard. Once they were done with the installation, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer can have a dry basement for many years to come! Are you experiencing something similar? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!

A homeowner in Rochester, MN, had noticed that their current sump pump had been struggling to remove excess water during storms. Knowing that the issue must be addressed right away, the homeowner began looking into basement waterproofing services in the area and found us. The homeowner then contacted our Appointment Center to schedule their FREE basement waterproofing estimate. 

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Darin S., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, he identified the areas where water stains were present. After reporting his findings to the homeowner, Darin recommended TripleSafe, our extremely reliable sump pump system with three levels of protection, and IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge line to allow water to escape in sub-zero temperatures. The homeowner happily agreed to the recommendations and decided to move forward with the project.

In about two months, our Foreman, Julio M., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 1 TripleSafe and 1 IceGuard. After their successful installation, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer can have the best sump pump system! Are you looking to upgrade your sump pump? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!