Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Thomas, a homeowner in Burtrum, MN, was having trouble with water in his basement. He wanted to figure out how to solve the problem thoroughly and effectively, so he called American Waterworks to claim his FREE estimate. 

One of our Design Specialists, Shane, went to the property, did a complete evaluation, and gave Thomas his recommendations. Thomas answered all his questions and gave our team the go-ahead to get started.

Our Foreman, Kiko, and his production crew started in on three main goals. First, the installation of our WaterGuard System began with breaking out the concrete floor perimeter and forming a trench. 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. Second, they installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. The TripleSafe Sump Pump System has three levels of protection to solve all water problems a homeowner may experience.

Along with the TripleSafe Sump Pump is a battery backup that helps in cases where power is lost in a home. The battery keeps the pumps draining any excess water build-up. To complete the WaterGuard project, Kiko and his team covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. 

The team then proceeded to install the CleanSpace Wall System around the perimeter of the basement. This prevents humidity from invading the walls and gives the basement a clean and bright appearance, with a 25-year warranty. Our CleanSpace Wall System is attached to the walls with plastic fasteners, so it never falls. 

Thomas was delighted with the outcome and glad he decided to work with American Waterworks.

A Hamburg, MN, homeowner was growing frustrated over a corner of her basement that was taking on water. Not wanting the issue to worsen, she decided to begin the search for MN basement waterproofing companies. When she found our website, she decided to claim her FREE estimate, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Eric H, headed out to the home. 

Once Eric finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner to deliver his findings and recommendations. He explained to the homeowner that American Waterworks could fix the issue with the help of two of our products. First, Eric wanted to use our CleanSpace vapor barrier. This 100% waterproof tarp-like material gets applied directly to the wall, and works to catch water entering the space through cracks and holes in the wall. The CleanSpace slowly directs the water down the wall and into our WaterGuard. Eric wanted to use our WaterGuard to catch water entering from the walls, as this below-floor drain works to direct water to the proper disposal site. This drain sits below the floor, on top of the footing of the foundation, but out of the mud zone, where other drains tend to clog. The homeowner liked the sound of the plan and scheduled the work for a few weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Kevin, and his team were able to install 59 ft of WaterGuard and CleanSpace throughout the basement. Now, our customer is thrilled to know she no longer needs to worry about a damp basement! 

A homeowner in Manly, IA, noticed their basement was not running properly. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed an expert to inspect their basement. The homeowner looked into "basement waterproofing Iowa" and several companies populated. Only one company caught their eye, American Waterworks, so the homeowner took a closer look at our services. The homeowner was impressed with our services, so they decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of Ryan, one of our Design Specialists. Ryan arrived at the home, introduced himself to the homeowner, and began the detailed inspection. During his investigation, Ryan found several areas where the water was sneaking in. To stop the water intrusion from continuing, Ryan recommended installing several waterproofing products in the basement. After deliberating all their options, the homeowner knew this was their best option. Once the homeowner approved the plans, Ryan sent them to the office to approve the plans. After the proposal was approved, it was sent to our Forman, Kevin, and his crew. Following their arrival, Kevin and his crew began by installing WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secure, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the TripleSafe. Next, the crew installed CleanSpace on the unfinished basement wall. After all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement is secured. 

A homeowner in Manly, IA, noticed damp spots around their walls. Unsure of the causes, the homeowner began to worry that it would severely affect their home. Hoping to solve the issues earlier rather than later, the homeowner began looking into "Manly, IA, Basement Waterproofing". After comparing several companies, only one stood out to them, American Waterworks, so the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Ryan, one of the Design Specialists. Ryan arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the basement. During his inspection, Ryan confirmed that several areas were suffering from water intrusion and needed to be permanently waterproofed. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner decided to go ahead with these recommendations. Next, Ryan passed the information along to our office to have the plans approved. Our Logistics team built and scheduled the project, then it was assigned to our Foreman, Jesus, and his crew. Once they received the plans, Jesus and his crew traveled to the home and began with the WaterGuard installation. Next, the crew shifted their focus to taking out the old sump pump and replacing it with the TripleSafe Sump Pump. Next, the crew installed a buried discharge line and an IceGuard. Once all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was happy with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is delighted to provide their homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement was properly waterproofed.

Marlene B. in Manly, IA had water leaking into her basement and she was tired of dealing with a big mess each time they experienced a heavy rain. She started researching permanent solutions to waterproof her basement and she discovered the American Waterworks website. She contacted us to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists went to her home to inspect her basement and design the right solution that was unique to her basement. She was impressed with our products and the design, so she scheduled the installation.

Our crew started the waterproofing process by removing the concrete around the perimeter of her basement floor. Then, they laid the WaterGuard drainage system and installed the SuperSump sump pump in the corner. Next, they installed ZenWall along the basement walls which keep moisture out and heat in. Marlene is confident that her system will keep her basement dry and now her peace of mind has been restored!

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