Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A Minneapolis, MN, homeowner had been dealing with a leaky basement for years. Each time it rained, the homeowner fell victim to unwanted water finding its way into her space. She no longer wanted to deal with the issue and decided to find a basement waterproofing company in Minneapolis, MN. The homeowner quickly found American Waterworks and signed up for her FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dustin A, was headed out to the home. When Ryan finished his estimate appointment, he met with the homeowner. He began by commending the homeowner for taking action on her space. Dustin explained that waterproofing issues don't get better with time but rather with diligent homeowners who are committed to the health and value of their homes. He went on to say that he had the perfect system to deal with the water in the basement. First, Dustin recommended our CleanSpace system be installed directly to the walls of the basement. He explained that this 100% waterproof tarp-like material works to catch water entering through holes and cracks in the wall, directing it downward to a perimeter drain. Furthermore, CleanSpace has an anti-microbial protection, UltraFresh, built right in. As for the perimeter drain, Dustin recommended our WaterGuard drainage system. This unique French drain system gets installed below the basement floor atop the footing of the foundation to keep it clear of the 'mud zone' where similar systems tend to clog. Dustin elaborated, saying that this system works to give water entering through the floor a channel to flow freely to the sump pump that had been previously placed in the space. The homeowner agreed with the proposed work and worked with Dustin to find the correct date for installation. 

Several weeks later, our Foreman, Juan P, and his crew arrived at the home. Once the project had concluded, Juan and his team installed 77 sqft of both WaterGuard and CleanSpace within the basement. Now, our customer can lay her water intrusion nightmare to rest! 

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Mitch J. in Coon Rapids, MN had water seeping into his basement. He expressed his frustration about the problem in his basement to a friend and that friend recommended that he call American Waterworks to waterproof his basement. Mitch decided to call us for a free estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Jeremy Radtke, to his home to inspect the problem and design a solution. Jeremy worked closely with Mitch to develop a plan that was best fitting for his needs. Mitch was pleased with the proposal that Jeremy presented to him, so he scheduled a date for us to waterproof his basement.

Our production team started the installation by removing the concrete around the perimeter of Mitch’s basement, and the concrete where they needed to install the new sump pump. Then, they laid our WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter and a feed line through the middle of the basement floor. The WaterGuard and feed line properly drain water to the sump pump, instead of the water pooling in his basement. Once the water reaches the sump pump, it is pushed through the discharge line and expelled from the home. Mitch was very pleased with the work that the crew did! He is glad he chose to invest in his home and protect his basement for the long-term.

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Lori N. of Coon Rapids, MN needed an egress window installed to make a third bedroom. She found American Waterworks on HomeAdvisor, so she requested a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Russ, went to Lori's home, discussed where Lori wanted the egress window, and provided her with a quote. Lori was confident in the proposal, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Hugo, and his crew installed our Egress Window and RockWell Window Well. This combination offers an attractive alternative to ugly window wells, while providing a safe basement egress. It also allows more natural light and fresh air, while providing a safe exit out of the basement. 

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A homeowner in Richfield, MN, noticed their basement began to smelly musty. Unsure of what was causing this odor, the homeowner started looking for an expert to provide them with some answers. During their hunt, the homeowner came across a NextDoor review that caught their eye. The homeowner noticed our high ratings on Nextdoor and was impressed enough to sign up for their FREE estimate. After setting the estimate, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Darin, one of our Design Specialists. Darin made his way to the home to begin the detailed inspection. Following Darin's thorough inspection, he noticed the basement needed a waterproofing makeover. Darin recommended our award-winning waterproofing products, and the homeowners agreed. The plans were sent to the office, then to our Foreman, Lane, to begin the project. Lane and his crew started the project by installing the WaterGuard, our below-floor drain system, around the perimeter of the basement. Once the WaterGuard was installed, the crew could shift to replacing the old sump pump with the SuperSump+. Next, the crew installed CleanSpace along the basement walls. Finally, the crew installed a buried discharge line. Once all the products were successfully installed, the crew cleaned up their products and left the home. The homeowner was pleased with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind. 

A homeowner in Minneapolis, MN, noticed that the floors in her basement had been wet and was unsure of the cause. Knowing the issue would not fix itself, the homeowner began searching for basement waterproofing contractors in Minneapolis, MN, and found us. After browsing our website and becoming impressed by our reviews, the homeowner became confident in our abilities and decided to schedule his FREE basement waterproofing estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Ryan P., arrived at the home to conduct a thorough inspection of the basement, answer any questions, and provide the best solution to the homeowner. During the inspection, Ryan noticed water stains along the perimeter of the basement. He explained to the homeowner that it appears that the water leaks are due to a failed footing drain. When this fails, water saturates the soil surrounding the foundation and water forces itself through cracks on the walls, between the footing and the wall, or beneath the footing. To effectively tackle this issue, Ryan recommended installing WaterGuard, our below-the-floor perimeter drainage system that collects water at the perimeter of the basement and sends it to the sump pump, SuperSump+, our elite sump pump system capable of removing 2,200 gallons of water per hour, and IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge line that allows water to escape in case the discharge pipes freeze. After looking over Ryan's proposal, the homeowner happily agreed and decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Francisco E., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 35ft of WaterGuard, 1 SuperSump+, and 1 IceGuard. After they were done with the installation, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer can have a dry, worry-free basement! Are you experiencing something similar? Click HERE to schedule your FREE basement waterproofing estimate today!