Before & After Photos

Following heavy rainfall, a homeowner in Calmar, IA, knew they needed to inspect their basement for any damage. The homeowner went to the basement and made a startling discovery, several wet spots throughout the basement. Knowing this would only worsen, the homeowner knew they needed to find a lasting solution. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner began looking into basement waterproofing companies near Calmar, IA. Our stellar reviews and ratings immediately caught the homeowner's attention, so they went to our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Iowa-based Design Specialists, Brady, to the home to begin the estimate appointment. During his investigation, Brady found that several areas in the basement where water was sneaking in. Brady completed the estimate appointment and was able to provide the homeowner with a solution to the issue. After hearing Brady's proposal, the homeowner knew this was their best option, so they agreed. Brady sent the plans to our Office, then they passed the plans along to our Foreman, Juan, and his crew. Once they received the proposal, Juan and his crew traveled to Calmar and began the waterproofing project. First, Juan and his crew started by installing WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. Next, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the SuperSump+. Once the SuperSump+ was secured, the crew dug a feedline to connect the WaterGuard to the new sump. Finally, the crew attached CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. Juan and his crew wrapped up the project and left the basement better than they arrived. The homeowner was impressed with the transformation done by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to transform its customer's basements and eliminate any water intrusion issues. 

A homeowner from Lake City, MN, had noticed her basement walls were leaking after heavy rain in the area. She was concerned about what leaking walls could mean for her house, so she immediately began to search for 'interior basement waterproofing near me' and quickly found our website. She signed up for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Darin S, headed out to the home. 

Upon his arrival, Darin got right to work assessing the space. Once he finished, he was ready to meet with the homeowner to deliver recommendations. Darin began by saying that the homeowner did the right thing by seeking a professional's help. He explained that water intrusion issues are often simpler to tackle when they're first noticed versus years down the road. Darin wanted a comprehensive system for this basement to ensure that unwanted water was a thing of the past. First, he recommended the installation of our CleanSpace vapor barrier. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets installed directly onto unfinished basement walls, acting to catch water entering through small cracks and holes in the foundation, directing it downward and into our WaterGuard system. This unique French drain gets installed below the basement floor but atop the footing of the foundation, keeping it out of the 'mud zone' where similar drains tend to clog. This drain works to trap water entering from the CleanSpace, as well as any water coming up through holes in the floor, giving it a channel to flow freely to the appropriate disposal site. Darin noted that the basement lacked a means of disposing of unwanted water, so he recommended our SuperSump Plus, an effective yet economical decision for combating unwanted water. The homeowner loved the idea of our products working together to keep the basement dry and signed on the spot. 

When the day of the installation eventually rolled around, our Foreman, Lane S, and his team arrived bright and early to complete the project. In the end, they successfully installed 95ft of WaterGuard, 79ft of CleanSpace, and 1 SuperSump Plus sump pump. Now, our customer can enjoy the rain, confidently knowing that her basement has the best line of defense against water! 

A homeowner in Baldwin, WI, noticed their sump pump was leaking significantly. Worried their home was at risk, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution to their issue. Knowing they could not complete the repair themselves, the homeowner began looking into "leaky basement repair near Baldwin, WI". One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our five-star ratings and reviews, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate on our website. Next, the homeowner awaited the arrival of our Design Specialist, Dustin, to take a closer look at the struggling sump. After taking a closer look, Dustin discovered the sump needed to be replaced. Dustin shared his findings with the homeowner but also provided them with a detailed solution. The homeowner knew this was the best plan of action, so they agreed with Dustin's recommendations. Next, Dustin passed the proposal on to our Logistics team to build and schedule the project. Once the project details were finalized, it was scheduled with our Foreman, Lane, and his crew to begin. The following month, Lane and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Lane and his crew started by installing WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, Lane and his crew shifted their focus to taking out the old sump pump and replacing it with the TripleSafe sump pump. Finally, the crew attached CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. Once all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their basement was no longer at risk of water intrusion. American Waterworks is happy to provide their homeowners peace of mind. 

A homeowner in Waseca, MN, had water leaking into his basement and cracks forming along the walls which concerned him about the potential damage to his home. He quickly began searching for services in the area and came upon American Waterworks through our website. After browsing our Before and After photos of Waterproofing Basements and Foundation Repair, he contacted us to claim his FREE estimate and scheduled a date with one of our experts.

Our Design Specialist, Lance S., arrived at the home and conducted a thorough inspection of the basement. He explained that one of the causes of a wet basement is the "clay bowl" effect. When excavated soil is replaced around a completed foundation, it isn't as dense and tightly packed as undisturbed soil further away. As a result, when it rains, water collects in the soil, putting pressure on foundation walls and causing it to crack. Water then forces itself through the cracks into the basement. To address this issue, Lance recommended our GeoLock anchors, CarbonArmor, WaterGuard, TripleSafe Sump Pump, IceGuard, and CleanSpace. The homeowner was happy to proceed, and Lance's design was sent to our Foreman, Diego B. 

Our Foreman, Jesus C., and Diego B., and their crew arrived at the home on separate days for the installations. To waterproof the basement, the crew installed 127 feet of WaterGuard. These are placed around the perimeter of the basement by hammering into the floor. Next, rocks are placed in the holes, and the WaterGuard is positioned on the top, connecting to the sump pump. Once set, the concrete is poured back on top of the installation. The TripleSafe sump pump provides three levels of protection for your basement. One pump is installed at the lowest level, capable of discharging 2,200 gallons of water per hour. The second pump is installed a little bit higher to act as a backup if the primary pump fails or is overwhelmed with heavy water. The third pump is installed at the highest level in case of power outages. Additionally, two IceGuards were installed outside the home to eject water away from the foundation. Our IceGuards are designed not to freeze during cold temperatures, unlike traditional discharge lines. The crew also installed CleanSpace, a plastic wall vapor barrier, on the walls to prevent mold growth. In total, they installed a total of 127 feet of CleanSpace. For foundation repair, the crew installed 18 GeoLock wall anchors. The anchors are installed by digging a hole in undisturbed soil several feet away from the foundation. The first GeoLock anchor is placed inside and attached to the interior wall, with both anchors connected by a small steel pole. The GeoLocks permanently stabilize the foundation walls and can be adjusted to straighten the walls over time. Finally, 7 CarbonArmors were installed on the remaining walls. The installation process involves cleaning the walls, applying epoxy, and securing the CarbonArmor straps on top. After everything was installed, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home, leaving the homeowner with peace of mind.

Now, our customer no longer has to worry about his basement! Are you experiencing similar issues? Click HERE to claim your FREE estimate!

A homeowner from Saint Paul, MN, had noticed a draft in his home. Try as he might, he could not locate the source of the draft. After weeks of dealing with the issue, it occurred to him that the draft could be coming from the crawl space beneath the home. He took to the internet to search for the 'best crawl space repair near me' and quickly found our website. He signed up for his FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Nick S, was headed out to the home. 

When Nick arrived, he wasted no time getting down into the crawl space. When he completed his inspection, he met with the homeowner to let him know the situation. Nick began by stating that the crawl space was certainly energy inefficient, letting cold and hot air in. Nick wanted to fix the issue with our TerraBlock floor insulation system. Nick explained that our TerraBlock is a durable, long-lasting insulation product designed specifically for crawl space floors to help combat these issues. Able to be installed on uneven floors, this product includes a white vapor barrier that will keep moisture from making its way up through dirt, stone, or concrete crawl space floors. It will seamlessly protect your home, keeping your energy bills low and preventing further problems caused by your crawl space from arising. Nick went on to recommend our Foamax Wall Insulation for the walls of the space. He explained that Foamax is a polyisocyanurate foam insulation panel with a white foil finish on the front and foil vapor barrier on the back. Finally, Nick recommended our CleanSpace vapor barrier, a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets installed directly onto the unfinished walls of the space, effectively sealing off the space from unwanted water, weather elements, and critters. The homeowner was thrilled with Nick's recommendations and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Diego B, and his team installed 110 sqft of Foamax, 100 sqft of TerraBlock, and 154 sqft of CleanSpace. Now that the job is completed, our homeowner is thrilled to know that his crawl space is functioning efficiently! 

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