Before & After Photos

A Minnesota City, MN, homeowner had been keeping an eye on her energy bill throughout the summer. She noticed that her AC unit had been continually running, which seemed odd to her. When her bills returned higher than usual, she began to suspect an issue with her crawl space. She began the search for crawl space repairs in Minnesota and eventually found our website. She decided to sign up for our FREE estimate, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dustin L, headed out to the home.

Dustin completed his inspection and found that the humidity in the space was 68.3% RH. Typically, crawl spaces should be within the 50-60% range. Upwards of 60% can lead to the growth of mold and mildew, which would become precursors for wood rot. Dustin informed the homeowner that we could use several of our products to address the issue. First, Dustin wanted to use CleanSpace and drainage matting. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets adhered directly to to the unfinished walls of the crawl space. It works to trap water entering through the walls, draining it downward to the drainage matting and perimeter drains if applicable. If the CleanSpace had been installed flush with the ground of the space, trapped water wouldn't be able to flow to a disposal site. Drainage matting fis a dimpled layer of plastic that gives water flooding into the space a channel underneath the CleanSpace. In addition to these two products, Dustin recommended our AprilAire dehumidifier. Even a basement with an effective waterproofing system can still develop moisture and mold problems and may feel damp. 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 when set to 50% RH. The homeowner liked the sound of the plan and scheduled the job to be completed several weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Jesus M, and his team installed 660 sqft of CleanSpace, 494 sqft of drainage matting, and 1 AprilAire dehumidifier. Now, our customer can enter the cold months knowing her home is protected from harsh weather conditions!

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A homeowner in Minnesota City, MN, noticed an odd odor around their home. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner investigated around their home. After taking a closer look, the homeowner discovered the smell was coming from their crawl space. To prevent their issue from continuing, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. Unsure who to work with, the homeowner investigated “crawl space repair near me”. One of the first companies to catch their attention was us, American Waterworks. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of our Design Specialist, Darin. A few days later, Darin arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the crawl space. After he completed the inspection, Darin confirmed that the crawl space needed to be fully encapsulated. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Darin’s proposal. Next, Darin sent the plans to our Logistics team to give the final stamp of approval. Our Logisitcs team built and scheduled the project, then it was sent to our Foreman to begin preparations. Our Foreman, Juan, and his crew began the installation. First, the crew made sure the space was cleared, then they laid the Drainage Matting. Once the Drainage Matting was secured, the crew installed CleanSpace on the floors and walls. Finally, the crew wrapped up by cleaning up their materials. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their crawl space was properly encapsulated. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!

Nathan S. of Monona, IA had water leaking into his basement and his basement ceiling was sagging. To save the life of his home, he called American Waterworks to schedule a FREE Estimate. Our Design Specialist, Rick Weber, went to his home to inspect the problem and come up with a solution. After an in-depth diagnosis, Nathan scheduled an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Kiko Pena, and his production team began the installation by installing four of our SmartJacks down the center of the basement to raise the sagging ceiling. Next, our crew broke out the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor to form a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System, made to collect water seepage from the walls. Lastly, Kiko and his team applied our CleanSpace Wall System, made to keep mold and humidity away from the basement. To complete the project, our team filled the open gaps with rock and replaced the pre-existing concrete. Nathan was amazed with the work, and was thankful we were able to safe the life and stability of his home! 

Dan H. of Monona, IA had water leaking in his basement so he had our Design Specialist, Mac Cole, out to his home to inspect the problem and come up with a solution. After an in-depth diagnosis, Dan was comfortable with Mac's proposal, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his production crew began the installation by breaking out the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor to form a trench. In the trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard System, which prevents water clogs and collects wall water seepage. Next, our crew applied our CleanSpace Wall System around the perimeter of the basement walls to prevent mold, mildew and humidity from invading the basement. To complete the installation, our crew filled the open trench gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Dan was ecstatic about his new and improved basement, and no longer has to worry about harsh weather conditions! 

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A homeowner from Milltown, WI, was dealing with an outdated sump pump. The sump would continually cycle, even when there was no rain. The homeowner grew tired of repeatedly hearing the pump cycle, so he decided to look into other waterproofing solutions for his basement. After perusing the internet, he found our website. Impressed by our basement waterproofing before and after pictures, he signed up for his FREE estimate. Several weeks later, Daniel R, one of our Design Specialists in the homeowner's area, stopped at the house to evaluate the issue. 

Daniel took his time with his inspection. When he was done, he met with the homeowner to inform him that he believed that there were three products in our inventory that he believed would fix the problem. First, Daniel recommended the installation of our WaterGuard. This unique french drain system gets installed below the slab of the basement floor and atop the footing of the foundation, keeping it out of the 'mud zone' where similar drains tend to clog. This drain works to collect water entering from holes and cracks in the floor, giving it a channel to flow to the sump pump. Because of the severe deterioration of the old sump pump, Daniel recommended the use of our TripleSafe sump pump. Our TripleSafe sump pump is our most reliable sump on the market, providing three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller 1/3 horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water, or in case of primary pump failure, the TripleSafe boasts a second, more powerful Zoeller 1/2 horsepower pump set a bit higher in the liner. Finally, Daniel informed the homeowner that even homes with comprehensive waterproofing systems can still develop moisture and mold problems and could even 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. For this reason, Daniel recommended our AprilAire dehumidifier. 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 when set to 50% RH. The homeowner agreed with Daniel's recommendations and scheduled the job for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jeremiah F, led his team through the successful installation of 132ft of WaterGuard, 1 TripleSafe pump, and 1 AprilAire dehumidifier. Now, our customer can rest easy knowing his waterproofing issue is solved!