Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Ossian, IA was concerned when he went down to his basement and noticed a large puddle of water that had formed on the floor. He found that the issue was coming in from multiple sides of the house and spread to cover a larger area of the floor. He decided that something needed to be done to prevent further damage to the space. He contacted American Waterworks and we set him up with one of our FREE no-obligation estimates. Once we received more information on what the problem was, we sent over Design Specialist Dustin Amenda to the home. Dustin knew just how the problem had started and explained that water could easily enter through any cracks and pores in concrete floors, like the ones in the homeowner's basement. As a solution, Dustin recommended our WaterGuard system to be installed to catch future incoming water and send it away to the sump pump. The homeowner agreed to the plans and when one of our Foremen, Jeremiah Fischer, and his crew arrived they carefully installed the WaterGuard. The homeowner was relieved to have a way to fix the problem and happy he called American Waterworks.

If you're facing some similar issues, you know who to contact! We're here to help and can get you started with a FREE no-obligation estimate.

A Plainview, MN, homeowner noticed that each time it rained, he could see tiny droplets of water entering his basement walls and eventually resting on his basement floor. Not wanting the issue to persist, he reached out to American Waterworks, as we had done work on his home before. He called our office to claim a FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan K, headed to the home. 

Ryan took his time inspecting the basement, and when he finished, he met with the homeowners to deliver his recommendations. Ryan explained that because of how and where the water was entering, he was recommending two of our products to address the problem. First, Ryan wanted to install our WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. He explained that our WaterGuard is a unique French drain that gets installed below the floor slab but atop the footing of the foundation of the home. This way, the drain stays out of the mud zone, where other drains of its kind tend to clog. It works to collect water entering through the floor and the wall, directing it to the appropriate disposal site. Because the homeowner had a previous system installed, Ryan informed him that the WaterGuard could be connected to their existing sump pump. Next, Ryan wanted to use our CleanSpace to address the water entering through the wall. This 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier is the perfect solution for unfinished basement walls. The plastic-like material gets adhered directly to the walls, and works to direct water down into the WaterGuard, and eventually to the sump pump. The homeowner liked that the new recommended system could work with the previously installed sump pump, and decided to schedule the project for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Production team, led by their Foreman, Jorge M, installed 150 ft of WaterGuard and 146ft of CleanSpace throughout the basement. Now, our customer can enjoy their dry, healthy space! 

Do you have a damp basement that needs addressing? Click HERE to take the first steps in your basement waterproofing journey! 

A homeowner in Plainview, MN, noticed that her current sump pump is out of date and unable to properly eject water during heavy storms. Knowing that a sump pump system is the best line of defense for a dry basement, the homeowner began searching for basement waterproofing in the area and found our website. After browsing our website and growing impressed with our products and 5-star reviews, the homeowner contacted us to schedule her FREE estimate. 

In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, Darin S., arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection, answer any questions, and provide the best solution for the homeowner. During the inspection, Darin ran a few tests with the sump pump system and confirmed that it is broken. Darin then recommended our SuperSump+, which is capable of removing 2,200 gallons of water, and IceGuard, an anti-freeze discharge line that allows water to leave in case the sump pump pipes freeze. After looking over the proposal, the homeowner happily agreed with Darin's suggestions, and his design was sent to our Foreman, Diego B.

In a couple of months, Diego and his crew arrived to install our SuperSump+ and 2 IceGuards. The installation was a complete success, and the crew ensured it was working properly before cleaning up and leaving the home. 

Now, our customer has a new, updated, and RELIABLE sump pump system! Is your sump pump struggling? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!

A client of American Waterworks in Decorah IA was experiencing water in her basement whenever it rained heavily.   American Waterworks was able to design a system that will keep her basement dry and allow her peace of mind whenever heavy rains are in the forecast.  

A homeowner in Decorah, IA recently experienced flooding due to a big rainstorm. They wanted to keep their basement dry in heavy rains so they contact American Waterworks. We installed a full perimeter drain and sump pump to keep this basement drain.