Before & After Photos

Following a heavy thunderstorm, a homeowner in Charles City, IA, noticed their basement was suffering from serious water damage. Knowing the summer is full of storms, the homeowner knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a proper solution. The homeowner looked into "wet basement repair near me", and the first company to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew that we were the ideal company for their project. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Ryan. A few days later, Ryan traveled to the home to begin the thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, Ryan noted that several areas were suffering from water intrusion. To prevent the water intrusion from worsening, Ryan recommended securing several waterproofing products throughout the basement. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner agreed and worked with Ryan to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Gabriel, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, the crew began by installing WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, the crew shifted to attaching CleanSpace to the unfinished walls. Finally, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the TripleSafe Sump Pump. As soon as all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was grateful for the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Kevin H. in Loretto, MN had water seeping through his basement walls and overflowing the pump hole. He wanted to get it taken care of before it caused damge to his home, so he contacted American Waterworks for a FREE estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists to evaluate the situation and propose a unique solution to fit his needs. Kevin approved of the plan and moved forward with an installation date. 

Our production crew got to work and removed the existing sump pump and installed our recommended TripleSafe with a battery backup system. Then, they replaced the concrete surrounding the sump pump. Our TripleSafe is backed by three layers of protection and is our most reliable sump pump. Kevin is glad he made the investment to protect his basement for the long-term. 

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Paul G. in Long Lake, MN had water leaking into the basement of his business. He was concerned that the air quality was being compromised and he did not want his customers to be affected by that. He was also concerned that his materials would get ruined since he used that space as storage. He contacted American Waterworks to learn more about our waterproofing system and to receive a FREE estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to his business to inspect the basement and design the right solution for his specific waterproofing needs. Paul was impressed with Chad’s thorough plan, so he scheduled to have our waterproofing system installed.

Our production team started the installation by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor. Then, they laid the WaterGuard drainage system and installed the SuperSump sump pump. They filled back the gaps with rock and then replaced the concrete. Lastly, they installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier system which protects the basement from moisture and potential mold growth. Water now properly flows through the drainage system to the sump pump, and from there the water is pushed through the discharge line and expelled from the home. Paul is glad he made the investment to protect his business for the long haul.

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A customer from Long Lake, MN got in contact with us when they began to notice unwanted water entering the basement of their property and bowing walls. They had hopes of turning their basement into a live-able space and didn't want to have to worry about water damage. When they called in, they used their FREE estimate and had our Design Specialist, Eric, out to the property to assess the situation. When he completed his walkthrough he was able to make his recommendations. To address the water intrusion, Eric recommended two of our products that would work hand in hand. First, he wanted to drape the walls in our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, a plastic tarp-like material that gets tacked to the wall, catching any water entering through cracks and porous holes. As the water drains down the plastic barrier, it deposits into Eric's second recommendation, our WaterGuard french drainage system. This discreet drainage option sits below the concrete floor of the basement, collecting the water draining down the wall caught by the CleanSpace. It then works to funnel it to an external source. To address the foundation of the home, Eric recommended the use of our PowerBrace and GeoLock Anchors to address the bowing walls. He explained that the PowerBrace work to permanently stabilize the wall in its place, while the GeoLock anchors stabilize the wall by anchoring it to the virgin-packed soil beyond the foundation. Finally, to make it a live-able space, he recommended the use of our Egress window, which improves the energy efficiency of the space, while providing it with an up-to-code route for exit in case of emergency. 

Once the job was done, our customer was happy to know that their basement had been transformed and that they could continue with their renovations! 

A homeowner in Long Lake, MN, noticed water stains throughout their basement. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find the source of the issue. The homeowner began looking for the best waterproofing company near Minneapolis. After asking a local Facebook group chat, the same name kept getting brought up, American Waterworks. The homeowner went to our website and took a closer look at our company. After seeing our impressive projects and reviews, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Nick, to the home to complete the inspection. After Nick arrived at the home, he introduced himself to the homeowner and began his detailed walkthrough of the home. Nick completed the inspection and determined the basement needed to be properly waterproofed. Nick recommended a solution that would solve the water intrusion issues. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed. The plans were sent to the office for approval, and then to our Foreman, Deigo. Deigo and his crew made their way to the home and began the project preparations. First, the crew installed WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. Next, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the SuperSump+. Following the sump replacement, the crew attached an IceGuard to the outside discharge line. Finally, the crew installed an Aprilaire E70 in the home. Once all the products were successfully installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was in awe of the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to waterproof another homeowner's basement.