Before & After
Click on a photo to enlarge.
A homeowner in Muscatine, IA faced an issue with their retaining wall. They had previously had anchors installed on one side of the wall but over time a different portion of the wall began to bow overtime, compromising its security. Our team at MidAmerica Basement Systems stepped in and installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor system. In the after photo, you can see how these anchors provide powerful support by securing the wall in its upright position, preventing any additional movement and restoring property value effectively and efficiently. If you have bowing walls in the Muscatine, IA area, we are here to help! Contact us today.
Take a look at this concrete mishap in Muscatine, IA. Before we stepped in, this uneven slab was a major tripping hazard—definitely not the kind of "welcome home" any homeowner wants. To fix it, the MidAmerica Basement Systems team used our PolyLevel® system to lift and precision-level the surface. We finished the job by sealing the joints with NexusPro® for long-lasting protection. The result? A smooth, safe walkway and total peace of mind.
Notice in the before photo, the uneven and sinking slabs created trip hazards and compromised safety for this Muscatine, IA homeowner. Left unchecked, unsealed control joints and subterranean void formation would have led to worsening structural deflection and potential panel cracking. Following an initial site evaluation by System Design Specialist Ryan Nolen, Foreman Justin Maddox Jr. and crew member Brantly arrived on site to deliver a targeted remediation.
Our team restored stability to the property using advanced geopolymer injection and elastomeric sealing technologies. The crew expertly injected high-density PolyLevel® geopolymer foam beneath the sunken sections to fill subterranean voids, compact surrounding loose subgrade, and gently lift each slab back to a flush, level alignment.
To ensure long-term durability, the team prepped and applied NexusPro® joint sealant across all joints and fissures. This flexible silicone formulation locks out water penetration, resisting extreme thermal expansion and Midwestern freeze-thaw cycles. As shown in the after photo, the concrete surface is now even, securely sealed, and visually revitalized.
A homeowner in Muscatine, IA faced persistent issues with water intrusion through the cellar door, leading to subgrade soil erosion and hazardous mold growth inside their basement. Recognizing the risk to their home's structural health and indoor air quality, they sought an advanced waterproofing and structural support solution.
System Design Specialist Andrew Sagar conducted a thorough site evaluation, diagnosing poor exterior drainage around the cellar entry and weak floor framing as the core vulnerabilities. Andrew designed a multi-layer remediation plan to manage groundwater, isolate moisture, and stabilize sagging structural supports. Foreman Jacob Quinn and crew members Caleb and Nathan executed the installation on site.
To eliminate moisture accumulation, the team installed the high-capacity SuperSump® sump pump system to collect and forcefully evacuate intruding groundwater away from the foundation. The crew then encapsulated the compromised cellar entry and surrounding wall area with the durable CleanSpace® vapor barrier, completely locking out humidity and liquid water ingress. Finally, Jacob, Caleb, and Nathan installed heavy-duty SmartJack® structural support columns to stabilize the existing floor beams, lift sagging joists, and permanently reinforce the home's structural framework.
As shown in the photos, the cellar entry and basement are now clean, fully dry, and structurally secure, providing the Muscatine homeowner with a healthier living environment and lasting peace of mind.
Shawn was noticing that every time he would drive his car in and out of his garage, there was quite a bump. He contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have the driveway brought back to level. Bryan had evaluated the situation and offered the solution of PolyLevel. PolyLevel uses high-density polymers that fill voids that have been created, which cause the concrete to sink. Once the voids are filled, the polymers expand, lifting and leveling the slabs. Thanks to PolyLevel from MidAmerica Basement Systems, Shawn now have a smooth transition between his driveway and garage.
our service area
