MidAmerica Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Faced with uneven concrete and a significant 8-inch settlement in their outdoor stairs, as evident in our before photo, this homeowner in Geneseo, IL, turned to us for help. Our solution? The innovative PolyLevel system. Notice in the after photo how dramatically we’ve transformed their stairs, restoring both safety and aesthetics. Providing not just a remarkable fix, but also ensuring this solution stands the test of time, that's how we bring remarkable customer experiences to life.

John and Dorothy were noticing high levels of moisture in their home and decided to purchase a dehumidifier from the hardware store. It didn’t seem to help considering the had to dump the unit 3 times a day. They decided it was time for help, and reached out to the experts of MidAmerica Basement Systems. It was discovered that the main source of the moisture levels was coming from the untreated crawlspace. Water was seeping under the home, and making its way into the rest of the house. CleanSpace was offered to totally encapsulate and permanently seal off the moisture. CleanSpace Drainage Matting was placed along the exposed ground to collect and move the moisture the a SmartDrain. CleanSpace Liner was installed over top the matting and along the walls to permanently seal off the crawlspace from the exposed ground. Any water that entered under the crawlspace was pumped back out through the SmartDrain, keeping the crawlspace dry. John and Dorothy no longer have issues with moisture levels in their home.

Over time the ground underneath concrete begins to settle, causing voids between the ground and concrete. This can than cause the concrete to sink into the void, leaving large spaces between concrete slabs. Mudjacking is a temporary solution, and over time, it causes the same issue. Injecting PolyLevel offers a permanent solution to sunken slabs. The lightweight material offers less weight to the failing soil, preventing future soil settlements. PolyLevel uses an accurate injection that fills the voids, and then lifts, levels, and stabilizes the concrete.

Homeowner Jim contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems when he learned that they offered concrete lifting and leveling. The PolyLevel that we offer is a foam that is injected under the concrete slab the foam fills the void under the slab that was the cause of the sinking. The foam expands and hardens to lift the concrete back to its former position. 

Radon is the decay of the element radium, and is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and radioactive. This gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is found everywhere, and when it seeps into our homes, it continues to accumulate. One case in a home in Woodhull, IL, Radon levels were between 19 and 29 pCi/L. A mitigation system was installed into the concrete basement slab to draw the gas out from under the home. The specialists at MidAmerica Basement Systems have now helped provide the home with a safer breathing environment.