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The homeowner of the basement in Durant has been concerned with the condition of his foundation walls. They have been carrying the weight of their foundation walls, trying quick fixes to stabilize the structure but to no avail. In need of a reliable solution once and for all and so they called the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team came out to inspect the severity of the space and after a thorough investigation, the homeowners were presented with a game plan and a quote the same day.

The homeowners’ foundation walls were bowing and to remedy the situation, the team installed the PowerBrace I-beam system. PowerBrace is a patented system that allows for tightening, which means that not only will the system stabilize the structure but actually improve the structure over time. PowerBraces are zinc-plated in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials. PowerBrace has a clean-cut appearance and is professionally installed by experts that have been specially trained to install these systems.

The installation of the PowerBrace system has taken a load off the homeowners’ shoulders!

The homeowner was not pleased with this basement in West Branch and decided to give the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems a ring.

The team installed the reliable and patented SuperSump. The SuperSump comes with features that make it stand above the rest, such as the CleanPump Stand which keeps the pumps above debris. The air tight lid allows water to go down but does not allow water vapor to rise out of the sump pump. SuperSump pump comes with an alarm, WaterWatch, that will sound off if an issues arises. 

The foundation walls were lined with CleanSpace. The specialized CleanSpace liners have 7 layers of different types of materials that make the liner strong and flexible. CleanSpace has UltraFresh, an antimicrobial additive that keeps mold growth at bay. 

The CleanSpace was then tucked into the perimeter drainage system, WaterGuard. WaterGuard is designed to carry wall leaks and ground water to the SuperSump helping to keep the basement leak free. 

Altogether, these systems work to give these homeowners the dry, usable space they’ve always wanted!

Homeowners Mick and Ruth in Durant wanted to waterproof their basement from consistent leaks so they contacted the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team waterproofed the basement by installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage system and sump pump royalty, TripleSafe. Now Mick and Ruth no longer fret about leaks in their basement!

Ben and Amanda S. of Durant needed to waterproof their basement to stop water from flooding. The unfinished basement doubles as a laundry room, and the homeowners found the water invasion inconvenient, not to mention a hazard for creating mold. They called design specialist Joe Sarb for a free estimate and a solution to their basement waterproofing problem.

Among the products installed in the Durant basement were the the TripleSafe sump pump and IceGuard. The TripleSafe sump pump is a top-of-the-line sump pump that has dual pumping action. The first pump runs when there's a little bit to an average amount of water to pump out. The second pump runs when there is a lot of water to pump out, and it runs in conjunction with the first pump. It has a backup battery, and it also includes an alarm for when water levels are high in the pump. IceGuard is a product that is placed on the discharge lines, so that water can still be pumped out of the basement and away from the foundation even in cold conditions where the pipe may freeze. The homeowners are very pleased with their now-dry basement. 

Amanda of Iowa City, IA noticed water in her basement. The water appeared to be coming in through windows and floor joints. She called MidAmerica Basement Systems and met with her design specialist. After a careful investigation, she had a custom designed solution that included sub-floor drainage system, WaterGuard, a TripleSafe Sump Pump, and SunHouse Window Well Covers protecting her basement for water that may try to come in the windows. 

The new basement waterproofing system is keeping Amanda's home dry, and the space usable. 

Devin E. of Bennett, IA was noticing water in his basement. He called the specialists at MidAmerica Basement Systems and had mentioned that water was seeping in from the concrete floor. Upon inspection, Mike “Mac” McDaniel proposed that Devin have a SuperSump pump and WaterGuard installed to help manage the water issue in his basement. Water no longer collects in Devin’s basement.

Roger has always had a sump pump, but wasn’t happy with the fact that it would wash away his landscape when the water was pumped out of his home. He reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have a discharge line installed, to help protect his landscape. He was not only offered a line that would be installed under the ground, making it unnoticeable to the eyes, but was also offered IceGuard, IceGuard is a patented product that prevents the lines from freezing during the cold seasons, preventing backups in the basement. Now Roger has lovely landscape that won’t be damaged by a discharging sump pump.

This homeowner had their basement waterproofed by MidAmerica Basement Systems. They were so pleased with the job we did that they contacted us again to have an egress window installed in their basement. Our crew leader, Karl had the pleasure of doing the installation work for the customer.

When a basement window well fills with water during wet weather, water can easily leak around the window. WellDuct is a low-profile drainage channel that connects the base of the window well to an interior drainage system. When you have a WellDuct installed, you never need to worry about a wall of water building up against your basement windows.

Kathy has lived in her home for the last ten years and for the last year when it rains, she would get water in her basement.  She would love to have a finished basement someday. To get that accomplished, she knew she would need to first waterproof the basement. After she had her home waterproofed, she decided to have an ICE Guard sump pump discharge line system installed. The ICE Guard system allows water to escape from a sump pump discharge line if the pipe freezes or becomes blocked for any reason. When the discharge pipe thaws, the water will automatically run along it’s normal rout, and no water will escape from the ICE Guard.

Homeowner Clarence has lived in his 1950’s home for the last twenty years. Over the last two years he has noticed that there is more and more water in his basement. He was looking to sell his home and was worried about the resale value of the home due to the water. He was seeking consultation on how to keep the water out of his home. After meeting with a design specialist he knew that a WaterGuard System and a new sump pump was the right option for him.

Homeowner Deanna and Erwin were worried about the levels of Radon in their home. When they contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems they were interested in having a radon mitigation system installed in their home. They knew that having a radon mitigation system in their home would make it safer for their family and also help the resale value of her home. 

Homeowners Todd and Tonya recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems when they were interested in waterproofing their home. They were concerned that the water problems in their home and how they could lead to mold and other issues. They met with a design specialist to lar that the best option for their home was a full perimeter waterproofing system. The TripleSafe sump pump and a full perimeter WaterGuard system are the two system guaranteed to keep your home dry. 

Joseph and Elizabeth have lived in there home for a few years and have noticed that over the past few years more and more water in their basement.  They were worried about the risk that would come with the water damage and wanted to seek help immediately. After meeting with Design Specialist Justin Bailey they knew that the best option for their basement was to have it waterproofed. They had a full perimeter waterproofing system installed along with a TripleSafe sump pump and CleanSpace walls. The WaterGuard system and the TripleSafe sump pump together will protect your home against water. The CleanSpace is similar to a thick pool liner. The liner will keep your space clean and dry and also free of mold. 

Homeowner Vickie was concerned about radon in her home and decided to seek professional assistance. MidAmerica Basement Systems installed a radon mitigation system to help remove the radon. Radon is naturally occurring and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Having a radon mitigation system installed in your home can keep you and your family safe. The radon mitigation system is located on the outside of your home and has a cover to keep it protected from the weather and the outdoor elements. 

Homeowners Phil and Vicky were in need of new basement windows. Their old basement windows were failing and it was taking a toll on their heating and cooling bill. After contacting MidAmerica Basement Systems, the old basement windows were removed and that space was resized for new windows. Once installed, the new window wells have covers added to keep the windows sealed off. 

Homeowner Shonna has lived in her Bennett, IA home for many years. She has recently had issues with water in the basement of her home and she wanted to address this issue to make sure that her home was safe. The full perimeter waterproofing system, new sump pump, and CleanSpace walls. All of these will make sure that Shonna's house stayed dry. 

Homeowner, Nick was experiencing too much water in his basement at once. He had an older sump pump trying to pump the rain out, but it just could not handle that amount coming in. He knew he needed to replace it with a sump pump that could handle the amount of rain Clarence, Iowa was getting. He searched the Internet to find a company that would be able to help him. He came across MidAmerica Basement Systems. Design specialist, Michael came out to discuss different options for Nick. Michael suggested that purchasing the TripleSafe Sump Pump will be the best option for Nick. It is the world's most reliable pumping system. Installer, Bill was able to come out to Nick's home and install the system for him.

Nick will no longer have to worry about his pump failing during the rain again because the TripleSafe Sump Pump has three pumps to do the job. It will be able to handle if the first pump cannot handle the amount of water coming in, pump failure, and if there is ever a power outage. Nick is now able to enjoy the rainfall and not have to worry about the water not being able to pump it out of his basement. 

If you too are having the same issue please reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems! We would be happy to help you!

Homeowner, Dru was a previous customer of MidAmerica Basement Systems. Dru was very pleased with MidAmerica Basements Systems past work, that when his basement started to have a water issue he knew who to call to come to take a look at it. Design Specialist, Mac came out and take a look at Dru's basement. He recommended that waterproofing his basement would be the best solution to his water issue.

Installer, Cory was able to come out and install WaterGuard, a WaterGuard Port, Drainage Material, TripleSafe Safe Pump, IceGuard, LawnScape Outlet, and a Discharge Line. All of these are important elements for a waterproofing system. WaterGuard is reliable, and will permanently solve the issue of a wet basement. It is a piping system that will not clog from any soil under the floor. It is designed to intercept the water around the perimeter of the basement and drains it safely to the TripleSafe Sump Pump.

We were happy to help the homeowner, Dru once again. He can now enjoy using his basement again and does not have to worry about any water coming back in. If you are having the same issue has Dru, please do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to help you!

A homeowner in Tipton, IA was having water leaking into her home whenever it would rain. The water would come in from the floors, the foundation, and even the windows. With all the rain and snow from this Spring and Winter, it was time to get the issue fixed once and for all! The homeowner knew exactly who to call, MidAmerica Basement Systems and we were happy to help. Design Specialist, Justin was able to come out to take a look at the homeowner's home and gave them the best recommendation to fix their water issue for good, full basement waterproofing system.

WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement to collect the water as it would come in from the floors, walls, and the windows. It is a very effective and reliable way to solve wet basement problems. It is designed to not sit in the dirt, this way it can not clog from any dirt or sediment that would try to get into it. Its job is to intercept water as it comes in and drain it safely, unseen away to get pumped out of the basement by the sump pump system. Installing this system will still allow you to use your basement for recreational or storage purposes since it's installed only around the perimeter of the basement.

Now having the basement waterproofed, the homeowner has no worries in mind when it rains again knowing the water will not be ruining their basement ever again! If you too are having water coming in through cracks in foundation, flooring, or windows, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to take a look and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Let us book you an appointment today!

A homeowner that was located in Stanwood, IA was having water coming into their home whenever it would rain. The rain would be found piling up in a corner of the basement causing a wet, damp mess that was no fun to clean up. The homeowner has tried everything to keep the water out and it has held them back from finishing off their basement. It was time to contact the experts in the industry, MidAmerica Basement Systems. We were more than happy to help the homeowner out. A Design Specialist was able to come out to give the homeowner the best recommendation possible to help solve their water issue.

The TripleSafe Sump Pump was installed within the homeowner's home. This is the world's most reliable sump pump system on the market. It is designed to keep your basement dry with triple the protection. There are three problems that can occur. If the first pump fails, the second pump will be able to take over and continue to pump the water out. If the first pump cannot handle the water coming in, the second pump will be able to help the first pump continue to pump the water out. If the power happens to fail, pump three is fully battery-operated and will be able to take over pumping the water out.

Now the homeowner has no worry in mind when it rains next knowing that the TripleSafe Sump Pump will be able to protect their home! If you too are looking to have your home waterproofed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

After having a TripleSafe Sump Pump installed within their home, homeowner's in Stanwood, IA were ready to finish off their basement! The MidAmerica Basement Systems Team was happy to help waterproof their basement and were more than happy to install Basement to Beautiful Wall Panels to help finish off their basement to meet the goals they have in mind!

These panels are a great installation to have installed on your basement foundation walls. It will turn your damp, wet, cool walls into warmer, drier, walls with studs and electrical wire chases, just waiting to be finished in one more simple step! The system is installed into the foundation walls with permanent drilled-in fasteners. The panels create a warm, protective blanket around your basement. The metal studs that are drilled in every 16" are not drilled all the way through the foam. This means there are no cold lines throughout the wall. The Basement to Beautiful Panel is not a finished paneling system and still will need to have one installed over it. The best recommendation to cover it is the Total Basement Finishing Everlast Wall Panel. It is a stylish, also mold proof, and is designed specifically for basement environments.

The homeowners are now able to move forward in finishing their basement the way they please thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team. If you too are looking to learn more about the Basement to Beautiful Wall Paneling, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

A homeowner in Tampico, IL was having water coming into their basement. This would happen more often than the homeowner would like to admit. They knew this was a problem that would only get worse over time and were in need of expert help. One night they were watching TV and came across an ad for MidAmerica Basement Systems and they knew they would be contacting them as soon as possible! Once they contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems a Design Specialist was able to come out to their home and give them the best recommendation that would meet their needs and goals for their basement, a sump pump system.

Having a sump pump system to keep your basement dry is great, but having a sump pump with a battery back-up for the pump is even better. A battery back-up pump is great for power outages, primary pump failures, if circuit breakers trip, and if a pump becomes unplugged. Everything will turn on automatically leaving you with nothing to do. There is an alarm attached to the system that will go off and alert you once the back-up is running so you can take action to restore the power on the primary pump.

The UltraSump Pump will be able to provide the reliability and peace of mind this homeowner was looking for. If you too are looking to have your home waterproofed or would like to learn more about basement waterproofing, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to help bring you the peace of mind you were looking for like this homeowner in Tampico, IL. Call us today!