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Sharry and Rand G. from Marengo were frustrated with repeated water intrusion in the basement so they contacted the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The basement was waterproofed with the professional installation of CleanSpace liner to the basement walls, WaterGuard perimeter drainage system and SuperSump pump system. Homeowners, Sharry and Rand, can rest easy knowing their basement is dry!

Randy W. of North English, IA needed his driveway returned to its original position because as it sat, it was a tripping hazard, and made for a rough transition for vehicles to come in and out of the garage. Wisely, he contacted the local experts. 

Soon, MidAmerica Basement Systems design specialist, Kiel, was out to the property to help Randy understand how PolyLevel foam would give him the best results. Foreman Levi Freund and his team raised the slab to leave homeowner, Randy W., happy with the smooth transition. 

Amana, IA homeowners, Emma and Howard, called MidAmerica Basement Systems because they had water coming in through the floor and  wall joints of their home. Their damp basement needed to be waterproofed. Emma and Howard met with design specialist Bryan Nachazel, who custom designed a solution for their wet basement problem.

Foreman Justin Reger and his team installed the custom solution. Bryan proposed a partial perimeter WaterGuard system to keep water out of the problem area on the east wall. The system would drain into the existing sump pump. He also recommended sealing the crack in the wall, to keep the water from coming in through the wall. Now, Emma and Howard's basement is dry and they couldn't be happier. 

Trent was out doing yard work when he noticed a large foundation crack by his basement window. He was very concerned that it would leak causing damage to his finished basement. Members of MidAmerica Basement Systems proactively installed a Polyurethane Crack Injection to seal the crack. The Polyurethane Sealant is a high-viscosity polyurethane polymer that gets deep into the cracks, forms to the crack, and provides a durable, flexible seal, preventing water from entering the crack and into the basement. Trent can now rest easy, knowing that his basement will not be ruined from water entering the foundation crack.

Jim had begun noticing foundation cracking on his basement walls, and quickly contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems. The experts evaluated his situation and presented him with a GeoLock Wall Anchor system. The GeoLock Anchors cover twice as more ground to provide a permanent stabilization for the wall. The GeoLock system also allows for the system to be tightened over time, allowing for Jim’s walls to potentially be brought back to their original state.

A small foundation crack had appeared in Jose’s basement, making a quick call to MidAmerica Basement Systems before it could get any worse. To prevent the wall from bowing inward anymore, a CarbonArmor system was installed. The carbon strip offers a 10 times stronger hold than typical steel, ensuring that the wall will not worsen over time. Assisting the CarbonArmor is a ArmorLock system. The ArmorLock anchors the CarbonArmor to the wall and prevents the rest of the home from tipping inward. The sleek design of the strip doesn’t take up any room, allowing for the crewmen to install it just about anywhere without disrupting any piping or other obstacles that other bowing wall systems might encounter.

Homeowner Wayne has lived in his 1980's home since it was built. He was interested in PolyLevel technology that  MidAmerica Basement Systems offers. They wanted the project to be completed quickly and done with care. The PolyLevel is a foam that is injected under the concrete slab and lifts and levels. The PolyLevel and hardens and expands under the slab to bring it back to its former place. 

Homeowner Richard has lived in his home for many years slowly over time he noticed that the walls in his basement were starting to bow and crack. He was afraid that this foundation damage could mean that the structural integrity of his home was at risk. He wanted to learn more about what options he had for addressing this issue. Once he met with a Design Specialist he knew that the best option for his hoe was having his foundation issues addressed immediately. CarbonArmors and PowerBraces installed in his home. Theses foundation systems will restore integrity to the wall and make sure that the problem does not get worse. 

Homeowner Richard recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about the foundation repair options. The bowing walls were corrected with Power Braces the braces are also used to help with other serious foundation issues.  Power Braces are floor to ceiling and hold the wall in place and also help correct the foundation issues. 

Homewowner, Tony noticed horizontal cracks going through his basement wall, he did not think much of it until later the cracks added a staircase figure throughout. Tony was nervous to see what could happen next to the wall, so he called in the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to come to take a look at the wall. A Design Specialist was able to come to Tony's home to take a look at it. He recommended that a Geo-Lock Anchor System to be installed to brace the wall and keep it from moving any further.

The Geo-Lock Anchor System is exclusively from Foundation Supportworks, INC. It will permanently stabilize Tony's wall from any further movement and over time can become straight again. It is installed with heavy-duty earth anchors within the ground, connected to steel wall plates with long galvanized rods. The anchors will be tightened over time to help bring the wall back upright. This installation can be installed year-round and usually less than a day. Leaving Tony with peace of mind right away knowing that his wall is now stable. If you too are experiencing cracks within your basement walls, reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to check it out!

Homewowner, Bruce was having water coming into his basement around the perimeter. He was using towels after towels to mop up the mess and he was tired of it! It was not a problem that was going to be fixed on its own, so he thought it was time to reach out to the experts in Waterproofing, MidAmerica Basement Systems. A Design Specialist was able to come out and take a look at Bruce's home and was able to recommend that he have his home waterproofed. This would eliminate Bruce from having to clean up the water with a towel every time.

One of the waterproofing systems that was installed in Bruce's home is CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a bright white, durable vapor barrier for basement walls. It is a fast installation, with permanent drilled-in fasteners. It stops any water vapor from spreading throughout the walls. It does have a washable surface, so if a mark happens to find its way onto it can be washed off. It also can conform to any type of foundation walls you may have, even bumpy.

If you are experiencing the same issue as Bruce, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send out a Design Specialist to come and take a look!

Homewowner, Deb received a postcard in the mail from MidAmerica Basement Systems about having her home tested for Radon. She called about getting a self-test kit and tested her home. Her results came back positive, knowing this is something she did not want her family living with she called to have a Design Specialist to come out to her home and take a look. The Design Specialist talked with Deb and mentioned how there are no safe levels of Radon, so having a system installed would be the best option for her home.

Along with having the Radon Mitigation System installed, Deb had the Exterior Aesthetic Package installed as well. This will not only help protect Deb's home, but also her investment in the system. This comes with a cover plate that will protect the wires within the system but also keep animals and vandals out. It will keep the beauty of her home by keeping the system looking nice and clean and most importantly keeping her family safe!

Now Deb can now feel at peace of mind knowing that her home is once again a safe place to live and make more memories in. If you too are wanting your home checked for Radon, do not hesitate to call MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send you out a self-test kit or send a Design Specialist to come out and take a look!

A homeowner in Middle Amana, IA was having melting snow dripping into their basement. This has been an issue every time it would snow and start to melt, so they knew this was a problem that towels and mopping could not fix every time. They contacted the local experts in the industry, MidAmerica Basement Systems. A Design Specialist was able to come out to take a look at their basement and give them the best recommendation possible for their basement. To keep their basement dry for seasons to come a waterproofing system would need to be installed.

IceGuard was one of the elements that would be installed within the homeowner's home. This is a great installation to consider when having a waterproofing system installed. A Sump Pump's discharge line is located outside of the home and can freeze when temperatures get too cold. With having IceGuard the water will still be able to escape from the pipe with no worry. This will even allow water to escape if the pipe becomes blocked for any reason.

Now the homeowner's can once again enjoy their basement with no worry in mind next time it snows or even rains! If you too are looking to have your basement waterproofed do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to take a look at your basement and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

A homeowner in Middle Amana, IA was having musty odors smells that were coming from the basement. As time went on the smell would linger throughout the home. This is something she wanted to get rid of for good. She contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems and a Design Specialist was able to come out to take a look at her basement and give her the best recommendation possible. The Design Specialist had a perfect solution a dehumidifier.

A SaniDry Sedona was the answer! It is the world's most powerful and effective dehumidifier for the size it is! If there is high humidity and smelly orders in the lower part of the home it will affect the living environment upstairs. By having a SaniDry Sedona installed in your basement, it will help make the home drier and healthier all around. This is a smaller model so it will take up little to no space. It drains automatically so there is nothing for you to check on. It is also all around automatic! Once the controls are set there is no need to check it.

Now the homeowner will no longer have to worry about any more musty odors coming within the home thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team. If you too are looking to have a dehumidifier installed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send out a Design Specialist to come to take a look at your home and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

A homeowner in Conroy, IA was having water coming into their basement and wanted it to end. They were nervous that a regular sump pump would not be able to handle the amount of water coming in, so they contacted the experts to come to take a look at it. A Design Specialist from MidAmerica Basement Systems was able to come out to the homeowner's home and go over different sump pump options for their basement.

An Ultra Sump Pump is the answer to keep your basement dry. It comes with a battery back-up system. The battery back-up comes in handy if the power goes out, the primary pump fails, circuit breakers trip, or if the pump happens to become unplugged. The UltraSump provides the homeowner with a peace of mind you look for in a waterproofing system.

We were happy to help the homeowner in Conroy, IA. If you too are looking to have a sump pump in your basement installed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send out a Design Specialist out to your home to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

A homeowner in Conroy, IA had their home tested for Radon. After receiving positive test results back, they knew it was time to have an expert come out to their home to take a look at what could be done. A Design Specialist from MidAmerica Basement Systems was able to come out to the homeowner's home to give them a recommendation to fix the problem. The Design Specialist recommended having a Radon Mitigation System installed would fix the Radon problem in the home.

Not only did the homeowner have a Radon Mitigation System installed a noise reduction fan was installed within the attic of the homeowner's home. This will help quiet the high air flow noise the system can create. It can also be installed outside by the vent pipe. It is also a great investment for your system.

Now the homeowner is able to relax in their home without any worry of traces of radon thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team. If you too are looking to have your home tested for Radon or have a Radon Mitigation System installed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!