Your Leading Jo Daviess County, IL Wet Basement & Foundation Crack Repair Expert

The homeowner was not pleased with the condition of this basement in Galena, they were having water issues in the basement and so they called the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. A few years back they had a curtain drain installed and it worked until recently and now the basement is getting water seepage again. The basement is finished with drywall and so they do not know where the water is coming in from. The team sent an expert and the source was soon uncovered behind a portion of the finished wall. The team was able to address the issue with minimal disturbance.

To address water intrusion, the team installed the patented SuperSump. The SuperSump is an efficient sump pumping system that comes with special features to help keep basements dry, such as the WaterWatch alarm system that will alert the homeowner of a potential problem. The SuperSump has an air tight lid and CleanPump stand to keep the system debris free and therefor functioning properly. 

The team installed the WaterGuard around the perimeter of the space to drain water to the SuperSump. Then the walls were lined with CleanSpace waterproofing system to help direct wall leaks to the WaterGuard. The CleanSpace also combats mold growth with UltraFresh, an antimicrobial agent. The 20 mils thick material is also a vapor barrier to provide protection from outside influences.

Now the homeowners have a basement they can feel good about. MidAmerica Basement Systems is happy to have provided these homeowners with a space that is dryer and healthier!

The homeowners of this Elizabeth home were displeased with the water intrusion in their home so they reached out to the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team installed WaterGuard subfloor drainage system and TripleSafe sump pump system to waterproof the basement. The basement is dry and the homeowners are happy!

Warren, IL homeowner Bryan O. had some pretty disastrous water damage in his basement, along with some bowing walls. He called MidAmerica Basement Systems to get a free estimate with design specialist, Michael Banks.

Not too long later, foreman Dillon Heard was out at the home to add WaterGuard, a TrenchDrain, and a new SuperSump. Wall Anchors will be installed to correct the bowing walls, but right now Bryan O. is happy to know his basement will be dry for many years to come.  

Past customers Daryl and Barbara S. were so happy after they used MidAmerica Basement Systems, that they decided nwo was a good time to get some more work done. They called the experts back. Design specialist Mac Daniel informed the homeowners that it would be wise to get a WaterGuard installed, along with a new Everlast Window. 

With the solutions in place, foreman Bill Wilcox and his team headed out to install a new partial WaterGuard along with an Everlast Window and BrightWall. The homeowners are happy with the beautiful basement. 

Dennis M. of Warren, IL had some sinking slabs. In fact, the driveway was 8 inches lower than it should have been. He called the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to get a free estimate with design specialist Bryan Christopherson. 

Foreman Levi Freund and his team came out to lift the slabs and fill the cracks with temperature-sensitive NexusPro Crack Sealing. The slabs were lifted back to their original position, and the cracks were filled. Then, patented Concrete Protection System was placed. The homeowner is happy with the now safe driveway!

Kelli and John of East Dubuque, IL called MidAmerica Basement Systems to install a radon mitigation system after their radon test results came back more than 7 times higher than the EPA's recommended "safe" radon level. The pair met with their design specialist, who inspected their home and custom designed a solution that would protect them from toxic radon gas.

Foreman Bill Wilcox and his team installed the system. The radon mitigation system included the select bundle system, with the exterior aesthetic package and other materials to improve the air quality in the home. Now, the home is radon-free, and Kelli and John are very happy. 

Gary was having issues with water seeping through the basement floor, and contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems. During his evaluation, it was suggested that he have WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump installed in his basement. WaterGuard is a drainage system that collects water from under the floor and from leaking walls, to prevent water from surfacing and pooling. Once water collects in the WaterGuard, it is redirected to the TripleSafe sump. There is will be discharged out of the home, help keeping the basement dry. The TripleSafe offers two primary sumps, and a battery back-up sump to ensure that the pump still works during power outages.

Mark has a partially finished basement and began noticing water, putting his basement finishing on a standstill. Experts from MidAmerica Basement Systems offered him a permanent solution to waterproofing his basement to stop the water intrusion. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement to collect any water that was seeping in through the walls or floor, and redirecting it to a TripleSafe. The TripleSafe discharges the water from the basement to keep the area dry so Mark can finish his basement without the worry of the area getting wet.

Lori was having issues with water seeping in her basement but had no idea where the exact location of where. She reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to what they could do to resolve her issue. Design specialist, Mac, inspected her situation and provided her with a new waterproofing option. He offered her CleanSpace Wall Liner to be placed along the walls to help reduce moisture levels. WaterGuard around the perimeter of her basement to collect and redirect the water to a sump pump, preventing the water from surfacing to the floor. And a TripleSafe sump to discharge the water out of her basement. Lori no longer has water in her basement and is happy once again.

Terry and Lucy were noticing a damp feeling in their basement but couldn’t find any seeping water. They reached out to the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to have their basement inspected, hopefully address the issue before it could get worse. Lucky for them, contacting MidAmerica Basement Systems addressed their problem before it was too late. A WaterGuard system was installed around the perimeter of the basement were water was slowly trying to seep its way up through the floor. Collecting in the WaterGuard, the water was properly directed to a TripleSafe to be properly discharged from the basement. A SaniDry Sedona was also installed to control humidity and moisture levels.

Scott of Galena was very concerned about his foundation. Over the years, the ground had settled and was causing stress on his home. The stress left large cracks in his foundation, and was causing it to be unstable and unsafe. Members of MidAmerica Basement Systems were there to help Scott’s failing foundation by installing push Piers. Push Piers are placed below the foundation in stable soil, so that the home can be lifted and straightened. Scott can now live safely in his home.

This homeowner was concerned when over time their driveways started to crack and began sinking. When they contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems they were interested in learning more about the PolyLevel service that we offer. PolyLevel is a foam that is injected under the slab of concrete, the foam fills the void under the slab and then lifts the slab as the foam expands.

Homeowner Sharon was having water issues in her yard from her sump pump. Thought she was not looking to replace the pump she was looking to find an option about the pooling water. She has a LawnScape system installed to channel the water to a better place in her yard.

These Columbus Junction, IA, homeowners knew the dangers of high levels of Radon and decided to take action by calling MidAmerica Basement Systems for help. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and enters your home through the lowest point of your home, most often in your basement.  Radon is also the second leading cause of Lung Cancer in the United States. Having a Radon Mitigation system installed in your home will keep your home and family safe! MidAmerica Basement Systems installed this mitigation system in the attic.  Other installation options include installing the system outside of the home, along with with aesthetically pleasing covers. 

Homeowner Terry and Lucy have a waterproofing system in their home and every year they have a service technician from MidAmerica Basement Systems come and make sure that system is working properly. The waterproofing system is flushed and all of the sump pump parts are tested to make sure that they are all still in top shape. 

Recently, a homeowner in Stockton, IL, reached out to us at MidAmerica Basement Systems with a pressing issue. Their basement walls were not only cracking but also bowing, accompanied by a constant dampness that persisted regardless of the season. Understanding the urgency of the situation, our team sprang into action to provide a long-lasting solution. After the homeowner contacted our Customer Care team, we sent out a System Design Specialist, whose expertise is addressing such structural and moisture issues. Upon inspection, it was determined that the best course of action involved two key solutions: PowerBrace and Helical Pier systems. The PowerBrace system is engineered specifically to stabilize bowing walls, immediately halting any further bending without the need for external excavation. On the other hand, the Helical Pier system excels at addressing and correcting foundation settlement problems, providing the reliability the homeowner needed. Our production team—including a foreman and skilled installers—commenced the work by meticulously installing these systems. We witnessed the bowing walls gradually return to their more original state, thanks to PowerBraces, and wherein Helical Piers ensured a solid foundation, ultimately eliminating the underlying cause of the dampness. After finishing the project, not only were the walls stabilized and the moist issues resolved, but also the homeowner's peace of mind was restored. We pride ourselves in not just delivering a remedy but also ensuring that the homeowner’s experience with us was seamless, informative, and affirmative. At MidAmerica Basement Systems, seeing a troubled space transformed into a safe and dry area is what motivates our quest for providing remarkable solutions.