Your Leading Morrison, IL Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Specialists

The Whiteside County Highway Department recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about the concrete repair services that are offered. They had the PolyFoam injected under a large piece od the road to help lift it back to its original place. The foam is injected in small ports and then expands and hardens. 

Homeowners Ed and Karen have lived in their home for many years, recently they have been worried about radon gas in their home. They knew that having a radon mitigation system would keep their home safe. Radon gas is naturally occuring and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. 

Homeowner Judy had a waterproofing system installed in her home. Our WaterGuard system is added along all of the exterior walls to make sure that the water runs into the sump pump, to be pumped out. Our three pump TripleSafe sump pump is a great addition to any home. 

Beth and Craig have lived in their home for the last ten years. For the last three years they have talked about finishing their basement space. After contacting MidAmerica Basement System to learn more about the Total Basement Finishing options that they offered they knew that they were interested in. They had ThermalDry flooring installed along with SilverGlo wall paneling. All of the products installed in their basement are all made of inorganic materials so they will not mold or mildew.

These homeowners have lived in their home for almost 10 years. In the last to three years they have noticed significant water issues and damage. They were concerned about mold and the risks that it could mean for their home. Having a full perimeter WaterGuard system installed along with a TripleSafe sump pump. The WaterGuard system is used to channel the water out of the home through underground drains. The TripleSafe sump pump is a three-pump system that comes with a battery back up and a WaterWatch alarm. The batter back up is used in case of power loss and the WaterWatch alarm is placed at the top of the pump and alerts you if the water in the pump ever gets too high.  

Homeowner Thomas and Sue were concerned about their radon levels. Having a radon mitigation system installed in your home can help with safety. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless noble gas occurring naturally as uranium decays. It is important to have your home tested for radon so that you and your family can be safe.

Whitney was worried about the water in her basement and was looking for a permanent fix. Having water in your basement can lead to mold and other problems. When Whitney met with Design Specialist Joe Sarb, she knew that she was being given the best option for the quality of her home. Whitney had a TripleSump sump pump, WaterGuard and CleanSpace installed. The TripleSump will make sure that if there ever is water in her basement that she will have a three-pump system to make sure that her basement stays dry. The WaterGuard and CleanSpace will make sure that if she has water runoff from the walls that it will drain through the underground WaterGuard system while keeping her basement dry.

Adam is looking to sell his home but in order to get the most for his home, he first has to fix his wet basement. Adam has water coming into the basement during rain fall, causing water to puddle. He has been wanting to fix it for a while but hadn’t been able to find a reputable company to do the work. He searched online and found MidAmerica Basement Systems. Our Design Specialist Michael Banks was assigned the privilege to help Adam fix his wet basement to ensure he gets the most for his home when it comes time to selling it. To fix the problem, our crew leader Chris Riley installed a WaterGuard System in conjunction with our TripleSafe Sump Pump. Adam now can be ensured that his basement will remain dry. 

Wet, damp crawlspaces that are left untreated not only cause a damp feeling throughout the rest of the home, but pose threat to mold growth and damaged to the wooden floor joists that support the home. Homeowner Bill, was having issues with mold growth and a damp feel to his home and quickly contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems. CleanSpace Liner is a permanent and effective vapor barrier that is installed to completely seal off the exposed ground from the rest of the crawlspace. The thick liner is tear- and puncture-resistant, allows for the strong and durable cover that offers not only a dry crawlspace, but a clean and bright look as well.

Steve and Beth were having issues with water leaking in their basement during heavy rainfalls. They reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have their basement waterproofed. Experts inspected their basement, offering them a WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump systems. The WaterGuard helps collect the seeping water into the drainage system, and redirects it to the TripleSafe sump. Water is properly discharged from basement, leaving the area dry once again for Steve and Beth.

The homeowner of this basement in Morrison wanted to finish their basement and so they called the MidAmerica Basement Systems team. To waterproof the basement, TripleSafe sump pump and WaterGuard subfloor drainage system was installed. To create a warmer space for use, the team installed Basement To Beautiful panels. Now the homeowner can move forward confidently with finishing their basement!

The homeowners called the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems because they were interested in brightening up their basement in Morrison. The sent a Design Specialist to provide a free inspection and quote. Pleased with the plan, the project was soon underway. The team replaced the old windows with EverLast windows and the team also installed a StakWEL window system. Now the homeowners have a brighter, more pleasant basement! 

Judy W. is the homeowner of this brick basement in Morrison. Although brick can be aesthetically pleasing to some, it can produce a myriad of problems in a basement. For example, Judy was worried about the amount of water coming into her basement from where the floor meets the wall and she did not have a sump pump in the space. Incidents of sitting water had left a musty smell in the basement that Judy did not care for. Soon she called the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems.

The system addresses the water seepage from where the floor meets the wall by installing WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard will direct these leaks away from the foundation floor and to the local sump pump.

The sump pump with the design to keep Judy's basement dry all the time, is no other than the patented TripleSafe sump pump. Whereas Judy did not have a sump pump, now she had three that are designed to work with each other. If the primary pump fails are is overwhelmed, the powerful second pump activates. The third pump is the unit’s battery back-up pump designed to turn on in the event of a power outage. The system also comes with the WaterWatch alarm which will warn Judy if there is a pressing issue. 

The musty smell was relieved with the ever efficient SaniDry XP. SaniDry XP is not only an extremely effective dehumidifier but is also an air filtration system. Now Judy's basement is dry, protected and smells clean.