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John and Pamela had slight fire damage in their basement that had led to sagging floors in their home. The joists had become weakened, making the support beams less affective. MidAmerica Basement Systems proposed installing a new support beam and SmartJacks to address the sagging floor issue. SmartJacks are designed to create a stable foundation, while evenly lifting and supporting the weight of the home above. John and Pamela now have a stabilized floor to their home, and will no longer need to worry about their floor joists giving out on them.

Steve and Deb were always stressing when it rained because their two sump pump systems only worked half the time. They were always afraid of taking vacation because they never knew what they were going to come home too. They finally had enough and made the call to MidAmerica Basement Systems. Both sumps were replaced with a SuperSump and UltraSump. The SuperSump acts as the primary pump, while the UltraSump is a battery back-up sump system, so even during power outages, water is still properly being discharged from the home. WaterGuard and CleanSpace were installed around the perimeter of the basement, preventing any water from surfacing and moisture entering the air. WaterGuard is a drainage system that guides water to the sump system, and CleanSpace provides a moisture barrier, keeping the humidity levels down in your basement. Steve and Deb can now rest assure and take the much-needed vacation knowing their basement will stay dry under any amount of rain.

David had purchased a dehumidifier from the hardware store to help dry up the moisture in his basement but it was still damp. The experts of MidAmerica Basement Systems had proposed installing CleanSpace and a SaniDry XP systems to address the moisture problem. CleanSpace was applied to the damp foundation walls, creating a moisture barrier from the walls and the rest of the basement. A SaniDry XP dehumidifier was also hooked up to retain any extra moisture in the air, using the same energy as David’s store-bought dehumidifier but using industrial strength power. Humidity levels significantly dropped, and the basement finally was moisture-free.

David had begun to noticed stair step cracking in his basement walls, and quickly contacted a foundation support specialist, MidAmerica Basement Systems. Upon arrival, the basement was inspected to provide the most proper and a permanent solution for the home. CarbonArmor was suggested to help stop the walls from worsening, permanently providing a stable foundation. CarbonArmor uses a uniquely flexible reinforced polymer strip that permanently adheres to the walls, and anchors to the wooden floor joist system with ArmorLock. ArmorLock helps provide the proper force needed to support the wall without damaging the rest of the home’s structure.

Whitey was tired of his crawlspace being damp and causing a stingy smell. He reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have his crawlspace waterproofed. He was offered a CleanSpace system that permanently seals the exposed ground off from the rest of the crawlspace and home. A SmartDrain was also installed to help redirect water out of the crawlspace, and a SaniDry Sedona was installed to keep moisture levels in control and prevent future mold growth. Whitey no longer has a damp, smelly crawlspace.

Todd was having issues with water leaking in through the foundation of his basement. When he reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems, they offered him a solution. It was addressed that the walls had begun to bow, causing foundation cracks. This would allow for water to seep through his foundation and cause a wet basement. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter to collect and redirect the water to a sump system. A PowerBrace system was then installed to address the bowing wall. Using a patented I-Beam system, the beams can be tightened to potentially straighten the wall and close the foundation cracks.

During heavy rainfalls Josh’s crawlspace would become wet, leaving high humidity levels throughout the rest of his home. Experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems offered him a CleanSpace system to permanently seal off moisture from the crawlspace, and decrease the humidity levels throughout the rest of his home. The CleanSpace Liner is about as thick as a pool liner that offers a tear and puncture resistant material. It creates a moisture barrier between the exposed ground and the rest of the crawlspace, significantly improving the air quality and the future structure of the home. CleanSpace also gives the dark crawlspace a brighter, cleaner look.

Pearl was having issue with a leaking basement and reached out to the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems. She was offered a TripleSafe sump to properly discharge the water out of her basement. The TripleSafe has a three-pump system, one primary, one secondary, and one battery back-up. The TripleSafe also offers a WaterWatch Alarm that alerts the homeowner if the system isn’t working properly, helping prevent any flooding in the basement. Pearl no longer worries of her basement leaking.

Richard and Sharleen had left their leaking basement issues unattended for many years. A rather strong pungent smell began to creep in their home, but didn’t know what or where it was coming from. One day, Richard was in the basement and noticed not only water puddling all over the floor, but mold growing everyone, pinpointed the smell throughout the rest of the home. They reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have their issue addressed. To address the excessive amounts of mold, MoldX was suggested. CleanSpace Wall was offered to be placed over the leaking walls to help reduces moisture levels, and WaterGuard was proposed to be installed around the perimeter of the basement to collect and redirect the water. A TripleSafe discharges all and any water that enters the basement, while a SaniDry Sedona controls moisture and humidity levels to help prevent future mold growth.

Mary has always been a customer to MidAmerica Basement Systems, but one day came home to a wet basement. During the large storm, the power had gone out, causing her pump to not work. When she reached out for help, she was offered an UltraSump. The UltraSump can pump out an excess of 11,500 gallons of water on a full battery. Ensuring that the system in properly working during a power outage, an alarm sounds during its run cycles. Now rather Mary is home or away during a power outage, she can rest assure that her basement will continue to stay dry.

Homeowner Gary was having water issues in his basement. When he contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems he was looking for a waterproofing system. After meeting with design specialist, they decided that WaterGuard System and a TripleSafe sump pump installed. The WaterGuard system is installed around the perimeter of the home to make sure that the water run off drains properly. With a TripleSafe sump pump the tree pump system is guaranteed to keep your home dry.

Homeowner Ryan has recently purchased his home two weeks ago. The home was built in the 1980’s and has some water issues. Ryan was concerned about the home being unstable. The home has cracks in the wall where the water leaks in. The most important thing to Ryan is to make sure the foundation of his home is safe. He has had professional advice in the past about this problem but the company was not a good fit for him and the problem. The Helical Pier System from Foundation Supportworks will permanently stabilize your home. Rugged steel piers are mechanically “screwed” into the soil using small construction equipment or hand equipment. The piers are installed to appropriate depths and capacities, preventing any future settlement.

Homeowners Bill and Val recently had a Radon Mitigation System installed in their home. Radon is naturally occurring and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon is very dangerous and can negatively affect your family and also your pets. 

Homeowner Frances was interested in having her crawlspace look at by a professional after having experienced some water issues. She wanted to address the water issue just in case the water lead to mold issues. The walls and floors were all covered with a CleanSpace liner. The cleanspace keeps the moisture from the earth out of the home that will prevent mold from growing in the home. The CleanSpace is also used to help keep unwanted bugs and rodents out. 

A homeowner in Independence, IA noticed cracks going down his basement walls in a staircase formation. The crack started to form near the window and lead down to where the wall meets the floor. Seeing this was not an easy fix he could do on his own, he called the experts in the industry to come to take a look and give him the best recommendation possible to fix the issue. A Design Specialist was able to come out to recommend a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor System would be the best solution for the problem.

The Geo-Lock Wall Anchor is a permanent solution to stabilize your wall. It will help straighten your wall back to its original position over time. The system is installed with heavy-duty earth anchors that are embedded in the ground and they are connected to steel wall plates with long, galvanized rods. Once the anchors are tightened, over time the wall will start becoming straighter and straighter and even could return back to its original position.

Now the homeowner will no longer have to worry about having his wall bow outward thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team. If you too are having the same issue, do not hesitate to reach out to us today. We would be happy to send a Design Specialist out to your home to give you a free, no-obligation estimate today!

A homeowner in Holcomb, IL was having a damp, moldy smell coming from their basement. The homeowner wanted to take care of the smell before it grew. They thought it was time to reach out to the experts in the industry, MidAmerica Basement Systems. A Design Specialist was able to come out to give the homeowner the best recommendation to eliminate the smell. The SaniDry Sedona was the answer!

The SaniDry Sedona eliminates damp, smelly, musty odors in the basement. It will dry and filter out the air keeping your home drier and healthier. The system is all automatic, once you set it you will be able to leave it and forget about it. It also drains automatically so it is no work to you. It is a smaller size than most dehumidifiers. It takes up little to no space and can even fit in a crawlspace.

Now the homeowner is able to enjoy their basement once again without having to worry about any more funky smells. If you too are looking for a dehumidifier, 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 home and give you the best recommendation. Contact us today!