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Frank B., is a Muscatine homeowner and was feeling defeated with the amount of water intrusion in his basement whenever it would rain so he contacted the MidAmerica Basement Systems team. To waterproof the basement the team installed WaterGuard subfloor drainage system, BrightWall and SuperSump pump system. Frank has finally won the battle against water intrusion!

The homeowners were noticing water seepage through their foundation so they contacted the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team waterproofed the basement by installing TripleSafe sump pump, SuperSump pump and WaterGuard subfloor drainage system. Now the homeowners no longer have to be troubled by a wet basement.

Kathy R. was having major water trouble in her basement every time it rained. It became so bad that the basement started to look like a pool after you empty it, with water stains all over the walls. She was fed up and decided to give MidAmerica Basement Systems a call for help.

Mike Banks was sent out to evaluate the problem in Kathy’s basement. Mike was absolutely sure the problem would be fixed by installing a TripleSafe pumping system, CleanSpace walling, and a full perimeter of WaterGuard. The WaterGuard will take the water from the basement to the TripleSafe. The TripleSafe is the best basement sump pump money can buy; it is equipped with three pumps to make sure all of the water is pumped up, out, and safely away from the home. The CleanSpace walling system will give the basement a clean look, while also blocking the water from the walls down into the WaterGuard to be pumped out by the TripleSafe.

Kathy R. is ecstatic with the work done by MidAmerica Basement Systems and would recommend them to anyone with basement issues. She now has a worry free basement for years to come.

Rick W. had water damage in his basement and water came into his basement every time it rained. Finally tired of trying to deal with the problem on his own, Rick called the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems for a free in-home estimate.

Shortly after the phone call, an appointment was set up with Mike Darnell to come evaluate the basement. Mike decided the best solution for this particular problem was to install a TripleSafe pumping system, SaniDryXP, and a full perimeter of WaterGuard. The WaterGuard is a trenching system around the inside of the basement to channel the water to the TripleSafe. The TripleSafe is the best in the business when it comes to sump pumps. The triple pump design will make sure to get all the water up, out, and away from the home. The SaniDryXP is a dehumidifier, as well as an air purifier that will take care of an entire basement area.

Rick W. is very happy with the work done by MidAmerica Basement Systems. He now has a dry and worry free basement.

Amy and Karolis G. of Monmouth, IL came to MidAmerica Basement Systems to receive help with a variety of services. Responding to the call, Dan Garner, design specialist, came out to see what MidAmerica Basement Systems could do to help.

When it came time to install the Radon Mitigation System, Foreman Bill Wilcox was eager to help. Bill and his team installed the full attic system one day. Now, Amy and Karolis have a safe, healthy, and fume-free home.  

Marge’s concrete patio was built on weakened compacted soil, and over time has made sections sink and create an uneven area. She contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have her patio lifted and leveled, so she could entertain her guests safely. PolyLevel was injected under the concrete slabs to fill the voids, providing a stable area for the concrete to rest on. The PolyLevel expanded, lifting the sunken areas and leveling them to their original state. Marge again has a leveled patio for entertaining, but with a permanent solution.

Tim and Mary’s basement kept getting water in it, and over the years it became worse and worse. They finally reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have a waterproofing system installed. It was suggested that WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump be installed to properly address the leaking basement. WaterGuard was placed along the perimeter of the basement, to collect the water and transport it to the TripleSafe. The TripleSafe then discharges water out of the basement, allowing for the area to stay dry.

Donald and Pamela could not understand why there was excessive moisture in their home and quickly contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have the problem resolved. The problem was coming from the untreated crawlspace. The crawlspace would become wet when it rained, and moisture was seeping into the rest of the home. It was proposed to have the area completely encapsulated to seal off the ground from the rest of the home. CleanSpace Drainage Matting and Liner were installed to prevent a wet crawlspace, sealing the area off from the exposed dirt floor. A SaniDry CX was installed in the crawlspace to absorb the rest of the moisture in the area, and keep the humidity levels down in the rest of the home. Donald and Pamela no longer deal with extra moisture in their home.

Nancy was having issues with water seeping in through her foundation, and didn’t think there was a way to fix it until she met with an expert from MidAmerica Basement Systems. She was offered a solution of CleanSpace to be placed along the walls to help direct water to the WaterGuard system, and help seal off moisture. CleanSpace is places behind WaterGuard so any water or moisture will collect in the drain system. Once water was collected in the WaterGuard, it is transported to the a SuperSump. The SuperSump than discharges of the water in the basement, keeping Nancy’s basement dry.

James recently had a waterproofing system installed by MidAmerica Basement Systems and during his initial the offered him a simple solution to insulating and finishing his basement walls. Basement to Beautiful Panels offer a R-13 insulation (measured in terms of its thermal resistance) to keep heating costs down. The graphite particles infused panels offers a 24% more energy saving solution than regular foam products. Basement to Beautiful panels also offer a solution for finished basement walls that are waterproof, providing a vapor barrier and preventing mold and mildew growth.

Ron and Barb were having issues with bowing basement walls and contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems. Once their situation was evaluated, it was offered to have a GeoLock Wall Anchor system installed. GeoLock anchors a placed in the ground, covering more than the standard wall anchor. Once the anchors are set, a long, galvanized steel rod is connected to the anchor and placed through the wall to apply pressure to the bowing wall. The wall anchors permanently stabilize the wall, providing the option to straighten the wall over time with a tightening process.

Gloria had issues with foundation cracks in her basement, indicating that she had a bowing wall issue. Before it could get any worse, she contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems. During inspection, the best solution was provided to her, a PowerBrace System. PowerBraces are a patented tightening I-Beam system that allows not only permanent stabilization, but offer the option of straightening the wall back to its original position over time. Gloria no longer has to worry of a failing foundation thanks to the help with MidAmerica Basement Systems.

Betty was having concerns with the foundation crack she found in her basement. She quickly reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have her issues resolved. During inspection it was noted that her wall was bowing and could be permanently stabilized. A GeoLock Wall Anchor system was installed to stop the wall from worsening. The large GeoLock Anchors were placed on the outside of her home deep in the ground to provide the proper counter act on the inward bowing wall. Once the plates were installed on the inside of the wall, the system was tightened to ensure the wall would not bow anymore inward. The GeoLock Wall Anchor system also offers the potential to tighten and straighten the wall over time, reducing the bow completely.

Douglas was having issues with his basement leaking and didn’t understand why. He had a sump pump, but water seemed to still come in throughout his basement. He reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have his sump inspected to make sure it is working properly. During inspection, it was noted that the sump pump could not handle the amount of water that was seeping in the basement, causing it to become wet. A TripleSafe was offered to replace the old sump, and WaterGuard and CleanSpace was offered to increase the effectiveness of the waterproofing system. The WaterGuard helps collect seeping water, redirecting it to the TripleSafe. The CleanSpace was installed along the foundation walls, to help keep moisture levels down and redirect any moisture to the WaterGuard system.

Emily was concerned about her basement. During heavy rains portions of the basement would leak, leaving the finished portion at risk of damage. She reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have her basement waterproofed and to protect the finished area. WaterGuard drainage track was installed around the perimeter of the basement to collect any seeping water and redirect it to a TripleSafe. The TripleSafe includes a battery backup sump that ensure the basement will not flood during power outages. Now Emily has a dry basement that won’t damage her finished portion.

Mark had noticed some seeping water in the corner of his basement and quickly grew concern about the damages that could arise in his finished basement. He reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems and asked for help. He was offered a CleanSpace and WaterGuard system to help collect and redirect the water to the existing sump pump. With the extra help from the additional system, seeping water will no longer surface, keeping the basement dry, and reducing the harm to the finished basement.

Harold was having issues with a leaking basement and reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. As his basement was inspected, a waterproofing proposal was offered. One wall had an issue with a leaking crack, so BrightWall was offered to act as a vapor barrier, helping guide the water down the wall and into a WaterGuard drainage track. WaterGuard collects water seeping in from walls and under the floor, redirecting it to the SuperSump. Once water enters the SuperSump, it is properly discharged from the basement, leaving the area dry once again.

Steve and Angela were having issues with water seeping in their basement even though they had a sump pump. They had many different companies come in at offer them a solution for a French drain. The only issue was they didn’t want to excavate the ground around their home for a system that can easily clog with mud and other debris. When MidAmerica Basement Systems approached them, they were offered WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a patented drainage system that is installed inside the home rather than outside, eliminating ground excavation all together. WaterGuard is installed under the floor above the home’s foundation footing. Preventing any mud or debris from clogging the system, and effectively collecting the seeping water and redirecting it to the sump pump.

James was noticing some sagging in his floors and reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems for help. When they inspected his home, it was addressed that the untreated crawlspace was causing moisture to enter, weakening the wooden floor joist system and making the floors sag. He was offered a total crawlspace encapsulation to seal off all moisture access, and to protect the floors to the rest of his home. Drainage matting was placed along the dirt floor to help collect any moisture and redirect it to a SmartSump to be discharged. CleanSpace Liner was installed along the foundation walls and over top the matting to permanently seal off the rest of the home from the ground. Keeping the crawlspace dry protects against the decay of the wooden floor joist system, making James’ home longer lasting for many more years to come.

Deborah has lived in her home since 2003. She was concerned with the level of radon in her home. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon gets trapped in the lowest level in homes and buildings and can be dangerous to you and your family. Radon levels in the air are measured in units of radioactivity per volume of air. According to the U.S. EPA the average level of radon in a home is about 1.3 pCi/L. The EPA recommends fixing your home if the radon level is inside 4 pCi/L. However, no level of radon is safe it is important to keep your home and family safe.

Mary Lee recently reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about basement waterproofing. She had a full perimeter waterproofing system added to her home to make sure that the basement stayed dry. The WaterGuard system moves water to the sump pump. The pump then pumps the water out of the home. 

Homeowner Kevin has lived in his home for many years and recently decided that it was time to have his basement looked at professionally. He wanted to have the basement waterproofed after experiencing water issues in his basement. He decided that it was best to have a full waterproofing system installed in his home. The waterproofing would make sure that the basement was free from water and damage. 

Homeowner Ronda recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about radon mitigation. She was concerned about the quality of the air in her home and she knew it was time to seek professional advice. After conducting a radon test and receiving results that were not ideal she knew it was best to have a radon mitigation system installed in her home. Having a radon mitigation system installed in her home will keep her and her family safe. 

Homeowner, Jason saw cracks on his basement wall one day. They were moving in a staircase motion and Jason knew the end results of the cracks were not going to be good. He wanted to stabilize the wall so no more cracks would begin to form. He contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems and Design Specialist, Troy was able to come out to Jason's home to look at the cracked wall. After going over different options for Jason, Troy thought that the Powerbrace System would be the best solution for the foundation wall.

The Powerbrace System is a permanent solution for the foundation walls. The system can be tightened as time goes on, allowing the wall to move back to its original state. It will also not allow the wall to bow in any further. The Zinc-plated steel beams are each custom-fit to the homeowner's basement walls. This is a great system to have installed if there is limited access to the exterior foundation walls.

With the help of MidAmerica Basement Systems, Jason can now go back to enjoying his basement without having to worry about the cracks in his foundation walls growing bigger in size. If you too have staircase cracks going down your foundation walls, please contact MidAmerica Basement Systems today. We would be pleased to help you.

Homewowner, James was having water leaking into his basement, causing it to become wet and damp. This was an issue that has been continuing for a while and he thought it was finally time to have the problem fixed. He reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems and a Design Specialist was able to come out to James home to take a look at it. One of the waterproofing systems that was installed was IceGuard.

Sump Pump pipes discharge outside of the home, in the colder months pipes can freeze due to the freezing temperature. IceGaurd assures that the discharge pipe will not freeze and still be able to pump the water out of the basement. IceGuard will allow the water to escape even if the pipe freezes so your basement will not flood even with your sump pump running. The system is also designed to self-run meaning no work for you to do.

James will not have to worry even if his pipes freeze knowing that IceGuard will be there to make sure the water is exiting his home and not staying in. If you are experiencing water in your basement like James, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems!

A homeowner in Gerlaw, IL was having water coming into their basement through the cracked wall. It would create marks and stains all over making the walls change a funny color. It was time to have the issue fixed and fast! The homeowner called MidAmerica Basement Systems and we were happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to take a look at the issue. The Design Specialist recommended to clean up the wall and get rid of the water issue would be to waterproof the basement.

CleanSpace was one of the waterproofing elements that was installed within the homeowner's home. CleanSpace is a bright white, durable water vapor barrier for basement or crawlspace walls. It is a quick and fast installation. It is installed with permanent drilled-in fasteners. It is an economical way to cover up ugly, stained, marked walls. It will keep water from spreading throughout walls and will drain any leaks that happen. It also has a washable surface that can be clean if needed.

Now the homeowner has no worry about her basement wall getting wet, marked, and stained ever again thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team. If you too are having water coming into your basement, 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!