Photo Album: Wet Basement Waterproofing in Preston, IA

Charles and Leanna D. were fed up with their wet basement. They saw a commercial about the services MidAmerica Basement Systems offers and soon gave the team a call. The team installed WaterGuard perimeter drainage system, strips of CleanSpace liner to the water damaged walls and SuperSump pump. The professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems gave this couple much needed relief by providing them with a dryer basement!

Wet Stairway Entrance

This scenario is very common directly into the basement from the outside.

Stairway Water Intrusion

The stairway was allowing for repeated water intrusion.

Cracked Step

Cracks in the stairway is just one more way water has seeped into this basement.

Wet Basement

Water damage from a consistently wet basement is evident.

Rusted Drains wit Efflorescence

This drain has had so much repeated water seepage that a white chalky substance has developed around the drain called efflorescence and rust has developed within the drain.

Drain Water Intrusion

This drain is a definite source for the basements wet condition.

Leaky Utility

Utilities are also infamous for allowing water intrusion and creating damp basements.

Damp, Wet Basement

The basement has many culprits to blame for repeated water seepage and making this space unpleasant and unhealthy.

Waterproofing Drain

The team tackles this major source by installing the WaterGuard as the perimeter drainage system and chips away at the damage foundation floor surrounding the drain to allow for better drainage into the WaterGuard system.

SuperSump & WaterGuard Installation

WaterGuard works best when installed completely around the perimeter so that all wall leaks will be drained to the SuperSump which is usually installed at the lowest point of the basement to allow for maximum water expulsion. This rusty drain won't be allowing water intrusion with these two nearby!

Repairing Step

The team pours concrete which both repairs the step and help water intrusion drain to the TrenchDrain.

CleanSpace & WaterGuard

CleanSpace is installed to the basement wall and is designed to drain wall leaks to the WaterGuard.

Drain Waterproofed

The area around the drain not only looks better but with the help of the professionals, this major source of water intrusion is waterproofed!

CleanSpace Liner

CleanSpace liner is designed to be an efficient, extremely durable and mold resistant liner ideal for further waterproofing damp places.

Customized Protection

The benefits of having professionals waterproof the basement is countless but one major advantage is the professional training that allows the team to customize the systems to ensure optimal waterproofing.