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A homeowner in Cedar Falls, IA had their home tested for Radon with a self-test kit. After the test was done, the homeowner's home tested positive for Radon levels. Knowing that any sign of Radon within the home is not good, they called MidAmerica Basement Systems to come and take a look. A Design Specialist was able to come out to take a look at their home. The Design Specialist recommended that since their home tested positive, the best thing to do is have the Radon Mitigation System installed. This would eliminate any Radon within the home.

Not only did they have the Radon Mitigation System installed the homeowner also purchased the Deluxe Noise Reducer. This will quiet the system during the high air flow noise that it creates. It is either installed above the fan in the attic or outside by the vent pipe. It will keep the system quiet, safe, and also a great investment.

If you are looking to have your home tested for Radon or a Radon Mitigation System installed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send a Design Specialist out to your home to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

A homeowner in Cedar Falls, IA had their home tested for Radon after hearing about the issues that come along with having Radon levels in the home. After receiving positive test results back, they thought it was best to reach out to the experts that would be able to fix this issue, MidAmerica Basement Systems. A Design Specialist was able to come out to take a look at the homeowner's home and recommended that a Radon Mitigation System should be installed to eliminate the Radon levels within the home.

A Deluxe Noise Reducer is a great addition for the Radon System. Radon Systems can be loud, this will help keep the system quieter while the air flows out. This can be installed either outside of the home by the vent pipe or in the attic above the fan.

If you are looking to have your home tested for Radon or a Radon Mitigation System installed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send a Design Specialist out to your home to come to take a look and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

A homeowner in Cedar Falls, IA was having water coming into their basement once the snow began to melt. It would leave the basement floor damp and wet. It was never a fun job to clean up! They thought it was time to call the experts in the industry to come and take a look at their basement. They Called MidAmerica Basement Systems and Design Specialist, Mac was able to come out to their home to take a look and give them the best recommendation for their wet basement. Mac recommended that they had their basement fully waterproofed. 

Among many other systems, CleanSpace was installed in the Homeowners home. It is a bright white, durable vapor barrier for foundation walls. It is a fast installation that is installed with permanent drilled-in fasteners. It prevents water vapor from being spread throughout the walls and will also drain wall leaks. The surface of the system is washable and can be washed off if needed to be cleaned.

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 take a look!

Homeowner, Ali was having water coming into her basement. As time went on the problem started to occur more often. She was tired of having water coming in her storage space and ruining her stuff! She knew it was time to contact MidAmerica Basement Systems to come and take a look at her basement and give her the best recommendation possible. Design Specialist, Mac was able to come out and take a look at Ali's home. He recommended that to keep her storage space free from water that she should have her basement fully waterproofed. This would eliminate any water coming into her storage space.

WaterGuard was one of the systems installed in Ali's home. It is a piping system that is installed around the perimeter of the basement. It intercepts any water that comes in and drains it safely, unseen away to the TripleSafe Sump Pump to be pumped out. It is a great system to be paired with others. This system is great to have installed if you wish to use your space for storage or recreational purposes. CleanSpace was also installed in Ali's home. It is a bright white, durable vapor barrier for basement walls. It is a fast, permanent installation. It is installed in the wall with drilled in fasteners. It stops water vapor from spreading throughout the basement walls. It will conform to any type of basement walls, even stone, and brick!

If you too are having water coming into your basement like Ali, do not hesitate to contact MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy for someone to come out to give you a free estimate!

Homeowner, Stephanie had stand still water in her basement. She was scoping it into buckets, laying down towels to dry it up, she was trying anything and everything. She was sick and tired of fighting this battle on her own. She contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to come to her home to take a look at her basement. Design Specialist, Justin was able to come out and take a look at Stephanie's basement. The best recommendation he had for her was a basement waterproofing system to be installed. The installation would include WaterGuard, TripleSafe Sump Pump, IceGuard, LawnScape Outlet, and a CleanSpace Wall System.

Installer, Jason was able to come out and install the waterproofing system. WaterGuard is an effective and reliable way to permanently solve wet basements. It is installed at the perimeter of the basement and will collect the water around the edges. It then will drain the water safely, unseen away to the TripleSafe Sump Pump. This is a great system to be installed because Stephanie will still be able to use this space for storage and recreational purposes. The system will be able to work with all different types of foundation and is designed to sit above the dirt so it does not clog from rock and sediment.

Stephanie will now be able to have her basement back. She will be able to put her time to better use instead of spending time shoveling water out of her basement. If you too are experiencing water like Stephanie, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to help you!

Homeowner, Kristi had her home tested for radon after reading about radon online. She wanted to keep not only her family but also her home safe and the air they are breathing as clean as possible. After having her home tested, Kristi's home did appear to have radon within it. She decided it was best to call the experts in to see what they could do. She contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems and Design Specialist, Bryan was able to come to recommend the best solution to keep Kristi's home safe. He recommended that it would be best to have a Radon Mitigation System installed in her home. He also recommended that she would have the Breathe EZ Air Cleaner installed as well.

The Breathe EZ Air Cleaner will keep the air circulating in her home cleaner. It will also reduce allergens, particulates, dust, odors, bacteria, and sickness. It will also clean ALL the air, meaning it will clean tobacco, smoke from cooking, and any pet hair from the air. You will be able to clean less because of the Breathe EZ Air Cleaner cleaning the air around the clock.

Now Kristi will be able to breathe a little easier and not have to worry about the air circulation in her home. Her family and home will be a little safer thanks to the Radon Mitigation System and also the Breathe EZ Air Cleaner. If you too are wanting your home tested for radon or would like to be breathing in cleaner air, please do not hesitate to reach out to be MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to help you!

Homeowner, Kate heard about MidAmerica Basement Systems through another friend who had work done on her home. Kate mentioned to her friend that she was experiencing water leaking into her basement every time it would rain. Kate's friend pointed her in our direction. Design Specialist, Bryan took a look at Kate's home and was able to give her the best long-term recommendation.

Bryan recommended to Kate a CleanSpace Wall System. This is a thicker, white liner that is a permanent installation that is drilled into the basement wall. It creates a vapor barrier, is washable, and can conform to any basement wall type, even stone or bumpy walls. Bryan also recommended to Kate a TripleSafe Sump Pump, WaterGuard, a WaterGuard Port, IceGuard, and a LawnSpace Outlet. All of these elements, of course, play an important role in the waterproofing process.

Kate was very pleased knowing that she no longer has to check her basement frequently while it is raining. She can now go about her day and be able to enjoy watching the rainfall. Her basement is now dry and will continue to stay dry even when it is raining outside!

Homeowners Lynn and Randy have lived in their home for many years. The home was built in the late 1950's and has been in Lynn's family since it was built. Recently, they decided it was time to sell the home and move on. Before selling the home, they wanted to make sure the home was in its best shape. They contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems come to their home and inspect their foundation.  In deterimining it needed repair, they had piers installed to help lift the sinking foundation and help restore the integrity of the home's foundation. 

Homeowner Tad recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about the concrete lifting and leveling services. Concrete repair services come in the form of a polyurethane foam. The foam is injected under the concrete slabs after the foam is injected it expands and hardens lifting the concrete slab in repair. 

Homeowners Jennifer and Jay have lived in their 1960's home for the last 3 months. They noticed the cracks in their foundation and knew it was time to seek professional advice. A custom foundation system was designed specifically for their home. Push piers are a permanent way to stabilize the foundation of your home. Rugged steel tube sections are hydraulically driven through heavy-duty steel foundation brackets. 

Homeowner Wei has lived in his 2003 home for the last 12 years. Many years ago they noticed his driveway and sidewalks sinking and cracking. They had mudjacking done a few years ago however it did not last very long before the mud started to wash away. MidAmerica Basement Systems offers concrete lifting and leveling in the form of a polyurethane foam. The foam is injected under the concrete slab to fill the void, the foam expands and hardens to help lift and level to concrete. the foam is water resistant and has a guarantee. 

Homeowner Austin recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about his options for Radon Mitigation Systems. Radon Mitigation is a great addition to any home, it is great for keeping your family safe. Radon is naturally occurring and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. 

Homeowner Gerri has lived in their 1948 home for the last 40 years and expect this to be their forever home. He was concerned about the levels of radon in his home and wanted to seek professional advice on a radon mitigation system. Radon mitigation helps remove the radon gas from your home. Radon is naturally occurring and is very prominent in the Iowa and Illinois area. It is important to have your radon tested to keep your family safe as radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. 

Homeowner Clara has lived in her home for the last 15 years and in the last few years has noticed more and more water entering her basement. The water enters her home through a crack in her wall. She is worried that the water could lead to other problems such as mold and damages to her interior. After meeting with Design Specialist Wes Glasglow, she decided that a WaterGuard System and TripleSafe was the best option for her and the integrity of her home.

Ben and Hollie recently purchased a new home and were concerned about the basement needing a new sump pump. They called MidAmerica Basement Systems to come in and look at options for making sure that their basement stayed dry.  Design Specialist Bryan Nachazel educated them on why they needed a TripleSafe sump pump and a WaterGuard system. WaterGuard system is a perimeter waterproofing system that can be installed with a TripleSafe sump pump to make sure that your basement stays dry. The TripleSafe sump pump is a three-pump system that comes with a battery back up to make sure that if you have a power loss the system will continue to run. 

Clara is looking to sell her home but knows to get the most out her home she will have to fix the water leaking into her basement through crack in the wall and joints. Our Design Specialist, Wesley Glasgow assessed the home and recommended our WaterGuard & TripleSafe System. With our WaterGuard installed around the perimeter of the basement it captures the water coming in from the walls and around the floor & wall joint. Water then travels through the WaterGuard into the TripleSafe Sump Pump. TripleSafe Comes with 3 Sump Pumps in one liner offering triple the protection.

Laura had recently purchased a radon test kit, and patiently waited for her results. When her test results finally came back, she quickly reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. Due to her existing sump pump, the pump needed to be sealed to effectively have a working radon mitigation system. All other cracks were also sealed, making an effective depressurization system to pull the radon gas out from under the foundation. After the radon mitigation was installed, Laura conducted a post radon test, relieved that her levels had significantly dropped, making the air in her home safer and cleaner to breathe.

Dale had previous installed a SuperSump due to water seeping in from foundation cracks caused by his bowing foundation walls. At the time, he only wanted to address the water issue, not considering that the bowing would only worsen over time. He again reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to finally have his bowing walls addressed. A CarbonArmor system was installed to permanently stop the walls from worsening. The carbon fiber fabric strips are applied with a special epoxy to create the strongest bond possible, and permanently stabilizes the foundation walls, without causing damage to the rest of the home. Dale finally has a stable, and dry home with the help from MidAmerica Basement Systems.

Homeowner Nathan V. was concerned because every time it would rain, his basement would end up damp and musty. He couldn’t figure out why his basement was still damp and musty when he had a sump pump to keep water from flooding his basement.

As the experts of MidAmerica Basement Systems inspected his house, they found his basement windows were not properly sealed from the outside elements. The Team installed 4 EverLast windows with proper seals so that moisture couldn’t enter into the basement. They also installed the SaniDry XP dehumidifier, so no moisture was left in the air. No moisture means, no way for mold to grow. Now Nathan doesn’t have to worry every time it rains, but instead, breathe happy.

Siobahn of Cedar Falls, IA called MidAmerica Basement Systems because she was having issues with water in her basement. Siobahn wanted to get the basement finished eventually, so she met with design specialist Bryan Nachazel. Bryan suggested that Siobahn have a full perimeter WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system, a TripleSafe Sump Pump, and new windows installed to protect the baasement from water intrusions. Now, Siobahn finally has a dry basement!

Richard and Martha K. of Cedar Falls, IA had water coming in through the walls and floors of their basement. Sometimes heavy rain would cause water intrusion in their garage. They decided something had to be done, and they called MidAmerica Basement Systems.

The pair met with Bryan Nachazel, a certified design specialist. Bryan advised them to have a Spee-D Channel drain installed, along with two SuperSump Sump Pumps, and a a buried discharge line to help keep their basement dry. Foreman Justin Reger and his team got to work installing the waterproofing system to help keep the basement dry. Richard and Martha are very happy with the results!

George residents, Rebecca and James, purchased a home in Cedar Falls, IA. They intended to make the property a rental property, but could not with water coming up through the basement, mold afflicting the basement, and bowing walls. They had to get something done. They called MidAmerica Basement Systems for a free, no-obligation estimate. They met with design specialist Bryan Nachazel. 

Bryan advised the couple on how to solve their water issues with a variety of patented products. To stabilize the walls, he suggested CarbonArmor strips. Carbon Armor is a product that is 10x stronger than steel. Justin Bailey and his team got to work installing the strong, fiber strips. Finally, the property is a space Rebecca and James can fee comfortable renting, as it's safe and dry. 

One of MidAmerica Basement System's past customers, Wesley B., had foundation work done by the company in 2014. When the summer of 2016 rolled around, Wesley decided to get his basement waterproofed. He experienced water intrusions, and wanted to get back in touch with the local experts in All Things Basementy.

After Wesley called MidAmerica Basement Systems, he met with design specialist Bryan Nachazel for his free estimate. The waterproofing project, installed by foreman Bill Wilcox and his team, included new sump pumps, the TripleSafe and the SuperSump, WaterGuard and a TrenchDrain, and buried drainage lines. The new system also included a new basement window with a well, and a protective SunHouse covering. 

Jason P. of Cedar Falls had noticed water coming in at the base of his walls for years. While irritating, he didn't think too much of it, until it got worse. Suddenly, the problem didn't seem so manageable. He called the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to remedy his basement issues.

After receiving his free estimate and custom designed solution, Jason made the decision to get the leaky basement taken care of once and for all. Foreman Kyle McCarty and his team installed a partial perimeter WaterGuard system at the site of the intrusion. Then, CleanSpace wall was installed to protect the interior. Now, Jason P.'s isolated water intrusion problem won't be bothering him any longer.

Iris L. contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems after water seepage became an issue in her Cedar Falls, IA basement. Soon, she met with design specialist Dustin Shepard for a free estimate, and some answers for why she was suddenly finding water in her basement.

After Dustin evaluated the basement problem, he and Iris decided on the best possible solution. The patented sub-floor drainage system, WaterGuard, was installed in conjunction with CleanSpace Wall. The basement is now dry, leaving Iris with little to worry about.

The Cedar Falls homeowners, Barb and Dale S., were happy with the waterproofing work MidAmerica Basement Systems had done for them in 2012. When they noticed a bowing wall, they knew to call the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to get another free estimate. Design specialist Dustin Shepard met with Barb and Dale S. to determine what the best route would be for their bowing walls.

Soon, foreman Pete Hensler and his team straightened the wall, and then installed CarbonArmor strips, which are 10x stronger than steel, to prevent future bowing wall issues. The homeowners sleep happy knowing their bowing wall is straightened and stabilized. 

Allan and Judy S. in Cedar Falls, IA had water freezing in their hose and restricting drainage, so they asked Gary Housenga at MidAmerica Basement Systems for a little bit of help. After evaluating the concerns, together, Gary and Allan and Judy came up with a solution.

Foreman Justin Bailey came out shortly thereafter to install SuperSump, UltraSump, IceGuard, and a LawnScape Well. The finished product meant the homeowners would be free from ice in the hoses, and water in their basement. Allan and Judy S. were happy to have some peace of mind. 

A representative from Campus Courts Apartments in Cedar Falls, Iowa contacted us after detecting high levels of radon in one of their buildings. This building contains 12 dwellings on three floors and houses students. 

After determining what would be needed to remedy the problem, foreman Bill Wilcox installed a multi-level system that will mitigate their radon issue.  

It's clear that the owners of Campus Court Apartments care about the health and safety of their tenants, and they can now rest easy knowing the radon issue has been resolved.