Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Pekin IL

A horizontal crack ran through a portion of a homeowner's home in Pekin, IL. The crack was thicker than a quarter and caused the wall to bow inward towards the basement. The homeowner was worried that the wall would eventually cave in, so they contacted the MidAmerica Basement Systems and we were more than happy to help them out. A Design Specialist came out to the homeowner's home to give them the best recommendation that would permanently stabilize the wall, a PowerBrace. 

A PowerBrace beam is installed against a foundation wall by bolting the brace to the floor slab below and to the ceiling beam above to stop the wall from bowing further inward. This installation is perfect for homes that have limited access to the exterior foundation walls, an example would be property lines, landscaping, and other structures. A PowerBrace is mounted against the wall and will keep the forces between the flooring and wall equal for maximum strength. Once the system is installed your wall is permanently stable. It does have an adjustable bracket that can be tightened further during dry periods when soil and water pressure outside the wall are less. It is designed with zinc-plated coating. It will keep the system looking great and rust free. 

The once bowing inward wall is now stabilized with a PowerBrace thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team! The homeowner now has one less worry about their wall and can enjoy their basement once again. If you too have a foundation wall that is cracked or bowing or would like to learn about the services we offer, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to set up a time with a knowledgeable Design Specialist to come out to your home to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Call us today and let us be the ones that can help you!

Homeowner Clarence has lived in his 1950;s home for the last twenty years. For the last two years, he has noticed that the foundation of his home was off and he decided to seek professional advice. After meeting with a Design Specialist he knew that having Power Braces installed in his home was the best option for him and his home. Power Braces help to keep the walls from boing in and also the foundation from shifting.  

Homeowner Jennie has lived in her home for the last year. She was displeased with the way her crawlspace looked so she called MidAmerica Basement Systems. She decided that encapsulating her crawlspace was the best option for her home. Encapsulation included using CleanSPace technology to keep the space clean and dry and also free of mold. The CleanSpace is a thick layer similar to a poll liner that keeps your crawlspace free of moisture. The liner also can keep out rodents and insects. 

Lynn & Irvin had their bowing foundation fixed by MidAmerica Basement Systems in the past. They were pleased with the job, they wanted us back out there to fix their wet basement problem. Our Design Specialist, Dan Garner assessed their home and recommended our WaterGuard & Ultra Sump System. WaterGuard outperforms other basement drainage systems it is high-volume, clog-free design. Ground water frequently enters the basement along the joint between basement walls and the basement floor, WaterGuard Captures the water and directs it to the sump pump. In this case Lynn & Irvin went with our Ultra Sump, is backed up by a battery powered pump designed to keep your basement dry when your main sump pump fails for any reason; power outage, jammed switch, tripped circuit breaker or unplugged pump.

Jeanne was having issues with water coming into her basement, and now way for it to drain. Crew members from MidAmerica Basement Systems installed a SuperSump and WaterGuard to discharge the water that was entering the basement. They also installed a discharge line and IceGuard to direct the water away from the house. Jeanne no longer worries about water entering her basement, thanks to the help from the crew at MidAmerica Basement Systems. 

Dustin’s family was quickly growing, and running out of extra rooms. Him and his wife didn’t see the need to move to a new home with more rooms, when they had plenty of space in their finished basement, but it wasn’t up to code. An egress window needed to be installed so their children had a safe livable room to sleep. He made a call to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have a StakWel Egress Window installed. Dustin and his growing family now have enough livable rooms to easily escape in case of emergency. 

After choosing to get their basement waterproofed with MidAmerica Basement Systems, Diane and Betty decided to give their basement a more finished look, while making it warmer, too. Diane and Betty talked to Dan about what they wanted to accomplish in the waterproofed space, and then Dan custom designed a solution for the home. 

Diane and Betty's solution included the amazing Basement to Beautiful Panels, EverLast Wall Panels, EverLast Windows, and ThermalDry Tiled Flooring. The Basement to Beautiful Panels offer superior insulation with advanced graphite-infused SilverGlo material. This material increases insulation up to 24%, ensuring the basement stays warm and energy efficient. After the Basement to Beautiful Panels were installed by foreman Justin Bailey and his crew, the team installed the beautiful, inorganic EverLast Wall Panels, new windows, and the ThermalDry Tile Flooring. Diane and Betty are very happy with their beautiful basement. 

Joe B. was not happy with the water coming into his basement through the walls and the floors. He decided to call the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems and meet with one of our design specialists, Fred Romane. Fred helped Joe decide what the best routes were for waterproofing the basement and stabilizing the foundation.

Foreman Bill Wilcox and his team waterproofed and stabilized the walls in just three days. The WaterGuard System, new SuperSump sump pump, and outdoor PVC line were all installed to help keep the basement dry, while the CarbonArmor stabilized the bowing wall. All in all, Joe will be happy to sleep in a dry and sound home. 

Pekin, IL homeowner Kim S. has a beautiful new build home, but she really wanted some more light in her basement. She heard about MidAmerica Basement Systems after attending a home show, and knew to give them a call.

Dan Garner, design specialist, came and saw Kim's home, agreeing that an egress window would be the best way to get some additional lighting in the basement. Foreman Mike Keck was up for the job, and his team got to work excavating the area. Soon, the window was installed, bestowing the homeowner with a beautiful basement light source. 

Charlie D. had some settling in his driveway and wanted it to be fixed, permanently. He called the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to come give a free estimate.

After a short phone call, an appointment was set up with Dan Garner to come evaluate the driveway. Dan decided the best solution was to raise the concrete back up to its original position using PolyLevel. PolyLevel is a process of raising concrete with a foam substance in a very technical way to make sure the foam raises the concrete in the right positions and the right height.

Charlie D. is very happy to have a level driveway again, thanks to the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems. He would recommend them to anyone who is having some settlement issues.

Donna and Perry B. were done trying to deal with their basement water problems every time it would rain. They heard about MidAmerica Basement Systems at the Peoria Home Show and decided to give them a call for a free in-home estimate.

Soon after giving them a call, an appointment was set up with Kevin Coakley to come out and evaluate their basement. Kevin decided the best solution for their particular situation was to install a TripleSafe pumping system and a full perimeter of WaterGuard. The WaterGuard is a channeling system that will take in the water and transport it to the TripleSafe. The TripleSafe pumping system is the best in the business when it comes to getting all of the water up, out, and safely away from the home.

Donna and Perry B. are extremely happy to no longer have to deal with water in their basement or worrying every time there is a storm. They now have a water free basement for many years to come, thanks to MidAmerica Basement Systems.

Jason and Jamie J. were tired of dealing with their water problems in their basement. They found MidAmerica Basement Systems online and decided to call for help and a free estimate.

Soon after giving them a call, an appointment was set up with Kevin Coakley to come evaluate the basement. Kevin concluded the best solution for their home’s specific water problem was to have a TripleSafe pumping system, Basement to Beautiful Panels, ZenWall, and WaterGuard installed. The WaterGuard is a channel in the home that channels the water to the TripleSafe pumping system, which will take the water up, out, and away from the home. The Basement to Beautiful Panels and ZenWall are walling systems that give the basement a finished look, but also block the water from the walls down to the WaterGuard.

Jason and Jamie J. have been extremely happy with the work MidAmerica Basement Systems did. Their basement will now be water free for many years to come. 

Carol is the homeowner of this Pekin basement and she noticed that although her basement was waterproofed, there was still water coming in so she called the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team replaced the old, inefficient perimeter drainage system with WaterGuard subfloor drainage system and installed SuperSump pump system. The team also installed CleanSpace liner to the damaged parts of the basement walls. Now Carol has a waterproofing system she can trust to keep her basement dry!

This basement is Pekin had repeated water intrusion, making it damp and unpleasant so the homeowners contacted the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team installed WaterGuard perimeter drainage system and TripleSafe sump pump. The homeowners no longer worry about repeated water intrusion in their basement!