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No one likes to spend their time cleaning up a wet basement. A homeowner in Waterloo, IA was having water getting into their basement every time it would rain. They would spend countless hours cleaning up the water and they knew that this was the last straw! They looked online to find an expert waterproofing company in their area and came across MidAmerica Basement Systems. A Design Specialist was able to come out to their home to give them a waterproofing estimate that would meet their needs and goals.

WaterGuard is a perimeter waterproofing system. It is designed to not sit within the dirt. It sits above so dirt, rocks, and sediment cannot block the system from being able to collect the water. As water enters into the basement, WaterGuard will be able to collect it through its special wall flange design. After it is collected within the system the water will flow through until it reaches the sump pump system to be pumped out of the basement. It is only installed around the perimeter so your basement can still be used for recreational or storage purposes. You will also never see the water!

A clean and dry basement means a lot to this homeowner in Waterloo, IA and we were more than happy to help them out! If you too would like to learn more about waterproofing or other services we can offer you, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to help you! Contact us today so we can set up an appointment with one of our knowledgeable Design Specialist to come out to give you a free, no-obligation estimate! 

Cracked sidewalks lead to tripping hazards and that is the last thing any homeowner wants to deal with. A homeowner in Waterloo, IA started to notice their sidewalk to lean slightly a different way than the rest of the concrete slab, leaving it a hazard each time walking up to the home. It was time to have expert advice on the issue. The homeowner contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems and we were more than happy to help!

PolyLevel was the answer to fix the homeowner's sidewalk. It will fill the void underneath the sidewalk and lift it back up to its original state. It is injected through a dime size hole and compresses the soil beneath it as it lifts back up creating a stable base in areas where the fill soil is poorly compacted. It expands in a very controlled way and will create no disturbance to the concrete. It is waterproof and will not wash out. It also does not shrink or degrade from excessive heat. Leaving your sidewalk or driveway in a great condition.

The sidewalk is once again back and leveled out with no tripping hazards to be found thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team. If you too are looking to have your concrete leveled or looking to learn more about PolyLevel do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send out a Design Specialist to come to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

A homeowner in Waterloo, IA was having water coming into their basement. It was coming in around the perimeter of the basement through small cracks in the foundation walls. It was leaving the floor smelly, damp, and a big mess to be cleaned up! It was time for the issue to be fixed once and for all. They contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems and Design Specialist, Wes was able to come out to give them the best recommendation possible that would meet their goals. He recommended a full perimeter waterproofing system to keep water out of the basement. This would include a TripleSafe Sump Pump System, WaterGuard, and CleanSpace.

Having WaterGuard installed within the homeowner's home will fix their water issue! Water can get in around the perimeter of the basement, with the help of WaterGuard it will stop the water right in its tracks. It is an effective and reliable way to solve wet basement problems permanently. It is a piping system that is installed around the perimeter and will collect water by intercepting it as it comes into the home. It will then drain the water away safely and unseen away to be pumped out, leaving the basement waterfree!

Having the system installed within the homeowner's home will allow them to go back to using their basement for storage or recreational purposes without the worry of water coming back into the space! If you too are looking to have your basement waterproofed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to take a look and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

Homeowner, Doug worked every hard to paint and shine up his basement to be able to use the space for recreational purposes. Water started leaking into his basement one afternoon, he knew that he did not want all of his hard work to go to waste so he thought it was best to call MidAmerica Basement Systems to come save his basement! Design Specialist, Wes was able to come out and take a look at Doug’s basement. The best recommendation he gave Doug was to have EverLast Basement Wall System installed.

The EverLast Basement Wall System is made of cement panels, covered with a textured mold proof, and covered with a vinyl finish. It also has a washable surface, so if stains or marks ever appear on the panels it can be washed off. The panels already come with a finished look, meaning there is no reason to have to paint over them. The system also pairs greatly with WaterGuard. It can be installed behind the EverLast Basement Wall System. This will help keep water out of Doug’s basement and allow him to go back to enjoying the space he worked so hard on.

If you too are experiencing water in your basement that you have worked on, please contact MidAmerica Basement Systems today. We would be happy to come out and help you! 

Homeowner Manuel has recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about Basement Waterproofing. They had a WaterGuard installed around all of the exterior walls of the home. The WaterGuard will move the water in the home to the new TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe sump pump is a three pump system that has a battery backup to make sure that the system stays running case of power loss to the home. 

Homeowners James and Rebecca have lived in their home for many years they recently had a Design Specialist from MidAmerica Basement Systems to do a full inspection of their home. After the inspection, they decided it was a good idea to have the basement of their home waterproofed. The full perimeter waterproofing included a TripoleSafe Sump Pump, waterGuard System, and CleanSpace walls. 

Homeowner Julie has lived in her home for many years however recently she contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about how to fix the issues she was experiencing. She feared that the water in her home would cause damage and potentially mold. Along with the water in her home, she also noticed the foundation wall was bowing. She had a full perimeter waterproofing system installed along with Carbon Armors to help with bowing walls. 

Homeowners Rebecca and James have lived in their home for many years. They recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about having their basement waterproofed. They had a full waterproofing system installed in their home which included a full exterior perimeter of WaterGuard and a new TripleSafe sump pump. 

Homeowner Norman has lived in his home for many years they recently have experienced heavy rain that resulted in water in their basement. They knew that the rain was going to cause damage so they decided to seek professional advice. They had a full perimeter waterproofing system added to their home. The full perimeter waterproofing in this home was WaterGuard added to all of the exterior walls. The WaterGuard acts like a channeling system that moves the water to the sump pump. The sump pump will then pump the water out of the home. 

Homeowners Mike and Mary recently reached out to MidAmerica basement Systems after they discovered a thin crack in the wall of their basement. They had worked with MidAmerica Basement Sytems when it came to waterproofing their home and they know that they could trust them with all of their foundation needs as well. The crack in the foundation was thin however they knew that if they did not address the crack that it would get larger and could potentially risk the integrity of their home.

Greg and Christy recently called MidAmerica Basement Systems after one of the windows in their basement started leaking into their home. They had a WellDuct system that was supposed to be draining the water out. However, the WellDuct was failing and they feared the water was going to create more damage. The old WellDuct system was removed and a new one was added to the wall. To install a new WellDuct Window Well Drain, a hole is drilled into the wall below the window. The water can then drain into the well and then into the WaterGuard System. 

Tanya and Donald have lived in their home for many years. They recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems after conducting an at home radon test and receiving results they were unhappy with. They were interested in having a radon mitigation system installed in their home. The EPA says that four picocuries f radon is an acceptable level of radon to have in your home. However, no level of radon is safe. Radon is naturally occurring and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

Brian and Haley were recently contacted by MidAmerica Basement Systems because they were due for their annual service. Having your system serviced one a year is important for the life of your waterproofing system. The servicing includes flushing that waterproofing system to make sure that there is nothing blocking it. They also clean out the sump pump. Brian and Haley also had a battery backup added to the sump pump so that it would continue to run in the event of power loss. 

Having a radon system installed in your home can keep your family safe for years to come. Radon is naturally occurring and enters your home through the lowest point in your home. The EPA says that four picocuries are an acceptable level of radon to have n your home However MidAmerica Basement Systems says that no level of radon is safe. 

Homeowners Eric and Tiffany recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about having a radon mitigation system installed in their home. They were concerned after receiving test results with high levels of radon. They had a radon mitigation system installed in their home to make sure that their home would be safe for many years to come.

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Homeowner Angela recently contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn more about the options she had for waterproofing her home. She was worried about the potential damage to her home along with mold issues.  She had a full perimeter waterproofing system installed in his home. The WaterGuard system is installed along all of the exterior walls. The WaterGuard acts like a channeling system gathering the water runoff from the walls and moving it to the sump pump. The TripleSafe sump pump is a three pump system that will pump the water out of the hoe and keep it dry. 

Homeowner Fay has lived in her home for the last ten years and over the last eight years, she has noticed the concrete slab in her patio area was sinking and cracking. She wanted to be able to enjoy this space over the summer so she was looking to have it fixed. PolyLevel is a foam that is injected under the concrete slab. The foam expands and hardens to fill the void under the slab. 

Homeowner Julie recently decided that it was time to seek professional advice about waterproofing and finishing her basement. She wanted to make sure that this space was clean, dry and a livable space to enjoy in her home. To make sure that Julie's home was protected from the water she had a full perimeter waterproofing system installed in her home. The waterproofing system included a full perimeter WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe sump pump is a three pup system that comes with a battery back up and Waterwatch alarm. MidAmerica Basement Systems along with custom waterproofing system also has a list of specialty products to finish your basement. Creating a livable space with top of the line waterproof products for your family to enjoy. Taking the first step in waterproofing your home before finishing is always the safe idea and a good investment for your home. Julie had Basement to Beautiful panels installed in her home. These panels are custom engineered, foam panels with integrity studs they are fastened directly to your foundation walls. 

Homeowners Ben and Michelle have lived in their home for the last three years and in the last year they have experienced an issue with water in their basement. They were concerned that this issue could lead to mold and other damage to their home. They contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems when they were looking to have a new sump pump installed in their home. They had a TripleSafe Sump Pump installed in their basement. The TripleSafe Sump Pump is a three-pump system that comes with a battery back up and a WaterWatch alarm.

Homeowner Sandie contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems when her crawlspace under her home started to leak and take on more water then ever before. He used to use that space as storage or her things that she did not use year-round. After the water she was afraid to put her belongs down there. She was looking for a way to keep her home dry. After meeting with a Design Specialist, she learned that it was best to have a waterproofing system installed in her crawlspace along with a SaniDry Sedona. The WaterGuard System is a full perimeter WaterGuard system that will keep the water out of the home, the water will flow through the WaterGuard system and channel its self out of the him.  CleanSpace is added to the walls to keep everything dry and the SaniDry Sedona is a high powered dehumidify that will make sure you are not at risk for mold.

Homeowner Sandie contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems when her crawlspace under her home started to leak and take on more water then ever before. He used to use that space as storage or her things that she did not use year-round. After the water she was afraid to put her belongs down there. She was looking for a way to keep her home dry. After meeting with a Design Specialist, she learned that it was best to have a waterproofing system installed in her crawlspace along with a SaniDry Sedona. The WaterGuard System is a full perimeter WaterGuard system that will keep the water out of the home, the water will flow through the WaterGuard system and channel its self out of the him.  CleanSpace is added to the walls to keep everything dry and the SaniDry Sedona is a high powered dehumidify that will make sure you are not at risk for mold.

Homeowners Heather and David have lived in their home for the last twenty years. For the last several years they have had water problems in and outside of their home. In their basement they were in need of a new sump pump. The water was coming from the floor tiles and was causing damage in their home. Thought they could not see mold yet they feared it was just a matter of time before their home was at risk. Along with the new TripleSafe Sump Pump they also had a LawnScape drainage system installed in their home. This will help drain the water from the system to a place that will not cause damage to their yard.

Homeowner Logan and Katheryn noticed the walls in their basement were starting to crack and bow. They called MidAmerica Basement Systems to learn about the options best suited for their home. After meeting with a design specialist learning about the CarbonArmor wall reinforcing system, they decided that they were the best option for their home. Carbon Armor is used to stabilize your bowing wall making sure that the problem does not get worse.

Homeowner Jerry contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems when he had issues with pool water in his yard due to run off from his sump pump line and gutters. The sump pump they had installed by MidAmerica Basement Systems was doing a great job of keeping the basement dry but it was not ending up in the right place and the yard was getting large puddles. The LawnScape allows the pump to drain the water while directing it to the proper place.

Rose reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems after the driveway to the Senior Living home where she worked was having driveway and sidewalk issues. The driveway and sidewalks to the building were sinking and cracking and were becoming very dangerous to the residence and to the visitors. PolyLevel is a foam that is injected under your concrete slabs, it fills the void.

Homeowner William has lived in his 1950’s home for the last 20 years. Over time he has slowly noticed more and more cracks in his driveway. With no plans to move out of his home in the near future, he decided that it was in his best interest to have the cracks in his driveway taken care of. When he contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems he was interested in the PolyLevel technology that we offer. PolyLevel is used to lift and level concrete slabs. A small port is placed in the slab where the PolyLevel foam is pumped under the slab. The slab will begin to rise and level. PolyLevel is a great alternative to mud jacking due to the foam being water resistant. The foam, unlike mud, will not wash away over time.

Recently Korey scheduled a service of his Everlast window and in the process Service Tech Adao noticed some cracking in Korey’s wall. Having cracks in your foundation walls can lead to more problems so it is important to have these cracks looked at early on so it doesn’t continue to get worse. Fixing the problems early on can also save you more money.

Homeowner Sope was concerned with bowing basement walls. After meeting with a Design Specialist Wes Glasglow, the homeowners decided that CarbonArmor was the best decision for their home. CarbonArmor is a technology that can help fix and correct your bowing walls and foundation problems. 

Michael was looking to create a more livable space in his basement. He knew that would include installing an egress window for proper fire safety regulation. When he contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems he knew that he would be given the best option for his home. Having an egress window installed can add more light to your basement.

Homeowner Jacob contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems after having concerns about the radon levels in his home. Design Specialist Wes Glasglow educated Jacob on why having a radon mitigation system in his home was not only very important but a good idea to keep you and your family safe.

Homeowner Michael was interested in having an egress window installed into his home. MidAmerica Basement Systems utilizes Scapewel Window Well Systems to maximize your basement potential. Building code require that rooms in your basement must have an emergency egress window. Egress windows can add light and ventilation and provide safe and code compliant emergency exits for finished basements. The step design can be landscaped and also allows for easy exiting.

Nazry had radon mitigation done by us in the past. He was very pleased with the results that he decided to go with us again to fix water seeping into his basement. He’s been having water leaking into his basement via the wall & floor joint on the foundation. Design Specialist, Dustin Shepard assessed Nazry’s home and established our WaterGuard System & TripleSafe Sump Pump, which will ensure that his basement doesn’t get wet. Crew leader, Chris Riley had the pleasure of installing our patented systems in the home.

Patricia was in the process of expanding her living space in her home, and was on to finishing her basement. She reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have her basement waterproofed, and also heard about their egress windows. She was offered a StakWel Egress Window system. The StakWel uses single modules that stack on top of each other to reach designed depths. The interlocking system also provides easy exit in case of an emergency, and prevents water from collecting in the sill with a pump system. The StakWel Egress Cover also prevents debris and water from collecting at the bottom of the sill, keeping the area looking beautiful.

One day after a large rain fall, Chris came home to find his basement flooded. He contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have his system looked at and repaired. During inspection it was noted that mud and debris had entered into the sump pit, causing the pump to overwork and eventually fail. After the pit was cleaned out from all the mud and debris, and new 1/2hp Zoeller Pump was installed with a WaterWatch Alarm. Zoeller Pumps have a clog-resistant pump intake, helping prevent future pump failure from mud and debris. The WaterWatch Alarm also alerts the homeowner when the water intake is becoming too overwhelming for the pump, helping in the prevention of a flooding basement. 

Gary had recently replaced his old sump pump to a new and improved system with MidAmerica Basement Systems. During his annual service appointment, it was also suggested that he have a WaterGuard and CleanSpace systems installed to increase the effectiveness his sump system. The CleanSpace was placed along the basement walls to help address the moisture that was entering the area. Once the CleanSpace was installed, it allowed for the moisture to be directed to the WaterGuard. The WaterGuard was there to collect any seeping moisture. Now that CleanSpace and WaterGuard are installed, the sump system works more effectively and efficiently. 

Leaking block foundation can cause many issues in the basement. Other the damaging personal belongings, it can cause a more serious health hazard, mold. When left untreated, mold feeds off the moisture that seeps into the dark area. Installing CleanSpace, WaterGuard, and a SuperSump can help deplete the opportunity for mold to grow. CleanSpace has a special infused material that prevents the growth of mold, while sealing off leaking walls from the rest of the basement. Once moisture seeps in, WaterGuard helps collect the water and direct it to the SuperSump. The SuperSump properly disposes of the moisture, leaving the basement dry, preventing mold to grow.

William was having concerns about his basement drain. Every time it rained, water would almost backup in the drain, posing threat to his basement. He contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have a sump pump installed. It was suggested that he have his drain sealed, preventing any water from backing up in it, and installed a SuperSump with a UltraSump back-up system. With the UltraSump, William will never have to worry about a flooding basement during power outages. 

Tim was having issues with water coming in through the floor and wall joint, leaving a wet mess. He contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have a waterproofing system installed. It was suggested that he have a SuperSump, WaterGuard, and CleanSpace installed. CleanSpace was placed along the walls to add a vapor barrier from the seeping water, and WaterGuard was installed along to wall and floor joint to collect and direct water to the SuperSump. Tim now has a dry basement, and never worries of water surfacing again.

After living in their home for two years, Mallory and Ryan R. of Waterloo, IA noticed that "the tiny crack in their basement" had turned into something much worse. Additionally, the walls were bowing and water was getting in. They decided to call the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems.

Soon, design specialist Kiel Marks came out to the property to investigate the foundation and water intrusion issues. A custom plan was created for the customers to stabilize the walls and waterproof the basement. Foreman Justin Bailey would be on the job. 

The walls were stabilized using PowerBraces. Additionally, a new sump pump and discharge line were installed. Now the basement looks great, and no longer has water issues. Additionally, the foundation has been stabilized. The homeowner sleeps easy at night. 

Charles S. in Waterloo had more water than usual disrupting the ground around his house. The excess water, he believed, was the cause of his new-found foundation cracks. Design specialist Dustin Shepard came to inspect the property. Dustin realized the walls needed reinforcement assistance, and recommended the install of CarbonArmor.

Foreman Justin Bailey and his team installed the carbon fiber material to stabilize the wall. CarbonArmor, a flexible product that is ten times stronger than steel the north and east walls. Now, the homeowner has peace of mind that the foundation is sturdy again. 

Matt D. wanted a brighter basement, so he called MidAmerica Basement Systems to talk about installing an egress window. Soon, Bryan Nachazel joined Matt at his Waterloo home to assess the best way to reach Matt's goals.

Foreman Mike Keck and the team got to work a few weeks later installing a brand new StakWELL Egress System. Matt D. is now quite happy with the amount of light in his basement!

Roger H. was having some water issues, particularly with his floor drain during strong rain storms. He decided to call the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems for a free in-home estimate.

Kiel Marks was the design specialist who was sent to the home to give the estimate. Kiel decided the best solution for this particular situation was to install a SuperSump and drainage material. The drainage material connects from the floor drain to the SuperSump. The SuperSump will be able to pump all the water up, out, and safely away from the home.

Roger H. is very happy to no longer have to worry about his floor drain overflowing. He loved the work done by MidAmerica Basement Systems and would recommend them to anyone with basement water problems.

Robert was interested in creating a legal living space in his basement. He had used MidAmerica Basement Systems before so he decided to give them a call for a free estimate.

Soon after giving them a call, an appointment was set up for Mac McDaniel to come evaluate the basement. Mac decided the best solution for what Robert wanted was to install an egress window into his basement. The egress window is a secondary escape route in case of an emergency, but it also looks nice and let’s light into the space.

Robert has been very happy with all the work MidAmerica Basement Systems has done, past and present. He can now have a bedroom in the basement to open up more space in his home.

Robert was interested in creating a legal living space in his basement. He had used MidAmerica Basement Systems before so he decided to give them a call for a free estimate.

Soon after giving them a call, an appointment was set up for Mac McDaniel to come evaluate the basement. Mac decided the best solution for what Robert wanted was to install an egress window into his basement. The egress window is a secondary escape route in case of an emergency, but it also looks nice and let’s light into the space.

Robert has been very happy with all the work MidAmerica Basement Systems has done, past and present. He can now have a bedroom in the basement to open up more space in his home.