Before & After Photos

WaterGuard Waterproofing and TripleSafe sump pump in Coal Valley, IL. 

A homeowner in Orion, IL had their home previously tested for Radon. After receiving positive Radon test results back, they knew it was time to take action. The homeowner contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems and Design Specialist, Mac was able to come out to the homeowner's home to give them the best recommendation to their problem. Mac was able to recommend having a Radon Mitigation System installed within their home. This will help create peace of mind with the homeowner, knowing that after the installation the homeowner would be breathing safe, protected air within their home.

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

A residential property in Orion, IL, presented with a critical combination of structural wall compromise and severe subterranean moisture infiltration following localized winter weather cycles. System Design Specialist Jamie Cox performed a rigorous forensic evaluation of the below-grade envelope, diagnosing active groundwater transmission driven by hydrostatic pressure at the floor-wall cold joints, alongside advanced lateral wall deflection. To permanently arrest the inward structural movement, evacuate the liquid water, and stabilize the ambient indoor environment, Jamie engineered an integrated remediation layout combining sub-floor hydrodynamic management with high-tensile structural reinforcement.

Structural Repair Foreman Jose Ruiz and his technician, Scott, mobilized to execute the precision deployment of the multi-tiered system. The team began by performing a mechanical breaching of the concrete floor slab perimeter to install the WaterGuard® Below-Floor Drain System, positioning the specialized piping profile directly on top of the concrete footing to safely isolate it from sediment-clogging mud zones while capturing weeping moisture. This drainage network was sloped to discharge directly into a high-capacity TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, which establishes complete mechanical redundancy via a primary AC pump, a secondary high-output AC pump for peak surge events, and a third DC-powered battery backup pump to sustain operational continuity during localized power grid failures. To stabilize ambient air quality and lower relative humidity below the 50% threshold required to suppress mold germination, Jose and Scott installed the high-efficiency, commercial-grade SaniDry Sedona™ Dehumidifier.

To address the structural wall failure, the crew applied advanced aerospace technology to the masonry using the CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcement System. Jose and Scott prepped the deflecting foundation wall surfaces and utilized high-strength epoxy resin to bond flexible carbon fiber fabric straps directly to the concrete. This system utilizes carbon fiber that is ten times stronger than steel in tension, immediately stabilizing the bowing walls and permanently neutralizing the lateral soil pressures pushing against the structure. Following a meticulous site cleanup and a flush-pour concrete restoration over the perimeter drainage line, the technical intervention by MidAmerica Basement Systems successfully restored absolute structural integrity and permanent environmental control to the property.

A homeowner in Alpha, IL was faced with a leaky basement after purchasing her home. The before photo shows the toll water can take on an unprotected space. To solve this, we installed our trusted WaterGuard system, along with a CleanSpace liner, a TripleSafe sump pump, and the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The after photo highlights a visibly cleansed and dry basement. With over three decades of knowledge, we continue exceeding expectation by delivering reliable, dry results for the long-term well-being of every home. 

This homeowner has called the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to waterproof their basement after they noticed water in their finished basement. The team protected the perimeter of the basement by installing the patented WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. The homeowners are happy knowing that they can re-finish their basement without it getting ruined by water damage!