Before & After
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In the before photo, evident foundation issues created severe stress for this Milan, IL homeowner. Unsettling structural shifts, wall movement, and soil instability posed an immediate threat to the home's overall integrity and long-term safety. Recognizing the need for a permanent, engineered solution before conditions worsened, the homeowner contacted expert help to stabilize and protect their investment.
System Design Specialist Michael Chezum conducted a comprehensive site evaluation, diagnosing deep subgrade soil movement as the primary cause of the foundation settlement. Michael developed a multi-stage remediation plan designed to transfer the structural load down to competent strata while controlling subsurface moisture. Co-Foremen Jose and Ian led the installation crew—Chris, Scott, and David—to execute the structural repairs with technical precision.
The crew drove heavy-duty steel helical piers deep beneath the foundation, anchoring the structure into stable, load-bearing soil layers to permanently halt further settlement and restore structural stability. To address interior environmental conditions and moisture intrusion, the team encapsulated the space using a heavy-duty drainage matting underlayment paired with a durable CleanSpace® vapor barrier. This system directs trapped groundwater away from the foundation and seals out damaging humidity.
As highlighted in the after photo, the foundation is now fully reinforced, dry, and protected against future ground movement. The comprehensive solution resolved the immediate structural concerns and restored total confidence and peace of mind for the Milan homeowner.
In the before photo, a damp basement had a Rock Island, IL homeowner concerned about finishing the space. Our team at MidAmerica Basement Systems came in to address these challenges. Using our 35+ years of expertise, we installed a comprehensive waterproofing system featuring WaterGuard, CleanSpace, a TripleSafe sump pump, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. As shown in the after photo, the basement is now dry and ready for upgrades without the worry of water damage. Our solutions ensure the space remains clean and moisture-free, aligning perfectly with our dedication to customer satisfaction.
When these homeowners moved into their Rock Island, IL home, they discovered a damp basement that threatened their plans for finishing the space. Notice in the photo how moisture issues were resolved flawlessly. We installed WaterGuard, a SuperSump, IceGuard, and CleanSpace for comprehensive drainage and flood protection. We then added PowerBraces to address the slight bows in the wall. These solutions work together in harmony to create a permanently dry and stable space. Now, the homeowners can enjoy their safe and moisture-free basement knowing that their investment was sound.
Notice in the before photo, the source of a musty smell throughout this Rock Islands entire home. To tackle this, we installed our WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump pump systems. As the after photo shows, our WaterGuard system now discreetly channels any wall and floor seepage to the TripleSafe sump pump, which efficiently expels it out of the home. The result is a clean, dry Rock Island basement, restoring the space's potential and giving the homeowner valuable peace of mind. With our proven solutions, moisture worries are now a thing of the past. If you have a leaky basement in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas, contact us today for your free estimate!
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