Before & After
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A Galesburg family was prepping to sell their home, but an "indoor pond" in the basement was standing in the way. Michael Chezum inspected the site and found foundation seepage and high humidity fueling mold growth. The space was damp, risky, and definitely not market-ready.
Michael designed a custom plan, and Foreman Jacob Quinn led the production team to bring it to life. Jacob’s crew installed:
A once-soggy basement is now a bright, dry, and healthy space.
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.
Sarah S. of Bettendorf, IA had her home tested for radon, and found her radon levels were high. She also had water coming in her basement from the top of her walls. Sarah decided something needed to be done, so she called the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems, and met with design specialist Clayton Spinler. Clayton proposed a comprehensive radon mitigation system, and waterproofing system. Now, Sarah's basement is dry! These pictures show the ZenWall.
This Bettendorf basement used to be a source of stress for the homeowner. Every time it rained, leaks would spring up, causing frustration and potential damage. Thankfully, we had a solution!
Our expert crew installed a complete perimeter waterproofing system, putting an end to the leaks for good. Here's what makes this system so effective:
The best part? We were able to achieve this complete waterproofing solution without disturbing the existing wall support system, minimizing disruption to the homeowner's basement. Now, they can enjoy a dry and worry-free basement, no matter the weather.
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