Before & After Photos

This North Mankato couple loved their home, but their basement told a different story. Over the years, they dealt with ongoing water intrusion that left parts of the basement damp, musty, and unreliable for storage or future use. What made the situation even more frustrating was that they had already invested in “waterproofing” in the past. Unfortunately, that earlier solution didn’t hold up over time. Water continued to find its way in during heavy rains, leaving them worried about long-term damage, mold, and the value of their home.

They knew they didn’t want another temporary fix. They wanted answers, and more importantly, a system that would actually works.

We started by identifying why the previous waterproofing failed and where water was truly entering the basement. From there, we designed a complete, permanent solution tailored to their home.

We installed WaterGuard, an interior drainage system that captures wall and floor seepage before it ever reaches the basement space. To protect the walls and guide moisture into the system, we added CleanSpace, creating a clean, bright, and controlled environment while preventing moisture vapor from entering the basement air. Finally, we installed a SuperSump equipped with an UltraSump battery backup, giving the homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement would stay dry, even during power outages or severe storms.

Today, this North Mankato basement is dry, protected, and dependable. No more wet floors. No more stress during rainstorms. Just confidence that the problem has been fixed for good.

If you’ve already tried waterproofing and it didn’t last, you’re not alone. Many systems fail because they don’t address the root cause of water intrusion. Our professionally designed system, one that manages water, protects the structure, and provides backup protection, can make all the difference.

If your basement has water issues, even after previous repairs, there is a permanent solution. This North Mankato couple is living proof.

These photos show part of the WaterGuard system that the crew installed. Not pictured, but to the right, is where they also put in a SuperSump pump.

Our Mankato homeowner had an existing sump pump that just couldn't keep up with the amount of water that was attempting to enter his basement space. Oftentimes, generic sump pumps only come with one pumping system that isn't able to remove enough water out of the space fast enough. That's where the TripleSafe Sump Pump comes in, which removes 6,200 gallons per hour!

Mankato homeowners had a major moisture problem throughout their entire basement. From a lack of drainage to remove moisture from the space to mildew-friendly wood paneling that collected and retained moisture, this space needed a complete overhaul in order to be livable and safe for the family. The crew worked to install a full perimeter waterproofing system and CleanSpace wall vapor barrier so that the family can finish the space to their preference knowing that it will stay dry, livable, and safe!

Our previous customer in Mankato contacted Complete Basement Systems to address a cracked foundation wall in their basement.  We had installed the PowerBrace wall system on a different wall years ago and over time hydrostatic pressure builds and causes pressure on walls.