Before & After Photos

John & his family have been living at the home for 10yrs now but have noticed their crawlspace has been getting extra humid causing their upstairs tp feel musty and damp. Not only is it damp when it rains but their crawlspace brings in cold air in the winter. They called into MidAmerica Basement Systems to help fix their problem. Our Design specialist, Joe Sarb got the privilege to provide a solution for john. To help with the moisture Joe recommended encapsulating the basement with our CleanSpace Wall System. It's a heavy, durable plastic liner preventing moister from penetrating through and separating the home from the earth. Finall, to help keep the home warm during the winter Joe recommended installing SilverGlo around the walls of the crawlspace eliminating heat loss.

Anne was having issue with her crawlspace becoming wet, which than in return made her basement damp. She contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have her crawlspace waterproofed. When Chris inspected her situation, he offered her a total crawlspace encapsulation. CleanSpace Drainage Matting was placed along the dirt floor of the crawlspace, and CleanSpace was installed over top and up along the walls of the area, permanently sealing off the ground from the rest of the home. Once the crawlspace was completely sealed off, a SmartSump was installed to collect and discharge any water from the crawlspace. To help address the moisture issue in the basement, a SaniDry Sedona was installed. Anne no longer was a wet crawlspace or a damp basement thanks to help from MidAmerica Basement Systems.

Susan and Paul G. of Sterling, IL had a damp, thin, limestone basement. To keep the basement dry, CleanSpace Drainage Matting, CleanSpace Wall and a new sump pump, the SuperSump, were installed to make the basement dry. Susuan and Paul are very happy with their now dry basement. 

When crawl spaces have exposed earth, it can lead to a handful of problems. One incident that Heather D. was having was excess water, causing the damp, cool area to become a hazardous health issue. Mold "feeds" off of the water and darkness, which than seeps into the livable spaces of the home, causing unhealthy breathing air. Calling the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems can help fix your home's air quality, with the installation of the CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a thick liner that seals the earth off from the crawl space, so moisture cannot seep through. The liner is infused with an antimicrobial material which is used in the prevention of mold growth, which in return makes for a healthy, breathable home for years to come.

Who knew a basement could double as a swimming pool? In the "before" photo, you’ll see why this homeowner in Sterling, IL, was keen to call us—they were dealing with an Olympic-sized water nuisance, thanks to leaking drywall and a persistently damp foundation.

Our team, led by Salesman Andrew Sagar and Foreman Jacob Oetzman, stepped in to turn the tide. Our waterproofing experts worked their magic using a powerhouse combination of:

WaterGuard: To catch seepage at the source.

TripleSafe Sump Pump: For ultimate peace of mind and backup protection.

CleanSpace: To seal out moisture and brighten the space.

The "after" photo tells a completely different story. With the water hazard officially cleared, this basement is finally ready for a fresh coat of paint and maybe even a pool table—the kind that stays dry.