Basement Waterproofing Needed When Outside Storm Drain Backs Up
A Fredericksburg waterproofing company solved this member’s problem when heavy rains caused an outdoor drain to fail, resulting in basement flooding.
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- MidAmerica Basement SystemsI had a wonderful experience with MidAmerica Basement Systems & highly recommend them if your having any waterproofing needs. My project: I purchased my home 3.5 years ago & it started getting water in the basement last year after the outside drainage & tiling system put in my previous owners failed miserably. It would literally be full days of pumping water out of multiple locations in my basement. There were issues of moisture even with two dehumidifiers running & subfloors the crew took out & cleaned up after as well. Scheduling: They will schedule a ways out for appointments but only because it's a high demand working system. Others may be able to offer services quicker but there is likely a reason they are not busy. I got several bids in the time I waited for my MidAmerica Basement Systems appointment & encourage you to as well but definitely wait until after your appointment to make a decision. They were not the cheapest but had the best guarantee (100%), best working system, and a few things I've learned in my 20 years of homeownership is if you go cheap & need to redo it your typically spending more than if you did it right the first time & your home is not something to skimp on or take chances. MidAmerica Basement Systems will send you detailed emails as to what you can expect for each appointment. They will mail you a packet of information regarding different systems that work vs fail & throughly explain the dangers & hazards water/moisture in your home will cause. Our basement got so bad from the Derecho the only dry place was in our basement was the shower & my celing developed black mold quickly from the moisture. Not only did they offer a system to waterproof my basement but a whole house dehumidifier & air purifier which would have saved my ceiling if I had earlier. Sales: I had Justin A for sales & he was very thorough in listening to my problems & needs as well as took his time in explaining & showing me how they could fix my issues, how the system works, as well as answering all of my questions with detail & no hurry. He was absolutely great about changes I made in adding work later on (before my appointment) as well. He doesn't make it feel like a sales pitch, is not pushy at all, & really works to get you the most work in your budget (prep & finish work offered), as well as taking his time with you through the entire process. The office crew: The office staff was very polite & helpful. I mostly worked with Desiree S & Kim B who are extremely responsive in working with me. The Crew: My crew consisted of Brandon T, Sam G, & Ethan T who I highly recommend! These young men are the exact type you want on your project! They are polite, respectful, hard working, efficient, trust worthy & have a great work ethic! They not only got the job done in the time allotted but left my basement incredibly clean which I didn't expect. They thoroughly go over the work before & after as well as answer any questions you have along the way & explain in detail any changes if something isn't to plan before just doing something differently. They called before heading to my house as well which I thought was very courteous. I imagine they have a lot of great workers but anyone I know that I send their way, I'll have them ask for these men as the crew on their home. Overall: Overall I give them 5 stars & they earned it all the way. I will say it's winter so not when one typically gets water in their basement so I am unable to review how the system works fairly. I do, however, plan to leave another review after we get some lovely wet Iowa spring weather or melting of our snow mountains to test it out. I don't expect my review to change & feel confident in the upcoming months & years. Thank you MidAmerica Basement Systems
- MidAmerica Basement SystemsEverything went just as expected. Justin B initially came out and gave an estimate and then we had him back a few months later to make adjustments and ask more questions before making the deposit and setting up the date for the project. On the day of installation Justin B was in North Liberty, IA and stopped by to check on the crew's progress . The Foreman Oscar M & Assistant foreman Jaime M were great at explaining what they were going to do and the expectations and time frame. The finished job looks great . They cleaned up and left the area spotless. We are very happy at the way the project turned out
- Aqua-Guard Waterproofing, Inc.Aqua-Guard recently waterproofed our basement. Please with the way it turned out. The basement went from damp and humid to dry with no humidity. Now it is usable.
- Corridor Construction Co LLCWe hired Corridor Construction in the summer/fall of 2016 to remove our old rotted wooden deck and replace it with new full composite deck and railing. Corridor was recommended to us by a Building Inspector we have in the family. We could not have been more pleased with the quality of their work, and the straight-forward manner of dealings with the contractor. The deck turned out absolutely (and still is) beautiful, and the quality of their workmanship is very evident to this day. I did not check competitive bids, because I trusted the referral from an excellent source in the building business, and had no reason to question or doubt Corridor during any part of the process. I would recommend them without any hesitancy in the future. The photo shows only about half the deck
- MidAmerica Basement SystemsThings I liked: David and his crew were extremely polite, personable, and professional. (The "three ps" of a good contractor.) They were willing to work around my schedule, particularly because of the later start. These guys were fast...like really fast. Got my job done in a day! Everything was explained to me, and I got some instructions on care and limitations of finishing over top of their trenches. They came back to do some brief touch-up work the next day, and left everything clean and tidy. David even worked around some of the goofy stuff in my basement. You know, the stuff you might find in a 100+ year-old house. All of the various drains, services, and pipes were left untouched, which is impressive because some of them were veeeeeery close to the perimeter where they were installing the drain. Lastly, my basement is now dry. Had a deluge of rain immediately following the work and I have not seen a drop! :D Things that could be improved on: Price - I mean, a price can always be lower, but their price is definitely fair for what is included. Their system was more expensive than some of their competitors, but there were several things about it that I preferred over others. Punctuality - The digital appointment card I was sent was for 8 AM so I was under the impression that they would arrive then (or soon after). I called at 9 to check in and was told they'd be there at 12:30 PM. This was not a problem for me, but I wish I had been told that earlier. Granted, the appointment I was sent could have just be left at the default time. Either way, not a big deal, but a bit of miscommunication. Bottom line: David and his crew were excellent. I would hire them again. My basement is dry. :
- Absolutely Dry Basement WaterproofingIn 2017, the water table under our house increased. Our finished basement flooded. I contacted several places, most were unresponsive or had a big sales pitches but couldn't get to it for months. Then Absolutely Dry Basement and Waterproofing called back. They told me what needed to be done and I said go. They put in new drain tile throughout the basement and a sump pump. The price was reasonable. I waited for big rains before posting this review. We had several this year and my basement is absolutely dry. Outstanding company
- MidAmerica Basement SystemsThey had a person come to do an analysis of the work to be done and kept me informed before they came. They measured everything in detail and drew the entire thing. They quoted me reasonably and answered all my questions. They seemed extremely professional and I was very impressed with their job. I like their services and will use the same in future
- Tomlinson-CannonThey came and checked out the big crack, gave us an estimate. They showed up when they said they would, repaired the crack, and were gone. Best of all, they truly fixed the problem.
- Absolutely Dry Basement WaterproofingThey were professional and cleaned up after themselves very well. They alerted me to any issues they found, and were very nice to deal with.
- MidAmerica Basement SystemsWork was completed in only 2 days. Brandon and Justin were very professional and courteous and hard working. I am extremely happy with the job that was done. This was the most expensive quote I received but it was very worth it.
Last update on February 18, 2021
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Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and s..
"Marquis, Damian, and Zachery did their work all day even though it was 2 above 0. The work was done right and Foundation Recovery System warranty does the rest. If you look closely at the picture below, you can see the bottom of the door no longer rubs on the ground. I use to have to slam and pull very hard to open the door. Now it seems brand new.
Absolutely Dry basement Waterproofing, Inc. Is a family owned, basement specialty company. We service Eastern Iowa, and Western IL. We provide waterproofing services, inside or outside. We also repair bowed, or cracked walls. Walls can be replaced as well if need be. Egress windows can also be installed. We provide free estimates/ consultations, and travel up to 2 hours away from the Quad City area. Call us today to discuss your home's needs. Reclaim your wet basement!
"They did what they supposed to do. The workers were professional and they worked really hard."
If you have a wet basement, a leaky foundation, or high radon levels, then we can help! MidAmerica Basement Systems has been delivering customized solutions for more than 30 years. We are the exclusive installer of 30+ patented foundation and basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, crawl space repair and foundation repair products. Extensively trained at the Basement Systems, Inc headquarters, our team of dedicated servicemen always come equipped with the knowledge and tools to get..
"I had originally expressed interest in MidAmerica Basement (MAB) Systems upon attending a home improvement convention in Iowa City, IA. I briefly discussed the need to level the floors to my Cedar Rapids home and left them my contact information. Afterwards, I was contacted by a System Design Specialist named Wes Glasgow. Wes thoroughly assessed the work needing to be performed to the old limestone basement of my home in a professional and straightforward manner. He originally quoted me a price to install floor jacks that was considerably lower, but after further inspection, we both agreed that my home would need steel beams to reinforce my basement support floor framing. I then questioned whether MAB had flooring products available that could be used in my 1st floor laundry room area. He showed me a product called Thermal Dry Tile Flooring; which is typically used for basement floor covering. The flooring complimented my kitchen flooring so well, that I decided to have the product installed. The Sunday prior to the project start date, Wes went above and beyond his 'salesman' role by assisting me in the temporary removal/relocation of my washer, dryer, and a large metal shelving unit. He also offered and assisted me in relocating some items in my basement, in preparation of the work to be performed. Once I finish the trim work and repainting in the laundry room, Wes instructed me to call him again to move back and hook up my laundry room appliances. I am sincerely grateful and humbled, because I have a disability and live alone with limited access to assistance and outside resources. The MAB Construction Team arrived at my house on 6/25/18 shortly after the noon hour; which was a bit later than scheduled. However, they immediately started to work after having been properly introduced to myself and the project areas of my home. The Team consisted of the Project Leader Dillion Heard and crew member Cory for the first 2 days. They worked tirelessly hammering and digging to manually remove concrete, sand and dirt from my basement floor by the bucketful; in order to install 10 Smart Jack XTs. Mind you, my basement does not have any windows, thus, they had to individually carry each filled bucket up a very narrow stairway passage. Props to them both for having maintained courtesy, pleasant attitudes and a sense of humor with me through it all. Dillion kept me well entertained, informed, and updated to each stage of the project; which allowed me the opportunity to purchase a few necessary items before installing the laundry room tile flooring. On the 3rd day of my project, I was introduced to another crewman named Tyler. The 3 of them successfully placed the steel beams, 10 floor jacks and raised them to the necessary heights to help level out the 1st story floors of my house. They also started the tiling and discovered that they were shorted some necessary materials. On the final day of the project, the 3 man crew cemented in the jacks and insulated the outer perimeter of my basement beams with a spray foam product; while I was at work. Despite the unplanned setback in materials, they had traveled back to Davenport to get the missing supplies and returned back to my home by the time I was off work. They then tediously completed the installation of my tile flooring for the laundry room. I had mentioned to Dillion that a small storage area door had to be raised and resized, because it slightly rubbed against the new tile. He painstakingly worked on the door and its latch, until it fit to my satisfaction. It all honestly now looks fabulous! I would 100% recommend MAB Systems for those needing the professional services they provide. Their employees have consistently demonstrated their willingness to go the extra mile for job completion and customer satisfaction. They have renewed an appreciation for my home and their services will allow me to move forward on other projects that were on hold; due to my unlevel floors. I cannot thank them enough. MAB Systems rocks!!!! : )
License number - C103541.
"We have been very pleased with all of the work and will call them again when we have something that needs to be done. They are very professional, came up with good design ideas, very clean, and very easy to work with.
<br /> Originally we had started with just some small jobs which led to hiring them throughout a 1 - 1 1/2 year time period, with the remodeling of our main living area being the biggest enterior job.
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MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.
"Quality work with a lifetime guarantee on no cracks and a dry basement. I originally had a problem with the way an employee explained the warranty to me. She indicated that it was void because I had not contacted the company within 30 of my brother's death. However, a spokesperson from the company today told me that that was incorrect information. They are restoring the lifetime warranty in my name at no charge. I am pleased with how they handled my complaint.
Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage.
We service the greater Quad Cities and Southeastern Iowa region including Davenport, Moline, Rock ..
Dry Basement Iowa covers all of Iowa offering quality services at an affordable cost. Are you tired of dealing with a wet basement? Maybe you're looking to invest into the basement for more living space and want to protect your investment? Having a interior/exterior water control system will help protect your home from interior water damage, failing foundation, moisture,musty smells and the list goes on. Service's we offer are new construction foundation, foundation bracing,foundation,replace..
"Crew worked well together. Work was completed in promised time.
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About Me My name is Don Jeffrey, some of my friends refer to me as Carpenter Don. I own and operate Don Jeffrey Construction here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Carpentry, Tile and Plumbing repair have been my areas of expertise for many years now. I am a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa as I graduated from Washington High School in 1981. I have several years vested with Carpenters Union Local #308 as a Journeyman Carpenter working in COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL Businesses During the Mid to late 90's Some ..
"It looks better than I expected. Don is professional and very good at what he does. I would recommend his work to anyone."
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- Cedar Rapids Entry & Window6215 Wayside Cir
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411 - Corridor Construction Co LLC215 Shelley Ln NW Unit D
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 - Cutter Construction1049 Juniper Dr SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 - Don Jeffrey Construction3719 Johnson Ave
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 - MidAmerica Basement Systems305 2nd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
- Cedar Rapids Entry & Window
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- Absolutely Dry Basement Waterproofing1922 S Stark St
Davenport, Iowa 52802
- Absolutely Dry Basement Waterproofing
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- Basement Solutions Inc1615 W MT Pleasant St N/A
West Burlington, Iowa 52655 - Bix Basement Systems2140 330th Ave
Fort Madison, Iowa 52627
- Basement Solutions Inc
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- Dorian Visionheart Dyer3560 South Brandon Street
Seattle, Washington 98118 - Dry Basement Iowa LLCPO BOX 217
Dallas Center, Iowa 50063
- Dorian Visionheart Dyer
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- Foundation Recovery Systems2401 SE Creekview Dr
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
- Foundation Recovery Systems
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- Hampton Enterprise LLC254 W Lawrence Harris Hwy
Slocomb, Alabama 36375 - Helitech Quad Cities4301 81st Ave W
Rock Island, Illinois 61201 - Hynek Landscaping & Co.12013 34th ST SW
Swisher, Iowa 52338
- Hampton Enterprise LLC
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- MidAmerica Basement Systems4525 Buckeye St
Davenport, Iowa 52802
- MidAmerica Basement Systems
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- Select Construction Inc695 49th St
Marion, Iowa 52302 - Stumpf Construction Services Inc2975 Hwy 22
Riverside, Iowa 52327
- Select Construction Inc
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- Tomlinson-Cannon3466 Dolphin Dr SE
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
- Tomlinson-Cannon