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Mid America Basement Systems
3.8(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I MUST give a shout out to the ENTIRE staff that I have come into contact with at MidAmerica Basement (Davenport, IA)!! From the welcome packet to the final product! Every person at MidAmerica Basement (Davenport, IA) has played a part at putting all of my concerns to rest. Even the ladies who answered my calls were the epitome of amazing customer service!! The crew working on the basement waterproofing project at my home were VERY professional- knowledgeable- polite-and welcoming. I was able to walk around and view from time to time without feeling intrusive. Every question was answered and explained throughly. Thank you Mr. â Seal the Dealâ Chris; Mr. â Satisfaction Guaranteedâ Sam; Mr. â Get er Doneâ Guy Mr. â Just Amazingâ Jason and Mr. â Always Amiable & Amusingâ Alex. I just want to say I TRULY appreciate you all!!! Everything I asked for was 100% DELIVERED! Keep up the amazing work!!"
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Crawlspace in Progress
Taking care to keep the space clean.
Before Concrete Leveling

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Response time1 day
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Rochelle
3.9(
231
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They are great to work with. Communication was superior. They stand by their work. A few years ago I had waterproofing done in my basement and this time they spray foamed the cavities of the basement too. Both times they did awesome work and cleaned up too! I highly recommend this company!"
Basement Waterproofing and Drainage Channels
Drainage Channel Install
Dimple Board and Drainage Channel Install
Dimple Board Closeup Example
Cross Section Example Waterproofing Installation

+19

29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
349
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contacted Indiana Foundation for a free inspection of our attached garage that we're turning into a bedroom for our handicapped son. We had several places that leaked where the wall meets the floor. A Mr John Hill did the inspection and then answered all our questions to our satisfaction. He was quite the professional but did not pressure us in any way, like most salesmen do. We decided to go ahead and schedule to get the waterproofing done. The cost was reasonable and it made sense to get it done now rather than wait for more damage to occur, making it more expensive. We look forward to meeting the crew. John Hill came as an inspector and left as a friend. Indiana Foundation is lucky to have him on their team."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

304 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
Agape Construction & Improvement
4.0(
60
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I purchased a big deal from Angie's List and their services turned out fine. They were a little late. I gave the fellow a little bit of a leeway and he took a little bit more leeway than I would have preferred.  In fact, I was getting ready to give him a call and he sent the crew over, and they did the job. I just paid them the flat amount; they did not try to pressure me with any add-ons or anything like that, which was fine. I was actually wondering if they were going to do something like that, but they did not. So that was certainly a nice thing. They did what they said they were going to do. They were acting like they were in a big hurry. They were two guys and they worked as a team, and they were gone in, I think, like about an hour or something like that. It was like at least a week, if not two weeks, before they actually did come back and as I said I had been getting ready to call them in trying to find out what was going on when they finally did show up. I thought they would call in advance which they did not, so I was a little bit disappointed about that. I did not see them doing anything what I would call sloppily; they were kind of in a hurry. I did ask a question and they did do some certain tertiary types of things, like part of a gutter guard had fallen off and they did put it back on, which I had requested so that was fine."
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all done!!

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Scott's Construction
4.5(
11
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Scott had to repair/reinforce/replace floor joists in the crawl space and replace a basement window, repair cracks in the basement foundation, and replace a rotting wood post with a steel one. This was a complex job requiring Scott and his workman two days. They did an excellent job and did more than the contract specified, including wrapping foil tape around loose connections in the furnace ducts, shoring up unsupported floor joists in areas other than the original work order, etc. Scott is hardworking, knowledgeable, friendly and honest. I would recommend his company to anyone needing foundation, basement, and floor joist repair."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midwest Basements, LLC
4.0(
4
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Midwest Basements LLC should be your first choice when it comes to any of your foundation needs. We take the same pride in our work as you do in your own home. Please call and ask about our in house financing and our emergency response service. Thank You!

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Ramp & Door
Digging out
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

“Basement waterproofing” sometimes refers to applying a waterproof sealant to basement walls, in which case you would use a waterproof paint, often made of latex. However, there are many methods you can use to waterproof a basement, including exterior drainage systems, interior drainage systems, dehumidifiers, and more. As such, the materials you use can vary depending on the methods you use.

The best basement waterproofing method depends on the specific issue causing the water intrusion. For minor problems, simple solutions like installing a properly functioning gutter system to direct runoff away and grading the soil to slope away from your foundation can be effective.

If you have more significant water problems, the solution will need to be more robust:

  • For standing water on the basement floor, a floor drain or a sump pump system may be the best solution.

  • For water pooling around the foundation, installing an exterior French drain can intercept water before it reaches the basement walls.

Other effective waterproofing methods, which can be used depending on your home's specific needs, climate, and soil type, include sealing the interior walls, landscape alteration, installing interior drainage systems, and using a dehumidification system to control moisture levels.

Mold and other fungi love moisture, so the best way to prevent mold growth after water damage is to remove as much moisture as possible. First, find the source of the water or moisture, such as a leak or clogged gutters, and correct the problem. Next, remove standing water, vacuum up puddles with a shop vacuum, and run blower fans and dehumidifiers for 24 to 72 hours. Once you've removed all traces of moisture, disinfect the area using either vinegar or bleach to kill any remaining mold spores.

Water damage always poses a primary risk of mold and mildew, but growth is not guaranteed. Whether mold develops depends on several factors, including the severity of the water damage and how quickly the area is addressed. To prevent mold, you must act fast—ideally within the first 24 hours. The process involves cleaning up all standing water and thoroughly drying the affected area. If the damage is extensive, the cleanup was delayed, or you suspect mold might be present, it is safest to assume it has grown and contact a professional mold inspector or removal expert to assess the situation.

Crawl spaces are the more desirable option overall because they provide additional space for storage and utilities, but they are more expensive to install and maintain. Slab foundations are considered a better option in warmer climates where the depth of the frost line isn’t an issue because they’re more affordable, but crawl spaces are better in areas where the frost line is deep or where flooding can be an issue.

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