Victor Barke's Complete Basement Systems Before & After Photos

This homeowner was struggling with serious water intrusion in their basement. Every heavy rain and snow melt brought standing water, damp walls, and constant worry about long-term damage to their home’s foundation. He knew that he needed more than just a quick fix, he needed a permanent solution that he could rely on.

Our team installed a complete waterproofing system, including CleanSpace wall liner, WaterGuard interior drainage, a SuperSump sump pump system, and IceGuard to keep water flowing even in freezing conditions. With these proven products working together, this basement is now fully protected against future water problems. Even better, our work comes with a transferable warranty, giving the homeowner peace of mind today and providing added value if they ever decide to sell. Thanks to this solution, water intrusion is no longer a concern, and the basement is safe, dry, and guaranteed for the future.

These homeowners in Madelia, MN were dealing with multiple serious issues in their basement. Heavy water intrusion would soak the floor during rains, and old, leaky windows allowed even more moisture to get inside. Over time, the constant water exposure had led to bowing and cracking foundation walls, raising major concerns about the home’s structural safety. The damp conditions left the air musty and uncomfortable, and the homeowners were worried about mold growth and long-term damage to their home.

Our team designed a complete solution to address every problem at its source. We installed a full perimeter WaterGuard drainage system and lined the walls with CleanSpace to stop moisture from entering. A powerful SuperSump sump pump now removes any collected water, while the Sedona SaniDry keeps humidity levels under control and the air dry and healthy. To stabilize and straighten the failing foundation walls, we installed PowerBrace beams, restoring structural integrity to the space.

Thanks to this comprehensive system, the basement is now dry, stable, and safe. The homeowners can rest easy knowing their home is protected from water damage, their walls are secure, and their indoor air quality is healthier than ever.

Problems with water coming in a corner of the basement everytime a heavy rain happened would have these homeowners putting towels down, running fans, anything to dry it up until it would happen next time.  

Brett & Christel had enough with this problem and wanted it solved once and for all.  They had called us a couple of times for an appointment to address the problems with water.  Getting the pre-appointment information gave them a lot to think about and consider to do this properly and can be a costly repair on top of the addition plans to make a livable space in the basement. 

When we inspected the basement, our System Design Specialist noticed signifigant foundation movement.  About 2" of the block walls had bowed inward.  Very possibly a cause to some of the water problems they have had.  

What causes a foundation to crack is due to moisture and frost that interact with the soil around your home which expands.  That expansion results in constant inward force on your foundation wall until it can no longer support the pressure, causing cracking, bowing and tipping.

Water seepage through walls, floor/wall joint is the same, hydrostatic pressure.  Floor and wall water seepage is quite common.

Our solution to solve our customers water and foundation problems involved installing our patented WaterGuard Drainage System, CleanSpace Wall System, SuperSump Pump and PowerBrace Foundation System. 

Our customer contacted Complete Basement Systems after a home inspection was done on her home regarding the foundation wall bowing.  Our system design specialist designed a solution to prevent future wall movement.  

These homeowners in Hector, MN called us with some water intrusion and bowing walls in their basement. When walls are bowing in, it is usually due to hydrostatic pressure from too much water building up against the outside of the walls, or the soil that is around your property swells and exerts pressure that forces the foundation wall inward. Bowed or leaning walls can cause very serious structural damage if not corrected.

After discussing the options available with the homeowners, it was decided we would install our PowerBrace Wall Support System to permanently stabilize the walls. These beams are custom-fit to your basement height and tightly secured against the wall with brackets that are anchored to the basement floor below and first-floor framing above. The braces are tightened over time, slowly pushing the wall back to the correct positition.

We also installed an UltraSump3, WaterGuard drain system and discharge with IceGuard. This will ensure a dry, safe basement for these homeowners.