Victor Barke's Complete Basement Systems serving Blue Earth, MN

Robert S of Mankato was looking to buy a home in Mankato that has had trouble with water in the past.  He wanted to be able to make use of this space by finishing it and wanted to make sure and protect that investment with a warrantied waterproofing system.  After seeing Complete Basement Systems around town, he gave the experts a call for an inspection.  

Our representative Lewis Uhrich visited with Robert at the property, took measurements, outlined a sketch to design a complete waterproofing system along each exterior wall using WaterGuard and updated an old sump pump system to a patented SuperSump pump system. He also addressed the walls with a vapor barrier solution using CleanSpace Wall System to prevent wall leaks, mold and moisture away from the eventually finished wall.  Lewis expressed the importance of a dehumidification system in the basement to reduce odors and control the humidity using a CompleteAire dehumidification system.

Robert scheduled the project shortly after closing.  Complete Basement Systems installation crew completed the project in 3 days installing a full perimeter WaterGuard, CleanSpaceWall and SuperSump pump system.  

Robert has been very happy with the experience using Complete Basement Systems and can rest assured getting ready to finish his basement that it will be safe from ground water seeping this coming spring when all that snow melts.

Steffl Services inquired to Complete Basement Systems about a property that they manage citing a severe foundation crack and wall movement in Lake Crystal, MN.  

Nick Barke, our certified system design specialist, met with Steffl Services and took measurements and a sketch.  It was determined that our PowerBrace Foundation System would be best for the situation at this particular home to support the wall and prevent further movement.

 In our experience, its hard to sell a home with foundation problems.  Nick was able to educate the property manager on the cause of why this happens to homes over time and just how an effective solution such as the powerbrace system can permanently solve this problem without having to replace a foundation.  

Kevin K of Mankato, Minnesota noticed water coming through the floor and cracks in the basement whenever it would rain.  His home was older, however we still use all the space in our home, finished or not finished.  

Kevin was referred to Complete Basement Systems by a friend to have us take a look at his basement situation.  Our Appointment Center Representative scheduled a FREE estimate with a certified system design specialist.

At the appointment, Kevin and the specialist took a look at the basement.  Kevin showed him where the problem was happening and explained how much water would come in and when it happened.  Together they built an accomplish list to solve the problem with a permenant solution.

The system design specialist designed a WaterGuard perimeter system, a vapor barrier for the walls using CleanSpace Wall System and installed a new SuperSump Plus system. 

Kevin said the overall experience with Complete Basement Systems was GREAT!

Todd & Kari S of Vernon Center, MN contacted complete basement systems in 2005 to address some areas in their 1/2 finished basement that was getting water seeping through the walls in the corner of the home.  They haven't lived in the home very long but wanted to research what was happening and what could be done to prevent this from happening again. 

The first step was to schedule a consultation with our System Design Specialist that is trained and certified to diagnoise and troubleshoot a solution for prevention.  Our representative provided them with an estimate after showing them what caused their basement to leak and how our patented waterproofing solution will work to solve the problem, forever. 

Many of our customers need time to process the estimate and what the work will involve to get this done, and also financing a way to pay for the project.  We understand this is a call many people make only once and have to process the details.  Our job is to educate the homeowners on our solution to resolve the problem and guide them to the end result that they are envisioning. 

Art S.  of Amboy, MN is a homeowner and had a foundation wall in his basement that had noticeable cracks in the foundation and also noticed the wall to have a shifted.  After stopping by our office to discuss the problem with his foundation, Complete Basement Systems scheduled him a FREE estimate.

We scheduled a Free estimate with Art to meet with him at the property to discuss a solution and provide a written estimate for the scope of work that needed to be done.  The cause of the foundation wall to buckle and crack is due to the the moisture and frost that interact with the soil around the home and as that soil expands it is causing inward force on the foundation which caused the cracking and bowing wall. 

Our system design specialist took care of setting Art up for an installation date to install our PowerBrace Wall System to support and stabilize the wall from further movement.  

If you have foundation, waterproofing or crawl space concerns, Contact Complete Basement Systems for a FREE estimate. 

The Mankato Home & Builders show is a great place to meet area home improvement contractors.  Our customer Bob & Diann or Eagle Lake, MN met with a representative at the home show and seen our waterproofing and foundation system.  They had lived in their home for nearly 30 years and over the years had noticed stair step cracks in the block of their foundation.  

After seeing and talking about the solutions we offer for this type of problem, they wanted a FREE estimate on what needed to be done.  An appointment was scheduled to meet with them at their home to see the problem and provide an estimate for a permanent solution.

After going through our questions and seeing evidence of past water problems, they also wanted to accomplish keeping the whole basement dry. 

A full perimeter waterproofing and foundation wall bracing system was installed for our customer in Eagle Lake, MN.  They have peace of mind going forward that they are protected from ground water seepage and foundation wall movement with a lifetime warranty, that is transferrable if they ever decide to sell. 

If you have foundation, waterproofing or crawl space concerns, Contact Complete Basement Systems for a FREE estimate.  

An Eagle Lake homeowner had called us for an estimate to replace her window wells and a couple windows on the back side of her house. She also wanted her discharge line buried. She was about to begin a landscaping project and wanted to have this work done in preparation.

Our installation team completed this work when the ground was thawed enough to dig. When our crew was on their way back to the shop, the homeowner decided she was so happy with the final result, that she should have the wells in the front of her house completed as well. We went out a few days later and finished those for her too! Our Everlast windows that put in her home are all vinyl, easy-opening, airtight windows that are designed specifically for basements. They are energy-efficient and will not rot or rust- EVER. The Rockwell's we installed in both the front and back of her home are also made to last. They are a one-piece, rigid construction that will not collapse or allow water to leak through. They are designed not to rust or rot, and can withstand extreme Minnesota temperatures.

We can't wait to see the home when her landscaping is completed. She will have GREAT curb appeal!

The homeowner reached out to us regarding a bowing wall in her basement, a common issue in Minnesota caused by hydrostatic pressure. Our PowerBrace system is designed to effectively prevent further bowing of the wall. With minimal maintenance required, the homeowner can rest assured that their basement will remain safe and secure for years to come.