Basement Waterproofing

For every Minnesota and Northern Iowa home, a wet basement is a common problem in all types of basements- from poured concrete to stone to block- and we've dried thousands of each type.

Why do basements flood? Water can enter in your own basement for numerous reasons. Water in your basement can occur from heavy periods of rain or snow melting away and causing leaks, floods, cracks in walls and floors, and unsettled foundations. But first, we have to identify the leak in your basement. We also have to figure out where the water is coming from and why this is happening to your basement. Are the leaks happening during storms or snow melting away? Where does the water begin in your basement and how? Those are the things that need to be figured out to solve the solution of your basement problems.

Fixing a wet basement is not a do-it-yourself project. It takes hard work, and a lot of specialized knowledge, skill and equipment. Learn what is causing your basement water problems and the methods to repair a leaking basement by having a certified Complete Basement Systems of MN technician give you a free wet basement inspection and estimate on the solution to your leaking cellar.

There are 6 warning signs on how water can enter into your basement:

1. From Window Sills. Window wells may hold excess moisture and allow water to seep into your basement.
   
   
2. From Under The Footer. Common construction methods may leave a small space between the footer and the poured basement floor. Excess water under the structure may create pressure and cause the water to find its way through those small cracks and into your basement.
   
   
3. From Bleeding and Sweating Walls. Constant excess moisture will often cause masonry walls to "sweat", and cause block walls water to pool inside.
   
   
4. Through Floor Cracks. Excess water in the soil under your basement floor can sometimes create pressure, causing the water to find its way through cracks and onto your basement floor.
   
   
5. Through Cracks in Walls and Motar Joint. Excess moisture in the soil creates "hydrostatic pressure" that can cause cracks that allow water to seep into your living space. If you have block walls, the water seeping in may not be visible until it builds up inside the blocks, causing deposits, mildew, and other problems as well as water seeping out of the bottom of the wall.
   
   
6. Over the Footer. Water seeps in through the crack between the footer and the wall sitting on it, often causing damage to the inside of your home or making the basement space unusable for storage or recreation.
   
   
   At Complete Basement Systems of MN, we have been solving wet basement, basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, drainage and basement wall and crack repair for many customers for years. We are a family owned operated basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor in Minnesota. We proudly serve Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Iowa. Contact us or call 1-800-638-5285 today!

   
   Here is what we offer:

   • A Transferable Lifetime Warranty for our basement waterproofing systems
   • Bowed, cracked and leaky foundation wall repair
   • Solutions for damp or musty concrete, vented, or dirt crawl spaces
   • Radon testing and mitigation
   • Egress window and basement window well installation
   • Financing available through SmartBuy by Enerbank
   • FREE Written Estimates and Inspections, and Fast Installation

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