Victor Barke's Complete Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Our customer in Hutchinson, MN just purchased a home and wanted to seal up the crawl space to reduce radon and smells from the other living space in the home.  

Our System Design Specialist, Ryan Brenner met with the homeowners to address their concerns.  Ryan designed a solution that involved encapsulating the crawl space with CleanSpace Liner along the floor and thermax insulation along the walls.  

Our customer is now able to use the crawl space as added storage of things and having piece of mind of that they will be protected. 

These homeowners reached out to us with a serious foundation issue that needed to be taken care of fast. Our System Design Specialist was on-site quickly and found a wall that was bowing severely and needed immediate bracing. We got to work right away, installing our PowerBrace System to stop any further bowing. Over time, the braces can be tightened  to help push the wall back into place. If you’re seeing cracks in your block walls or noticing your walls buckling or tilting, give us a call, and we’ll let you know if our PowerBrace System is the right fit for your home. Best part? The inspection and estimate are totally FREE! 

This couple reached out to us after recently purchasing their home. While the basement was mostly finished, they noticed signs of water intrusion. Our System Design Specialist quickly inspected the area and discovered that the previous waterproofing system wasn’t doing its job.

We crafted a customized solution to tackle the problem head-on. Our team installed a WaterGuard Drainage System, CleanSpace Wall System, SuperSump and UltraSump Sump Systems, and also rerouted the discharge line to ensure proper drainage away from the home when the pump kicks on.

Thanks to these upgrades, the homeowners can now confidently refinish their basement, knowing it will stay dry for good!

This North Mankato couple loved their home, but their basement told a different story. Over the years, they dealt with ongoing water intrusion that left parts of the basement damp, musty, and unreliable for storage or future use. What made the situation even more frustrating was that they had already invested in “waterproofing” in the past. Unfortunately, that earlier solution didn’t hold up over time. Water continued to find its way in during heavy rains, leaving them worried about long-term damage, mold, and the value of their home.

They knew they didn’t want another temporary fix. They wanted answers, and more importantly, a system that would actually works.

We started by identifying why the previous waterproofing failed and where water was truly entering the basement. From there, we designed a complete, permanent solution tailored to their home.

We installed WaterGuard, an interior drainage system that captures wall and floor seepage before it ever reaches the basement space. To protect the walls and guide moisture into the system, we added CleanSpace, creating a clean, bright, and controlled environment while preventing moisture vapor from entering the basement air. Finally, we installed a SuperSump equipped with an UltraSump battery backup, giving the homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement would stay dry, even during power outages or severe storms.

Today, this North Mankato basement is dry, protected, and dependable. No more wet floors. No more stress during rainstorms. Just confidence that the problem has been fixed for good.

If you’ve already tried waterproofing and it didn’t last, you’re not alone. Many systems fail because they don’t address the root cause of water intrusion. Our professionally designed system, one that manages water, protects the structure, and provides backup protection, can make all the difference.

If your basement has water issues, even after previous repairs, there is a permanent solution. This North Mankato couple is living proof.

These photos show part of the WaterGuard system that the crew installed. Not pictured, but to the right, is where they also put in a SuperSump pump.