Victor Barke's Complete Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Our customer Janice & Mack of Elysian saw an advertisement for Complete Basement Systems and contacted our company to install a sump pump system in their basement.

Upon inspecting their basement and finding out the history of what has occured, they has also some water issues in certain areas in their basement.  

To protect their basement from getting water seepage, a WaterGuard Drainage, CleanSpace Wall System and SuperSump system was installed to work to keep their basement dry from any entry to their basement. 

This property was a farmhouse with a large crawlspace. It had foundation issues and radon as well. We encapsulated the space, installed a radon system, drainage matting, and put in a SuperSump. Together, these products will keep this farmhouse dry, livable, & safe!

This Winsted, MN basement experienced some water near their existing sump pump system.  Their old system did not have a reliable pump, nor was it able to keep up with the capacity of water flowing in from their draintile.

Searching for a contractor that specialized in sump pump systems, they gave us a call!  We scheduled them with a free inspection to address the concerns they had with their sump pump and showed them options based on what they hoped to accomplish with their basement.

Already having a finished basement, they wanted a larger sump pump to handle the largest capacity possible.  This involved installing our patented TripleSafe Sump Pump system.  Pump 1 and Pump 2 can operate a total of 6,200 gallons per hour.  Our pumps are installed inside the liner on a clean pump stand and comes with a removable lid for easy inspection/service.  The lid is equipped with an airtight floor drain in case of a plumbing leak. 

The homeowners also have the option later to add a backup pumping system in the future. 

Here's a great photo showing where we installed a new Sump Pump in this basement. The homeowner can now live worry free with a dry basement!

Before:

This home in New Richland, MN was experiencing serious water intrusion that left the basement damp, musty, and largely unusable. Water was seeping in where the wall met the floor, and pooling during heavy rains. The constant moisture threatened the integrity of the foundation and created the ideal environment for mold and mildew. The homeowner needed a long-term solution that would keep the space dry and help preserve the value of their home.

After:

In just two days, our team installed a full waterproofing system to permanently address the issue. We began by placing WaterGuard, a specialized interior drainage system, along the perimeter of the basement floor. Unlike traditional French drains, WaterGuard is engineered to sit on top of the footing, preventing clogs from soil and debris.

We then lined the walls with CleanSpace, a heavy-duty vapor barrier that prevents moisture and vapor from passing through the foundation walls. This not only keeps the basement dry but also helps improve overall air quality in the home.

To complete the system, we installed a SuperSump, a high-performance sump pump system with a cast-iron Zoeller pump, airtight lid, and WaterWatch alarm to provide reliable water removal and peace of mind.

With this system in place, the homeowner now has a dry, healthy basement and gained valuable usable square footage. This not only improves daily living but also adds long-term resale value to the home.