Wet Basement Repair in Wisconsin and
Northern Illinois Including Rockford, Belvidere

Waterproof your basement in Wisconsin and IllinoisIn Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, at Badger Basement Systems we understand the nuances of basement waterproofing -- that every home has a unique situation and needs a unique basement waterproofing  solution. Basements are imperfect concrete structures built in soils that vary from region to region. Water in the soil leaking into basements is a problem that has troubled homeowners for more than 100 years. This water enters the basement through the floors, walls, and joints between them. Over the years, general contractors and engineers have developed a wide variety of methods to keep basements dry with varying success.

In the 1980's however, a true basement waterproofing company began designing products and solutions to dry wet basements.  The company is Basement Systems Inc., and Badger Basement Systems is the authorized dealership in the Wisconsin and Illinois service area.

There are many possible solutions, some of which are more effective than others, including:

Basement Waterproofing IllinoisAmong the best of these methods is to install interior subfloor drainage system, such as Basement Systems' patented WaterGuard system along the perimeter of the floor. There are a few challenges to this method however. One is to keep the drain from being clogged by mud over the years. Many homeowners go years without a water problem and then develop one due to the existing sub-floor and sub-surface drains clogging with mud.  A good option is to keep the drain off the dirt underneath the basement floor by resting it on a bed of clean stone or gravel, which will prevent it from sitting on the mud while still allowing flooding water to make its way upwards into the French drain or drain tile system without clogging.

Another challenge for subfloor systems is to set up the system to accept water from the walls without leaving a large unsightly gap at the edge of the floor which can collect dirt and debris from the floor - another potential for clogging the drain.

WaterGuard Basement Perimeter Drainage System in WA

Waterguard Installation
in progress. The perimeter
drainage system sits on
top of the footing and is
backfilled with clean crushed
stone & concreted over.

Basement Systems patented WaterGuard or DryTrak system is designed to meet these challenges and keep your basement dry permanently.

For a free basement waterproofing estimate in Wisconsin or Illinois, call us or contact us online.

For more information on wet basement repair options, visit Basement Systems web site: Basement Waterproofing