Job completed for Chad

Completion date: March 28, 2025

Location: Mooresville, IN

Why did the customer contact us?

When a homeowner in Mooresville, Indiana, wanted to finish their basement to create a useful extension of their living space—beyond just providing storage or a laundry area—they contacted Americrawl due to issues with water intrusion. Most of the water was entering through the basement walls. The homeowner understood that before investing money into finishing the basement, they needed to take steps to protect their home. They wanted to avoid another flooded basement and further water damage to their property and belongings.

To address this, they reached out to our Americrawl team. One of our waterproofing specialists, Tyler, met with the homeowners to discuss their goals, inspect the property, and determine the best solutions and products for their needs.

Solutions provided:

**Inspection & Diagnosis**

Inspector / Design Specialist Tyler proposed the following products and services to help the homeowners;

• 130' of perimeter drainage (AkwaGard) along the base of the foundation walls to capture water
• 99' of CleanSpace wall
• Demo and removal of concrete and wall material
• SuperSump sump pump system, complete with battery back-up
• Discharge lines, ensuring the water is pumped out and away from the home 15’.
• 35 Feet of Disharge line extension
• Americrawls Crack Seal

**Installation & Repair**

Crew Foreman Celeo and his team arrived on the scheduled day for their project. Before beginning the work, they conducted one final walkthrough with the homeowner to ensure they were aligned with the homeowner's goals for protecting the house.

The project involved installing a partial waterproofing system along the perimeter of the foundation and basement. The first step was to jackhammer and remove all the concrete at the base of the walls to create space for the drainage system. Since the homeowners still had some possessions stored in the basement, the crew covered these items with plastic to keep them clean. The jackhammering process generates a lot of dust and noise, but it is a necessary step to ensure the proper installation of the drainage tiles.

After completing the demolition, the team began laying out the AkwaGard drainage system around the perimeter. In total, they installed 130 feet of drainage, ensuring that any water entering the basement through the foundation walls would be captured and directed toward the sump pump basin. During this process, CleanSpace Walls and Crack Seal were also installed.

Once the drainage system was in place, and the Super Sump basin was set, the AkwaGard tiles were tested with water to confirm that it flowed properly toward the sump pump basin. It is essential to test each system before finalizing the installation by pouring concrete over the components. Following a successful test, the crew mixed and poured concrete over the AkwaGard drainage system, which was positioned within crushed stone to allow for proper flow and drainage. The basin for the water and pump was also cast in concrete.

The installed SuperSump sump pump system included a 1/3 HP cast iron pump. Additionally, the WaterWatch alarm system is battery-powered and alerts the homeowner if water approaches the surface of the basin due to any system failure. The lid of the water pump basin is airtight, which is crucial if the homeowner has or ever needs to install a radon mitigation system. An airtight seal prevents unwanted air or moisture from escaping the basin.

**Results & Customer Satisfaction**

They were completely satisfied with the through proposal and expertly installed system, and were able to continue with their remodel plans and finishing their basement.

**Team Members Involved**

Inspector Tyler
Crew Foreman Celeo

Team members on this project:

Celeo, Santos, Tyler