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What does MidWest Basement Technologies do? Basement Technologies is a national network of waterproofing dealer contractors that install basement waterproofing systems. We install systems that are guaranteed for the lifetime of the structure. Most of our systems are patented or patent pending. Our motto is "design innovation keys our superior products and custom tailored waterproofing." Basement waterproofing is a tricky business and therefore all dealers and installers are carefully trained. Further, our Design Engineers are trained to diagnose problems properly and honestly and give answers to the homeowner's problems. Does MidWest Basement Technologies charge for an estimate? NO! All estimates are performed at your home at your convenience. Usually, an estimate will take between 45 minutes to 1½ hours. We are able to answer all the questions that you have at your home. To Top of Page Are all basement water problems able to be fixed? YES! All waterproofing issues in finished and unfinished basements with fieldstone, block, and poured foundation walls. These are daily waterproofing issues that we deal with and understand completely. We can solve any basement waterproofing problem with a "100%" guarantee. To Top of Page How long does it take to waterproof a basement? Normally our installation crews can complete the job in 1 to 3 days. We aim for 1 day so that we do not inconvenience the homeowner. We perform routine background checks on our employees for the safety of our customers. All employees are thoroughly trained and have ongoing training, and we "over-man" our crews on purpose. We also welcome the homeowner to go to work during the course of the day. Our employees are honest and capable; the homeowner can rest assure the job will be done properly while you are at work. There is no need for you to take time off from work. To Top of Page Do we guarantee the work? Our work includes a lifetime structure warranty that is transferable with your home to the new homeowner when selling your home. To Top of Page Why should I fix my basement problem? Basement waterproofing increases the value of your home. Without a basement waterproofing system installed, there is approximately a 10% reduction on the sale of the home. Basement waterproofing can be completed in finished and unfinished basements without a lot of trauma to the homeowner. The price of our systems on average is far less than the reduction of the value of the home. Living space, storage, and additional square footage to the home are added values on completing your basement waterproofing job. MidWest Basement Technologies offers many finishing products for your basement. To Top of Page COMMERCIAL AND REAL ESTATE Office Buildings, parking deck, churches, schools, and all commercial properties with below grade space commonly experience water problems. MidWest Basement Technologies can help in these situations. With our many patented and patent pending products and new technology, no job commercial or residential is too big or too small for us to complete for you. Undisclosed defects from real estate agencies and companies are becoming an increasing source of scrutiny in the real estate market by real estate law. The seller may be held personally liable for undisclosed defects. Real Estate companies are commonly sued for non-disclosure. If water problems remain unsolved, there is a greater chance of less value of the property, which reduces the selling price of the property. To Top of Page Is a wet basement a sign of a poorly built home? Usually not, most basements have moisture or dampness problems. It is a subterranean environment. During the life of every home there will be some sort of water problem in the basement. To Top of Page Are Basement Technologies Systems complicated? No. Our systems are designed with commonsense as the background. Our engineers can solve any basement waterproofing problem with a lifetime structure warranty.We train our design engineers to educate the homeowners fully. You must ask our design experts questions until you understand. To Top of Page Does a water leakage problem cause permanent basement problems? If you have continuous problems with water entering your basement, you should call a MidWest Basement Technologies representative. Hydrostatic pressure can cause cracking, bowing, and sometimes-in severe cases, collapse of the basement walls. The value of your home suffers invariably. You lose storage and living space square footage. Our waterproofing system relieves the pressure from underneath the floor and drains the block walls of any water coming in off the walls. We can solve any problems found in and around the foundation walls or floors. To Top of Page Is a common solution during new construction an exterior drain tile system? If my home has an exterior drain tile system, why do I still have a water problem in my basement? It is very common for an exterior drain tile system (commonly known as pipe and stone) to fill with silt. The water enters from the over dig on the exterior of the house and the silt settles down into the stone, plugging the pipe over time. The only sure way to guarantee this is to use a patented non-clog interior basement waterproofing system produced by Basement Technologies. To Top of Page What about outside excavation and exterior methods? These methods are usually very expensive, traumatizing to the landscape and just not reliable. MidWest Basement Technologies only uses systems that can be guaranteed for the lifetime of the structure, transferable upon sale. We do not want to have angry homeowners after our job is completed. To Top of Page Will sealing the outside of the basement walls work? Usually not, this is called damp-proofing and this type of work is performed upon new construction and tends to crack over time. It also does not address the pressure buildup. This will not solve your basement waterproofing problem permanently. Sealing the basement walls on the exterior is not a permanent solution. We install a patented no clog system that works regardless of any exterior situation, i.e. sloped terrain or soil condition. Our system works under all conditions. To Top of Page Are repairing cracks with hydraulic cement at the floor wall joint possible methods of waterproofing? These methods will not work permanently. The mechanics of concrete simply will produce another seam where the basement will leak again. It is necessary to relieve the pressure in most cases. Quick fix solutions do not work in basement waterproofing. You need a professional Basement Technologies installation in order to fix it permanently! To Top of Page What about exterior shallow drain systems? Exterior shallow drain systems are commonly used for run off problems. These systems can silt and clog, although we sometimes install them at our customer's requests. We do not guarantee these exterior types of systems. The best form of basement waterproofing permanently is an interior system with a lifetime of structure warranty. To Top of Page Can MidWest Basement Technologies solve my damp walls? Absolutely. We have a "Finish White"" system to install around the perimeter of the basement that ties into our sub floor system. This in conjunction with a dehumidifier, such as Bonaire, will usually solve any water dampness on the wall. To Top of Page How do I know I am getting the best price from a waterproofing company? MidWest Basement Technologies goes off a pricing system that has been established for years. You must note that there may always be a less expensive price from another company; however, you need to examine what you will be receiving from each company. Basement Technologies has patented and patent pending systems unique in the basement waterproofing industry designed to solve the problem permanently and effectively. There is never an issue with service from a MidWest Basement Technologies. We will always be there when you need us and will be around years from now. You need to evaluate the company that is doing the work. Basement Technologies is a national company and backs all of its systems "100%". Each dealer is independently owned and operated and has been thoroughly screened by Basement Technologies National office in Brockton, Massachusetts. Our pricing is based on a national average for our company to remain competitive. We know our overhead and we are pricing to be able to warranty your system at a later time. What good is a basement waterproofing system from a company that may go out of business two to three years from now? The basement waterproofing industry is full of contractors that come and go. You must be aware of who you are dealing with. A National outfit is always better because they will always be there to service your system. To Top of Page How do I handle new construction? We can install our Basement Technologies system before the floor is poured or after. We welcome all builders to call us before they install their basement floor so that we may install our system and enable our customer to rest easy that they will have a dry basement for the life time of the structure. To Top of Page |
