Job completed for Sarah

Completion date: March 13, 2025

Location: Kokomo, IN

Why did the customer contact us?

Kokomo, Indiana, homeowner contacted Americrawl through our website to request a free inspection and estimate because they wanted to waterproof their basement and create usable space in their home.

Solutions provided:

**Inspection & Diagnosis**

Inspector and Design Specialist Tyler met with the homeowner to understand their goals, inspect the home, and determine how to keep the basement dry year-round.

Tyler proposed the following products and services to assist the homeowners:

- Installation of 106 feet of AkwaGard perimeter drainage along the interior walls to capture water.
- Demolition and removal of concrete and wall materials.
- Installation of a SuperSump sump pump, complete with a battery backup.
- Installation of discharge lines to ensure water is pumped out and away from the home.
- Application of a 20-mil CleanSpace vapor barrier on the walls.
- Enrollment in Americrawl’s annual maintenance program for yearly sump pump maintenance.

**Installation & Repair**

On the day of installation, Crew Foreman Celeo and the Americrawl team arrived, ready to implement the proposed plan. Before beginning any work, Celeo conducted a final walkthrough with the homeowners to confirm the project scope and address any last-minute questions.

The first step in the installation involved removing a portion of the concrete floor around the perimeter to create space for the AkwaGard basement waterproofing drainage system. Once the preparation work was completed, the team installed 106 feet of the AkwaGard drainage system. These drainage channels were carefully positioned along the base of the foundation walls, where water had been most prevalent. They were laid within a bed of crushed stone to maximize water flow and prevent clogging. A CleanSpace vapor barrier was also installed on the basement walls and carefully directed down into the drainage system to capture any water intrusion.

Next, the SuperSump® sump pump basin was installed at the lowest point in the basement to ensure optimal water collection. The entire system was then tested with controlled water flow to verify that the channels were effectively directing water into the sump pump. Once the test confirmed the basement waterproofing was successful, our team poured fresh concrete over the drainage system to secure it in place, restoring a clean and even basement floor.

The SuperSump® system is equipped with a WaterWatch® alarm powered by a 9-volt battery, which notifies the homeowner if the water level rises near the top of the sump pump—serving as an early warning signal in case of failure. Additionally, the airtight lid on the sump basin eliminates the risk of moisture escaping and makes the setup compatible with a radon mitigation system, should one be needed in the future.

**Results & Customer Satisfaction**

With the basement waterproofing system fully installed and working, the homeowners can now continue with their remodeling plans to create usable space in their home and increase its value.

**Team Members Involved**

Inspector Tyler
Crew Foreman Celeo and Team

Team members on this project:

Celeo, Santos, Tyler