Before & After Photos

Oelwein homeowner, Warren F., wanted to add a basement bedroom and an entertaining room to his partially finished basement. He needed to get the rest of the basement finished, so after looking at the Total Basement Finishing line online, he decided to call the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems.

He met with design specialist Joe Sarb who helped Warren design the basement from top to bottom, hide nasty duct work, and make sure that the basement stays dry and won't be damaged by water. The floors, walls, and ceiling are all made of waterproof, mold-resistant, inorganic materials - and they look really nice!

A homeowner in Oelwein, IA had a basement wall bowing inward. This was an issue that could not be fixed on its own. The homeowner reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems and a Design Specialist was able to come out to take a look at it. The Design Specialist recommended fixing the bowing wall with the Geo-Lock Wall Anchor System.

Once the Geo-Lock anchors are installed and tighten, it will permanently stabilize the wall and the wall will not move any further without adjustment. A unique benefit of this system is that it can be tightened during dry seasons. This allows the wall to be able to become completely straight over time.

If you too have a bowing wall that needs to be fixed, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to take a look at your bowing wall and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

Homeowner recently moved in to their home and was looking to have an egress window and a new basement window in installed into their home. The old windows were failing and needed to be replaced.

A basement can be finished once a waterproofing system is installed and we have great products at MidAmerica Basement Systems to do so! A homeowner in Cedar Rapids, IA just had their home waterproofed with MidAmerica Basement Systems. They wanted their basement to once again be a functional space and we were more than happy to help them make it one! Two of the products that were installed were Everlast Basement Wall Systems and also ThermalDry Basement Flooring Systems. 

ThermalDry Basement Flooring Systems will keep your basement flooring from being cold and damp and turn it into a beautiful, comfortable place to hang out. There are pegs under the carpeting to provide air space and a thermal break from the cool basement concrete floor. This creates a subfloor that will not be able to rot, grow any mold, or get damaged from water. It comes in four different options, carpet, tile, parquet wood, and also unfinished. This pairs perfectly with the Everlast Basement Wall System making your basement look great and best part yet, water free!

The homeowner is now able to enjoy their basement once again! Its waterproof looks great, and best of all its water free! We were more than happy to help this homeowner out to be able to reach their goals of using their basement for recreational purposes. If you too are looking to have your home waterproofed or would like to finish your basement off, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send a knowledgeable Design Specialist out to your home to give you a free, no-obligation estimate, but to also go over how we can help you meet the needs and goals you have for your basement. Contact us today!

Drywall is made of organic materials, making it easy to absorb and retain water, leaving a large mess and problem. Due to the super absorbent material, leaks can go unnoticed until it is too late. Once a small leak is discovered, chances are the “small” leak is a large leak that have ruined large sections of the wall. Installing a waterproofing system is the first step to fixing the basement. To repair the damaged and ruined walls, EverLast Wall Panels are highly suggested. EverLast Wall Panels are made of inorganic materials, preventing moisture damage, mold, and mildew growth. The high density, closed-cell foam insulation provides a durable finish.