Serving Minnesota and Wisconsin Since 1977
If water is getting into your basement, or you’re worried it might, Standard Water Control has handled that problem for homeowners across Minnesota and western Wisconsin since 1977. Freeze-thaw cycles and clay-heavy soil put real pressure on foundations here, showing up as wet floors, cracked walls, or a basement that never quite feels dry. Whatever the cause, there’s a system built to fix it, backed by a transferable lifetime warranty and installed by a crew that’s done this thousands of times.
Water gets into a basement through cracks in the wall, the joint where the wall meets the floor, or gaps in older block foundations. Standard Water Control’s drain tile system runs along the footing, with a drainage board that carries water from the wall across the footing and into the tile before it can pool. A sump pump built to run continuously moves that water out, and a sealed discharge line carries it away from your foundation without freezing or cracking in a Minnesota winter. A full installation takes two days, with the crew protecting your floors, lawn, and belongings throughout the work.
Standard Water Control repairs Minnesota and western Wisconsin foundations with three systems, each built for a different kind of movement. Steel-reinforced straps bond directly to a bowing basement wall, holding it against the pressure pushing in from outside without digging up your yard. A crack running through that wall gets sealed from the inside under pressure, closing it permanently and keeping water from getting in. A settled or dropped section is lifted with piers turned down through the soil until they reach ground solid enough to carry your home’s full weight, setting your foundation back into place.
Standard Water Control’s NRPP-certified crews install sub-slab depressurization systems to stop radon before it reaches the air in your home. Foundation cracks and gaps get sealed first, then a fan-powered pipe draws the gas from beneath the slab and vents it safely outside. Most installations are finished in a single day. Every system is backed by a warranty that guarantees your radon levels drop below the EPA’s 4.0 pCi/L action level, or the team returns and fixes it at no charge.
Any basement bedroom needs an egress window to meet code, and a properly sized one gives you a safe way out in an emergency while adding enough natural light to make the space feel finished. Standard Water Control handles the full installation, from cutting the window well to waterproofing around the opening so water can’t find its way in through the new gap. The result is a basement that’s safe, legal, and ready to finish.
Every mold job starts with an inspection to identify the type and extent of growth in your home. Standard Water Control removes the mold using testing and industry-approved techniques, cleaning the affected area thoroughly. Because mold returns if the moisture that caused it isn’t fixed, the team also addresses the source with waterproofing, foundation repair, or dehumidification, depending on what’s driving it. Once the work is done, air quality testing confirms your indoor air is back to normal.
Contact Standard Water for mold remediation service.
We are environmentally responsible members of our community, recycling concrete debris, motor oil, batteries, etc. We also use recycled plastic in all our basement waterproofing systems. If you’re seeking basement water companies, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Since 1977, Standard Water has been providing homeowners with peace of mind by waterproofing basements and keeping families safe. Our Basement Health Association certified and state-licensed teams have helped homeowners solve leaky basement emergencies while protecting their homes from moisture seepage. Our award winning services include: Egress Window Installations, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Sump Pumps including Battery Backup Pump Systems, Sub-Slab Soil Exhaust Systems, and Buried Discharge Systems.

Standard Water Control has held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 1990. The company’s most tenured employees have stayed with the team for an average of 24 years, a mark of the training and consistency behind every installation. Most new business comes from repeat customers and referrals, built on decades of waterproofing work across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Standard Water Control has installed more than 30,000 drain tile systems throughout the region.
Every water control system comes with a transferable limited lifetime warranty, and pricing stays fair whether the job is a single sump pump or a full foundation system.
If you need basement waterproofing near Minneapolis or St. Paul, MN or Western Wisconsin or other assistance, schedule a free estimate or call to get started at 763-537-4849 or email [email protected]
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