Photo Album: Cross Tiles Help Wet Basement In Jackson, MI

This basement had water coming up through cracks in the floor. The water would puddle in areas throughout but would never make it to the sump pump. The basement was finished making this an especially frustrating problem to be having. The solution for the homeowners was to have cross tile pvc installed through the hall and in each of the rooms of the basement. This pipe is designed to capture moisture beneath the basement floor and carry it safely to the sump pump before it has a chance to seep up through the floor cracks. This basement should be significantly dryer now, the sump pump can fulfill its purpose of disposing safely of basement moisture, and the basement can be truly finished once again.

Basement Experiencing Puddling

This basement had experienced puddling around floor cracks for years. As a result, carpet had been pulled up in many of the finished areas of the basement.

Cracks Sealed Inefficiently

The homeowner had pulled up the carpet and attempted to seal the cracks in the floor but the water was still an issue.

Sump Pump In The Basement

A sump pump is hidden in a closeted area of the basement but the water in the basement puddles and never makes it here.

Excavation Throughout Basement

We start the cross tile installation process by removing some concrete and creating a shallow trench.

System Terminates At Sump Pump

The new system will be installed through the halls and rooms, all the way to the sump pump so that water is carried safely from each area to the crock where it can be removed from the home without issue.

PVC Assembled

The cross tile is put in place throughout the hall and each of the rooms.

Drainage Stone Added

The system is properly leveled and drainage stone is filled in around the pipe to facilitate water flow into the system and prevent the cross tile from becoming clogged.

Cement Replaced

The final step of the process is replacing the concrete over top of the system flush with the existing concrete. The basement is now dry and protected and can safely be finished once again.