Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Making a Wet Basement Clean and Dry in Okemos, MI

Our customer called with water seeping through the walls in his basement. He had a sump pump, but that's only useful if there's a way for the water to actually get to the sump, and it does nothing for the appearance of the waterlogged walls. We installed WaterGuard below-floor drain system and a new Super Sump pump, and covered the nasty walls with Brightwall panels - Brightwall not only gives the basement a clean, bright appearance, but also ties into the WaterGuard to funnel any incoming water right into the system.

Peeling Paint in Water Damaged Block Wall

Constant water influx can cause staining and peel the paint off of block walls.

Basement Waterproofing need to install sump pump

Clearly this is the low point in the basement, i.e. where the water accumulates the most. This is where we needed to install the WaterGuard and new SuperSump.

Signs of Standing Water Throughout Basement

Even away from the murky corners, there are signs of regular standing water via the staining on the floor.

SuperSump Pump Proactively Removes Water From Basement

Instead of hoping the water makes it to the sump pump, or just letting it evaporate, we tie the WaterGuard into the sump pump to direct the water to the pump and outside.

BrightWall Gives Basement a Facelift

Instead of dingy, water-stained block walls, Brightwall panels give the room a cleaner, brighter look. They're also waterproof and inorganic and they tie right into the WaterGuard to ensure water is properly channeled.

New Concrete Completes the Look

After the system is installed, we pour new concrete to restore the floor. Notice on the left the inspection port, which allows us to access the system for annual maintenance.