Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing a Wet Basement in Kalamazoo, MI

Donald H. called because he noticed water entering his basement after heavy rainfall. The water was coming in from the bottom of the wall even though he had tried some waterproof coating in the past- that obviously is no longer working. He unfortunately had to take the paneling in his basement down due to the large amount of water coming in and is now looking to us for some help. In order to fully waterproof his basement we installed the WaterGuard system and a SuperSump sump pump. We also installed the IceGuard system and a LawnScape outlet to make sure any water in his basement has a fast and effective way to exit his space no matter the circumstance.

Water Entering During Heavy Rainfall

During a heavy rain, water was making its' way into this home through the wall. Without a proper system to collect that water and remove it from the home, standing water will begin to take over his space. This could lead to potential damage of his home and any valuables in it.

Ineffective "Waterproof" Sealant

This homeowner used a "waterproof" sealant to keep water from entering his home. It worked for a while, but now water is continuing to enter his space once again. The problem with this is that the sealant was used as a temporary fix, instead of resolving the bigger issue at hand.

WaterGuard System Used to Filter Out Incoming Water

The WaterGuard system is installed around the interior perimeter of your basement and is used to waterproof the space by capturing any water leakage and filtering it into the specialized pipe. This system is designed to work with your sump pump by draining any collected water directly into it, which will then be pumped outside of your home.

SuperSump Keeps Your Basement Dry

SuperSump is a sump pump system that makes sure your basement will not flood by draining water into it and pumping it outside of your home. The sump pump is able to accept water from under the ground and through your drainage system. This system includes and airtight lid to prevent water in the sump from evaporating into your basement and has a drain located on the lid to allow any water to drain directly into it in the case of a flood. This system also has a pump alarm that is designed to go off if the pump for some reason fails, which allows you to deal with the problem immediately.

Frozen Discharge Lines? Get IceGuard.

IceGuard is installed on the end of a discharge line that leads water outside of your home. The specialized holes in this system make sure water can still exit your home even if the pipe is frozen, preventing water from going back into your home and causing damage.