Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing and Wall Finishing In Zeeland, MI Basement

Scott called us about some horizontal and vertical cracks in his poured concrete walls. The walls were leaking through the cracks causing large puddles to form on the ground. The problem had been going on for years and it was time to get it fixed. We were able to help Scott with a WaterGuard perimeter drainage system set right on the home's footing. This system collects water along the base of the walls and directs it to the sump pump for safe removal from the home. In order to install the system, some of the finished walls had to be cut out at the bottom. The was were rebuilt using our stylish and mold-resistant EverLast half wall panels.

Water Entering The Basement

Water seemed to be entering the basement where the floor and walls meet. This had been a problem for years.

Puddles Forming

Incoming water in this area of the basement was consistently gathering and creating puddles that prevented the space from being fully finished.

Concrete Excavation Begins

Concrete is excavated around the perimeter of the basement to expose the home's footing. The WaterGuard system will be installed directly on the footing, with crush stone being filled in around it. The concrete will then be replaced over top.

WaterGuard Runs Into The Sump System

The WaterGuard system is laid in place along the perimeter walls and is terminated at the sump pump. Water is then safely removed from the home by the sump pump system.

Concrete Is Replaced Over WaterGuard System

Once the WaterGuard drain system is in place along the home's footing and the area is leveled off with crushed stone, the concrete is replace over top, leaving just a small gap along the base of the wall where water is gathered into the system.

Battery Backup Installed

The WaterGuard system was tied into the existing sump pump system but we did upgrade the system to add a battery backup for the event in which the power goes out.

Walls Are Rebuilt

The base of the finished walls are repaired using materials that are resistant to rot or mold if they were to get wet.

Finished EverLast Panels Looks Great

The complete Everlast Half Wall Install looks fantastic in the space. The panels are mold-resistant if they were to get wet. White trim gives the panels an amazing finished look.