Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing a Waterlogged Basement in Muskegon, MI

Our customer called with a basement that they pumping 60 gallons of water out of every day. They had a sump pump but it was in a far corner of the basement so it wasn't capturing everything. They had no idea where the water was coming from because the walls seemed dry, but there it was. All 60 gallons of it. Every day. We installed WaterGuard below-floor drain system around the perimeter of the basement and tied it into a TripleSafe sump pump. With three powerful pumps and a battery backup, that 60 gallons is no match for the TripleSafe. We also put in cross tile to create a sort of water drainage superhighway to ensure the water gets diverted to the sump pump quickly.

Water Damage Affecting Basement Stairs

Standing water or a constant influx of water can rot wood, including fixtures like staircases. This is unsightly and can be dangerous.

Water Damaged Floor in Wet Basement

Water coming up through the floor has degraded the flooring throughout the basement, ranging from removing the color of the finish to flat out warping it.

Corner Sump Pump Struggles to Keep Up

While the basement had a sump pump, it was all the way in one corner of the basement, and without a perimeter system to guide the water to it, it just couldn't keep the basement dry.

Water Threatens Appliances in Basement

In addition to standing water causing problems with humidity (like mold), it can also threaten the fixtures and appliances in the basement, like the HVAC system, water heater, etc. Appliances can rust and anything plugged in shouldn't be constantly sitting in water.

Prepping the Floor for Installation

To install the WaterGuard and crosstile, we have to remove portions of the floor - hence "below floor." After everything is in place we'll pour new concrete to restore the floor.

TripleSafe Installation in Progress

We tie the TripleSafe right into the WaterGuard installation to ensure that water is directed to it efficiently.

Crosstile Expedites Water Discharge in Overwhelmed Basement

When a basement has multiple low points and high water influx, we install crosstile to create a sort of superhighway that ensures the water goes directly to the sump pump.

Securing Crosstile

Once the crosstile is in place, we secure it so it stays put when the new concrete is poured.

TripleSafe Ready for Action

With new concrete poured, the TripleSafe is ready to go, no matter how much water tries to invade the basement.

Discharge Line Keeps Water From House

By extending the discharge line to work with the grade of the surround land, we can prevent the water from immediately seeping back into the foundation.

IceGuard Prevents Winter Backups

In the event of a frozen discharge line, the IceGuard system prevents water backing up in the basement by creating an escape route. The water will simply exit the grate rather than re-entering the basement.

Lawnscape Outlet Allows Low Profile Discharge Line

By putting a Lawnscape outlet on the end of the discharge line, we can bury the line without risking it clogging. This prevents trip hazards, eyesores, and landscaping inconvenience.