Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Wet Basement Experiences Become a Thing of the Past in a Lansing, MI Home

Brandon, our friend in Lansing, MI began growing increasingly concerned when water started making its way through his basement walls. He did a visual inspection for cracks; however, none were visible. Brandon knew his basement troubles were only going to progressively get worse. He decided it was time to call in the waterproofing experts. We diagnosed the issues in Brandon’s basement and installed WaterGuard to fix the problem. Installed along the home's footing, beneath the concrete, WaterGuard collects water along the base of the perimeter walls and safely directs it to a sump pump for removal from the home. With this installment, the water issues that have plagued Brandon’s basement should surely be a thing of the past.

Water Stain Evidence of The Problem

Although there are no visible cracks, hydro-static pressure is pushing water through Brandon's basement walls. The water stain on this wall is visual proof that this is indeed the case.

A Breeze of Suspicious Evidence

Water has unarguably been puddling on this floor. The fan in Brandon's basement is evidence that he has been trying to dry his wet basement floor for quite some time.

The Invisible Sump Pump

We discovered another issue plaguing Brandon's basement was the lack of a sump pump. SuperSump to the rescue! The SuperSump is a sump pump system that contains an air tight lid, floor drain, pump stand, and a pump alarm. These are the essential features needed to help keep a basement dry.

The WaterGuard Transformation Process

Concrete is removed at the base of the walls to expose the homes footing and to allow the installation process. Once the concrete is removed, the WaterGuard drain can be set into place.

Finalizing the Installation Process

The WaterGuard lines are hooked up to the SuperSump to ensure that water collected is immediately directed up and out of Brandon's home.

It's Time for Cement

After the WaterGuard drain is in place and drainage stone is filled in around it, concrete is replaced over top. The wall flange creates a small gap that allows moisture from the walls and cove joint to freely flow into the drain.

The Invasive Water Problems Have Been Solved

Once the concrete has been replaced, this concrete floor is once again seamless. The WaterGuard system goes virtually unnoticed and is a welcomed asset to the home. The SuperSump is level with the floor and close to the wall making it minimally invasive of the useful space in Brandon's basement.