Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: WaterGuard Drains Away the Water Worries of a Saint Joseph, MI Homeowner

Our team received a call from Amy, a homeowner in Saint Joseph, MI stating that she was experiencing water seepage where the wall meets the floor in her basement. Upon receiving our new friends call for help, we assessed the issues in her basement and recommended WaterGuard to remedy 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 Amy’s home lacking a sump pump we installed a Triple Safe sump pump system to make the installed WaterGuard functional. TripleSafe is a safeguard feature that includes the use of three pumps to ensure this basement will stay dry, even in power outages and severe weather events. In the case of heavy water or primary pump failure, the second and more powerful pump will kick in, if there is a power outage the battery powered UltraSump will take over. This waterproofing installment will surely tackle the water issues that have plagued Amy’s basement and leave her with the clean and dry space she once had.

Wait... I see Evidence of Water

Amy was worried about water seeping into her basement where the wall meets the floor. If you look closely at the floor tiles near the wall, there is discoloration likely caused by exposure to water. This is evidence needed to back up Amy's claim.

The Need for WaterGuard is Apparent

The WaterGuard installation process starts when the concrete is removed at the base of the walls, exposing the homes footing. As we can see in this picture, Amy's basement is in desperate need of WaterGuard, the trough we have dug to install the WaterGuard is already filling up with water.

It's Time for Some WaterGuard

Once the concrete is removed at the base of the walls, the WaterGuard drain system can be set into place. Then drainage stone is laid around the WaterGuard to allow maximum drainage.

This Homes Sump Pumpless Days are Over

Amy is now Triple Safe! The Triple Safe sump pump system is being installed. For Amy, the days of not having a sump pump are finally over. This sump pump contains all of the essential features needed to help keep her basement dry.

It's Cement Time

After drainage stone is laid around the WaterGuard, 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.

Get That Water Outta Here

The Triple Safe sump pump discharge line is installed to ensure the water is directed away from Amy's home.

Away the Water Goes from the Home

To complete our work outside Amy's home, the discharge line is buried and the Lawnscape outlet gives water from the Triple Safe sump pump the opportunity to flow away from her home. The Lawnscape outlet prevents the line from clogs, is convenient to mow around and adds beauty to the home.

The Water Problems are Nowhere in Sight now

Once the concrete has been replaced, the floor is once again seamless. The WaterGuard system will go virtually unnoticed and is a welcomed asset to the home. The Triple Safe sump pump is level with the floor and close to the wall making it minimally invasive of the useful space in Amy's basement. We sure are happy we could help make her basement dry again!