Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Century Old Home with a Flooding Basement needs a Pump

Janet has a concrete cap in the basement that has holes in it and those holes are leaking during heavy rains. Since her husband passed away she does not want to have to deal with these issues anymore so she contacted Ayers to find a solution. When our resident foreman randy arrived he was able to listen to Janet's concerns and inspect the area; he managed to draft a list of treatments that would address the problem without hurting her fixed income.

Underground Draining to Help the Sump Pump

To help stop the water from overpowering the newly installed sump pump, Randy and his team installed a WaterGuard draining system. WaterGuard helps control the flow of water if the sump pump ever becomes overwhelmed. Waterguard is installed beneath the foundational floor and consists of a series of channels that all direct the water to an outlet that takes the water to a safe distance from the home.

Setting Up the Home with a Powerful Pump

Surprisingly, the home had no pump system. Ayers uses a trusted brand of sump pumps known as TripleSafe. Randy and his team trust the pumps due to their three levels of safety to keep the pump running. The first level is a powerful motor, one of the strongest available. The second level of precaution is a reserve motor that activates, should the original motor ever become overworked. The final level of safety is a backup battery that activates if the home loses power during a flood.

Protecting Material with CleanSpace Lining

To protect the home from any potential moisture damage, Randy and his team installed a CleanSpace antimicrobial lining to the endangered areas' surfaces. The lining provides a barrier between the home's vulnerable material like wood and items in storage, forming the mold spores that water and moisture invite when inside the home. The mold can weaken the home's support structures as well as permeate the air and cause risk to the residents' health. CleanSpace keeps all these issues from affecting the home, giving the owner peace of mind.