Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Mold and Water Eradicated from Benton Harbor, MI Family's Basement

Our customer called us upon discovering a major mold problem in the basement and the realization that the water leaking in whenever it rained was becoming a much bigger problem than he thought. We installed a full perimeter of WaterGuard and a new TripleSafe sump pump, and covered the two most damaged walls with CleanSpace vapor barrier to prevent further mold issues.

Water Entry Point Outside of House

This clear gap between the driveway and foundation is an entry point for water during heavy rains.

Window Increases Likelihood of Flooding

Standard basement windows are a treasure trove of leak sources, and one clogged with leaves is even worse. When the water gets trapped, it'll follow the path of least resistance. In this case, that's in through the walls.

Heavy Water Damage in Benton Harbor Basement

As shown in the walls and under the floor tiles, this basement has been experiencing heavy water damage for quite some time. In addition to incubating mold, the water also damaged the flooring.

Rust and Mold Damaged Fixtures

In addition to ruining your basement walls, floor, and any possessions you happen to have down there, water issues will also rust and compromise pipes and fixtures.

Mold Buildup Around Access Panel

Mold loves organic materials like this wooden panel and the painted block wall.

Mold Issues in Multiple Areas of Basement

The mold party isn't limited to one spot in this basement; many of the corners had at least some damage, though none as severe as what's next.

Severe Mold Problems in Basement Corner

In short, this corner is a nightmare. And very dangerous for anyone to live near, especially our customer' young twin daughters. The mold growing here can not only degrade the structure of the basement, but also can cause a myriad of health problems.

Close-up of Severe Mold Problem

Hope you weren't eating anything.

Floor Removal in Preparation for WaterGuard Installation

Since the WaterGuard system is installed below the floor, we need to remove a portion of the perimeter of the concrete.

WaterGuard Inspection Ports Allow Easy Maintenance

Once the WaterGuard is installed, we pour new concrete to restore the floor. Inspection ports are installed intermittently in the track to allow for easy access to the track for maintenance.