Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This basement had quite a few issues. Mold was one issue. The major issue, which caused the first, was water entering the space, mainly through wall cracks. In a small area, a little water feels like a really big issue and a large amount of water means real trouble. This homeowner took the wind right out of those worries with a perimeter drainage system called WaterGuard. We installed this system right on the footing of the home by removing a small amount of concrete around the base of the wall. The drain is put in place and the concrete is replaced aside from the small gap seen along the perimeter. We also added a sump pump to direct the water to for removal from the home. The sump pump has an airtight lid, floor drain, and an alarm to alert the homeowner if the pump fails or is not keeping up. Finally, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier to help keep water vapors down and prevent musty smells in the basement.

Water was leaking into the corners of this basement after heavy rainfalls. The basement already had 3 different floor drains and a sump pump, but they were no longer in use. To keep water out and prevent future puddles, the owners gave us a call.

Water that leaks into basement tends to flow down the walls and puddle at the floor and wall joint. For this exact reason, we install our perimeter drainage system at the foot of basement walls. In the after photo, you can see the gap for the WaterGuard system that permits water to enter the pipes. Since there were drains already in place, the customer asked to have the WaterGuard connected to the storm drain system for discharge. The crew was happy to oblige. Rainfalls will no longer mean the flooding of this basement.

Gracy lacked a sump pump system, allowing water to damage her home's belongings. She called Ayers for waterproofing solutions. Our customer care team spoke with Gracy to set up a time for a free inspection. After the inspection was complete, our System Design Specialists determined our WaterGuard System and TripleSafe Sump Pump System would effectively clean up the water. WaterGuard is a subfloor drainage system placed on the foundation's footing and around the perimeter of the basement walls. This system will ensure water is collected in the drain and directed to the new sump pump we installed next. We conceal the system by pouring concrete over the drain. TripleSafe is a three-pump system fitting in one durable liner and takes care of water intrusion. Now that Gracy's basement is waterproof, she won't have to stress over water damage!

Glenn and his wife have lived in their house for 30 years and are planning on selling soon. The patio was cracked, sagging, and retaining water in multiple places. In order to get the home ready to be sold. Glenn called Ayers for an inspection and we determined that PolyLevel and NexusPro to level and fill his his patio. 

PolyLevel is a system used to repair sinking concrete by drilling minuscule holes into the slab and filling them with foam. The foam raises the stab and fortifies it to make it last even longer. NexusPro fills the cracks in the concrete and is more withstanding to harsh weather to remain flexible. Glenn and his wife were grateful that their home is safe and ready to be sold!

This wall crack had been plaguing this basement for some time now. When it rained, water flowed through the crack and onto the basement floor. The homeowner wondered if there was anything we could do. There was. We had a simple, attractive, and economical solution. It's called FlexiSpan. We put a sealant on the crack. This is just a primary solution but its not permanent so we go a few steps further to make sure the crack never bothers the homeowner again. Next we removed some of the concrete at the base of the crack and dug out a drywell, about 3-5 gallons in size and filled that with stone. The concrete was replaced with the exception of a small gap along the wall so water could run into the drywell that we created beneath the concrete. In cases like this with a nearby sump pump, we may also create hole in the side of the sump well to allow the water to flow into the well and be removed from the home. Finally a thin foam layer and a strip of our durable CleanSpace material is put over the crack to conceal it. The foam allows for an easy flow of water down the wall and into the well. The problem is out of sight and out of mind and it will never puddle on the floor again.