Recent Jobs Completed by Jamison Basement Waterproofing

Project manager Steve Custus went out to meet with the homeowners basement finishing contractor . Steve give them many options for the egress window , and also added a #GrateSump And the #GrateDrain drainage system to take care of the ground water seepage along the same back wall ....

Steve C fixed 1,000 of crumbling walls in the Philadelphia area so he knew exactly what would satisfied this homeowner . Steve recommendations was to rough-cast the basement walls which is a process of adding a wire mesh to the walls mechanically fastening to the stones , than applying 2 coats of cement ..

Project Manager Steve C went out to meet with the homeowners and after hearing how they tried over and over again to remedy the problem , Steve knew exactly what to proposed to take care of this problem once and for all .. Steve recommend a large GrateTrench that will channel the water to the GrateSump , that’s equipped with an battery back-up inverter for 24hr protection incase of an potential power-outage ..

Project manager Steve Custus went out to meet with the clients and after reaching out to the engineer and reading his report , Steve and the engineering firm came up with a solution to support the homeowners foundation and prevent any further floor sagging . The solution we provide was pouring new footers to add support columns, sister of joist a new sump pump to take care of the ground water seepage ..

Jamison Basement Waterproofing installed a new GrateSump sump pump. The GrateSump pump has the capacity to remove up to 2400 gallons of water per hour and an has air tight lid that cover prevents moisture from getting into the crawl space and keeps water out of the crawlspace creating a healthier home environment. We also installed a closed drainage system ( GrateDrain )which will channel ground water from the floor wall joint to the GrateSump.. The homeowners are free to enjoy their new house without worrying about water damage or leaking. Buying a home is stressful enough, and now they can relax knowing that it will stay dry and healthy thanks to Jamison Basement Waterproofing ..

Project manager Steve Custus went out to meet with the property owner , After a short meeting Steve gave the property owners multiple options to solve his issues .. The property owner choose to just fix the problem area which was the front wall of his building . So Steve provided the client with a life-time transferable warranty which was key because the building was in the process of being sold .

Jamison Basement Waterproofing solved the water and dampness issues by installing a GrateDrain subfloor ( closed ) drainage system with a GrateSump System to ensure the basement would stay dry at all times... Jamison also installed a moisture vapor barrier behind the finish walls to protect against basement wall leaks . Now the basement can be re-finished without fear of mold growth . ..

Project manager Steve C went out to do a free basement inspection . Steve C provided the homeowners with a healthy Basement level 1 . We installed the GrateDrain drainage system ( French Drain ) at the floor wall joint where ground water was seeping in the basement. We install inspection ports along the GrateDrain system so we can access it in case of a problem, but it's rare for the system to clog and the GrateDrain system has large drain openings to prevent clogs. The GrateDrain system will drain the ground water to the GrateSump and the GrateSump will pump the water into the sewer Line , which is code in Philadelphia. Now the homeowner has a dry basement !

Project manager Steve Custus went out to meet with the Philadelphia homeowners , after asking the homeowners a few questions and based off his findings Steve recommended a healthy basement level 1 . This will give the homeowners a lifetime warranty from ground water seepage along the front wall of the basement... The homeowner finally has peace in mind thanks to Jamison Basement Waterproofing..... If you live in Philadelphia and has a wet basement please give us a call a 215-885-2424

At Jamison Basement Waterproofing we recommend staying on top of your sump pump maintenance so your equipment will be ready when you need it. A defective sump pump probably won’t be obvious until it fails to operate when it’s really needed. By then, basement flooding and water damage could be extreme. Annual sump pump maintenance is recommended at lest once a year . If your sump pump needs service please give our service department a call at 215-885-2424 Jamison Basement Waterproofing

Our certified waterproofing specialist Steve Custus went out to inspected the inside and outside of this home. He met with the homeowner to design a custom basement waterproofing solution that would fit his needs . Steve learned that heavy rains left the homeowner with a very wet basement. Since then, the issue was only getting worse in worse . Steve provided the client with a healthy basement level 1 , which consist of a partial perimeter GrateDrain drainage system and our patent GrateSump .. Victor lead the crew by first digging out for the GrateSump hole and large perimeter trench to install the GrateDrain Then we backfilled the treated areas with clean gravel and new, hand-poured finished concrete. Our GrateDrain system will control water seepage before it enters this basement. The most important component to protecting any wet basement is our very efficient GrateSump ... Last we installed some yard drainage to prevent pooling in the back yard . Now the homeowners can finally have peace in mind that they have a dry basement.. If you’re in Glenside PA area please give us a call 215-885-2424

Our certified basement waterproofing expert, Ed inspected the interior and exterior of the crawlspace . He designed a perimeter drainage system inside the crawlspace to fix the water and moisture issue. This will include our below-floor GrateDrain sealed drainage system that will capture water and channel it to our GrateSump pump to keep water out of the house. On the outside of the foundation we buried a long discharge line and installed a catch basin outlet at the end to let water surface. Our Foreman, Lamier, and his crew installed this,waterproofing drainage,system and now the homeowners are able to go on long trips without the fear of the crawlspace flooding .!

Project Manager Steve C went out to take a look at the concerns the homeowners were having with the sagging floors and cracked floor joist . Steve told the homeowners you can usually remedy sagging problems yourself by “sistering” new joists alongside the existing ones (this also works for stiffening bouncy floors) Steve also recommendation was to add 3 new 4x4 support columns placed on 16x16 solid concrete footers .. First crew Foreman Robert remove electrical cables, pipes and other obstructions. If this is difficult (it often is!), consult your local building inspector ... If a crack or sag is isolated to one area, the sister joist should extend at least 3 ft. on both sides of the problem area. But it’s usually best to run the sister joist over the entire span. When the sagging joists are level, apply a generous bead of construction adhesive to the existing joist. After we was all finish the clients noticed a big difference !