Professional Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair in Bryn Athyn, PA

The challenges we faced were working in a tight space, as the crawl space was small in height. There was also so much humidity down there that the floor joists were dripping with moisture.

To address this, after crawl space specialist Steve met with her, the solutions he provided were a full encapsulation system with a dehumidifier. We also closed up the open vents and installed a Grate Sump pump in the low spot for drainage. Before we were even done, you could see a big difference throughout the whole home as the humidity levels started to drop rapidly. Now that the crawl space is dry and free of groundwater seepage, the homeowner has gained around 2,000 square feet of dry usable space.

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The challenge we faced was working in a small, tight basement.

To address this, we applied an epoxy coating to the block walls and installed a Santa-Fe system.

The challenge we faced was trying to find out where the water was coming in.

To address this, we carried out below-grade waterproofing by digging down on the outside and applying tar and membrane.

The challenge we faced was working in a very small and tight crawl space.

To address this, our Project Manager went out to inspect the problems the homeowners were having. After seeing the dirt crawl space, he knew immediately that it needed to be completely sealed off from the home to eliminate smells and reduce humidity. We encapsulated the entire crawl space and added a Santa-Fe Advance 2 to control moisture. As a result, the smells went away, and the homeowners now have a little more storage room in the crawl space.

The challenge we faced was tough parking on a small Philadelphia street.

To address this, we installed a small drainage system with a full vapor barrier and a sump pump.

The challenge we faced was that it was a rental property that had been empty for a few months, and the basement was also finished, which made the job more difficult.

To address this, we installed a drainage system with two new sump pumps and a Santa-Fe Advance 2.

The challenges we faced were figuring out where the mud was washing in from and stopping it quickly, because no matter the size of the pipe installed, mud will clog it over time.

To address this, our Project Manager Steve went out to meet with Ryan, and after a quick meeting, he knew exactly what it would take to fix the problem for good. Since Steve had been a foreman for the past 10 years, he knew that mud is the biggest threat to any drainage system, so he explained that we first needed to stop the mud from washing in. After that, we replaced the clogged drainage system, which had no inspection ports, with our state-of-the-art Grate Drain drainage system with inspection ports for routine maintenance. We also installed a full vapor barrier so Ryan could finish his basement in the future, along with an entryway doorway drain to capture water from leaking Bilco steps.

The challenges we faced were working around all of the other contractors.

To address this, Project Manager and Waterproofing Specialist Steve met with the Beavers and went over every single detail they wanted to accomplish with their basement. From there, he designed a system that would keep the basement dry all the time. This solution included a full perimeter drainage system with a full thermal wall vapor barrier, 2 Grate Sumps, and all new glass block windows. The GrateDrain drainage system offers a lifetime warranty that the basement floor will stay dry from groundwater seepage for the life of the home. Additionally, we provided them with a high-efficiency basement dehumidifier that covers up to 2,000 square feet. Now the Beavers can finish their basement.