Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Marple

The challenge we faced was that it was a pretty tough pump dig, but besides that, everything went smoothly.

To address this, we installed a Grate Sump with an airtight lid, a 1/3 horsepower Fast Sump, and a built-in pump stand to capture groundwater seepage, with the discharge line running to the back of the yard.

The challenge we faced was working in a finished basement. To address this, we installed a Santa-Fe system.

The challenge we faced was that this basement had a wide footer, so we had to break out a little bigger than usual.

To address this, we installed a full perimeter drainage system along with a sump pump with water backup, and we dug the discharge line underground 10 feet away from the home for proper drainage.

The challenges we faced were that we had a totally finished basement with carpet and everything, so our Senior Project Manager Steve first had to find the leak by starting with an outside water test to locate it.

Steve had seen this problem a few times before, so he knew how to approach it. After finding the leak, he recommended removing the lower portion of the wall. We then installed a new drainage system, parged the wall where the mud was washing into the basement, and tested the existing sump pump. Problem solved, and the homeowner was happy that she did not have to replace her entire existing drainage system.

The challenge we faced was removing the finished material to gain access to the foundation wall.

To address this, Project Manager Steve went out to meet with the homeowner and, after presenting a few solutions such as outside dampproofing and a sump pump with a drainage system, the homeowner chose the Grate Sump with a full vapor barrier and the Grate-Drain drainage system, which channels water below the basement slab to the Grate Sump.

The challenges we faced were having to get this job done as soon as possible so the property owners would not lose any other deals due to the wet basement.

Because of the recent rain, our Project Manager and the property owner were able to see which corner of the basement the water was seeping into and come up with a quick fix to get the home back on the market. He proposed a new Grate Sump with a partial GrateDrain drainage system to guarantee that the basement stays dry in the area we treated, and the solution is transferable to the next homeowners.

Within two days, the property owner and realtor were able to get the house back listed now that the basement waterproofing issue had been solved.

The challenge we faced was having to start this job almost immediately because the basement waterproofing issues were holding up the new home renovations. Our project manager and production manager worked together and were able to have a full crew ready to go within 24 hours.

To address this, Steve Custus designed a full closed perimeter drainage system (Grate-Drain) with inspection ports strategically placed throughout the system for easy access and inspection. We also installed 2 Grate Sumps with 1/3 HP Fast Sumps that can remove 2400 gallons of water per hour. Additionally, we installed a full ThermalShield sealed vapor barrier on the walls to prevent any future wall leaks or dampness from reaching the basement floor, along with a high-volume, high-efficiency dehumidifier that can remove up to 90 pints of moisture a day from the basement air, creating a healthy environment for many years to come.

Crew Foremen: Dwight C
Co-Foremen: Ken M
Certified Installers: Derek P / Norm B / Kevin R