Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Parkside

This was a tough job because we had to do all the waterproofing from the exterior. Another challenge we faced was that a concrete slab was in the way, so it had to be removed and put back by us in order to complete the installation. To address this, we installed a below-grade dampproofing solution with tar and membrane on the outside of the foundation wall.

The challenge we faced was having to move the washer, dryer, and a few other items.

To address this, we installed a Santa-Fe Advance 2 system and painted the walls.

The challenges we faced were that it was a very large basement, requiring around 240 feet of drainage system with a full vapor barrier and 3 sump pumps. Another challenge was that the floor in the lower basement was very hard to jackhammer in order to install the system.

To address this, we installed a full drainage system with a complete vapor barrier and 3 sump pumps.

The challenges we faced were that, because it was a church, we had to install the job on a Saturday, and the pump dig was extremely hard because it was all stone, but we got it done.

To address this, Project Manager Steve proposed a GrateDrain drainage system with a new Grate Sump on the one wall where the water was seeping in. We also installed a 4-foot-high vapor barrier to protect against wall leaks and direct any wall seepage into the perimeter drainage system. Now the church can use their lunch room again.

The challenge we faced was that it was a hard floor to demo.

To address this, we installed a drainage system along with a full vapor barrier on the back wall and a sump pump replacement.

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 challenges we faced were that it was a really nice finished basement, so we had to be extra clean.

After our waterproofing specialist Steve Custus went out to inspect the issues, he recommended replacing the other waterproofing company’s drainage system with our patented GrateDrain drainage system, which can handle large amounts of groundwater efficiently. We also installed a new Grate Sump pump with a built-in pump stand and an airtight sump lid. Now that the groundwater problem has been taken care of, the homeowners have peace of mind.