Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Radnor

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

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 that it was a stone foundation, and nothing is easy when trying to make an opening in an 18-inch-thick stone foundation wall. Each stone had to be removed one by one by a stone mason.

To address this, we installed a new egress window that is up to code for a secondary exit out of the basement. Now Chris can finish the basement and does not have to worry about the safety of his tenants if they ever need to exit out of the basement.