Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Radnor

The challenge we faced was having to work in the crawl space of a brand-new addition. This was very difficult because the clients had spent a lot of money and everything was brand new, so we could not get a piece of dirt or dust on anything.

Senior Project Manager Steve Custus, with over 16 years of experience, went out to meet with the builders who built the new addition.

The best solution for this problem was to install the GrateDrain drainage system, a GrateSump sump pump, and a moisture vapor barrier on the crawl space walls.

Foreman Kareem B. and his team performed the installation. The process began with preparation, including protecting all the client’s items and controlling dust. The GrateSump pump pit was the first thing the crew installed, then they moved on to jackhammer the floor around the perimeter of the crawl space. They cleaned the concrete dust from the area and laid a layer of crushed stone down. The GrateDrain drainage system was pitched downhill, connecting to the sump pump pit. After that, fresh cement was poured and leveled around the perimeter to provide a smooth finish.

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.