Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Secane

Foreman Dwight and the crew faced the challenge of pumping the water out of the crawl space before they could get started.

To address this, Project Manager Steve Custus went out to meet with the homeowners, and after reviewing the home inspection report, he knew exactly how to solve the problem quickly and efficiently.

Steve provided the homeowners with a new Grate Sump with drainage matting and a full encapsulation seal system. He also replaced the rotted wood supports with new steel supports. Since the radon fan was not working, we replaced that as well. Lastly, and most importantly, we sealed the four open vents and provided insulation by spray-foaming the rim joists with closed-cell spray foam. Now the new homeowners have the confidence that the issue is solved, so they can move forward with purchasing their new home.

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 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 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.

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.