Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A homeowner in North East, Maryland, experienced persistent moisture in their finished basement bedroom, especially during heavy rainstorms. Despite addressing what they believed was the cause—repairing the roof—the problem continued, leaving them unsure of the true source of the water. After an inspection, it was determined that the water was actually entering through the foundation. We installed a WaterGuard system, TripleSafe sump pump, IceGuard, and CleanSpace Wall vapor barrier to eliminate water intrusion and prevent future moisture issues. The results were remarkable, with the basement bedroom now dry and restored, leaving the homeowner more than content with the outcome.

When we first visited this home in Earlville, Maryland, the basement stairway told a story of rain and water intrusion. The walls of the stairwell showed signs of moisture, and water frequently pooled on the stairs during storms. The homeowners were seeking a solution that would give them confidence that their basement would remain dry.

After assessing the situation, we proposed a system tailored to their needs. We installed a SuperSump Pump Plus, a WaterGuard system along the basement perimeter, and a trench drain at the stairway entry. The transformation was immediate—what was once a damp and vulnerable entryway now had a robust system to intercept and divert water away from the home.

The homeowners were impressed by the improvement. They expressed that their basement now felt like a part of their home again, and they were at ease, knowing they could rely on the system to protect their space.

This walkout basement had water leaks on several walls. We installed a WaterGuard drainage system and connected it to the SuperSump System. This SuperSump includes an UltraSump battery back-up which runs on a high-capacity 120 amp power pack. If you lose power, the UltraSump turns on automatically and an alarm sounds to alert you that you are on backup. With a new, fully charged power pack, the UltraSump is capable of pumping out 12,000 total gallons at 2,018 gallons per hour. 

This basement was still wet from the last rain. It needed the patented basement waterproofing systems called WaterGuard.  WaterGuard is a system that is designed to go on top of the footer so that it will not get clogged by the mud that is next to the footer.  

We also installed the ThermalWall vapor barrier so that moisture from the foundation wall would not evaporate into the basement.  We seal the top and tape the joints so that no air can escape.  The bottom of the vapor barrier is installed into the WaterGuard system so that moisture can drain away.  Now the basement has a guarantee against water seepage from the foundation walls but also will have less moisture in the air.  It is now ready to use.  

This install consisted of a Cleanspace Vapor Barrier, Waterguard and a SuperSump Pump with Battery Backup. The CleanSpace will direct any water that the customer had coming in through their block foundation, down to the waterguard which will then flow the water over to the SuperSump and pumped out of the basement. Our SuperSump Pump has a high end 1/3 hp Zoeller cast iron pump that pumps out over 2600 gallons per hour and when paired with our UltraSump Batter Back Up, this customers basement will stay dry during any power outages.