Before & After Photos

This basement had a problem with several parts of its walls being very damp. This could definitely cause problems as the water vapor coming through the walls will increase the relative humidity, which can lead to mold growth in the basement. In order to fix this problem for the homeowner, our crew installed almost 800 square feet of BrightWall paneling in this basement.

The "before" picture shows how the basement looked when our Service Design Specialist first went out to this home. The most noticeable thing about this photo is the damp areas on the right-hand wall. This was one of the main issues that the homeowner was having to deal with, which meant it was the main issue we needed to take care of for them!

The "after" photo shows a radically different area than before. In this photo, the BrightWall had already been installed and can be seen going around the entire basement wall. BrightWall panels are large, inorganic panels that help to keep water vapor from getting into the basement. Not only are these panels functional, but they also make the basement look much better and cleaner than before; it covers up the block walls and presents a much cleaner image (great for selling your home!). 

One of the most popular products for our crews to install is WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a basement drain that keeps water that is soaking through the basement walls, from getting to the floor. The WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter of the basement and collects the water before it can get to the floor to sit and evaporate. This is what we installed in this home, as well as a SuperSump pump system.

The "before" photo shows an area in the basement without any products having been installed. You can see a few spots throughout the picture, mainly on the wall, where you can see the areas that water has come through. The most obvious area is in the middle of the picture, to the left of the black pipe. This is never a good sign because it means that water is making its way into your home, and could eventually cause problems with your home, and even your health.

The "after" photo shows what the basement looked like after our crew came in and installed the products for the homeowner. While there is not actually much to see, the system that was installed does a fantastic job at keeping the basement dry. The water is collected in the WaterGuard which drains the water to the sump pump, which then pumps the water outside.

Have you ever been sitting in your home late at night and heard a strange noise? Typically humans react with fear to things that lurk in the dark. Under your home might be scary, but you remind yourself that nothing is there. In this Toccoa home, the crawlspace actually was something to be scared of. This crawlspace was the equivalent of children fearing the monsters under the bed. But there is no need to fear because our All-Dry of the Carolinas team is the nightlight of crawlspaces. 

When our team arrived at the home the crawlspace was in ruin. The floor was covered with an old muddy liner that collected had water. Insulation hung from the ceiling, the foundation had begun to deteriorate, and even the crawlspace door was falling apart. There was even evidence of wildlife that littered the entire crawlspace.

But the All-Dry of the Carolinas team knew exactly what to do. After cleaning out all rocks, trash, insulation and animal nests, our team installed a drainage system and SuperSump Pump. This system was then covered with a drainage mat and CleanSpace Liner. Smart Jacks were installed in the ground to give the house a steadier foundation. Then after the crawlspace was picture perfect an EverLast door was installed. This project started off as a nightmare but with the help of All-Dry of the Carolinas it was able to be saved.

This basement was having some problems with water intrusion around the floor/wall joints. This is a pretty common issue in basements, because it is a "weak" spot in the construction of the home. As you can see, this basement was not in the best shape, which was something that the homeowner also wanted to take care of, while we were fixing the water intrusion issue.

To help this homeowner out and solve both of their problems simultaneously, we used three products; WaterGuard Drain, BrightWall Paneling, and a SuperSump pump. These three products together provide a very good defense against water intrusion in the home. They work hand-in-hand to prevent the water from staying in the basement, by pumping it out as quickly as possible.

The crew started this project by excavating the area around the perimeter of the basement, as well as an area for the SuperSump. Once a trench was dug out around the basement, the crew began installing the WaterGuard drain, which is one of the main parts of the system. The WaterGuard is what actually catches the water and drains it to the sump pump, where it can be pumped out and away from the home. Last, but not least the BrightWall panels were installed. This not only helps to keep the water in and drained to the WaterGuard, but also makes the walls of the basement look better. They help to give the basement a more "finished" look, without the price tag of finishing a basement.

Our crew installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system in this basement, located in Carnesville, GA.