Before & After Photos

Water getting into the basement of a home can be a pretty scary thing because, well, there shouldn't be water in the basement at all. However, water intrusion in a basement is unfortunately very common and something that we see almost daily. There are a few different ways and reasons why water gets into a basement, but we believe that there is only one permanent solution. Our solution addresses the water intrusion from the interior of the home. 

This basement in Greenville had some very serious damage caused by water intrusion. While there were many areas that were affected by the water intrusion, the area pictured in the first photo shows off some of the more intense damage in the basement. Most of the damage is towards the bottom of the wall where the majority of the water was coming through. When our System Design Specialist visited the home and saw this, he knew exactly what was going to be needed to take care of this issue for good.

The second photo shows the same area but after our crew had come out to the home to install the system. The most noticeable part of the installation is the CleanSpace liner that can be seen covering just about the entire wall. The CleanSpace catches any water that may get in through the basement wall and directs it down to the WaterGuard drain. The WaterGuard is actually on the floor of the basement and has been covered with concrete in this photo. The WaterGuard goes along the perimeter of the basement and collects the water coming into the basement and then drains the water down to the sump pump where it can be pumped out and away from the home. 

Water intrusion and high moisture issues are something that many homeowners have to deal with but don't actually know about until it is too late. It is quite common for people to think that a little moisture or water in a basement or crawlspace is relatively normal and is not a big deal. While a small amount of water in an area every once in a while may not be a huge issue, over time these issues can get worse and worse, causing serious damage to a home. 

The "before" picture shows off the basement of this home after they had water intrusion for quite awhile. There is a huge area around the bottom of the wall and a large portion of the floor that has very obviously been damaged by the water intrusion. It was difficult to tell how long the water intrusion issues had been going on, but with as much damage as the area had, our Specialist believed it had been going on for quite awhile. 

The "after" photo shows the same area after our crew came in and installed the system that our Specialist designed for the homeowner. The system included CleanSpace, WaterGuard, and a SuperSump Pump in order to take care of the water intrusion issue. The CleanSpace on the walls helps to catch any water that may be making its way through the walls. The CleanSpace then drains that water down to the WaterGuard, which is a drain that is installed in the floor around the perimeter of the basement. The WaterGuard then drains the water down to the lowest point in the basement, which is also where the SuperSump is located. The SuperSump is a very important part of the system because it is what really pumps the water out of the home. 

This house in Greenville, SC was sitting on a hill, with the front of the house leaning into the hill. From the front of the house the basement isn’t visible like it is in the back. Since the front part of the home’s foundation was underground, it is more likely to take in ground water. That is the case in this situation; ground water was seeping through the front foundation into the basement causing a real mess. There was clear evidence of water damage when our design specialist Jonathan Geddie showed up to give the home a look. The basement’s wall paint had begun to chip, there was a buildup of sand that would leak in with the water, and water stains were all over the concrete floor and walls.

This issue was quickly becoming a pain to the homeowners so they decided to go with the solution that Jonathan had quoted them.  Jonathan quoted them a combination of waterproofing technology that consisted of WaterGuard, CleanSpace Wall, and a SuperSump Pump.

The “before” picture shows what the walls and room looked like after a long time of water damage. The “after” shows the space once the WaterGuard and CleanSpace has been added.  

The best thing about piping systems is their ability to hide in plain sight. The biggest problem with this is that not all piping systems have this ability. Most systems are nothing like the WaterGuard we use. Those systems either take up too much space or will become extremely expensive.

WaterGuard, as you can see, is installed in the actual basement. It doesn’t take up any room and is safely hidden from view. It’s the perfect alternative to pricy, bulky piping systems.

Basements with an open area under the stairs are great for if we need to install a system in the home. Not only does it help us out, but it also gives the homeowner an area where the sump pump can be contained, without really having to see or deal with it. This was the case with this homeowner and their basement. In this basement, we installed WaterGuard drainage, as well as a SuperSump pump system, which is what will be shown in the after photo.

The "before" picture shows the open area that is beneath the stairs leading to the basement. But more importantly, this shows the area where the SuperSump will be installed. This is such a good area because it usually is not used much (or in some cases, at all by homeowners), so when the sump pump is installed, no real space is taken up by the system. It gives our service technicians an easily accessible area, while still being able to be concealed by the homeowner.

The "after" photo shows off the installed SuperSump pump system. As you can see, it certainly is not the most invasive system, but it does require quite a bit of room. It has more than enough room to be installed here, and the fact that it is up against an exterior wall is another plus! We try our best to install the sump pump an area that is not used very often or that is hidden away.