Before & After Photos

A family home in Somerville, Massachusetts, had water frequently entering their basement. The owners of the home reached out to EFS for a free inspection of their basement. Our Design Specialist inspected the basement and recommended installing a perimeter drainage system into the basement to collect any water that threatened to enter. Our team installed 140' of WaterGuard, SuperSump, IceGuard, and EDL to protect the basement from water entering.

A homeowner in Somerville, Massachusetts had water coming in through her basement entrance. Heavy rains would cause water to spread throughout the basement floor, which created a very annoying cleanup process. While also wanting to use the basement for storage, this homeowner reached out to us to make sure her basement would stay dry.

One of our Design Specialists came out to inspect the home and recommend a permanent waterproofing solution. This waterproofing solution we recommended is composed of our UltraSump sump pump and TrenchDrain surface drainage system. This waterproofing system works by collecting water through our TrenchDrain system, and then filtering it to the sump pump. The sump pump then pumps the water out of the home. Our installation crew chipped out concrete to make space for the drainage system and pump. Once the space for drainage and basin were made, we laid the two systems into place. The TrenchDrain system was connected to the sump pump, and then cemented into place. An exterior discharge line was then connected to the sump pump. On that discharge line, IceGuard was installed. This is a mechanism that allows water to still flow freely despite freezing temperatures. This guarantees the pipes will not freeze, further ensuring that the basement will remain dry.

With everything completed, a waterproofed basement has been created. The homeowner can now have peace of mind that her basement will permanently stay dry.

Before our team arrived in Somerville, MA, the homeowner faced persistent worries about foundation erosion due to their home's fieldstone foundation. As you can see in the ‘before’ photo, the basement wasn't ready to defend against water intrusion. But take a look at the ‘after’ - crisp, clean, and secure. With the expert installation of our WaterGuard system and the reliability of our TripleSafe Sump Pump backed by IceGuard and SaniDry Sedona, this home is now set for a drier, healthier future. A textbook transformation on providing peace of mind and a safeguarded home environment.

A homeowner in Stoneham, Massachusetts has lived in their home for the past year and has seen their basement flood a couple of times but only in one corner. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist recommended installing a SuperSump and some drainage around there water heater and oil tank to prevent further flooding. 

This homeowner in Stoneham, Massachusetts, has lived in their home for the past 25 years. In March of 2023, they saw water enter the basement for the first time. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection of their basement. Our Design Specialist met with the homeowner and recommended installing a SuperSump into the basement to collect and pump out any water that threatens to enter the basement.