Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Franklin, Ohio, was dealing with a bowing foundation wall and water intrusion in the basement — a combination that only gets worse over time if left untreated.

To stabilize the foundation, we installed PowerBraces, a steel I-beam system designed to straighten walls over time without any invasive exterior digging. Along the perimeter, we laid in our WaterGuard® drainage system, which captures groundwater before it reaches the basement floor and channels it to a sump pump.

We paired the system with our TripleSafe® sump pump (not pictured), which includes three layers of protection — a primary pump, a secondary pump for high-volume situations, and a battery backup to keep things running during power outages. Finally, we finished the walls with BriteWall® paneling, a clean, moisture-resistant covering that not only brightens the space but also directs any wall seepage into the WaterGuard system below.

This customer in Mason, OH, wanted a bigger window that would allow for an emergency exit if needed be. The homeowners just placed a bedroom in their basement, and in order for someone to live in that room, there needed to be an egress window that would allow for an exit. All that was left to do was to install the window well lid!

This basement in Loveland, OH, leaked almost every time it rained. They had a clogged footer drain, and rather than have someone excavate around their entire foundation to install a new exterior system, (which would likely clog again) they decided to have us install our full interior perimeter solution. This homeowner wanted to move their teenager down into the basement, so they also wanted us to install a new egress window to allow for emergency exits, natural sunlight, and fresh air. We installed our WaterGuard subfloor drains around the entire perimeter, our TripleSafe sump pump, CleanSpace walls everywhere, and of course, a brand new egress window. The result of this project was a happy father and daughter, who get to look forward to working together on building her new room. 

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This house that we set out to waterproof was built in 1937 and had a block wall foundation. The relatively new owners of the home loved everything about the house, except for the fact that it leaked water every time it rained. In the before picture, you can actually see the damp spot on the floor closest to the wall. To waterproof it, we installed WaterGuard drains all around the interior perimeter of the basement, a TripleSafe sump pump, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and BrightWall paneling to give the walls a nice clean look. The homeowners won't have to worry about musty smells everytime it rains anymore. 

For this project in Batavia, OH, we waterproofed the entire perimeter from the inside. Our WaterGuard subfloor drains were designed to be installed from the interior, and they rest on top of the footing of the home. We insist on these drains because they sit outside of the "mud zone" where other drainage systems are bound to clog. We also installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier all over the walls in the basement for a couple reasons. For one, they help keep moisture out of the home, and they help channel wall leaks down into the subfloor drainage system. Secondly, they provide a finished look for homeowners who plan on spending a lot of time in the basement. If you want to learn more about this project, head to this link to see more photos: