Damp Basement Gets Properly Waterproofed in Saint Louis Park, MN

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 by Dane aria Canario

Challenge

A homeowner in Saint Louis Park, MN noticed that the issues he was facing with a damp basement were worsening so he decided to look into basement waterproofing in the area. He found our website and was impressed with our before and after photos and decided to schedule his FREE estimate.

Solution

In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, Jesse W., arrived at the home to inspect the basement. He informed the homeowner that one of the common causes of basement damage is a failed footing drain. When this fails, the soil surrounding the foundation becomes saturated with water. Water then enters through the cracks in the walls, between the footing and the wall, and underneath the footing. To fix this issue, Jesse recommended our WaterGuard, an under-the-floor perimeter drain system that will not clog unlike traditional drain systems, IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge line that sends water away from the foundation, CleanSpace, our wall vapor barrier which prevents water from permeating the walls and moves the water from any leaks to our WaterGuard, and lastly, SuperSump+, which is capable of removing 2,200 gallons of water per hour. After Jesse explained our products and how they could help solve the homeowner's basement issues, the homeowner happily agreed with his suggestions.

In a couple of months, our Foreman, Raul B., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew began by installing 100ft of CleanSpace on the walls with drilled-in fasteners. Then, they started installing the sump pump, WaterGuard, and IceGuard. A sump pump pit would be excavated for the liner and the sump to be placed in. Then, the crew installs 100ft of WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. After this is done, the sump pump is installed and connected to the perimeter drain system, and the 1 IceGuard crew is installed outside of the home. Lastly, after everything is properly installed, the crew restores the floor by pouring concrete and they clean up their equipment and leave the home.

Now, our customer can have a dry basement all year long! Are you experiencing something similar? Click HERE and schedule your FREE estimate!