Basement Waterproofing
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Quality 1st Basement Systems is an Authorized Basement Systems Dealer.

An Authorized Basement Systems Dealer follows high standards of integrity, industry knowledge, and workmanship. Basement Systems only selects the best basement waterproofers to become dealerships.

You can expect these qualities and attributes from a Basement Systems Dealer:

  • Extensive Training
    Basement Systems Dealers are properly trained and certified on all aspects of their work at our training facility in Seymour, CT.
  • WOW Service
    Basement Systems Dealers believe and practice our WOW Service program, from the first call into the office, to the follow through upon job completion.
  • "18 for Excellence" Company-Wide Standards
    To achieve great Customer Service, Basement Systems Dealers educate their employees on the 18-standards of exemplary service.
  • Warranted Products
    Basement Systems Dealers provide warranties on most Basement Systems products. Many of our Dealers are backed by Basement Systems' extended warranties.
  • Custom Solutions for the Homeowner's Needs
    Basement Systems Dealers are trained to educate homeowners on the best solution to the problem at hand.

Note: The above standards are part of the Basement Systems model. Basement Systems is not responsible for Dealers not adhering to these standards. Basement Systems simply provides the model and encourages the Dealers to practice these standards.

French Drain Systems for NJ & NY Basements

Dry Basement Solutions by Certified Waterproofing Contractors in Edison, NYC, Clifton, Toms River, Perth Amboy, East Orange, Passaic

Different problems call for different tools to fix them. In the same way that we wouldn't use a hammer to pound in a screw, we wouldn't use generic piping to waterproof a basement.

At Quality 1st Basement Systems, we have the basement drain solution you need to create dry, usable space in your basement or crawl space. We have specialized drainage systems that we customize for your unique problem -- no matter what that problem may be. For a free basement waterproofing quote, call or e-mail us today! Our installations take 1-2 days.

waterproof wood laminate basement flooring

The WaterGuard Drainage System

Illustration of an exterior French drain system installed around the perimeter of a home

Our most popular drainage system, WaterGuard is the ideal solution for most basement waterproofing applications.

Unlike old-fashioned drain tile systems installed on the outside of the home, WaterGuard is installed just underneath the perimeter edge of the basement floor.

WaterGuard Specifications

  • Includes wall flange with 3/8" opening to collect water from walls -- There's no gap on the basement floor to let humidity into the space or to collect debris
  • Able to waterproof concrete block foundation walls -- Weep holes are drilled at the bottom of the blocks to drain the hollow cavities.
  • Will not clog with mud -- The system sits on top of the footing, away from the "mud zone" underneath your floor. Water is collected without the risk of clogs that would halt your system.

DryTrak Monolithic Floor Drain

Illustration of an exterior French drain system installed around the perimeter of a home
Illustration of an exterior French drain system installed around the perimeter of a home

As a baseboard drainage system, DryTrak installs above the floor and along the inside perimeter of the basement.

If you have a monolithic foundation, meaning that your floor and footing were poured as one piece, this is the only drainage system that's appropriate. DryTrak is also perfect for other applications when jackhammering the floor is not an option-- in basements with radiant heat, for example.

DryTrak Specifications

  • Installs without jackhammering a drain channel -- Your monolithic floor (and your foundation footing) will not be damaged during installation.
  • Able to waterproof concrete block foundation walls -- As with WaterGuard, weep holes are drilled at the bottom of the block to drain cavities.
  • Will not collect mud or debris -- As a sealed basement drain that is placed on top of your basement floor and against the wall, there is no opening for debris to collect in the system from the basement floor.

Other Drainage Systems

Along with our WaterGuard and DryTrak systems, we offer all of the following specialized drainage systems:

French drain for crawl space waterproofing SmartPipe:
Crawl Space Drainage 		grated French drain system for wateproofing entryways TrenchDrain:
Grated Basement Drain		 French drain with large openings to prevent clogging from iron ochre WaterGuard IOS:
Iron Ochre System		 wall flange designed to direct water to a French drain system FlowGuard:
Thin Floor System

SmartPipe

Perfect for the crawl space environment, this plastic piping system is designed to be installed in a drainage swale running along the perimeter.

Combined with a crawl space vapor barrier and sump pump, it will direct water underneath the plastic barrier to the sump pump, where the water is discharged from your home.

The SmartPipe system is the first custom-engineered crawl space drain on the market. With five perforated rows of drainage holes and a clog-resistant filter fabric, it's a cost-effective and long-lasting way to keep your space dry for the long haul.

crawl space drain system installed in Jersey City

Trench Drain

Many homeowners have concerns with water flowing in through exterior doorways, stairways, and garage door openings. A normal drainage system cannot address this problem.

For these situations, we recommend the TrenchDrain drain channel and grating system. This is specifically designed to intercept water at doorways and similar openings and direct it to your sump pump.

TrenchDrain resembles half of a piping system with a grate fitted snugly on top. The grate is flush with or slightly below the floor, where it can catch water entering from the outside.

grated basement drain system for the end of stair cases that leak

WaterGuard IOS

In some rare cases, homeowners with high iron levels in their water will experience a thick, reddish-orange substance oozing through when the basement floods.

This material is called "iron ochre", and it comes from both bacterial origins and from chemical reactions in the soil. It can easily clog your drainage system and stain your concrete, as well as anything else it touches.

WaterGuard: Iron Ochre System (IOS) is the answer for homeowners with iron ochre in their ground water. This drain is specifically designed with wide openings and a completely removable lid that will help your system avoid clogging and provide clear access for maintenance.

Our IOS system address iron ochre issues for basement drainage in places like new Brunswick

FlowGuard

Installing a drainage system along the footing is the way to go with most perimeter drainage systems. However, when basement floors are very thin, it may be impossible to "hide" a normal drain under the floor in this way.

For homeowners with very thin basement floors, we recommend FlowGuard, along with a drain installed in front of the footing.

FlowGuard will collect water from the wall/floor joint, as well as the basement walls. It then directs it to a drain that's placed in front of your foundation footer and underneath the floor. It's the best of both worlds for an unusual situation.

foundation slab drain system for installing a French drain in Elizabeth
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