Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

What looked like a few damp spots turned into a clear sign that this basement needed serious attention. In West Chester, PA, a homeowner began noticing moisture creeping into their basement, an issue that quickly escalated into persistent damp walls and musty odors. Concerned about the risk of mold growth and structural deterioration, they turned to Quality 1st Basement Systems for a permanent solution.

After a thorough inspection, our team identified the sources of water intrusion and designed a tailored waterproofing system to address the problem from every angle.

To capture groundwater before it could reach the basement floor, we installed our patented WaterGuard Drainage System. Our TrenchDrain System also was added to intercept surface water near exterior stairwells and entry points. At the heart of the system, we placed our TripleSafe Sump Pump, known for its triple-layer protection and ability to operate during power outages. To prevent winter-related issues, we included an IceGuard Discharge Line, ensuring water would always have an escape route even if the line froze. Finally, we finished the space with CleanSpace Wall Panels, creating a bright, vapor-proof barrier that keeps moisture out and improves the basement’s appearance.

With these systems working together, the homeowner now enjoys a dry, healthy, and fully protected basement space.

This customer already had a walk out basement along with an egress window,so an emergency exit was not needed, but, the current egress was extremely old and was allowing water to seep in to the basement.

We came out and  tore out the the wood around the egress, we then did a digout to fit the large 72" Egress Rockwell and included a Rockwell Cover. We also replaced one of the old small basement windows with our EverLast Basement Window and installed 2 Sunhouse wells with Sunhouse covers.

In this partially finished basement, under the Bilco doors, there seemed to be water at the bottom of the stairwell. We installed our TrenchDrain surface drainage system, which will effectively capture surface water that makes its way down the stairwell. By installing this heavy-duty reinforced plastic drainage channel, you'll never have to worry about rust, moisture damage, or upkeep.

This customer would get water leaking in the basement during heavy rainfall. Here we dug up around the perimeter of the basement for our WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system. The WaterGuard is designed to capture any wall leakage, whereas the CleanSpace acts as a vapor barrier to prevent any moisture or mold. 

This customer wanted to add light and an emergency exit to their basement. We installed a Slider Egress Window, Rockwell Elite with a premier cover. Now everyone is safe and there's natural light in the basement.