Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Is water infiltrating your foundation, causing flooding and an unhealthy basement environment? Standing water in a home's basement can lead to mold growth and various water-related issues that homeowners wish to avoid. This basement in Linden, NJ was experiencing water accumulation during heavy rains. Quality 1st provided a waterproofing solution that gave the homeowner peace of mind and prevented the recurrence of this problem. We installed WaterGuard Perimeter Drains in the basement to redirect leaking water into a new sump pump. The TripleSafe Sump Pump, featuring three pumps and three levels of protection, ensures that the basement remains free from flooding. The collaboration of these systems significantly enhanced the basement’s condition, facilitating a dry and healthy environment for the future.  

System Design Specialist: Will H.

If your sump pump is resembling the before photo, it may be time for annual maintenance! Our Quality 1st Basement Systems service team provided sump pump maintenance for this homeowner in Linden, New Jersey. We emphasize the value of maintenance because it extends the system's lifespan and protects the home from water intrusion!

A homeowner in Linden, NJ was experiencing water in their basement during heavy rains. The homeowners contacted Quality 1st for a free estimate. WaterGuard was installed to waterproof the basement. This system is installed under the floor slab with minimal invasion and it collects water coming in and directs it to the sump pump. With the WaterGuard system installed, this basement is waterproofed and water free every time it rains. The homeowners were pleased with their newly dry and healthy basement.  

Quality 1st Basement Systems inspected this wet basement and determined that water was leaking in due to a lack of sump pump and through the concrete walls. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a Triple Safe sump pump which pumps the water out of the basement keeping the basement dry. A CleanSpace vapor barrier was installed around the perimeter of the basement to stop water from coming in through the basement walls. This basement is now dry!

This South Orange, NJ, homeowner had been struggling with ongoing water seepage in their basement every time there was heavy rainfall, causing frustration and concern for the integrity of their home. The dampness made the basement unusable, with musty odors and visible water damage creeping along the walls and floors. After trying various temporary fixes, the homeowner decided to contact Quality 1st Basement Systems for a permanent solution to the problem.

Upon assessing the situation, Quality 1st recommended a comprehensive waterproofing system that included the installation of our specially patented WaterGuard Drainage System, TrenchDrain, TripleSafe Sump Pump System, IceGuard Discharge Line System, and SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. The WaterGuard Drainage System was placed along the perimeter to capture any incoming water and direct it to the TripleSafe Sump Pump, which provided multiple layers of protection with its three-pump setup. To prevent water from entering through vulnerable basement entry points, the TrenchDrain was installed, seamlessly capturing water around doorways and windows. Finally, our IceGuard Discharge Line System and SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier were added to ensure that water flow remained uninterrupted during freezing conditions and that the air remained dry and healthy year-round.

The transformation was remarkable—the basement was now a dry, healthy, and inviting space, completely restored and free from the threat of moisture damage.

Foreman: Heriberto