Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

At this Middle River home, water was coming in through the basement stairwell door and the homeowner realized that the pipeline connecting to the sump pump system had rusted over, being no longer connected. Our team went in to dig a trench on the outside of the stairwell door to install our TrenchDrain sub-floor system. The simplest, most effective way to stop the basement from flooding is by having a sub-floor drain that will prevent water from entering the outer entryway. 

In Middle River, MD, a homeowner was dealing with ongoing water intrusion in their basement, caused by the lack of a proper drainage system. Over time, the moisture buildup led to a damp, musty environment that made the space unusable and raised concerns about mold growth and structural damage. Frustrated by the worsening conditions, the homeowner contacted Quality 1st in search of a permanent, professional solution to protect their home.

After performing a thorough inspection, our team designed a customized waterproofing plan centered around the installation of our patented WaterGuard Drainage System. This advanced system was installed along the perimeter of the basement floor to capture water seepage at its source and redirect it to a sump pump for safe removal.

With WaterGuard in place, we eliminated the risk of future water intrusion and transformed the basement into a dry, healthy, and stable space the homeowner could feel confident in once again!

Waterproofing job in Upper Falls, MD consisted of 2 Sunhouse Basement Window Enclosures, Well duct, Waterguard, SuperSump Pump, and an Ultra Pump battery backup. 

The Well duct will direct any water that may come in through the window down to the waterguard, where water will flow through the waterguard and over to the SuperSump to be pumped out of the basement.

In Upper Falls, MD, a homeowner reached out to us, concerned about water seeping into their basement. During heavy rainfalls, the basement floor became wet, and they were worried about potential damage to their property. To address this, we implemented our tried-and-tested waterproofing system. We began with the installation of WaterGuard, our sub-floor perimeter drainage system, specifically designed to capture wall and floor seepage before it reaches the basement floor. WaterGuard was discreetly placed below the surface, safeguarding the space without disrupting its aesthetic. Complementing this, we installed the SuperSump system, a reliable solution designed to handle substantial water volumes and alert the homeowner if water levels ever rise unexpectedly. 

This customer contacted us due to the wet basement smell soon after he purchased the home. We had our inspector go out to evaluate the basement and he found hairline cracks in foundation walls where water was coming through. We solved this by installing WaterGuard around the perimeter to keep the basement dry and Carbon Armor to reinforce the wall. Afterwards, we installed our CleanSpace Vapor barrier to prevent future wall seepage and leaks. The white poly surface also eliminates the need to paint basement walls, providing a bright and stain-resistant finish.