Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Persistent water issues had begun affecting an Essex, MD homeowner’s basement, raising concerns about mold growth, rot, and long-term structural damage. Seeking a reliable, lasting solution, they turned to Quality 1st for professional guidance.

Our team conducted a thorough assessment of the basement, pinpointing the exact sources of moisture intrusion and designing a customized waterproofing plan tailored to the home’s specific needs.

The solution included our patented WaterGuard Drainage System to redirect groundwater, our TrenchDrain System for interior water control, our Window WellDuct System to protect vulnerable window areas, our TripleSafe Sump Pump for dependable water removal, and our IceGuard Discharge Line to maintain effective exterior drainage. Once installed, these high-performance systems worked together to eliminate dampness and prevent future water intrusion, restoring the basement to a dry, safe, and healthy environment. The homeowner now enjoys peace of mind knowing their basement is fully protected for years to come!

Customer had an old Sump pump that just could not keep up with the amount of water getting into their basement, we came out and installed a TripleSafe Sump pump which can discharge 2200 gallons of water per hour, WaterGuard drainage system which will collect the water coming in through the walls and direct it to that TripleSafe sump pump and then to make sure the humidity levels in the basement stay down, we installed our Sanidry Sedona Dehumidifier.

This customer wants to change a small basement window into an egress which provides more natural light as well as an emergency exit. We installed an In-Swing Egress window, Egress Rockwell Cascade and an Egress Rockwell Elite cover. For added protection, we also installed our Well Duct system with WaterGuard. In a rare case where water may come over the window ledge, the WellDuct will guide the water down the wall into our WaterGuard system and into the sump pump.

This customer had two hairline fractures in the concrete foundation, that when it would rain, would allow water to intrude in the basement. This customer wanted to finish their basement further down the road, but knew before he jumped on such a big costly project, the water intrusion would need to be taken care of. 

We came out and injected the hairline cracks with our Polyurethane Injection which is a repair system that can stop water seepage immediately. We follow up the Polyurethane injection with our FlexiSpan repair system. Flexispan, as it says in the name, is flexible and moves with the wall if the foundation walls happen to move.  This eliminates re-cracking and seepage further down the road.

This Kingsville, MD homeowner had been struggling with persistent water intrusion in their basement, which had caused the space to become damp, dreary, and uninviting. The constant moisture led the homeowner to avoid using the basement, fearing mold growth and further damage.

Seeking a permanent solution, they contacted Quality 1st, and our team of waterproofing professionals quickly assessed the situation. After identifying the source of the water issues, we recommended and installed our WaterGuard Drainage System to efficiently channel water away from the basement, along with our TrenchDrain System to manage surface water around entry points. Additionally, we installed our SuperSump Premier Sump Pump, designed to quickly remove water and prevent flooding.

The result was a dramatic transformation— the basement was restored to a dry, healthy, and inviting environment, and the homeowner was thrilled with the results, enjoying total peace of mind knowing their basement was now fully protected!