Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Water seepage in an Elkton, MD basement raised concerns about long-term damage and indoor air quality, prompting the homeowner to reach out to Quality 1st for a comprehensive solution.

Our inspection uncovered foundation wall seepage and a sump pump that was outdated and underperforming, factors that significantly increased the risk of mold growth and structural compromise. To address these concerns at the source, we installed our WaterGuard Drainage System along the interior perimeter, designed to intercept groundwater at the wall-floor joint and channel it directly to a sump system, preventing it from pooling or causing damage.

To ensure reliable water removal, we replaced the failing sump pump with our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which features three pumps for maximum protection, including a battery backup to keep the system running during power outages. We also connected an IceGuard Discharge Line to protect the system from freezing or clogging during colder months. To finish the project, CleanSpace Wall Panels were installed along the basement walls, providing a bright, clean look while directing wall moisture into the drainage system.

With these solutions in place, the basement is now dry, protected, and better equipped to handle water intrusion year-round!

In Elkton, MD, a homeowner faced recurring challenges every time the rain poured. Their basement, which was supposed to be a safe space for storage, instead became a problem area with visible watermarks on the walls and moisture seeping up through the floor. Our recommendation was clear: installing a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system paired with our reliable TripleSafe sump pump would effectively address the problem. The WaterGuard was discreetly installed beneath the basement floor nearby the wall, ready to channel any incoming water directly to our robust TripleSafe sump pump system. This triple-system pump set-up ensured that any water, even during power outages, would be efficiently directed away from the home, preventing any future seepage or flooding risks. 

This basement was still wet from the last rain. It needed the patented basement waterproofing systems called WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a system that is designed to go on top of the footer so that it will not get clogged by the mud that is next to the footer.

We also installed the ThermalWall vapor barrier so that moisture from the foundation wall would not evaporate into the basement. We seal the top and tape the joints so that no air can escape. The bottom of the vapor barrier is installed into the WaterGuard system so that moisture can drain away. Now the basement has a guarantee against water seepage from the foundation walls, but it will also have less moisture in the air. It is now ready to use.

This install consisted of a Cleanspace Vapor Barrier, Waterguard and a SuperSump Pump with Battery Backup. The CleanSpace will direct any water that the customer had coming in through their block foundation, down to the waterguard, which will then flow the water over to the SuperSump and pumped out of the basement. Our SuperSump Pump has a high end 1/3 hp Zoeller cast iron pump that pumps out over 2600 gallons per hour and when paired with our UltraSump Battery Back Up, this customer's basement will stay dry during any power outages.

This Elkton, MD basement project consisted of 2 SuperSump Pumps an Ultra Sump Battery Back-Up, WaterGuard and CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. Now if any water tries to enter the basement during a rainstorm, this basement is fully protected. The Cleanspace will direct any water or moisture from the wall, down to the Waterguard. Once the water hits the Waterguard it will then flow over to the SuperSump to be pumped out and away from the house. In some cases, there could be a strong storm coming through and it knocks out the power, we got them covered on this as well since we installed an Ultra Sump Battery Back-Up. If and when power goes out, the Ultra Sump will kick on and keep the water flowing out of the basement.