Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Concerned about recurring water seepage in their basement, this Newark, DE homeowner began noticing signs of moisture that could lead to structural damage and mold growth.

Wanting a permanent solution, they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for expert help. Our team performed a detailed inspection and designed a custom waterproofing system to address the problem at its source.

To protect the space, we installed our patented WaterGuard Drainage System to capture and redirect water to our SuperSump Premier Sump Pump, ensuring reliable removal during heavy rainfall. For additional protection, our IceGuard Discharge Line was added to prevent freezing and blockages in colder months, while CleanSpace Wall Panels created a moisture-resistant, finished surface. These proven systems now work together to maintain a dry, healthy, and functional basement, giving the homeowner lasting peace of mind and long-term protection for their home!

At this home, we were able to install our waterproofing systems, such as our CleanSpace Wall System with our WaterGuard sub-flooring drainage system. Our CleanSpace acts as a barrier, keeping any moisture or vapor that comes through the cement block wall. Once the vapor barrier captures the moisture, it carries down to the sub-floor drainage system that is connected to the sump pump. This helps keep your basement dry and will seal out any possible drafts during winter months.

In the basement of this Newark home, the sump pump wasn't properly draining water and water would leak in the bottom corner of the bathroom when it would rain. The team cut back the damaged wall to remove and haul away, then we wrapped the leaky area with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. This patent barrier seals out cold drifts that reduce moisture and captures the wall leakage down into our sub-floor drainage system. The WaterGuard drain system captures the water from the floor joint and redirects to the sump chamber, safely keeping your space dry and water-free. 

In this split-level home, water was coming into the bathroom from the corner of the space where the wall and floor meet. We cut back the wall in order for us to install our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, which is designed to capture the wall leakage coming into the home. We then installed our WaterGuard sub-floor drain that safely carries the captured water down into the sump system, which will now keep the area dry and free from water.

At this Newark property, the sump system wouldn't turn on as often as it should, and it began to get a moldy smell due to the high humidity. Our service tech went out and installed our SaniDry Sedona, which automatically controls the levels of humidity inside the home and also prevents the growth of mold, filters particles, and removes odors. We attached the dehumidifier to the pump system, which will automatically drain any water into the Sump System and keep moisture under control.