Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing a Moist Basement in Englewood, NJ

The owner of this Englewood, New Jersey basement was looking to finish the space. Finished basements add storage room, some extra space for relaxation, and also raises the selling value of homes on the market. However, before the homeowner could finish the basement it was important to make sure the basement would stay dry. The basement had heavy moisture that was concerning. A flooded finished basement can be costly to fix, but it can be avoided with proper waterproofing. Quality 1st Basement Systems waterproofed this basement by installing a sump pump and an internal basement drain. Our internal basement waterproofing products are proven to work and designed to keep basements dry for good. The WaterGuard drainage system sits on top of the basement footing on a bed of stone. This prevents it from clogging up with outdoor mud or troublesome tree roots. The WaterGuard basement drain connects to a sump pump which collects the water and pumps it out of the home with its powerful cast-iron pump. Our sump pumps all have airtight lids that prevent humidity and wet odors from getting into the basement. This waterproofing system will keep the basement dry so when the homeowner is ready he can look into basement finishing.