Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

During springtime, the Bridgton, ME home had a tendency to welcome in water, and the homeowner was ready to tackle the problem, so they reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Sam Crowley met with the homeowner for a free estimate. Together, they designed a system specific to this basement that would take care of any water issue and protect the health of the home.

A WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed in front of the problem areas and connected to a TripleSafe Sump Pump, which will channel and push water out of the basement and into an Exterior Discharge Line. To prevent ice buildup and ensure the system works year-round, IceGuard is connected. Finally, a SmartJack was installed to stabilize the floor above, completing the system and protecting the home.

This Bridgton, Maine home was under contract to sell when a home inspection found water intrusion issues resulting from a leaking foundation wall. We installed CleanSpace Wall system on the foundation wall as a vapor barrier to seal out moisture. WaterGuard perimeter drainage was installed around the basement as well, with the CleanSpace liner directing moisture behind the liner down to the WaterGuard. Not pictured here, the WaterGuard drainage channels water to the new TripleSafe sump pump to be pumped away from the home.

When the 55-year-old drain in their basement clogged up and would not function anymore, this Bridgton, ME homeowner called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems. After speaking with our sales representative and reviewing their options during a free estimate, they gave us the green light to begin work on resolving their sump problem. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on the basement by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the basement floor. This allowed enough room for WaterGuard piping to be laid surrounding the basement. Buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete, the WaterGuard pipes within the floor will capture any moisture leaking into the basement through the pores in the concrete in the future. The water is then guided through the piping to the sump where we installed a SuperSump pump. This new pump is capable of removing over 2,600 gallons of water from the home every hour. The water is pumped outside the home through a PVC discharge line where it passes through IceGuard & LawnScape sections before being released onto the lawn. These two additional pipe sections provide protection against blockages in the line and debris that might cause future clogs.

With a revamped waterproofing system in place, this homeowner’s wet basement problem is now a thing of the past. The WaterGuard & SuperSump combination will ensure this basement remains dry for years to come!

This Portsmouth, NH basement had water intrusion problems, as seen by the damp floors and efflorescence on the foundation walls. Efflorescence is the white powdery substance on the walls that happens when water comes in and evaporates, leaving behind a residue of minerals and salts. To waterproof the space, we poured a new slab floor with WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. BrightWall panels were installed on the walls to give a fresh, clean appearance and seal out moisture. Their new TripleSafe sump pump will pump water away from the home, keeping the basement dry. 

Homeowners in Portsmouth, NH had renovated ~3/4 of their basement but their old sump pump kept failing, causing water to ruin the renovations they had invested in. They wanted the basement properly waterproofed and protected so they could continue to enjoy the finished space. We installed WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump. WaterGuard is a perimter drainage system that captures water coming in through walls or the floor and then directs that water to the TripleSafe. The TripleSafe sump pump then pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. The TripleSafe can handle over 6,000 gallons of water per hour, and it has a battery backup system, ensuring it will operate in all conditions.