Systèmes Sous-sol Québec Before & After Photos

We have waterproofed this dry and rotten basement in Contrecoeur, Qc when our clients started noticing some kind of water seepage in that area.

Water infiltration was actually starting to affect the foundation of the house, in addition to mold growth and mildew.

We started the waterproofing work by installing our interior drainage system ’The Waterguard’ which is installed inside the basement and won't clog with silt or plant roots.

Then the Waterguard was connected to the SuperSump pump that can pump a huge amount of water in the toughest rain periods.

PROBLEM

Our client Anna had water infiltration in her basement for 3 years. This had created mold on the concrete as well as on the stage floor. The infiltration was even more important in the spring when the snow melted and during heavy rains.

SOLUTION

Our team wanted to make sure that the problem was going to be fixed for good;

So we installed a SuperSump pump as well as a WaterGuard drainage system.

Our Waterguard system is an award-winning, patented below-floor drain that rests in a bed of drainage stone on top of the foundation footing.

As for the SuperSump pump, it has a built-in alarm alerts when water level rises too high, and a strong, airtight sump cover lid that is child-safe and keeps out insects, odors and radon gas.

The client can now use this space to its maximum capacity.

A client residing in Marieville, Quebec contacted us as he was worried about the situation within his basement. In fact, his french drain was directly linked to the city's sewers without the existence of a sump pump. During the inspection, our specialist Mathieu validated the client's concerns. The existence of a reliable sump pump system is, without a doubt, excessively important to help prevent flooding and other structural damages. Our TripleSafe sump pump system was the solution with its three lines of defense: Two powerful pumps, with a third backup pump which runs even if there is power outage. The installation was smooth and successful, leaving our client satisfied and relieved.

PROBLEM

Our customer noticed a significant difference in his electricity bills; there appeared to be a major loss of heating. He contacted us and learned that this loss was from the uninsulated crawl space.

SOLUTION

The customer chose the SmartDrain combination, which protects the crawl space in case there was any flood, and is specially designed for crawl spaces.

 In addition the CleanSpace encapsulation was also installed to protect the area from moisture. The CleanSpace membrane is composed of several layers of plastic with different characteristics in terms of flexibility and resistance to punctures and tears.

The problem

Ms. Lauzé had problems with water infiltration in her basement that had entered through the joint between the footing and the foundation walls. This had created mold and completely damaged her floor.

The solution

Install a WaterGuard interior foundation drain all along the foundation walls. The WaterGuard sits directly on the footing and collects water from the joint and walls to direct it to the existing sump pump system. Once installed, it is covered with concrete, ready for the installation of the floor and the bottom of the drywall, services that Basement Systems can also offer Everlast and ThermalDry.