Systèmes Sous-sol Québec Before & After Photos

Our client’s old sump pump in Charlemagne, Qc couldn’t keep up during times of heavy rainfall. The pit also needed to be fixed since it was open and not healthy.

So we replaced this pedestal pump by one of our best sump pumps in the market, the’ SuperSump’ pump that could pump a large amount of water during the worst periods and we offered this home owner a dry basement permanently.

The problem

Mr. Yang had a sump pump system that was not working very well and was unreliable because it often stoped. On top of that, his pump system stops working during power outages and he does not have a "back up" pump. This worried him, because 2 years ago, he experienced a flood in his basement. He contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec for a free estimate to install a reliable and efficient sump pump system in order to prevent another flood.

The solution

Replacing our customer's sump pump system that no longer worked well for our TripleSafe system. This is our most efficient solution, because this system includes 3 pumps; a Zoeller 1/3 HP cast iron main pump, a second Zoeller 1/2 HP pump which engages if the quantity of water to be evacuated becomes important and then a third UltraSump battery backup pump which activates during power outages. In addition to this, a WaterWatch alarm sounds to alert you when the water level exceeds the limit where the pump should have been running. An external discharge line to evacuate water away from the house has been installed. It includes our IceGuard emergency water drainage system which allows water to be drained in the event of freezing or blocked discharge line. This prevents water from backing up into the basement.

With the TripleSafe system, Mr. Yang will have the peace of mind, because in case of a power failure or not, he has a reliable and efficient system.

Mr. Young has lived in his home for over 10 years. He already had a few cracks in the foundation of his house, but that didn't worry him. Over time, the cracks widened. Worried, Mr. Young decided to contact Systèmes Sous-sol Québec to find a permanent solution to his problem with foundation cracks.

The solution for our client was to install the CarbonArmor straps where there were cracks. This helps to strengthen and stabilize the foundation walls and prevent the cracks from growing.

With this solution, Mr. Young's foundation walls are permanently reinforced.

Our client, Lee, had water infiltration during every season in his basement. Having done the finishing of the entire place, he would run the risk of developing mold.

To solve the problem, we installed an ElitePlank floor that resists mold. At the same time, an interior drainage system evacuates water that may infiltrate during periods of rain and thaw.

Thanks to our solutions, our client benefits from a basement protected against water infiltration and mold.

Facing a damp and cold crawl space in Brossard, Quebec, the homeowner contacted us for advice. During the inspection, our specialist Roxane explained that bad crawl space will affect the quality of the air going inside the house, and thus causing potential health issues and allergies. In addition, persistent humidity will result in mold growth and potentially wood rot, thus causing potential structural damage. As a remedy, we installed our CleanSpace system, including the drainage matting and the vapor barrier. This system will regulate humidity levels while infiltrated water will be channeled to the drain or the sump pump. The walls were also covered by our SilverGlo thermal insulation that will help keep the temperature warm and regulated. Our client was happy with the transformation done within the crawl space, knowing that he is now in a safe environment.