Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Before tackling the persistent issue of water infiltration in a Sainte-Clotilde-de-Châteauguay basement, our team at Systèmes Sous-Sol Québec witnessed the distressing signs of water damage firsthand, as seen in the before photo. Understanding the need for a reliable and long-lasting solution, we designed a customized system featuring our WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TripleSafe Sump Pump, and IceGuard to ensure peace of mind during the frosty Quebec winters. The transformation is evident in the after photo – a dry, healthy basement ready to face any weather challenge. By embracing our mission to deliver a remarkable customer experience, this project stands as a testament to our commitment to safeguarding homes and providing tranquility to homeowners.

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 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.

In the before photo, you can see water infiltration issues affecting the Saint-Hugues, QC basement, threatening damage to the home and its contents. The homeowner turned to us for an effective, quick solution. In the after photo, Notice our expertly installed SuperSump system standing firmly as the solution. Designed to keep basements dry, the SuperSump system employs a high-performance 1/3 HP Zoeller cast iron pump, ensuring efficient water evacuation. This robust system not only resolves current issues but also offers peace of mind by protecting against future water damage.