Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This 100-year-old home that our client was in the process of purchasing in Evansville, IN, had a basement that was showing clear signs of water damage. Evidence of leaking water and excessive moisture in the basement posed a threat to the integrity of the home’s foundation, not to mention creating an uncomfortable, damp living space. Without proper waterproofing, the situation was only going to get worse over time, causing potential structural damage and a higher risk of mold growth.

To address these concerns, we installed our SuperSump Pump System and CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier.

1. SuperSump Pump System
To effectively manage water intrusion, we installed our SuperSump® Pump System. This powerful sump pump features a Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower cast-iron pump, capable of moving an impressive 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head. The SuperSump® is designed to keep the basement dry by efficiently removing water and redirecting it away from the foundation, preventing further damage.

2. CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier

To address the moisture issue, we installed the CleanSpace® Wall Vapor Barrier. This 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier is the perfect solution for unfinished basement walls. Not only does it direct any water seepage down into the drainage system, but it also prevents future moisture buildup and mold growth. The bright white appearance of CleanSpace® Wall enhances the lighting in the basement, while its durability ensures it will never peel, chip, or flake like traditional paints or sealants.

The basement is now dry, safe, and protected from future water intrusion. The bright, clean walls give the basement a fresh look and provide the perfect foundation if the homeowners choose to finish the space down the line. Best of all, the homeowner now has peace of mind knowing that their basement and foundation are shielded from the elements.

One of the most amazing things about the Waterguard perimeter drainage system is that it is only one component of a customizable waterproofing system and it is able to be installed in virtually every basement in Evansville!

Here, you can see how the Waterguard system has been laid in the prepared trench and it is curved around an existing brick portion in the basement. That brick is actually the fireplace and water was coming in to the trench around the fireplace even during installation! The Healthy Spaces installation crew has insured that the entire perimeter of the basement is now protected against future water intrusion and they were able to direct existing water into the system during installation to keep the basement dry while they worked!

This homeowner in Evansville, IN, kept experiencing water in their home every time it would rain. Having to deal with water intrusion in your basement is bad enough - but when the basement is finished, it's much worse! The bottom of the finished walls were damaged and if not taken care of, mold may appear. That's when they decided to give Healthy Spaces a call to solve the problem.

Our System Design Specialist, Bob Roberts, quickly came to evaluate the situation. Aside from waterproofing the basement, he also suggested installed our EverLast Finished Wall Restoration System. When you don't want to rip out your entire finished basement, and have to restore the bottom of your finished walls anyway, EverLast wall panels are the perfect solution!

In order to fix the water problem properly, and protect finished walls in the future, it is necessary to cut the bottom of the finished walls and install a proper drainage system. Then the basement is protected from future water intrusion. But what then? The finished walls need to be restored.

With this method, there is no drywall, paint, or wood to get ruined if it ever gets wet. The panels are cement board, covered with a textured washable vinyl finish, and the trim is all plastic, all installed over metal studs. 

One of the most important features of any waterproofing system is a reliable, properly installed discharge line. A discharge line needs to insure that the water is removed from the crawlspace without clogging, freezing, or allowing the water back into the crawlspace.

In these pictures you can see that the discharge line is going far out into the homeowner's side yard to discharge the water over 30' from the basement foundation wall. This will keep the water from flowing back into the basement and creating a constant problem.

In addition, this discharge line has an IceGuard at the point where the discharge line exists the basement. An IceGuard will keep the discharge line from clogging or freezing during the winter months.

As you can see in the Before picture, the Healthy Spaces team has carefully removed the existing sod and placed it on black plastic, then they have dug out the discharge line and piled that soil on the black plastic as well. This will make it extremely easy for the crew to restore the yard.

In the After picture, you can see, or barely see, where the discharge line was installed. The dirt was replaced and tamped down, then the sod was replaced over the line as well. Once the sod reestablishes its rootbase, the discharge line will be invisible to the naked eye.

These Henderson, KY homeowners were at their wits end!  They had constant basement flooding the last two weeks and prior to that, seasonal flooding that had ruined the walls and floor of the basement, laundry room, and garage.  

After meeting with a dry basement expert from Healthy Spaces, the homeowners realized that they could have an interior drainage system installed in about 4 days that would leave their basement, laundry room, and garage dry all the time.

First, the Healthy Spaces installation team cut trenches into the perimeter of the three flooding areas, even around tricky corners and a curved fireplace.  Next, they installed a Waterguard interior drainage system and hooked it up to a powerful Zoeller sump pump system. 

In these two pictures, you can see where Steven Joseph and his installation team battled severe water intrusion to install the sump pump in the best location to remove all the water from the basement.  In the After picture, you can see what a difference the right system can make!  The basement is already dry and the system installation isn't quite finished yet!