Initial Basement Inspection and Estimate in Mount Vernon, WA
Before the project, the homeowners said that the basement was flooding more than ever before.
Initial Basement Inspection and Estimate in Mount Vernon, WA
Water was coming up from the floor through a gap at the wall.
Initial Basement Inspection and Estimate in Mount Vernon, WA
During heavy rains, this gap would leak water and was causing concern.
Basement Waterproofing Day 1: Mount Vernon, WA
Foreman, Rogelio Rodriguez, and the crew began the first day of this project with breaking the concrete at the perimeter of the basement where the WaterGuard® will go.
Basement Waterproofing Day 1: Mount Vernon, WA
WaterGuard® is a perforated basement drainage system designed to solve basement water problems by capturing water at the wall and floor joint.
Basement Waterproofing Day 1: Mount Vernon, WA
The interior drainage system will effectively capture seepage before it reaches the basement floor. It is a rust-free and clog-free system that guides water to the sump pump system.
Basement Waterproofing Day 2: Mount Vernon, WA
Here we have the TripleSafe liner, which is placed in the ground of the basement at the low spot.
Basement Waterproofing Day 2: Mount Vernon, WA
With the sump in place, the crew installed the WaterGuard in its new spot sub-floor.
Basement Waterproofing Final Day: Mount Vernon, WA
Once the WaterGuard® was in place, we covered it with drain rock and then poured concrete, smoothing everything over.
Basement Waterproofing Final Day: Mount Vernon, WA
Homeowners prefer WaterGuard's discreet design because it is nearly invisible after installation.
Basement Waterproofing Final Day: Mount Vernon, WA
From the drainage channel, the water goes through the TripleSafe and get pumped out of the discharge line out of the home.
Basement Waterproofing Final Day: Mount Vernon, WA
At the end of the buried exterior discharge line, we place a low-profile LawnScape Outlet, where water can escape away from the home safely.