Photo Album: Wet Basement in Grandview, IN

This homeowner in Grandview, IN was tired of constantly having a wet basement. He wanted it taken care of once and for all. Our Design Specialist worked with the homeowner to design their deluxe waterproofing system.

Water Weeping Through the Basement Floor

Here you can see a pool of water weeping in where the wall and floor meet.

Perimeter is Cleared for WaterGuard Installation in Grandview, IN

As you can see, the installation crew has already started the first step of the WaterGuard installation --chipped away the concrete floor around the perimeter of the basement.

SuperSump Liner

It's very important for your Sump Pump to be installed with a Sump Liner. This sturdy liner (or housing) for your sump pump with holes in it to accept water directly from the ground as well as a larger inlet hole to allow the perimeter drainage system to empty into it.

Installing WaterGuard Around Perimeter of Basement

WaterGuard is a specially designed drainage system that is laid on top of the footing around the perimeter of the walls to collect and drain wall leaks.

SuperSump Meets WaterGuard

The WaterGuard drainage system empties water to the SuperSump which pumps the water out of the basement and away from the home.

Finished WaterGuard

Once WaterGuard is installed, it's barely noticeable, but makes a world of difference in terms of keeping the space dry.

The Pump is Only Part of a Sump Pump System

Aside from the pump, there are other elements of a good sump pump system that are very important. This homeowner had Healthy Spaces include an airtight sump lid, floor drain in sump lid, pump alarm, and a WaterWatch alarm system.