Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Wall Cracks & Leaky Basement in Lewisport, KY

Homeowners in Lewisport, KY, had some leaking going on in their basement and cracks in the drywall so they were concerned they had some foundation issues. Having used Healthy Spaces many years ago at their previous home, they gave us a call. After sending out one of our System Design Specialists, he worked with the client to design a system that gave them peace of mind that their basement would be fully protected from future rain. One of the more perplexing issues that homeowners face with their wet basement is the challenge of stopping water from rising up through their basement floor. Fortunately, basement floor cracks can be easily and effectively repaired as part of a proper perimeter drainage system. Aside from installing a full perimeter drainage system, our team also installed a lateral line drainage system. In most cases lateral drains aren't recommended however in the case of serious flooding through cracks, creating a lateral line to your drainage system is an easy, cost-effective way to help keep your basement dry. If you're experiencing a leaky basement, cracks in your foundation - Healthy Spaces can help! We've been restoring peace of mind to our clients' since 1999. We waterproof basements in Indiana and Kentucky, including Evansville, Owensboro, Newburgh, Henderson, Vincennes, Madisonville, Jasper, Haubstadt, Washington, Lewisport, and many areas nearby.

Leaky Floor Cracks in Lewisport, KY

Basement floor cracks expose basements to water underneath the slab. (In a few photos you'll be able to see the water coming up once the concrete was removed)

Basement Floor Crack

Here you can see this homeowner had a decent size crack going the length of their basement.

Waterproofing a Leaky Floor Crack

Here you can see another angle of the floor crack, and where water was coming in where the wall and the floor meet.

Water Below Basement Floor

After we removed a portion of concrete where the lateral drainage system will be installed, we were able to see where the water had been exposed to the basement floor. Over time if this wasn't fixed, it would continue to cause erosion in the soil, making the crack larger.

Installing a Lateral Drainage System

We first installed a full perimeter drainage system that will intercept the water before it reaches your floor crack, ensuring a dry basement and eliminating the problem. Continue to next photo to see the lateral line installed.

Installing Drainage Channel

Here you can see where the lateral drainage line has been installed. This line will lead to the sump pump, which then will be directed out the house.

Restoring The Floor

After the drain was installed, our team concreted over the area for a clean, professional look.

Sump Pump Install in Lewisport, KY

Your sump pump is your main line of defense against a basement flood. We installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which includes an airtight lid, primary pump, secondary pump, and a battery backup sump pump.

Most Reliable Sump Pump System

Our TripleSafe Sump Pump System provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. In case of a tripped circuit, power outage, or sump failure, the TripleSafe also includes an UltraSump Battery Backup System.

Trench Drain Lewisport, KY

If you have a doorway or stairway that leads to the outside, you'll want to have a trench drain installed in front of it. A trench drain is a half-round pipe with a grate that fits on top of it. The grate is slightly below the floor to catch any water that may enter from the outside. This way you are protected against leakage from a hatchway door, a sliding door, or even a garage door.

Extending Downspouts

When your gutters discharge water next to your foundation, much of it can seep directly into the soil around your home. This can significantly add to basement leaking, and it can even contribute to foundation issues. By installing any combination of our downspout extensions on your gutters, this problem can be averted. Our team extended their downspout extension 125 feet, buried underground and keeping roof water away from your foundation.