Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

After moving into a 1970s house in Britton, MI, the homeowner discovered water in the basement. When it rained, water intruded and damaged the floor and walls. Two months after this discovery, the problem got worse. The homeowner was eager to protect their new investment and called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for help.

HomeSpec sent one of their trained project managers to conduct an inspection of the basement. They spoke with the homeowner about their concerns and then explored both the interior and the exterior of the house. After a thorough review, the project manager proposed a repair plan. They recommended installing an interior drainage system using WaterGuard® French drains throughout the basement. This system would then connect to a new sump pump and discharge line, escorting the unwanted water out of the basement and away from the house. The homeowner agreed to this repair plan and scheduled it for execution by a HomeSpec crew.

The owners of this Saline, Michigan home were planning on flipping the house, but needed to address the wet basement issues first. The basement is only 4 ft. underground, but still suffered from dampness after rain. Water would seep in through the concrete block walls, especially toward the bottom of the wall.

The biggest sign of this water damage was the efflorescence on the walls (white powder) which is caused by the loss of lime salt. There was also much discoloration on the floor and walls. The basement needed to be waterproofed before it could be finished, so HomeSpec got to work!

Foreman Jerry Blevins and his crew installed a WaterGuard French Drain System around the perimeter of the basement, which collects water before it seeps in. Instead, the water is deposited into the brand new TripleSafe Sump Pump which will funnel it far from the home – keeping things dry even during storms.

The owners can now finish the space, and whatever family ends up in the home later will have peace of mind knowing their basement is dry and healthy! 

Jordan M. in Saline, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because water was leaking from his old egress windows and into his basement after heavy rains. This posed a big problem for Jordan because his basement was fully finished with carpet and all – and the basement served as a living and work space. Jordan needed his leaky windows replaced and the wet carpet ripped out ASAP. 

HomeSpec was able to replace not only the egress windows, but the old wooden window wells too. We installed a cover over the window well to keep out water and debris as well as proper drainage to prevent water from pooling up and then leaking into the basement. 

Next, we installed our ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring. This is a faux-wood flooring which means if it gets wet, it does NOT have to be torn up and replaced. It's waterproof and mold-resistant, but makes any basement look stylish with the variety of color options. 

Jordan was thrilled to not only have a dry basement, but also beautiful new flooring! 

A Saline, MI couple moved into their home in the early 2000s. Since then, water has entered their garage and basement repeatedly. Their home had been flooded three times in the last year alone. While it never bothered them much before because the basement was being used as storage, the time had come to look into repairs. They anticipated moving into a retirement home in the future and wanted the home to be able to sell for the best value as well as ensure the next homeowners had nothing to worry about. They reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free inspection.

The project manager, Yann, explored the areas the couple was concerned with as well as the outside of the house to ensure an accurate inspection and proposal. He explained honestly that there was a handful of products to waterproof their home such as an interior drainage system. It would be comprised of pipes like WaterGuard® and TrenchDrain™ Grated Draining Pipe which would then connect to a sump pump, and sump discharge, which could benefit from freeze prevention products. Other repairs recommended throughout the property included Mold-X2, a CleanSpace® vapor barrier, and downspout extensions. The couple was prepared and allowed HomeSpec to use all of these repairs. The crews were led by foremen Brandon and Marshall. The homeowners were happy with their completed work and newly dry basement.

A homeowner in Ann Arbor, MI who had been experiencing persistent water damage in their basement had called us out to install the WaterGuard Drainage System in order to stem the leaks as well as provide security and peace of mind when they spend time in the basement.