Hi Ed, I would like to take the opportunity to express my thanks again for a job well done in correcting the water seepage that was occurring every time it rained last summer. I saw your ad in the Keene Shopper News and after mopping the basement floor repeatedly, I took a chance that perhaps this would work. After experiencing a backyard full of water this past weekend and a dry basement, I have to say "GREAT JOB". Our basement, being only 4 1/2 ' high was a very tough job on the backs and heads of the Wet Basement Solutions crew, but they rose to the challenge (no pun intended). As I expressed on the phone, I will and have referrred your company for correcting wet basement problems. Thank you. |
How To Waterproof A Basement
Most water enters basement from hydrostatic pressure at floor/ wall joint or up thru floor cracks. To relieve this pressure a drain is installed sub- floor around perimeter and drained into sump pit.
Typically, the basement waterproofing installation process is as follows:
The inside perimeter of the floor is cut about 10 inches from the wall. A trench is excavated and cleared of all debris
The lowest course of block is drilled at every core pocket to release and remove the entrapped water. This step is not necessary with field stone or poured concrete walls
The Quick-Flo drain is laid in the trench and pitched towards the sump pit(s). A cove base specific to your foundation is installed against the wall. All subfloor voids are then filled with ¾” washed gravel.
A vapor barrier is installed over the excavated trench and the floor is re-cemented to its original level over the Quick-Flo.
The water is then discharged away from the house to a small drywell with a bubble pot. and freeze guard.
The Waterproofing Basement Process
We have discovered the very best waterproofing products because our warranty holds us responsible.
• Quick-Flo Drain - pvc channel that goes sub floor draining into sump liner.

• Sump Liner - molded, seamless polyethylene basin with clear bolted down lid.

• Storm-Pro - 1/2 hp cast iron and stainless steel pump that discharges 4200 gph @10ft.

• Wayne WSS30 battery backup system - with 1/2hp primary pump (3700gph) and 1/3hp backup (2500gph).

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All work performed comes with a lifetime transferable warranty. All our work is fully licensed and insured. A list of area references is available upon request.
For information pertaining to your specific situation, please call us to arrange for a FREE inspection and estimate with a Wet Basement Solutions Waterproofing representative. 866-535-4492
