Photo Album: Protect Basement from Water Intrusion, Arlington, MA

A resident of Arlington, Massachusetts had been living in their house for a decade and desired to finish their basement. However, they had previously experienced water accumulation in their basement a few times and wanted to prevent it from happening again before proceeding with the renovation. Thus, they contacted EFS for a complimentary assessment of their basement. Our Design Specialist, Tom Armano, met with the homeowner and performed a thorough examination of the basement to identify potential sources of water entry. Based on his evaluation, Tom suggested the installation of a complete perimeter drainage system to ensure that the basement remains dry all the time.  Our installation team, headed by Anthony LoCascio, began the process by creating a 6-inch wide trench around the basement's perimeter. They also dug a corner of the basement to install the sump pump. Following the chipping of the concrete, the team laid our WaterGuard into the trench and installed our UltraSump. They then conducted a water test to ensure that both systems were fully integrated and functional. Once they passed the test, the team mixed concrete and poured it over the WaterGuard and around the UltraSump to secure them in place.  The system is designed to capture any water attempting to enter the basement and direct it towards the sump pump. The pump then ejects the water from the basement and away from the house, ensuring it cannot re-enter. The homeowners were delighted with the project's outcome and can now proceed with their basement renovation without worrying about water damage.