Photo Album: Water Seeping in From Front Foundation Wall, Ipswich, MA

A homeowner in Ipswich, Massachusetts purchased their home in 2014. Recently, they have become concerned about water and mold inside their basement due to a leaking front wall. Since they plan to live in the house for the foreseeable future, they decided to repair the basement. The homeowners contacted EFS for a free inspection and met with Design Specialist Tom Armano to discuss their concerns. Tom suggested installing a full perimeter drainage system to collect and pump water out of the basement and keep it dry all the time. The drainage system would consist of 134 feet of WaterGuard, a TripleSafe, two IceGuards, 40 feet of CleanSpace Wall System, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier.   The installation team began the repair by chipping out the concrete along the basement perimeter using a jackhammer. After removing debris, the team installed the perimeter drainage and sump pump into a trench and basin, respectively. Next, the team plumbed the sump pump to the home's exterior and installed an IceGuard and Exterior Drainage Line to transport water away from the foundation into the yard. The team then installed CleanSpace over the front foundation wall to collect water seeping through the wall and direct it to the perimeter drainage system. After integrating the wall system and perimeter drainage system, the team mixed concrete and poured it over the drainage and sump pump to secure the systems in place. Lastly, the team placed a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier next to the sump pump and guided the discharge line into the sump pump basin.   The homeowner was delighted with the project results. They no longer have to worry about water entering their basement and collecting on the floor.