Photo Album: Ongoing Seepage Into Basement, Merrimac, MA

A homeowner in Merrimac, Massachusetts had been living in their home for the past 12 years and had always faced the issue of water seeping onto the slab in the basement. This had caused damage and was creating a moldy smell. The water would come down and collect at the door for the bulkhead. Tired of cleaning up water whenever it rained, they contacted EFS for a free inspection of their basement. Our Design Specialist, Tom Armano, met with the homeowners and inspected the basement to find a solution to their ongoing seepage and to prevent mold. After Tom's inspection, he recommended installing a SuperSump, TrenchLock WaterGuard, IceGuard, and an Exterior Drainage Line.    Our installation team, led by Steven Dumais, began by chipping out concrete below the bulkhead door. The team used jackhammers to break up the concrete and then removed all of the debris before starting to install the drainage and sump pump. They made sure to create a big enough basin for the sump pump. Once the trench and basin were dug out properly, they installed the TrenchLock and SuperSump into their respective spots. They guided the drainage to the sump and then plumbed the system to the exterior of the home. On the exterior, they installed our IceGuard and EDL to carry water away from the foundation of the home. After the exterior drainage was installed and buried, the team returned to the basement, poured concrete, and locked the system into place.    The homeowners were very happy with the results of the project. After 12 years of dealing with water seeping into their basement, they no longer have to worry about it.