Photo Album: Wet Basement Needs Water Proofing, Hopkinton, NH

A homeowner in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, has been living in their home for about a year. When they bought the house, the seller assured them that the basement didn't flood. However, after a year of living in the house, they have experienced basement flooding, along with signs of mold and mildew. The homeowner wants to finish the basement in the future but cannot do so if the basement continues to flood and has mold and mildew growth. They contacted EFS for a free inspection of their basement. Our Design Specialist, Isaac Hernandez, met with the homeowners, assessed the situation, and proposed a solution to prevent water from entering the basement and eliminate the mold and mildew concerns. Isaac recommended installing a full perimeter drainage system that included 100' of WaterGuard, a TripleSafe sump pump, 2 IceGuards, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and a buried exterior drainage line.   Our Installation Team started by chipping out the perimeter of the basement to install the perimeter drainage system and sump pump. They used a jackhammer to break up the concrete into manageable pieces that they could remove from the basement. After removing all the debris, our team installed the drainage system and sump pump. Next, the team plumbed the sump pump to the exterior of the house, where they installed two IceGuards and a 10' buried exterior drainage line. Once the exterior drainage was installed, the team returned to the basement to pour concrete around the basin of the sump pump and to cover the perimeter drainage to lock them into place. Finally, the team placed the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier next to the sump pump to control the humidity in the basement and prevent mold growth.   The homeowner was thrilled with the work that Erickson had done in their home. They no longer have to worry about water or mold in their basement.