Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing Services in Kingston, NH

A homeowner in Kingston, New Hampshire has a 1/2 finished basement that is being turned into a guest room. Water entering the basement was a concern, as they have had to constantly lay down towels to keep up with leakage. Looking to keep the basement permanently dry, they reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions. Our System Design Specialist, John Prince, recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TrenchDrain surface drainage, and our TripleSafe sump pump system. This waterproofing system intercepts water from wet soil before coming into contact with the inside basement, channels that water to the sump pump, and then pumps it out of the home through a discharge system. After our installation crew completed the job, they made sure to leave the basement spotless. The homeowner was very happy with her new dry basement!

Drywall Demolition

The installation crew demoed drywall in the basement to access the foundation wall. This was needed in order to install WaterGuard.

Basement Drainage

WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter of the basement to collect water and send it to the sump pump. The system is installed within crushed stone to ensure proper drainage and then cemented in place.

Surface Drainage

TrenchDrain was installed to reroute water around the oil tank. It is connected to the WaterGuard system to continue the flow of water to the TripleSafe.

Sump Pump

The TripleSafe sump pump consists of three pumps. The first pump operates to remove moderate levels of water from the home. A second pump is activated when water in the sump basin reaches a certain threshold. This typically occurs during heavy rains or snow melting. A battery-powered backup pump functions in emergency situations, such as a power outage, to ensure that water still gets pumped out of the home.

Interior Discharge Line

In order for water to exit the home, a discharge system is put in place. The interior discharge line is connected to the sump pump, runs along the basement ceiling, and is cored through the foundation wall.

Exterior Discharge Line

The exterior discharge line runs out of the home and is buried in the ground, disposing water in a location that is a safe distance away from the basement. IceGuard is installed to this plumbing system, preventing frozen pipes. If pipes were to freeze, water could get backed up and fill the sump basin, exposing the basement to water.