Photo Album: Waterproofing a Finished Basement in North Andover, MA

A homeowner in North Andover, Massachusetts is concerned that his finished basement could get damaged as a result of leaks and floods. Water seeps through the foundation in the rear left corner of the basement near the bulkhead. This has occurred multiple times per year, resulting in puddling on the basement floor. After being referred to us, he reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions to permanently keep his basement dry. Our Design Specialist, Tom Armano, recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TrenchLock surface drainage with radon seal, and UltraSump sump pump. This system captures water along the interior border of the basement, directs it to the sump basin, and is then pumped out of the home through an exterior discharge line. Although this homeowner has an existing radon mitigation system, we installed our waterproofing system with radon-proof technology to further prevent radon from being present in the home. With the systems installed, this homeowner can finally enjoy his permanently dry basement. He will never have to suffer through the cleanup process again, and has peace of mind that his living space is protected.

Water Seepage in Basement

Prior to our installation, water puddled on the basement floor near the bulkhead entrance.

WaterGuard Drainage

WaterGuard is installed along the perimeter of the basement to capture water from the surrounding wet soil outside of the foundation.

TrenchLock Connecting to WaterGuard

TrenchDrain was installed in front of the bulkhead steps since WaterGuard is unable to be installed in this area. This photo demonstrates how TrenchDrain connects to the WaterGuard system before being cemented in place. It is able to collect water from the surface while also continuing the flow of water that was collected from WaterGuard.

TrenchLock with Radon Seal

TrenchLock trench drain inserts are specially designed to block unwanted ground air and gasses from entering the basement and ultimately your home. TrenchLock is an insert that can be installed in an existing trench drain that lets water down but does not allow air to come up.

SuperSump Sump Pump Installation

The WaterGuard system is connected to the sump basin to allow the UltraSump to pump all of the unwanted water out of the home. The UltraSump has a battery-powered backup pump to dispose of water at all times, even in the event of a power outage!

Discharge Line with Iceguard

In order for water to safely be removed from the home, a discharge line was installed from the sump pump to the side yard. IceGuard was installed within the plumbing system to prevent water from freezing in the PVC pipes. By doing so, the chance of basement flooding due to backed up pipes is eliminated.