Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing in Loudon, NH

A homeowner in Loudon, New Hampshire experienced water seeping through his basement floor by the bulkhead steps. This created an annoying cleanup process, as well as a concern that the basement would flood. Looking to keep the basement dry all the time, they reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions. Our System Design Specialist, Nikki Burke, recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TrenchLock surface drainage, and TripleSafe sump pump to waterproof the basement. This combination of systems is designed to snatch water before being exposed to the basement, filter it to the sump basin, and then get pumped out of the home through an exterior discharge line. Our installation crew installed the systems and then performed a final walkthrough with the homeowner to showcase the work that was done and answer any remaining questions. She now had peace of mind that she will never need to clean up a wet basement again!

Water Entering Basement by Bulkhead Door

This photo shows the location of where water entered the basement.

TrenchLock Surface Drainage Installation

The crew chipped out along the perimeter of the basement to make space for WaterGuard and TrenchLock. The balls seen on the TrenchLock system prevent radon, a dangerous gas, from entering the home. The system is encased in crushed stone to prevent proper flow of water to the sump basin.

TrenchLock Finished Install

TrenchLock was installed around the furnace since WaterGuard was inaccessible to install behind it. WaterGuard connects to TrenchLock to provide one steady flow of water to the sump basin.

TrenchLock Installed in Front of Bulkhead Steps

TrenchLock was also installed in front of the bulkhead steps.

TripleSafe Sump Pump and WaterGuard Installation

Once the WaterGuard system delivers the water to the sump basin, the TripleSafe sump pump system pumps water out of the home. Our three-pump system is composed of a primary, secondary, and battery-powered backup pump to ensure that water gets properly pumped out of the home at all times.

Exterior Discharge Line

The exterior discharge line is the vehicle that delivers water out of the home. The sump pump pumps water through this PVC plumbing system to a safe location that can no longer affect the basement. IceGuard was installed to the discharge line to prevent water from freezing in the pipes, ultimately preventing a basement flood. A bubbler pot was installed to the end of the discharge system to better distribute water, preventing puddling and offering an attractive finish.