Dependable Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Company in Maynard, MA

Asa C. of Maynard, Massachusetts is planning on finishing the basement in the near future. Waterproofing the basement was essential before doing so. Two storms in the past year have flooded the basement, as up to 3" of water had seeped in through the foundation floor. Looking to create a safe space for their children's personal belongings, they reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions.

Our Design Specialist, Mark Proctor, recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage and TripleSafe sump pump system in order to waterproof the basement. Our installation crew started by chipping out concrete along the perimeter of the basement. This allowed space for the WaterGuard system. WaterGuard was laid and installed within crushed stone. Its purpose is to collect water from outside wet soil and filter it to the sump pump. In order for the TripleSafe to be installed, a sump basin was built. The sump basin sits at the lowest point of the basement so water can flow downwards into it. Once dug out, the sump pump system was put in and connected to the WaterGuard system. The system was tested and then cemented in place. An exterior discharge line was then added to the TripleSafe to guide water out of the home to a safe location.

With the waterproofing system installed, Asa can confidently finish the basement knowing that it will remain dry all the time.

Kristin C. of Maynard, Massachusetts was at risk of her basement flooding every time it rained. There had been points in time where up to 100 gallons of water occupied the basement at once. This was a very annoying and tiring process for Kristen, as shop vacuuming the basement became a lot of work. Using the basement as a storage space, Kristin was also concerned about the safety of her personal belongings.

She reached out to our Erickson Foundation Solutions team looking for a permanent solution to her wet basement. After contacting our Customer Care team, an appointment was scheduled with Design Specialist, Nikki Burke. Nikki conducted a 90-minute free inspection of the home. Kristin was thrilled to hear the solutions we had to offer, as other companies told her that she would have to completely rebuild the foundation. After further discussion, Nikki recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TripleSafe sump pump system, CleanSpace vapor barrier, and SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The WaterGuard drainage system captures water along the perimeter of the basement and filters it to the TripleSafe system. The TripleSafe system is composed of three pumps. The first pump handles normal amounts of water at 1/3 horsepower. The second pump is activated with larger amounts of water, pumping it out of the home at 1/2 horsepower. Lastly, a third battery-powered pump operates in emergency situations such as a power outage. These pumps connect to an exterior drainage line to safely remove water away from the home. The CleanSpace vapor barrier encapsulates the basement wall and uses drainage matting to filter water into the WaterGuard system. It also alleviates moisture, creating a comfortable living space. The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier also controls moisture, providing better air quality by removing mold spores and lowering humidity.

Kristin has had negative experiences with other companies doing work on her home. From the first phone call, all the way to completion of the job, our Erickson team was there to provide clear communication and answer any questions she had. With the job complete, Kristin couldn't be happier to have peace of mind that her basement will stay dry!

A homeowner in Maynard, Massachusetts, was having water entering the basement after heavy rain. The home was built in 1903 and the current homeowners have lived in there for the past six years. The homeowner used the basement as a laundry room and storage and wanted to stop water from collecting on the basement floors. Our design specialist Tom examined the home and recommended installing a full perimeter drainage system.

Our production team led by Melvin began the project by having all of the homeowner's belongings removed from the perimeter of the basement. After the homeowner removed their things, the team started chipping out a trench at the bottom of the foundation wall. They chipped around the entire perimeter using a jackhammer. Our team cleared out the debris from the trench and installed 130 feet of WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. Any water that comes down the wall or from the outside of the home will be contained in the WaterGuard System. The next item to be installed will be the sump pumps. The sump pumps that were installed are the SuperSumps, and they were placed at the front left corner and back right corner of the basement. To install the sumps, the team had to dig a trench that will fit the sump pump basin. To power the pump, the team needed to make sure there was an electrical outlet near the sump pump. After power was found and the basins were dug, the team used PVC piping to expel the water out of the home. Finally, the team installed a SaniDry to reduce the moisture in the basement. The team stopped water from entering and collecting on the basement floor, so the homeowner can still store their belongings and continue to do laundry in the basement. 

A homeowner in Maynard, Massachusetts, had sloping and separating floors. The home was built in the 1950s, and they have lived in the home for 24 years. Over the last 4-5 years, they have seen the problem get noticeably worse. Our design specialist looked at the joist and supports in the crawlspace. The posts are beginning to fail, and our specialist recommended installing new supports with a supplemental beam. 

Our production team installed 6 SmartJacks and 17' of the supplemental beam. The team sets our big footing plates over some crushed stone. Once they secure the top of the SmartJack to the supplemental beam, they ensure that the footing is level and the jack itself is vertical. The final part of the installation is pouring concrete over the footings.