Basement Waterproofing & Drainage Before & After Photos

This family in Johnston, IA called Thrasher Foundation Repair to fix their wet basement. They had water in their basement each Spring and Fall. They were ready to have a dry basement all the time. The Thrasher Foundation Repair Team came to the rescue and waterproofed their basement. The family is now starting plans to finish their basement and extend their living space, now they can have a dry basement all the time. 

This customer wanted to finish his basement, but did not want to worry about getting water anymore. He called us out to do a full home inspection and we determined the best route would be to install a full perimeter interior drianage track, sump pump, and vapor barrier. We were able to install all three and fully waterproof his basement to stay dry all the time and keep the water out.

This customer was experiencing water in the basement and was tired of cleaning it up every time it rained. After we inspected, we realized the problem was the exterior drainage. To fix the issue, our crew installed a full perimeter interior drainage system, vapor barrier, and a sump pump. These three systems will work in conjunction with one another to make sure three things happen:

1. To keep their whole basement dry
2. To prevent mold
3. To make sure the basement stays dry all the time

This homeowner recently faced a leaky basement wall in her house. Water seepage through the walls was causing damage and making her worried. Thrasher Foundation Repair installed CleanSpace, a permanent solution that is far better than traditional paint and sealants as they can chip, peel, or flake away. Any water seepage is directed down into the drainage system as well. Additionally, CleanSpace is a good option for covering large boulders or dirt sections because it can be shaped around objects. Check out the before and after photos to see the transformation!

We encapsulated this homeowner's crawl space with CleanSpace, a vapor barrier, to help the home become more energy efficient and add usable storage space. CleanSpace is a 20-mil liner making it strong enough to hold up to things being taken in and out and will also never grow mold or mildew on its surface.