Waterproofing an Area of a Basement in Annandale, VA
Challenge
Homeowners in Annandale, VA had been dealing with water in their basement for a year and a half. They had several people come out to try to remedy the problem but they were unsuccessful. Any time it rained or snowed water would leak into one corner of the basement through a gap between the wall and the foundation, or cold joint. This was due to hydrostatic pressure. If the soil around your basement is saturated with water, tons of hydrostatic pressure could be pushing against the foundation.
Solution
After trying and failing several times to remedy the situation, the Annandale homeowners gave 3 Pros Basement Systems a call. One of our certified basement waterproofing technicians came out to solve the problem. We installed a WaterGuard XL sub-floor drainage system around the basement perimeter where the water was getting inside. We also installed a TripleSafe sump pump to remove any water that entered the basement. Next, a CleanSpace Wall System was installed on the walls where the hydrostatic pressure was occurring. And finally, we installed IceGuard to prevent floods from a clogged or frozen discharge line.
Project Summary
Evaluator: Jay Johnson
