Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: The Signs of Water Damage in Basements - Silverton, OR

Here in Silverton, Oregon, we experience lots of heavy rain and flooding groundwater. Recently, we even experienced storm weather with pouring rain and hail. This homeowner reached out to John's Waterproofing after the storm because they were worried their basement couldn't withstand weather like that. Upon our inspection it was evident that their basement had no waterproofing system installed and water had flooded everywhere in their basement. We found that the floor of the basement had puddles of water, the stairs that lead outside were damp, and there were trails of water around the cracks in the foundation walls. These signs all indicate there is a passage of water coming into the basement and drainage would be necessary. To solve this problem, we suggested installing a WaterGuard drainage system. This is a pipe that goes beneath the concrete floors to act as a safe passageway for water to go through instead of puddling into the basement. It is surrounded by gravel to help filter the water and avoid clogging. Then we cover the WaterGuard system with concrete so that it is discreet to the homeowners. Our BrightWall paneling was installed on the walls and a SaniDry dehumidifier to address moisture issues. This drainage process will ensure that the next time there is a storm, this homeowner's basement will be prepared and protected against water.