Floor Drain
These are often seen installed in older homes as it used to be known as one of the best ways to waterproof a basement. If moisture got in, it could drain out through the ground. Unfortunately, many of these drains have pipes that are made from clay which have since disintegrated in the soil. Additionally, these pipes are known for being prone to clogging. If seepage gets inside and tries to get out through this low-lying area, it may start to back up and back into the home.
Sump Pumps
To take care of the problem, St. Louis Basement Pros recommends installing a newer and more effective waterproofing device that can pump water out and away from the home. These can be installed in the lowest-lying area of the basement in a pit. Drainage pipes will be connected to the basin, and once it reaches a certain level, it will be sent out and away from the home to a safe distance away where it won’t easily be able to get back inside again.
Basement Problems
Testimonials
Basement Waterproofing
Quoted a Basement Waterproofing project for Kerry O in Ballwin, Missouri.
Drain Tile and Sump Pump
The drain tile and sump pump installers were on time and the process went smoothly. I was impressed with the quality of work.
Basement Waterproofing
We live in a house with a full basement that was built in 1915. The house has three full stories. We had noticed a new plaster crack in the second story and wanted to be sure the foundation was stable. The representative came, looked at the foundation and basement, and pointed out a few things we could do ourselves to keep the foundation area dryer. He also told us that the plaster crack was caused by settling from the weight of the house on the support beams in the basement (not basement walls). He explained what they could do to improve the support system in the basement and gave us a quote if we wanted to do the work, but was honest enough to tell us that the house was very stable in its present condition, which is what we really wanted to know.
