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The owner of this home in Loveland, OH, wanted to move their kid down into the basement, but their foundation was too wet to do so. We advised the homeowner that it would be wise to install a full interior perimeter waterproofing solution, fitted with our vapor barrier over all the foundation walls to achieve a completely dry foundation for their remodeling plans. The homeowner was also interested in an egress window so that their kid has a safe emergency exit, natural sunlight, and access to fresh air in the basement. After we finished the project, the homeowner was eager to get started on moving in new furniture, building new framing, and designing their kids new room. If you want to see how we helped this homeowner out, just down the road from our office in Loveland, OH, then be sure to scroll through the photos!

Waterproofing System in Loveland, OH

This is what the finished project looked like. Want to see how we got here? If so, scroll through the photos to walk along with us!

Wet basement in Loveland, OH

This is what the basement looked like before we started. The wooden panels on the walls smelled very musty, and the floor had stains from leaks.

Preparation for Waterproofing System in Loveland, OH

We threw plastic over all of the homeowners items to keep them safe from dust. We also brought our negative air system, which helps us manage the dust when we start jackhammering the floor open.

Hydrostatic Pressure in Loveland, OH

After we trenched out the floors to make room for our WaterGuard subfloor drains, drilled weeping holes to relieve the foundation from hydrostatic pressure, and dug a pit for our sump basin, water started to fill the sump pump crock immediately. You can see all the dirty water in this picture.

Waterproofing Services in Loveland, OH

We fitted the full perimeter trench with our WaterGuard subfloor drainage system. The gravel backfill allows us to make sure the drainage system is pitched correctly, and that they lead to the lowest part in the basement where the sump pump is located. You can also see the hole one of our subcontractors cut into the wall to make room for the egress window.

Egress Window Installation in Loveland, OH

Here we are shimming the window to make sure everything is level. We also have our TripleSafe sump liner fitted with the three different pumps it contains. One of the pumps is backed by a battery, which will provide power to the system in case of a power outage. This sump pump is our most secure system.

Foundation Excavation in Loveland, OH

We can either hand dig the trench to make room for an egress window or use an excavator. Most of the dirt that you see here was hauled away into one of our trucks.

Clogged Footer Drain in Loveland, OH

This home had a footer drain connected to an old sump pump, but some time along the way it clogged. By looking at this wet dirt, you can see why exterior drainage systems often fail. We call this area the "mudzone" where vast amounts of pressure and wet dirt can easily damage exterior drains.

Egress Window Well in Loveland, OH

We made sure our RockWell window well was level when bolting it into the foundation.

Egress Window Cover in Loveland, OH

This is what our translucent egress cover looks like. We had to reconfigure the downspouts to make sure the window had enough room.

Basement Window Sealing in Loveland, OH

We used spray foam to seal the window after we shimmed it evenly. We would later trim the excess foam.

Replacement Window in Loveland, OH

We like to fill the wells with gravel at the bottom. This process makes the well look cleaner, and adds more drainage to the system.

View From Basement in Loveland, OH

This is the view from inside the basement at the finished egress window. These steps make exiting the basement easy and safe. This window system can also lock from the inside, and can be cranked open. If you want to see the demonstration, be sure to head on over to our Youtube @TheBasementDoctorofCincy, and head to our YouTube shorts section.

Vapor Barrier Installation in Loveland, OH

Our CleanSpace vapor barrier will provide extra protection against moisture seeping in from the concrete walls. This vapor barrier tucks into our subfloor drainage system through the use of our WaterGuard's wall flanges. This way, any wall leaks will be captured into the drainage system, and head on over to the sump pump.

CleanSpace Moisture Barrier in Loveland, OH

This vapor barrier will allow the homeowner to add some finished walls over them if they ever feel inclined. This product also looks great by itself, if we do say so ourselves.

Drainage System in Loveland, OH

Our WaterGuard drains are concealed with a fresh layer of concrete. This concrete will cure, and the homeowner will be able to throw down some carpet if they please, (they just can't nail the carpet into the concrete).

Oil Tank Waterproofing in Loveland, OH

This oil tank made installation a little tricky, but our Inspector did a good job at communicating what to do for it. We bent the WaterGuard drains around the tank, and were also somehow able to get the CleanSpace behind it. Granted, it took three guys to complete the vapor barrier install behind it, but they got it through in one piece.

Waterproofing Contractors in Loveland, OH

This full system will provide the homeowner with a sense of security, knowing their basement is in good hands. We will send a service technician to this home annually for a service visit, where our techs will clean the drainage system and the sump pump, check on the vapor barrier, and run other various tests.

Installation Clean Up in Loveland, OH

We made sure to sweep the floor for dust and dirt before we left.

TripleSafe Sump Pump in Loveland, OH

Here is our most secure sump pump system, which will keep this basement safe from water, even in the event of a power outage. This sump pump is also extremely quiet, which will be very useful for the kid who is moving their bedroom down here. The system also comes with an airtight floor drain, an air-tight lid, and a nifty alarm system. No musty smells will be able to leak into this new place of living.