Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing in Smiths Grove, KY

This customer in Smiths Grove, KY, called Frontier after a water intrusion in their basement. To waterproof their basement, we installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system, a trench drain at the entrance, and a TripleSafe sump pump to pump water through the drainage lines. We also installed IceGuard to prevent floods from clogged or frozen discharge lines, as well as a LawnScape system. Now their basement is dry and clean.

Trench Dug

A trench is dug around the perimeter of the basement to install the WaterGuard system.

Weep Holes

Weep holes are drilled into the concrete block wall to allow water to flow down into the WaterGuard system.

Trench Drain Excavation

An are is dug out in the doorway where we will place the trench drain.

WaterGuard Installation

The WaterGuard is placed in the trench that was dug. After it is placed it is covered with CleanSpace liner.

TripleSafe Sump Pump

Our most reliable sump pump system, the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe™ has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over.

WaterGuard Cemented In

After the WaterGuard is placed and CleanSpace liner added, it is cemented into place.

Sump Pump Secured

The TripleSafe sump pump is cemented into place. All the water that gets trapped in the WaterGuard system will be sent to the sump pump and pumped out through the drainage lines.

Trench Drain Secured

The Trench drain is secured in place by a layer of cement. This will catch any water that comes in through opening and closing of the door.

IceGuard and LawnScape System Installation

Water escapes from the IceGuard® fitting only when the discharge line becomes clogged. Otherwise, water flows past the slotted openings into the drain pipe. LawnScape™ is a pipe buried from the downspout to a special LawnScape™ outlet that lets the water out onto the surface while camouflaging the end of the pipe. The lid comes off for easy cleaning. LawnScape™ is best used for downspout extensions over 8' long.