Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Chantilly, VA, called Fortress Foundation Solutions after dealing with water in their basement for 25 years! Getting older, they could no longer clean up the mess every time it rained. a skilled System Designer met with them offering a permanent solution. They agreed it was the correct course of action and Foreman Cope and crew was soon at their home with his crew installing a and a full perimeter waterproofing system using WaterGuard all tied to a TripleSafe Sump Pump which is our most powerful sump pump, the TripleSafe has two pumps and a third that turns on if the power goes out. Now this couple can enjoy their home well into their retirement years!

A homeowner in Potomac, MD had a waterproofing system installed by Fortress Foundation Solutions several years ago. At the time, they declined our recommended sump pump upgrade. However, after experiencing a power outage, their existing sump pump failed to operate - exactly the concern our System Designer had discussed during the original proposal.

While the waterproofing system continued to perform as intended, the failed sump pump left the basement vulnerable when it was needed most.

The homeowner called Fortress back out and decided to move forward with our recommended TripleSafe™ sump pump system. As shown in the after photo, we installed a TripleSafe™ system complete with battery backup protection.

Now, this basement is protected by a complete Fortress waterproofing system designed to keep it dry all the time - even during power outages.

Homeowner in Purcellville, VA had been dealing with basement flooding for 10 years! There were signs of water intrusion in the form of watermarks on the walls and the floors. They needed this problem solved permanently because they wanted to finish the basement and turn it into a rental space. They knew that finishing the space without fixing the problem would lead to further issues and they couldn't in good conscious let someone rent and live in it. Water can cause damage to the walls and personal belongings, cause mold to grow, and affect the air quality of the basement and the rest of the home. The homeowner called Fortress Foundation Solutions for help. System designer Caleb Stone went out and gave them a free estimate and proposed a solution. They trusted Caleb's knowledge and expertise and accepted Fortress's help. Foreman Clarence Copeland and crew went out and installed a full perimeter system with our WaterGuard Below Floor Drain. WaterGuard is the best choice for waterproofing a basement. It's installed below the floor slab and rests on top of the foundation footing which keeps it from potentially getting clogged by mud. WaterGuard is installed with minimal invasion of the slab and all concrete is restored after. This system flows into our TripleSafe Sump Pump, which has two pumps capable of pumping up to 6,120 gallons of water per hour. In the case of a power outage, a third pump runs on a battery backup and can pump up to 11,500 gallons per hour. This job was finished off with our CleanSpace wall to give the basement a bright and clean look for finishing in the future. This homeowner can now do any renovations to the basement they want and can be sure it will be protected! 

In Vienna, Virginia, homeowner Anton started his day off on the wrong foot. He woke up before sunrise to get a workout in before work, but when he walked into his personal basement gym, he found water everywhere.

After the heavy rainstorm the night before, Anton knew he needed a permanent solution and reached out to Fortress to come out as soon as possible for a waterproofing estimate. He met with Paul and felt confident in what both Paul and Fortress had to offer.

Just three weeks later, Anton’s basement was professionally waterproofed and his basement gym was saved.