Before & After
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Two weeks after moving into their dream home in Fairfax Station, this homeowner was greeted by an unexpected challenge—water intrusion in their basement following a bout of rain and snow. Instead of letting discouragement take root, they turned to us for a solution. With precision and care, we installed our WaterGuard® system, expertly channeled to guide unwanted water to safety and ensure their basement remains a welcoming, dry space. As you notice in the after photo, stability and peace of mind are restored, showcasing the transformative power of readiness and resilience.
In Falls Church, Virginia, local homeowner Joe noticed puddling in his basement after a major rainstorm. He had to move all of the furniture in his finished basement to the middle of the room because he didn’t know where the water was coming from, as seen in the before photo.
He immediately called Fortress and scheduled a free estimate. We sent one of our experienced system designers out to evaluate the problem, and the answer was clear: groundwater intrusion. A proposal was put together, and a solution was agreed upon - WaterGuard tied into a SuperSump Plus system along with a SaniDry dehumidifier.
Nick, the foreman on the job, got to work and demoed the walls just enough to expose the foundation walls and create a clean work area. He then carefully pulled back the very damaged carpet and installed our system, as seen in the after photo.
Joe was disappointed the water intrusion happened in the first place, but relieved knowing his basement is now protected by our lifetime of the structure warranty - and excited to remodel his man cave once again.
This homeowner in Arlington, Virginia had been dealing with water in his basement. He attempted to remedy the basement flooding issue with an inefficient open sump pump. Not only could this generic sump pump not keep the basement dry, but it not being sealed properly posed other issues. The open sump allowed moisture from the water it did collect to escape out into the space, which was causing the air to be humid and smell musty. He decided he needed a permanent fix, so he called Fortress Foundation Solutions. Our system designer went to the home and gave a free estimate and designed a system to remedy the problem. Fortress installed a waterproofing system that included our SuperSump pump, which is capable of pumping 2,200 gallons of water per hour. This SuperSump was installed with our UltraSump battery back up system that continues to pump up to 11,500 gallons of water during a power outage. All of our sump systems are air tight so moisture and smells can't escape into the air of the home.
Homeowners in Arlington noticed musty odors in their basement and could feel excess moisture in the air after heavy rainstorms. Eventually, they also noticed bubbling beneath their flooring, indicating water intrusion. They called Fortress, and we sent Cara, one of our skilled System Designers, to evaluate the issue. Using a hygrometer and a high-quality moisture meter, Cara was able to detect moisture behind the finished walls and identify the source of the problem. She designed a permanent solution, and Gustavo and his crew completed the installation.
