Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Manchester, MD already had an existing waterproofing system in their basement but contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions for a proper sump pump installation. Our team installed a SuperSump®+, a reliable single-pump system designed to keep the basement dry.

The SuperSump®+ is our most basic sump pump option and does not include a battery backup. After discussing their needs, the homeowner felt confident that this system would provide the protection they were looking for. If their needs change in the future, the system can easily be upgraded within the same basin to include additional protection and backup options.

This client had water leaking into his basement, so he called Fortress Foundation Solutions to come give him an estimate for waterproofing. We sent out our System Designer, Danny Camunas, to the client's property, where he did a thorough inspection and wrote up a quote. After the client accepted, our Foreman, David Bowers, and his crew went out to complete the project. They started out by drilling around the edge of the wall to make room for our WaterGuard. After putting that down, they filled the hole with gravel, topped it off with cement, and finished the inside with some of our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier along the walls. Attached to the WaterGuard outside was our LawnScape Outlet for drainage, along with our IceGuard to prevent freezing during the winter. The customer was very happy with his newly dry basement!

In Thurmont, MD, a homeowner had been dealing with ongoing water intrusion and finally reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions for a permanent solution. In the before photos, you can see how the homeowner was using the basement for storage, but moisture issues had caused mold to begin growing on various stored items.

To solve the problem, Fortress installed a full-perimeter interior waterproofing system featuring WaterGuard®, connected to a TripleSafe™ sump pump system. We also installed CleanSpace® wall vapor barrier to help direct water to the drainage system while brightening the appearance of the basement.

Now, the homeowner can confidently use their basement for storage or future living space without worrying about water intrusion.

A homeowner in Martinsburg, WV never realized she had a water intrusion problem until she began preparing for a yard sale and went down to her basement to clear out some junk. Once she started moving boxes, the problem became clear- fast. Moldy, musty, and wet walls had been hiding right in front of her the entire time.

She immediately reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions and scheduled her free estimate. Skylar was the System Designer for the project and completed a thorough inspection of the property. He not only found water sitting inside the block walls, but also discovered that the prolonged moisture had caused the walls to bow inward due to hydrostatic pressure.

This home needed more than just waterproofing - it also required a permanent wall stabilization solution. Mike was the foreman on the job and executed Skylar's proposal flawlessly. Now, this homeowner can enjoy a stable, safe, and healthy home for years to come.