Why You Should Waterproof Your Basement Before Finishing It

Finishing a basement is a great way add more livable square footage to your home which increases its value on the housing market for sure! But if finished basements don't have a waterproofing system, the chances of water damage increases. Would you want your livable basement to turn into a pool? Probably not since the cost of those repairs are not friendly to anybody's wallet. At this point, you might be asking yourself, "Is it worth finish my basement without a waterproofing system?" Well, we're here to tell you why waterproofing your basement before you finish it, especially with us, will save you LOTS of stress, time and money in the long run. 

What happens when finished basements flood?

Imagine venturing into your nicely finished basement when all of a sudden, you see water seeping in, causing damage to the floor, walls and important belongings! Any after math of a flooded basement can be devastating, but it's even worse when the basement is finished already. The damages can be emotionally and financially devastating for any homeowner in this scenario. When finished basements flood, the repair process entails more than just taking out the water, it involves restoring and damaged structures and replacing ruined furniture. Then, if homeowners decide to finally waterproof their finished basements, that's another added expense in addition to the repair costs. But this won't be an issue if you go to us before finishing your basement!

Comprehensive Solutions We Offer

TripleSafe Sump Pump

The heart of a dry basement is a sump pump system. With our TripleSafe sump pump system, you're getting not one, but three levels of protection! With the features of a primary pump, secondary pump and a battery backup system, it ensures that your basement stays dry during power outages and heavy rainfalls. 

WaterGuard Interior Drainage System

This is the perfect complement to our TripleSafe sump pump! This is our sub-floor interior drainage system designed to intercept water at the inside perimeter of your basement floor. This will then direct water towards the TripleSafe to be fully discharged to keep that finished floor nice and dry! 

SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier 

Any basement that is wet is also humid, so to tackle this issue, we highly recommend our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. This energy-efficient system helps maintain the dryness in your basement air, reducing the risk of mold growth and musty odors! 

Investing In 'A Peace Of Mind'

By going to us for waterproofing solutions, not only are you investing in a reliable system to keep your finished basement dry, you are investing in a peace of mind as well! Wouldn't it be nice knowing that your basement won't undergo water damage due to our TripleSafe, WaterGuard or SaniDry Sedona being there to save the day?! You'll be able to enjoy your finished basement without the worry of potential costly repairs. So, if you have plans on finishing your basement, consider calling us before you do so!