Reliable Solutions for Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair & Foundation Wall Repair in Westlake, OH

A homeowner in Westlake, OH had a pesky sump pump that would not properly eject water away from the basement. She noticed that the concrete is constantly leaking and wet around the crock and sump pump. She found that Cleveland Basement Systems was her local and trusted waterproofing expert. She was set up with a no-obligation estimate!

On the day of the estimate, the inspector noticed the water issues around the sump pump. He suggested that Cleveland Basement Systems install our patented and proven TripleSafe in order to correctly handle the water. TripleSafe is an ultra-reliable, three-pump system that works under any circumstance. The first pump is a heavy-futy 1/3 horsepower cast-iron pump that handles up to 2,600 gallons of water. If there is more water than that in the basement, the second pump kicks on and can handle 6,200 gallons per hour! The third pump is battery-operated which means you can trust it to work even in a power outage. 

This customer left with a detailed and free written quote to solve her water issues!

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This customer originally called in because a plumber that was working in her basement noticed a void below the concrete. She figured this was a foundation issue and called Cleveland Basement Systems to schedule a free estimate.

When the inspector arrived, he informed the customer that the void under the concrete could be fixed by a polyurethane company. The inspector didn't stop there though. He still took the time to examine the basement and see if Cleveland Basement Systems could help. Come to find out, this basement had signs of water damage, including black water stains and efflorescence. Black water stains signal leaky walls and the coloration comes from the formation of mold. Mold loves stagnant water. Efflorescence was also present on the walls. This occurs when water evaporates on the wall after seeping into the basement. Efflorescence looks like a white or gray power deposit. It is not harmful but is a sign of water leakage. 

The inspector recommended the best waterproofing trio: The TripleSafe, CleanSpace and WaterGuard. The TripleSafe is a powerful and reliable sump pump that includes three separate pumps that work in any circumstance, like high water volume and power outages. The CleanSpace is a durable, 20mil thick white poly sheet material that is tightly attached to the basement walls. This patented system creates an effective moisture and vapor barrier. CleanSpace forces any water leaks to flow into a perimeter drain. Finally, the WaterGuard is a great perimeter drainage channel that sits flush to the concrete floor. It's ability to catch all moisture from the wall and floor and move it to the sump pump, makes for a very dry basement. Together, these three waterproofing systems would solve this homeowner's water problems. 

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A homeowner in Westlake, OH called in complaining that whenever it rains the walls leak and water collects along the floor. Our expert inspector, Bert,  assessed the basement and found a couple of big issues. The walls of the basement were efflorescent. Efflorescence in a basement looks like a white or gray powdery substance. It appears on floors and walls when water is present and it evaporates, creating a deposit of minerals. Although harmless, it is a common sign of water in the basement. The other problem that Bert observed was mold. Mold can be harmless if not treated and can effect the health of humans and pets. 

Due to these problematic symptoms of water in the basement, Bert proposed the customer have multiple Basement Systems products installed including the following: WaterGuard, CleanSpace, TripleSafe, and SaniDry. WaterGuard and CleanSpace would help the excess water from the walls and floor move through specific channels to allow water to be emptied in a perimeter drainage system such as a sump pump. TripleSafe is a sump pump that assures small or large amounts of water get pushed out away from the house. Lastly, SaniDry is a dehumidifier that sucks up all of the humidity and moisture from the air, ridding of hostile environments where mold could grow. 

Bert gave this homeowner a wealth of options to fix his efflorescence, mold and water issues.