Photo Album: Waterproofing a Basement in Alexandria, VA

Homeowners in Alexandria, VA gave us a call when they found water in their basement after some heavy rains. The water was coming in from where the wall meets the floor. Our Sales Representative went out to the home and recommended our WaterGuard System, IceGuard, and our SuperSump. The production crew installed WaterGuard XL, a sub-floor drainage system, in the basement, and a WaterGuard XL Port for access to the system. Next, a SuperSump pump system with a cast iron pump, liner, and airtight lid with an airtight floor drain was installed. CleanSpace was installed on the basement walls. Finally, IceGuard was installed to prevent a clogged or frozen discharge line and a LawnScape outlet was placed at the end of the discharge line. Now, these homeowners will have a dry basement all the time!

WaterGuard XL Installation Begins

The perimeter of the basement is opened up and a trench is developed with a jackhammer. This trench is where the WaterGuard XL pipe will reside.

WaterGuard is Placed

The WaterGuard is carefully set in place and back filled with stone.

WaterGuard XL Interior Basement Drainage System

Water enters the system via inlet holes and flows through the drainage pipe to the sump pump.

LawnScape Outlet

The sump pump discharge line connects to a special LawnScape Outlet, sending water away from the foundation while camouflaging the end of the pipe.

Discharge Line

Once the Lawnscape Outlet is properly installed, the trench is backfilled.

IceGuard Installation

The IceGuard Discharge Line is the perfect solution to the unfortunate problem of clogged and frozen discharge lines. This product ensures the sump pump system will stay protected and work properly.

Restored Floor

Back inside the basement, concrete is poured to restore the floor.

SuperSump Installation

An effective basement waterproofing system depends on a reliable, long-lasting sump pump. Here you see a 3 Pros Basement Systems crew member working on the installation of our premier sump pump system- the SuperSump.

SuperSump Installation

This top-rated 1/3 HP Zoeller cast iron pump offers reliability and high-volume pumping. It has built-in alarms when the water level rises too high and a strong airtight lid that is child-safe and keeps out insects, odors, and radon gas.

WaterGuard Port

In the middle of this photo, you can see the WaterGuard Port. This allows an easy check of the drainage. All of these products are patented and award-winning! Now, these homeowners can rest easy knowing that their basement will stay dry in all four seasons without difficulty.