Serving Northern Virginia, D.C., and Suburban Maryland
Serving Northern Virginia, D.C., and Suburban Maryland
Before & After
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This Lorton, VA homeowner was dealing with water in the basement, creating concerns about moisture, damage, and long-term protection for the home. Basement water intrusion can happen for several reasons, including hydrostatic pressure, foundation cracks, and water entering at the wall and floor joint. In this case, our team completed a full inspection and found that the basement needed a complete interior waterproofing system, along with foundation crack repair to stop water from entering through the damaged wall.
NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair installed a full interior basement waterproofing system designed to collect water before it can spread across the basement floor and direct it to a reliable sump pump system. Our team also repaired the crack in the foundation wall to help seal the vulnerable area and reduce the risk of future water intrusion. This combination of basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair helped create a cleaner, drier, and better-protected basement.
After the waterproofing system was complete, the Lorton homeowner had peace of mind knowing their basement was protected from water seepage, foundation wall cracks, and future moisture problems. The finished result gave the home a stronger waterproofing solution and helped protect the basement from damage during future heavy rains.
After NV Waterproofing and Foundation Repair conducted a thorough free inspection at a Lorton, VA home, we identified several critical issues contributing to persistent basement water intrusion. The inspection revealed that the original stone patio and stairwell leading down to the basement door had an undersized drain unable to handle heavy rainfall, resulting in water pooling, overflowing, and seeping directly through the basement entryway. During the assessment, our team also noted signs of water damage and inadequate drainage away from the foundation. To address these problems, our basement waterproofing experts replaced the undersized drain with a significantly larger catch basin designed for increased water flow. We then installed a dedicated discharge line to efficiently direct stormwater away from the home’s foundation, reducing hydrostatic pressure and preventing future basement flooding. To further safeguard the property, we added the TripleSafe sump pump system—a robust, three-pump, battery-backed solution for exceptional redundancy and reliability, ensuring continuous basement protection even during power outages or severe storms. As a result of these targeted measures, the homeowner now enjoys a consistently dry basement, completely free from water intrusion through the basement door, regardless of rainfall intensity.
We addressed a customer's concern regarding a noisy sump pump during operation. To resolve the issue, we replaced their existing sump pump with a Triple Safe Sump Pump. This upgraded pump not only minimizes noise with its airtight lid but also provides additional protection against basement flooding by utilizing a battery backup system. The customer can now enjoy a quieter and more reliable sump pump solution.
This McLean, VA basement waterproofing project involved water entering the home through the front stoop and traveling down the foundation wall into the basement. In the before photo, you could clearly see signs of water damage along the back wall, showing where moisture had been making its way into the home. Before the repair, the homeowner was dealing with an exterior water intrusion issue that needed to be addressed from the outside to help prevent future basement water damage.
After completing an inspection, NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair exposed the foundation wall down to the base of the footer to properly access the problem area. Our team applied a liquid rubberized waterproofing sealant to help create a watertight barrier on the exterior foundation wall. We also installed a drain board to help direct water away from the foundation and reduce pressure against the wall.
With the exterior waterproofing system in place, this McLean homeowner now has long-term protection against water intrusion from the front stoop area. The basement is better protected from future moisture problems, foundation wall leaks, and water damage, giving the homeowner peace of mind knowing the issue was repaired at the source.
Before and After picture of our TripleSafe pump.
