Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Damp Basement Waterproofing in Philippi, WV

A homeowner in Philippi, WV was dealing with severe basement water intrusion, causing damage to their valuables while the home itself was becoming a health hazard. When water finds its way into a basement, you breathe in the musty, moldy air that circulates through the vents. The homeowner heard about Alford Foundation and Crawl Space repair from someone they trusted and requested an estimate. They even warned us to wear rain boots due to the state of the space! We created a customized plan to waterproof their basement and prevent further water intrusion. In the end, we successfully installed a sump pump and proper drainage to keep water away from the home, as well as a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to continuously extract moisture from the air without requiring any homeowner effort. The result? A happy customer who didn't need to water about the next rainy season, storm, or flood destroying their basement and property.

Standing Water in Basement

All it takes is one incident to destroy years of acquired property and goods, including appliances, antiques, furniture, memories, and more. A wet basement also lowers your home's value, makes it more difficult to sell, and is less energy efficient.

Water Entering Through Basement Door

The groundwater is sitting because it has nowhere to go. A better drain system can prevent this and keep water from entering from the outside.

Prior Water Level

The standing water in the basement was severely damaging, causing not only loss to their valuables and furniture, but also an immediate impact to the surrounding environment. Water in a basement leads to mold, aggravated allergies and asthma, and bad odors.

Trench Drain Installation

We installed a trench drain to catch water flowing from the outside of this basement door.

Automatic, High-Capacity Dehumidifier

To top it off, we added a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier capable of removing up to 100 pints of water per day from the air! It's extremely efficient and doesn't require any changing of a bucket to dispose of water.

WaterGuard Drainage System Around Basement Perimeter

This serviceable drainage system is installed to waterproof basements without digging a huge trench in your yard or causing structural damage to your foundation. WaterGuard is designed to prevent clogging since it sits above the mud, not alongside it.

Sump Pump with Alarm

A sump pump moves water far away from your basement. A modern sump pump like this is quiet, has an airtight lid, a floor drain in the sump lid, and an alarm proactively telling you when water reaches a certain level before your basement floods.