Problems with water infiltration in Montreal, Qc

Challenge

This house in Montreal was having troubles in its basement!  The sump pump existing  was not covered and did not have a backup system and the uncovered sump pump gave off moisture with bad smells too.

So its owner wanted to protect the objects stored in his basement from water damages and needed to modernize his water drainage system with a more suitable solution that protects it from water infiltration.

The first thing he did was contacting Système Sous-sol Québec and a customer service representative scheduled an appointment for an inspection. Once our specialist was on site, a free written assessment was given to the client.

Solution

We fixed our client's problems, by the installation of a WaterGuard interior French drain system that is not affected by the accumulation of debris and does not clog with soil.

In addition, to evacuate the accumulated water, a TripleSafe pump system is installed. It has three pumps. A main one with a lot of power, and a secondary one that takes over if the water level rises above a certain threshold. This system is also equipped with a backup pump powered by a battery. It operates during power outages. This way the basement remains dry even during power cuts.

Finally, BrightWall is installed on the concrete walls to give the walls a finished look. It is waterproof and mildew resistant.

Finally , our client now can benefit from a basement protected against water infiltration.

Project Summary

City: Montreal

Problems: Water penetration

Solution: Waterguard, TripleSafe