Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Interior Basement Drain in Mercier, QC

Mrs. Colprons from Mercier contacted us in 2018 to have an inspection and the opinion of experts in water problems in the basement. During the meeting with our specialist, she said that she lived in this house for 3 years and that it was between 1 and 2 years that the problem of water appeared. A year ago, she decided that she wanted to solve the problem of infiltration of water coming back through the garage drain, but by getting different waterproofing solutions and different contractors, she was not convinced that those offers would be the best solution. She also mentioned that it is especially during the melting snow and heavy rains that the amount of water that infiltrates the subsoil is significant. So she was at the point where she absolutely wanted to fix the problem of water seepage as soon as possible. The solution that our specialist recommended was simple; an indoor drain that will be installed where water seeps and damages the quality of the basement environment and will be connected to its sump pump system.

Inspection of the basement infiltrated with water in Mercier, QC

During the inspection, our specialists analyze the space in depth and annotate photos so that you know exactly how the waterproofing products that will solve the water problem will be installed.

Dig the trench for the drain

Here is a photo showing how to dig a trench to install the connection drain that connects the inner drain to the sump pump.

Drain installation in Mercier, QC

The drain is installed in a bed of stones to help the water to get filtered and directed to the drain.

Cover the drain

Before covering the drain, we stick the CleanSpace tape, which is a waterproofing membrane that helps hold the different sections in place so they do not move and allow water and moisture to pass through.

Cover with concrete

Once installed and in place, the drain is covered with concrete. Once dry, the concrete will not appear and the installation will be done in a discreet and efficient way.

WaterGuard drain at the bottom of the stairs

The bottom of the stairs was where the most water seeped through. We installed the WaterGuard Interior Foundation Drain that traps water from the floor and the edges of the stairs.