Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems stopping water in Montpelier, VT

A family in Montpelier, Vermont had a bulkhead entry to their basement. It worked great for an additional way in and out of the basement, but every time it rained or snow melted the water would go down the concrete steps and enter the basement. They contacted Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems looking for a way to stop their basement from water damage. Matt's team installed a TrenchDrain at the bottom of the bulkhead stairs, put in a WaterGuard line, and then a SuperSump Pump. The water will now go into the TrenchDrain and the WaterGuard takes the water to the SumpPump where it is pumped out a discharge line away from the home. The family's basement is now protected from future water entering.

Basement Entrance

The bulkhead entrance to the basement. This is where the water enters the basement and causes problems.

Inside the basement

Here is a before picture of the entrance. It hasn't rained in a while and you can see the water marks on the floor, from previous rain.

During construction

The trench has been dug out and the WaterGuard has been put in place.

The Pit

The pit is ready for the SuperSump Pump to be installed.

Finished WaterGuard

The WaterGuard is in place and the cement has covered it.

SuperSump Pump

The SuperSump Pump is all set, just waiting for the cement to dry.

SuperSump Pump & WaterGuard

The SuperSump Pump and the WaterGuard are installed. Together, with the TrenchDrain, they will make sure the customers basement will stay dry for good.

TrenchDrain

The new TrenchDrain will collect any water that runs down the stairs and send it down the WaterGuard and to the SuperSump Pump. The SuperSump Pump will discharge the water away from the home.