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Photo Album: Keeping a House Dry for a New Homeowner in Baltimore, OH

  • Evidence of water intrusion and damage is visible immediately after walking down to the basement.
  • The interested buyer was concerned not only with water intrusion and damage, but also evidence of mold in the basement.
  • Along with the other unhealthy and unsightly problems in the basement, the area also lacked a proper sump pump system. This system does not have a lid, which presents other issues. Objects can fall into the pit and damage the pumping equipment, any water inside the pit can easily evaporate back into the basement, and the pit could overflow and flood the basement.
  • The basement's perimeter is excavated to properly place the BasementGutter system in the sub-floor and atop the footing. Weep holes are drilled into the bottom of the walls to allow seeping and built-up water in the walls to be able to escape and then flow into the BasementGutter system.
  • BasementGutter is placed in the sub-floor throughout the basement, and the older sump pit is filled.
  • Along with the BasementGutter system, the SafeDri sump pump will always work to keep the basement dry. The hole from the former sump pump pit was filled and covered with cement, and a dehumidifier was installed to clean and filter the air, control moisture and humidity, and reduce odors and the potential for mold growth.
  • An FreezeGuard was attached to the exterior sump pump discharge line to prevent flooding if the line freezes or becomes blocked. This line and the nearby downspout conductor line were tied together and directed to drain far away from the home's foundation.
  • The new exterior discharge lines joined into one line that was placed in the ground and directed far enough away from the home. The end of the line was camouflaged by a YardWell outlet.

Album Description

Before purchasing a house in Baltimore, OH, an interested home buyer wanted to make sure the living environment would be a safe one. As soon as she entered the basement, she knew the area needed work. She was concerned with evidence of water intrusion and damage, as well as moisture and mold.

The woman’s realtor recommended contacting Ohio Basement Authority for further guidance. The interested buyer met with Jeff Floit who completed a thorough evaluation of the problematic basement. Jeff then recommended the perfect solutions.

Following mold remediation by another company, Eric Estell and his crew then waterproofed the basement with the BasementGutter interior drainage system, SafeDri sump pump, dehumidifier and exterior FreezeGuard and YardWell attachments.

The new homeowner now has peace of mind knowing these trustworthy solutions have helped her create a safer and healthier living environment that she will be able to enjoy for many years to come.

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  • An unhealthy looking basement.
  • A closer look at basement problems.
  • A problematic sump pump system.
  • Waterproofing preparations.
  • Protecting the perimeter.
  • Waterproofed and protected.
  • Updated exterior drainage.
  • Another view of the new exterior drainage.

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911 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
1-614-254-6006

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