Basement Systems of New York Before & After Photos

This homeowner contacted Basement Systems of New York because he was having a major water problem in his basement, more specifically water was coming up through the center of their slab via hydrostatic pressure and it would pool, as well along the entirety of their basement they had an issue with water coming in at the wall-floor joints. The homeowner was concerned about this for the obvious reasons, but also because they use their basement for both entertaining and storage.

In order to remediate the problem at hand, we installed 144 feet of our patented sub-slab waterproofing system, FlowGuard which we then connected to a 50 foot lateral that ran through the center of their slab. We then installed CleanSpace along the entirety of their basement walls, which was tied into our TripleSafe sump pump system. Finally, we installed our Basementaire dehumidifier to both rid and protect their basement and home from any water vapor that would/could occur due to humidity. 

On our last day of installation, we were slated for a huge snowstorm and the homeowner was jonesing for the storm to come so he could test his new system after the snow melted. It has now been a week since the storm and the installation and the snow is melting quite quickly in his neighborhood, but not an ounce of water has penetrated his home, where before water would have been gushing in.  

After moving up from Brooklyn four years ago these homeowners thought all was well with their home, but after two major storms, they quickly realized that their home was vulnerable to water, both when it rained and snowed. Because of the headaches that they endured both during and after these two events, they said enough is enough and gave Basement Systems of New York a call to see how we could keep their home dry. 

To take care of the water issues that they were dealing with we had to install several of our patented systems. We started by digging our trench around the perimeter of their basement. We as well installed two laterals on each side of their basement. These trenches would eventually be filled with gravel and perforated pipe. This piping system is the base for our patented waterproofing system, FlowGuard, which will be installed on the perimeter of the basement walls and will divert all water to our piping and then our sump pump.

Once our trench and laterals were created and filled we proceeded to apply our vapor barrier, CleanSpace to the entirety of their basement walls. By applying a vapor barrier to their basement walls, we were able to change the overall environment of their home. 

After installing our vapor barrier, we dug for our discharge lines outside their home. Once established, we installed our TripleSafe sump pump with a battery backup. 

Finally, we installed our BasementAire dehumidification system and attached our condensate pump to drain into our TripleSafe sump pump. This created a system that these homeowners could truly set and forget. 

Since installing these systems these homeowners have not seen an ounce of water in their homes whether it be from rain or snow. They could not be any happier with how their project turned out, but more importantly that they do not have to worry about cleaning up their basement ever again as well as having peace of mind restored to them. Give us a call at 1-800-719-9240, or visit us at basementsystemsofny.com to schedule your no-obligation consultation with one of our expert Design Specialists today!

This homeowner called us out originally to review their Midcentury home. The reason why they called us was that they had large cracks that ran throughout their floor, which ran approximately six feet throughout their basement floor. Because of these cracks they believe that they had an issue with dampness.

Upon our Specialist inspecting their basement we realized that cracks in their floor were allowing water and water vapor into their basement, as well as that their foundation had sunken approximately six inches.

To fix the problem we strategically drilled 5/8th pilot holes throughout the basement. Once we had drilled all our holes we started to fill the voids below their slab with PolyLevel. By doing this we could lift, level, and stabilize their foundation. Next, to remediate the water and water vapor issue we epoxyed and sealed the cracks on the floor. By doing this, we are able to make sure that nothing escapes into the basement and the home is comfortable year-round. 

Since completing this project, their home has been free of water and water vapor. They could not be any more pleased with how their project turned out. More importantly than anything, peace of mind has been restored. 

When this homeowner noticed signs of foundation trouble, they turned to us for help after thorough online research. Our consultation with a Design Specialist revealed a significant deflection in their wall, typically requiring extensive rebuilding. Fortunately, our company offers an innovative solution—the Everbrace Wall System—avoiding the need for wall replacement.

We began by installing necessary blocking in the floor joists for our top bracket. Next, we carefully cut concrete to create footings for our PowerBrace systems, applying CleanSpace as a vapor barrier. Sheet metal was then hung to relieve weight from the foundation wall. PowerBraces were installed, and footings were filled with concrete. Finally, we injected PolyLevel through the sheet metal, creating balanced pressure for stable support.

Thanks to our approach, the foundation issues were resolved without disruptive wall replacement, restoring both structural integrity and peace of mind for the homeowners.

This home, built in 1953 with a classic cinder block foundation and an unfinished basement slab, faced a serious threat last Friday night. During heavy rainfall, hydrostatic pressure became too much for one section of the foundation. A cinder block was pushed out from the wall and into the basement, allowing water to flood inside.

To make matters worse, another corner of the slab showed a significant crack and had settled 2 to 3 inches, indicating serious structural movement.

Our team sprang into action to protect the home and restore its foundation. First, we installed temporary supports to stabilize the structure and prevent further damage. Then, we excavated around the foundation down to the footing, carefully removing the compromised wall.

Next, we rebuilt the foundation from the footing up, replacing it with a new footing and block wall. To ensure long-term strength, we installed carbon fiber strips on the basement walls, tying everything together for 100% structural integrity.

Before backfilling, we parged the exterior wall and applied our high-performance GMX waterproofing membrane, protecting the foundation against future water intrusion. The soil was graded roughly to direct water away.

Finally, we installed a dual-stage sump pump system with Schedule 35 piping leading water safely out to daylight through a bubbler pot, providing reliable basement drainage.

The result? A fully stabilized foundation and a dry, secure basement, ready to stand strong for decades to come.