Does your home have an open pit sump system? The moisture in the basement will be higher due to the evaporation of the water in an open pit sump pump. Let Advanced Basement Systems provide you with a new efficient sump system to help eliminate the high moisture levels of you home.

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This Chatham basement needed a good sump upgrade! We disposed of the slow and noisy pedestal pump and replaced it with a submersible cast-iron pump. We also installed our UltraSump4 Back-Up System, which includes a special battery designed for back-up pumps. Once installed, Joel installed a two-piece lid over the liner, with a built in window.

The wire and pipe penetrations have rubber gromets around them, to keep it airtight! 

A nice, reliable and quiet system! 

The open sump pit will add humidity to existing homes as water evaporates. Advanced Basement Systems will upgrade exiting older home with a closed liner pit to eliminate the evaporation issues in a basement.

The home owner had the basement finished and was using the space. Moisture was evident along the floor and lower walls of the finished materials. Advanced Basement Systems install the Water Guard system and new sump pump systems to dry out the basement and provide on going protection. 

Problem: The wall is not settling but it is pushing out towards the fence.

Solution: Needs a retaining wall and a basic french drain system.

Inspector: Belal

Foreman: Kevin

This home in Woodstock, ON had basement seepage and slight bow (buckle or lean) in the block foundation wall. We can use our Carbon Armor Systems to stop the wall from moving any further. The silver vapour barrier is part of the waterproofing system and is not necessary in order to structurally stabilize the wall.
We also installed a new TripleSafe Sump Pump System, replacing the old and unreliable sump. 

Before

On the outside the home looks solid and in very good repair. Upon further inspection, the basement shows signs of shearing in the middle of the walls which indicates bowing in the structure. The walls at this stage have not shifted at the top or bottom but could eventually weaken and become a structural issue.

After

A combination of Power Braces and Carbon Armor have been used to brace the walls which will prevent any further bowing. This will allow the homeowner to begin finishing the basement knowing the walls are solid!

Give Advanced Basement Systems a call if you suspect your basement walls need help.

Problem: Entire foundation failing. Water seepage also.

Solution: Reconstruct foundation with poured concrete. Waterproof full basement and install sump pump with battery backup.

Inspector: Belal

Foreman: Marlon

Before

The home was showing the signs of bowing and shifting foundation walls. The stair step cracking occurs when the wall begins to bow but the reinforced corners are held in place. The reinforcement comes from the corner of the foundation wall providing an anchor to the bowing wall. Over time this condition could become worse requiring full foundation wall replacement.

After

Advanced Basement Systems installed a series of Geo Lock Channel Anchors fastened at the footing. The anchor plates are buried in the yard outside, about 12ft away from the foundation wall. They’re attached to the channel with long threaded galvanized rods. This installation will halt further bowing and may straighten the existing wall over time.

Give Advanced Basement Systems a call if you see signs of wall cracking in your basement!

The home required work done to the basement as the walls began to buckle with the pressure of the soil pushing inward.

Advanced Basement Systems installed the waterproofing system years prior and came in to correct the buckling wall issue with the Power Brace Wall Repair System.

The system consists of steel I-beams that are secured to the joists above the wall with steel brackets and lagged into the concrete footing. This system is easily adjustable, allowing for tightening of the brace to attempt to push the wall back to its original position. This system doesn’t involve any exterior excavation and installs quickly with minimal disruption to your basement space.

If you see cracks or the walls bucking, give Advanced Basement Systems a call for a free inspection. Don’t let this wait as it could cause further damage to the home!