Before & After Photos

In Sherbrooke, QC, a homeowner faced frequent flooding due to an outdated sump pump, turning their basement into an unusable space. As you can see in the before photo, the issue was clear. Notice in the after photo, our team expertly installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump, bringing tranquility back into their home. Our solution not only resolved their flooding problem but ensured a robust, lasting defense against water, fitting our mission to provide dependable solutions and unforgettable service.

Foundation cracks are a big problem that many owners in Sherbrooke face. Reparations by injection, as you can see in the Before picture, is not always the best solution especially if the crack is horizontal. In this case, there is a good chance that water will penetrate back just like it happened with this client. 

We consequently installed a vapor barrier to drain the water towards the interior drain and to have a permanent solution. The SilverGlo membrane as shown in the picture, has an R-value of 11 to isolate foundation walls all over Quebec. 

This basement in Sherbrooke had water seepage that was coming through some cracks in the foundation.

In this case the leak was obvious, since our client was always noticing a pool of water on the floor.

After contacting our company, we sent our team for a free inspection, and therefore we suggested the installation of our interior drainage system’ the Waterguard’.

An exterior drainage system can do extensive damage to your lawn and cost you a lot of money while an interior drain system will eliminate those elements and do an amazing job at keeping your basement dry.

The problem

Mr. Sirois noticed a high humidity in the house, cold air on the main floor coming from the floor and some places of the hardwood floor on the main floor was no longer at level. The cause was the humidity in the crawl space. He contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec to add a good vapor barrier membrane, clean the crawl space to improve air quality and reduce the humidity.

The solution

Adding a SmartSump sump pump system, a drainage membrane and CleanSpace vapor barrier. Most of the moisture in the crawl space comes from the earthen floor that contains water and it can come also from the walls. The SmartSump will therefore be able to remove water from the ground outside and away from the foundation. The drainage membrane, on the other hand, is placed on the ground and makes it possible to drain the water that is on the surface towards the sump pump system. The CleanSpace coating which acts as a vapor barrier is placed over the drainage membrane and blocks moisture from the ground.

Before tackling this damp basement issue in Gatineau, QC, the homeowners faced unwanted moisture and the challenges it brought along. Determined to provide a remedy, our team stepped in. As you can see in the before photo, moisture was an undeniable troublemaker. Post our intervention, the after photo showcases a phenomenal transformation; thanks to our foolproof duo of WaterGuard and SuperSump, we now boast a dry, inviting space free from moisture's menace. In addition, we installed the Foamax thermal insulation to ensure that temperature is stabilized within the basement and thus within the house. This success story not only encapsulates our mission to offer remarkable customer experiences but underscores our commitment to delivering reliable, enduring solutions to your home's woes. This basement's journey from damp to dry underscores the expertise and assurance we bring to each project; we're here to help your home reach its fullest potential.