John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This family was tired of having their finished basement leaking, so they called on their local waterproofing experts at John's for help! When our Design Specialist arrived at their home, he was equipped with many years of experience, and was able to efficiently inspect the basement and offer waterproofing solutions to the owner. As the family was very eager to have the work completed so that they could finish their basement, we scheduled their job.

To waterproof the leaking walls, our crew of waterproofing experts installed 2 of our most effective basement waterproofing systems - ThermalDry and WaterGuard. These 2 systems work together to prevent water from entering your basement. Firstly, the ThermalDry Wall System is installed directly onto the concrete foundation walls. ThermalDry is a 2-sided waterproof barrier that prevents water from damaging sheetrock, while also reflecting heat back into your home - saving homeowners money on energy costs. This durable barrier will route all wall-water intrusion downward, and into our WaterGuard Collection Tunnels installed at the base of the leaking walls. These are held firmly in place with concrete. These tunnels will catch all intrusive water, and route it down to a SuperSump Pump, for immediate expulsion safely away from the home via an underground discharge line. Our ThermalDry and WaterGuard Systems will remain permanently installed behind sheetrock with inspection ports placed periodically for service purposes, promising that water damage to this basement will be a thing of the past. With their basement now waterproofed, this family can refinish their basement. Our professionally installed waterproofing systems are installed with the highest level of integrity and expertise, giving homeowners peace of mind in knowing that the job was done right. Backed by over 50 years of experience in the waterproofing industry, homeowners can count on John's for all of their waterproofing needs, with WOW service every step of the way!

With indoor allergens, this homeowner was concerned about their indoor air quality. They ended up hearing how the crawl space could negatively impact the living spaces air quality, so they figured it wouldn't hurt to have a free inspection for their crawl space so they could see what was going on down there. To improve their homes breathable air, they moved forward with a full encapsulation to keep their home healthier! 

A tall crawl space can be a wonderful storage space, and this homeowner was fully using the area. However, they noticed that the space was damp and some of the items boxes were exhibiting signs of water damage. Wanting to continue using the space as they wish, they knew they would have to find a way to keep this are dry. For this, they contacted John's Waterproofing to learn about encapsulation. The owners loved that the encapsulation seals the crawl space away from exterior factors. We also use a 20 Mil woven vapor barrier in our encapsulations, this has a 25 year warranty against rips and tears, making it very useful for crawl space storage. The woven fibers through this also make it helpful in deterring critters from coming into the space.  The owners were excited to get a full crawl space upgrade! 

When water enters a crawl space and has no where to go, it becomes stagnant and creates a lot of issues for a homeowner. One of the main problems with water intrusion in a crawl space is that moisture can raise indoor humidity causing discomfort and potential damage to the home above; flooring, walls and furniture. Moist environments also attract unwanted pests that can cause further structural damage and introduce health hazards. These homeowners wanted to find an option that addresses the water in their crawl space so they reached out to John's Waterproofing to schedule their free visit. We went out and thoroughly inspected this crawl space and then met with the homeowners to work on a game plan that best fits their budget. After going over different options with the homeowner they signed the estimate and we began. First, we removed all of the debris and old vapor barrier. Next, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we placed a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to collect at the lowest point. Then, at this low point we install our SuperSump Plus. This system pumps all of water that was gathered outside and sends it away from the homes foundation via discharge line. Our LawnScape Outlet is then connected to the line. It is a grated drain that allows water to pass through but will keep debris out. Lastly, to finish this system, we install our 6 mil plastic on top of the dirt floor of the crawl space, which will help block moisture. Down the line when the homeowners are ready for a full encapsulation the transition will be smooth. 

This home suffered from bouncy and squeaky floors. The owners knew that if left unaddressed, this could lead to worse foundation issues. To get on top of this issue, the owners contacted John's Waterproofing and scheduled a free inspection. We sent out a design specialist who did a full inspection. Afterwards we sat down with the owners and crafted a repair plan to suit their home and budget. To stabilize the home we had to replace the floating wooden posts with SmartJacks. These adjust to fit the space, and will not succumb to any water issues over the years. We then installed a drain system and sump pump. These will ensure water won't be able to flood the space and damage the vapor barrier and the remaining wooden posts will be able to stay out of water. We installed a new 6 Mil vapor barrier, overlapping edges and running this up the walls. Now the space is on solid ground again.