Sump Pump Systems Installed in Asheville, Greenville & Greater Columbia 

This homeowner knew of their water intrusion issues way before they called us, but they didn't realize that there was an effective way to stop the water. The homeowner already had a sump pump in their basement, but it could only do so much by itself. The homeowner knew this and when they saw one of our TV commercials, they knew exactly who could help fix these problems.

When our Systems Design Specialist went out to the home, he knew that this homeowner was going to need a little bit more than just a sump pump, which was the only thing the homeowner had at the time. Our Specialist was able to quote a full basement waterproofing project for the homeowner, so that they wouldn't have to worry about any further damage to the home.

The crew was then able to go out to the home and install the system just a few weeks later. All in all the homeowner had WaterGuard, a dehumidifier, and a SuperSump system installed in the basement, but we'll be focusing on the sump pump. As you can see, the sump pump that was installed in this basement is much different than the previous one. Our sump systems come with a liner that is airtight on top, meaning that no moisture will come out of the top. It also has a convenient area for the dehumidifier to drain to, which is what you can see in the after photo.

            This home in Asheville, NC was getting water in their basement/garage. Water would come from under the stone foundation and down the walls and flood the basement. The homeowners had tried to fix the problem on their own by adding a sump pump, but their pump was unable to meet the demands of keeping the basement dry. They called us at All-Dry of the Carolina and we had our design specialist David Listovitch, go out to the home to give a free estimate.

            When David got there he saw how the water was getting into the space and recommended to the homeowners our permanent interior waterproofing products that we offer here at All-Dry of the Carolinas. David suggested to the homeowners that they have WaterGuard, a SuperSump, CleanSpace Wall, and a dehumidifier added to the basement to help stop the water.

            The before pictures shows the old sump pump that is rusty and broken. In the after picture you can see the new SuperSump pump that has WaterGuard connected to it.

Water intrusion does not just happen in basements and crawlspaces, but can pretty much happen anywhere below grade. This essentially means that any area that is below ground or partially below ground could be affected by water intrusion. This is usually caused by hydrostatic pressure, which is essentially pressure caused by water filling up the gaps in the soil around the home and beginning to push its way into the home. 

This particular home was dealing with water intrusion in the garage of the home, which happened to be slightly below grade. It is difficult to see the damage that had already started to happen from the water intrusion because of some of the shelving, but there is a darker area along the perimeter where the water had soaked into the ground. Having water constantly in the area increases the moisture level of the garage and can cause damage to anything stored near the water intrusion.

The after picture shows the same area by the garage door. The main product showed in this photo is the SuperSump pump system, which is under the blue lid that can be seen. The SuperSump is important because it is what actually pumps the water outside and away from the home. The other product that was installed was the WaterGuard, which is actually under the freshly mixed and poured concrete. The WaterGuard leaves a small gap between the floor and wall so that water can get into the drain. The WaterGuard ties in directly to the SuperSump. 

Our crew, led by crew Forman Will Harris, started on this basement by removing the old sump pump that was once in the basement. Then our crew began to jack hammer the perimeter of the basement so that the WaterGuard drainage system could be installed. Once there was a space for the WaterGuard to be laid down, it was leveled out at a slight angle so that any water that was to enter the system would flow towards the new SuperSump Pump, then covered with concrete. The SuperSump Pump system is one of the best sump pumps on the market. The system can pump up to 2,650 gallons of water an hour, a WaterWatch Alarm System, A SuperLiner, and Airtight Lid. The WaterWatch alarm system warns the homeowner of when water has reached the top of the pump. The Airtight Lid keeps moisture from evaporating into the basement, keeps bugs out, and is strong enough to stack items on top of so that you don’t lose floor space in your basement. The water that drains from the WaterGuard into the SumpPump is then flushed out to the yard through the LawnScape Outlet.

In the “before” picture you see the old Sump Pump that was down in the basement and in the “after” picture you can see the new SuperSump Pump that replaced it.

Our Design Specialists and crew go to a lot of trouble to make sure all products function in the most effective way possible.  This means taking the time to measure, to plan, and to review the subject at hand. Before we install any product, we have to make sure that the product can “work” in that space. We do this with all things, including our sump pumps. To function as they were designed, the sump must be placed at the lowest point in the crawlspace or basement. This insures that all water will eventually flow towards that point.

Before installing our SuperSump pump in this Brevard, North Carolina basement, that is what we attempted to do. We often attempt to accommodate other factors as well, but this is one of the most pressing during installation. Sometimes, the SuperSump is accompanied by WaterGuard. This is a piping system that is installed below grade and covered with cement. The system, as depicted here, is invisible to the eye. It does its job without being seen, carting water from around the perimeter of the basement and into the SuperSump.

This homeowner was having some problems with water coming through the basement walls, which was a big problem for the owner because they used their basement as a storage area. In order to help fix this basement, and bring it back to its former glory we sent a System Design Specialist to see what would be best for the homeowner. After the inspection, our Specialist knew exactly what this home needed, two products; a SuperSump Pump system and some WaterGuard basement drain.

The "before" picture shows a pretty average-looking basement wall, nothing too much out of the ordinary. Some smaller things that can be seen are the minerals left behind on the bottom of the wall and floors, this is more technically called, efflorescence. This just shows that water has been making its way through the basement walls/floors, because this is what is left behind when water seeps through.

The "after" photo tells a much different story than the before picture. The after picture shows what this area looked like after our installation crew had installed our products. The most obvious part of this photo is the SuperSump, which is directly in the middle of the picture. This sump pump system does an excellent job of pumping the water out of the basement and into the yard. The other product that may not be noticed is the WaterGuard drain, which was installed around the perimeter of the basement. This drain collects all of the water that comes through the walls and directs it towards the SuperSump.

This home in Landrum, SC was getting water into their basement. This was becoming a real inconvenience for the homeowners since the basement was used as a storage space. They had installed their own sump pump that was unable to help with keeping the basement dry. The homeowners realized that they needed to bring in professional help for interior waterproofing, so they called us at All-Dry of the Carolinas. We sent our design specialist David Listovitch to check out this homes basement and to give the homeowners the best options for keeping their space dry.  

                David recommended the best interior drainage system that is offered, WaterGuard, be installed around the edges of the basement. WaterGuard is installed into the basement by having a trench jackhammered around the perimeter of the basement. Weep holes are drilled into the base of the basement walls so that any water that builds up in the blocks will be drained out into the system. The WaterGuard is then placed into the trench; it has a special wall flange that extends up the wall by 3/8” to catch all water that comes down the wall. WaterGuard sits on top of the soil so that there isn’t any chance of clogging like other drainage systems. The WaterGuard is then attached to a SuperSump pump that flushes the water from the basement. Once the entire drainage system is in place, the gaps are filled in with gravel and it is covered with cement to make the system invisible.

Basements with an open area under the stairs are great for if we need to install a system in the home. Not only does it help us out, but it also gives the homeowner an area where the sump pump can be contained, without really having to see or deal with it. This was the case with this homeowner and their basement. In this basement, we installed WaterGuard drainage, as well as a SuperSump pump system, which is what will be shown in the after photo.

The "before" picture shows the open area that is beneath the stairs leading to the basement. But more importantly, this shows the area where the SuperSump will be installed. This is such a good area because it usually is not used much (or in some cases, at all by homeowners), so when the sump pump is installed, no real space is taken up by the system. It gives our service technicians an easily accessible area, while still being able to be concealed by the homeowner.

The "after" photo shows off the installed SuperSump pump system. As you can see, it certainly is not the most invasive system, but it does require quite a bit of room. It has more than enough room to be installed here, and the fact that it is up against an exterior wall is another plus! We try our best to install the sump pump an area that is not used very often or that is hidden away.

Water intrusion in basements is unfortunately something that we see just about every day here at All-Dry of the Carolinas. This can end up doing pretty extensive damage to the home, and the longer a homeowner waits to have the situation assessed and fixed, the more damage can happen. This is unfortunate because many homeowner don't realize that this is an extremely common problem and more than likely it is an ongoing problem, rather than just "every once in awhile". 

This home actually had a good amount of water coming through the basement walls and can be seen in the first photo. There is water coming through the both the basement wall (around the platform) and the joint between the floor and wall of the basement. Since there was so much water coming into the basement, the solution was a little different from our average installation, but was still something that we do frequently!

The second photo shows the same area, but with our system in place to prevent water from staying in the home. Our system is an interior drainage system where the drain is actually in the floor along the wall. This catches the water that comes through the wall and drains it to the sump pump. The SuperSump pump system is an efficient pump system that does not take up very much room. It is able to pump out all of the water, while staying out of the way. Our crew also installed BrightWall on the wall, because it catch any water that comes through the wall and directs it to the WaterGuard.

As you can see by the look of it, this Greenwood, South Carolina basement was having more than its fair share of water issues. Water would often pour through the walls and wash over the floors leaving it stained and messy. When our Design Specialist saw this he was not surprised. Many basements have water issues. The difference that separates this one from those is what you choose to do about those problems.

Take a look at our “after” photo. The idea behind the sump and the CleanSpace is to collect the water from the walls and distribute it away from the home. To do this, our Design Specialist installed our signature CleanSpace liner. It’s a 20mils thick liner that is nearly impossible to rip or tear. The pump is our patented SuperSump placed in the lowest point of the basement to collect the water as it flows to the low point. The CleanSpace actually helps direct that water to the pump, keeping out of the main floor of the basement.