Basement Waterproofing Solution in Sterling Heights, MI

We remove approximately 9 to 12 inches of concrete flooring along the interior walls where water enters. This creates a trench for our drain tile system while minimizing disruption to your usable floor space. We cut precisely and replace everything with new concrete when finished.

We install a 3/4 horsepower submersible pump with cast iron motor and stainless steel casing. This sits in an 18 inch by 30 inch deep perforated crock. We use 1.5 inch PVC discharge lines with check valves to prevent backflow, connected to your exterior drainage.

The concrete we pour over the drainage system takes 30 to 45 days to completely cure and reach full strength. While it sets enough for light use within 24 to 48 hours, we recommend avoiding heavy items or storage along the wall area for about six weeks.

Yes, a licensed electrician must install the dedicated electrical outlet for the sump pump system. This ensures code compliance and safety. We can recommend trusted local electricians if needed, or coordinate with your preferred electrician during the installation process.

We cover the drain tile pipe with #6 washed limestone as a natural filter media. This allows water to flow freely into the pipe while preventing soil and sediment from clogging the system. The stone creates a bed underneath, around, and on top of the pipe for optimal drainage.

Yes, we install a wall drainage system and vapor barrier that varies based on your wall construction. Block walls receive weep holes drilled in every core to release trapped water. We use 4 mil polyethylene and rigid sealers to create a barrier between damp walls and your living space.

Our system handles both. The drain tile sits at the footing level where wall meets floor, capturing water entering through wall joints, cracks, and hydrostatic pressure beneath the slab. This addresses the most common entry points in Michigan basements with clay soil conditions.

Water flows through the perforated pipe by gravity to the sump crock, where the pump activates automatically. The pump discharges water through the PVC line to your exterior drainage point, such as a storm sewer, downspout extension, or natural watershed area away from your foundation.

We adapt our wall drainage approach based on whether you have block, poured concrete, stone, or brick walls. Block walls get weep holes in every core. Poured concrete receives different sealing methods. Our consultants assess your specific wall type during the estimate to specify the right approach.

The system uses solid pipe sections in some areas and perforated pipe in the collection zone. The perforations allow groundwater to enter the pipe from the soil and stone bed, then the solid sections carry that water to the sump pump. This design prevents clogging while maximizing water collection.