Before & After Photos

Basement flooding can be caused by many things such as, pump or discharge line failures, plumbing leaks and groundwater leakage. Our Cantey WaterGaurd Drainage System is designed to address standing water and leaks using our Smart Sump which is made with a reliable cast-iron pump with a mechanical float switch. Additionally, a sturdy liner is installed and the floor drain is secured with an airtight lid and alarm system that will alert you to any pump failures or plumbing issues so they can be addressed immediately.

Catherine G. noticed the floors of her family home in Irmo, SC were bouncy and had started sagging. She and her family knew something had to be done in order to stabilize the floors and maintain safe living conditions for their family. Catherine contacted Cantey with her concerns and set up an appointment for a free inspection with Specialist Jamie Beresford. Specialist Jamie went through her home and crawl space and noticed the concrete columns were settling and no longer supporting her floor system. He explained to Catherine the importance of stabilizing the girders and floor joists in her crawl space to level the floors and insure the safety of her family home. She and Specialist Jamie were able to work out a time for our Production Crew to come out and fix the problem. Production Crew Leader Jonathon Lowder and Crew Members installed three SmartJacks on the main beam in Catherine’s living room and three SmartJacks with 16’ of Supplemental Beam under the floors of Catherine’s home. She and her family were very grateful the Production Crew was able to raise the floor back to the original position and restore her crawl space. She is relieved to no longer worry about bouncy, saggy floors and feels confident that her home provides a safe environment for her family.

Basement and crawl space flooding can be caused by a variety of reasons and can become very problematic. This crawl space in Columbia, SC, needed maintenance as it had leaking pipes and an old sump pump, which became clogged and started to overflow. When sump pumps stop working, they allow the water vapor to rise from the ground, providing the perfect conditions for mold and mildew to spread throughout the space, into the HVAC and ultimately through the vents of the house. Cantey Foundation Specialists has specifically designed a high-quality Sump Pump that sits deep into the ground and is covered by a perforated liner, containing a reliable pump and an alarm system that will alert you if water vapor is released. The alarm acts as a safety precaution so the homeowners will know if the air becomes compromised by mold and mildew. A proper discharge line is attached and is custom fit for each home to flow in a direction away from your home and keep your property clean and free of groundwater.

To stop moisture from passing through your floors and porous concrete walls, a crawl space vapor barrier should be installed. A durable liner will allow for servicemen to use the space without damage while transforming your crawl space into usable storage space. This is also the best time to install crawl space insulation on your walls or floors. Installing crawl space drainage matting underneath the crawl space liner will help direct water to the drainage system and sump pump.