Basement Waterproofing in Hancock, Vermont | Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems
Challenge
A homeowner in Hancock, Vermont, was dealing with water intrusion in a basement with an older stone foundation. Water was entering the space and spreading across the floor, making the basement less usable and creating an ongoing concern during wet weather. The homeowner needed a dependable system to collect water, direct it to a sump pump, and move it away from the home.
During the inspection, our team found that the basement needed a full interior waterproofing approach. The stone foundation and floor areas showed that water needed to be managed at the perimeter before it could spread across the basement. The home also needed a sump pump system with backup protection and a properly configured exterior discharge.
Solution
Northern Basement Systems installed a complete basement waterproofing system designed to manage water intrusion from the walls and perimeter. The system included CleanSpace Wall System, interior basement drainage, a TripleSafe sump pump system with UltraSump battery backup, IceGuard discharge line protection, and a LawnScape outlet.
Products Installed
- CleanSpace Wall System
The CleanSpace Wall System was installed along key basement wall areas to create a cleaner, brighter surface while working with the waterproofing system. If water enters through the foundation wall, CleanSpace helps direct it down into the drainage system instead of allowing it to spread into the basement. - Interior Basement Drainage System
The interior drainage system was installed along the basement perimeter to collect water at the base of the foundation wall. Once collected, the water is directed to the sump pump system so it can be removed from the basement before it reaches the main floor area. - TripleSafe Sump Pump System
The TripleSafe sump pump system provides multiple levels of protection against pump failure. The primary pump handles normal pumping needs, the secondary pump provides additional capacity during heavier water events, and the third pump works with battery backup protection. This gives the homeowner a more dependable system than a basic sump pump setup. - UltraSump Battery Backup System
The UltraSump battery backup system helps protect the basement during power outages. If the power goes out during wet conditions, the backup system helps the sump pump continue removing water, adding another layer of protection for the home. - IceGuard Discharge Line Protection
IceGuard was installed on the exterior discharge line to help prevent backups if the line freezes or becomes blocked. It provides an alternate escape route for water, which is especially helpful during Vermont winter conditions. - LawnScape Outlet
The LawnScape outlet was installed at the end of the discharge line to release water away from the home in a clean, low-profile way. This helps complete the waterproofing system by moving collected water away from the foundation.
The completed waterproofing system gave the homeowner a cleaner and more reliable basement. Water entering through the foundation can now be collected along the perimeter, directed to the TripleSafe sump pump system, and discharged away from the home. The CleanSpace Wall System improved the basement's appearance while helping the drainage system manage wall moisture. This basement waterproofing project in Hancock, Vermont, shows how a full system can help manage water intrusion in an older basement. By combining CleanSpace Wall System, interior drainage, TripleSafe, UltraSump, IceGuard, and LawnScape, Northern Basement Systems helped create a basement that is better prepared to handle water and remain more usable over time.
