Basement Waterproofing in Bennington, Vermont, by Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems
Challenge
A homeowner in Bennington, Vermont, reached out to Matt Clark’s Northern Basement Systems after years of dealing with water seepage in their basement. Every time it rained, water would appear along the floor’s perimeter, leaving behind puddles, stains, and a damp odor that lingered throughout the home. The homeowner had tried using dehumidifiers and patching cracks, but nothing stopped the water from coming in.
They wanted a permanent solution—one that would keep their basement dry no matter the weather and give them the peace of mind to use their basement for storage and living space again.
Solution
A certified waterproofing specialist from Northern Basement Systems performed a complete inspection of the basement. The team found that hydrostatic pressure was forcing groundwater up through the cove joint where the floor and walls meet. The basement lacked an interior drainage system, and the existing sump pump was an old single-stage unit with unreliable discharge lines that often froze in winter.
Based on these findings, the specialist designed a custom waterproofing system to control groundwater and prevent future leaks permanently. To provide a dry, reliable basement, the installation team implemented a complete waterproofing system that included:
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WaterGuard® Interior Drainage System: Installed around the perimeter of the basement floor, WaterGuard collects water seeping through walls and the wall-floor joint. Its patented design keeps it off the footing to prevent clogs and ensures smooth water flow directly to the sump pump.
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TripleSafe® Sump Pump System: The heart of the system, the TripleSafe provides three levels of pumping protection—featuring a powerful primary pump, a secondary pump for higher water volumes, and a battery backup system that keeps the basement dry even during power outages.
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IceGuard® Discharge Line Protection: To prevent frozen discharge lines during Vermont’s cold winters, IceGuard fittings were added outside the home. These allow water to escape even if the pipe freezes or becomes blocked safely.
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LawnScape® Outlet: The sump pump discharge line was extended to a discreet LawnScape outlet, which releases water away from the foundation without disturbing the yard or landscaping.
After the project was completed, the homeowner’s basement was completely dry—even during the next heavy rainstorm. The WaterGuard system now collects all groundwater before it can enter the basement, and the TripleSafe sump pump ensures continuous protection with its triple redundancy. The IceGuard and LawnScape features safeguard the system year-round, providing a worry-free solution that will perform for decades.
The homeowner was thrilled with the transformation and relieved to finally have a basement that can be safely used for storage and future finishing projects. Backed by a lifetime transferable warranty, the entire system offers both reliability and peace of mind. This Bennington, Vermont, project shows how the WaterGuard, TripleSafe, IceGuard, and LawnScape systems work together to deliver the most reliable, long-lasting basement waterproofing solution available. Thanks to Matt Clark’s Northern Basement Systems, the homeowner now enjoys a permanently dry basement—protected through every season of Vermont weather.
