Basement Repair & Waterproofing in Ashuelot, New Hampshire | Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems
Challenge
This Ashuelot, New Hampshire, home had an older basement with multiple concerns. Water was entering the basement along the foundation, and the space also had support conditions that needed improvement. The basement included exposed stone foundation walls, older wood framing, and existing posts that were not ideal for long-term support. The homeowner needed a solution that could help manage basement water while also improving the support beneath the floor system above. Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems inspected the basement to identify where water was entering, how it should be collected, and where additional structural support was needed. The team reviewed the foundation walls, basement floor, discharge route, beams, and support post locations. The inspection showed that the basement would benefit from a full waterproofing system, wall protection, a sump pump system, and upgraded structural support using SmartJack posts.
Solution
The crew installed a basement waterproofing system designed to collect water inside the basement and direct it to a sump pump. CleanSpace wall system was added along the foundation wall to help direct wall moisture into the drainage system while improving the overall look of the space. A sump pump system was installed to remove collected water from the basement. The discharge line was routed outside and included IceGuard for added protection during freezing conditions, along with a LawnScape outlet to help release water away from the home. To improve the structural support, SmartJack support posts were installed beneath key areas of the floor system. These posts help stabilize beams and joists and provide a stronger support solution than older temporary-style posts.
Products Installed
- CleanSpace Wall System: Installed along the basement wall to help direct wall moisture into the drainage system and create a cleaner, brighter basement appearance.
- Interior Drainage System: Designed to collect water from the basement perimeter and move it toward the sump pump before it can spread across the floor.
- Sump Pump System: Installed to collect water from the drainage system and pump it out of the basement.
- IceGuard: Added to the exterior discharge line to provide an emergency outlet if the line freezes or becomes blocked.
- LawnScape Outlet: Installed at the end of the discharge line to release water away from the foundation in a controlled location.
- SmartJack Support Posts: Engineered steel support posts designed to stabilize sagging floors, beams, and joists. SmartJacks are adjustable and built for long-term structural support.
The basement now has a complete system in place to manage water and improve support. Water entering the basement is directed into the drainage system, collected by the sump pump, and discharged away from the home.
The CleanSpace wall system helped improve the appearance of the basement walls, while the SmartJack posts added dependable support beneath the floor system. Together, these upgrades made the basement cleaner, drier, and more structurally reliable. Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems helped this Ashuelot, New Hampshire homeowner improve their basement with a combination of waterproofing and structural support solutions. With CleanSpace, sump pump protection, discharge upgrades, and SmartJack support posts, the home now has a stronger and more reliable basement system.
