Photo Album: Under Water Rental Property - Dry Again in Troutville, VA

Kim D. of Troutville, VA, called Fortress Foundation Solutions after her rental property was taking on water every time it rained. Caleb Stone, system designer, went out to do an inspection and provide a free estimate. Kim agreed to his proposal and soon Andre Luck 'Lucky' was onsite ready to install. After jacking a trench around the basement, his crew set the WaterGuard and crushed stone in place. This system directs all incoming ground water to the Triple Safe sump pump to be pumped out of the basement. The Triple Safe is three pumps in one, making it the most powerful with the ability to function during a power outage because of its backup battery. The trench is then covered over with concrete. The basement walls had a white chalky substance on them called 'efflorescence'. This is the mineral residue remaining after water has come in through the block walls. Kim chose to have CleanSpace vapor barrier installed on all walls. This antimicrobial material directs any water entering the walls down and into the WaterGuard system where it will be pumped out of the home. Now this basement is dry, reducing the opportunity for mold and mildew growth, and the home is ready to be rented generating extra income!