Before & After Photos

If your sump pump resembles the before photo, it may be time for annual maintenance! Our Quality 1st Basement Systems service team provided annual maintenance for this homeowner in Montclair, New Jersey. our team will thoroughly clean and inspect the system to ensure it is operating at its best performance. We emphasize the value of maintenance because it prolongs the lifespan of the system. 

If your sump pump looks like the before photo, it may be time for annual maintenance! This homeowner in Montclair, New Jersey was due for annual maintenance by our Quality 1st Basement Systems service team. Each year, our service team provides sump pump maintenance to thoroughly clean and inspect the system to ensure it's operating at its best performance, We emphasize the value of maintenance because it prolongs the lifespan of the system, while protecting the home against water intrusion! 

Heavy water was seeping into this Montclair, NJ basement. The homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for a permanent waterproofing solution. System Design Specialist, Will Harris, recommended a full perimeter waterproofing system that consisted of our WaterGuard French Drain and TripleSafe Sump Pump System. WaterGuard is install above the footing of the foundation, out of the mud-zone to prevent damage and clogging. The TripleSafe Sump Pump has three different sump pumps inside a protective liner to handle multiples inches of rain fall. The backup battery ensures the system will continue to work through any power outage, giving the homeowner peace of mind. 

Check out this sump pump installation our team did for a homeowner in  Montclair, NJ  who was looking for a permanent way to keep their basement dry. A French drain system is installed above the footing of the foundation where its connected into the sump pump liner. As water seeps in, the WaterGuard French Drain system collects and directs water straight to the TripleSafe. WaterGuard is covered with stone and cement to ensure the system is covered, sealed and allows the homeowner to install flooring in the future. The TripleSafe Sump Pump System has an airtight to prevent damage, clogging and prevents musty odors from water evaporation if the lid wasn't sealed tight. 

This Montclair, NJ, homeowner was frustrated by persistent water seepage in their crawl space, particularly after heavy rainfall, which was causing dampness, foul odors, and concerns about potential mold growth.

Seeking a lasting solution, they contacted Quality 1st, who quickly assessed the situation and recommended our specialized Drainage Matting, SilverGlo Insulation Panels, and CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System. Our team expertly installed the Drainage Matting, which effectively redirected water away from the foundation, while our SilverGlo Insulation Panels helped regulate temperature and prevent further condensation buildup. Our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier was then applied, sealing off the crawl space to prevent moisture intrusion and improve air quality.

With these solutions in place, the crawl space was restored to a dry, healthy condition, giving the homeowner peace of mind that their home was safeguarded against further water damage!

System Design Specialist: Greg Louis 

Foreman: Javier