The homeowners of this 1965 single-family home in Portland, Oregon, have lived there for three years. After experiencing significant stress when their finished daylight basement began leaking during heavy rains, they endured sleepless nights clearing out water and vacuuming the floors. Determined to find a permanent solution, they turned to TerraFirma for help.

System Design Specialist Jacob Illtis conducted a thorough evaluation of the property. He discovered that the basement’s relative humidity was at 50%, despite the homeowners running two dehumidifiers. Water was entering the basement along the east and north walls, including behind the stairs, which would need to be removed to allow for effective waterproofing.

Based on his findings, Jacob proposed a comprehensive solution to permanently address the problem. His recommendations included:

• Waterproofing the below-grade walls, installing an interior drainage system and waterproofing behind the basement stairs.
• Adding a TripleSafe Sump Pump System with a backup electrical option to ensure reliability, even during power outages.
• Installing buried downspout extensions to redirect roof runoff away from the foundation and prevent future soil saturation near the home.

With the plan finalized, Foreman Nathan Schattenkerk and his team efficiently executed the project, completing the basement waterproofing in just three days. The homeowners can now enjoy a dry, worry-free basement, confident that their home is protected from future water intrusion.