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Basement waterproofing

Leaking basement before we installed drainage membrane with weeping tile.
Mold gallery. All pictures were taken in one place.
 
Mold under moldings.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weeping tile in the trench all around the waterproofed area.
 
 
 
Membrane and new framing.
 
 
 
New insulation over membrane. Vapour barrier was installed.
Drywall installation process.
 
 
cutting holes for electrical switches.
Ready for sanding.
 
 
 
 
Leaking basement before we installed drainage membrane which directs the flow of water to a network of drainage tiles.
Leaky corner before "Leaky corner before"
Work was performed from the inside of the basement. The floor is opened next to the outside walls, and drain tile is installed and surrounded by gravel. The pipe is connected to a sump pump, which discharges the water.
Leaky corner after "Leaky corner after"
All gaps around water meter were carefully sealed to prevent water leakage.
House were excavated down to the footing. Weeping tile was replaced. Walls were patched and covered with membrane.
75 feet excavation "75 feet excavation with old weeping tile"
weeping tile "Weeping tile goes to the ground"
Concrete mixer "Concrete mixer in a trank of my Honda. Fits perfectly :-)"
In about 100 feet of tiles were broken along the wall. Concrete and dirt were excavated, replaced with drain tile, gravel and filled with new concrete. We put membrane from ground level down to drain tiles and framed basement. Designer-style ceramic tiles were placed back.

"Leaky basement. 3/4'' of water was on the floor before we starteded working."
kitchen "Existing kitchen was moved out to give access to the wall and floor."
sump pump "Trench to sump pump. All walls were removed."
"in a progress..."
"Leaky corner. Framing was rotten and drywall washed out."
mold on the wall "Mold and mildew on the walls."
Mold and mildew on the walls. "Mold and mildew on the walls."