Devoted Basement Finishing Company in Poughkeepsie, NY

A homeowner who had been living in his house since 2018 was recently experiencing issues with water intrusion inside his basement for several months. The homeowner was becoming concerned about the possibility of water damage happening and noticed water coming in on four occasions from a specific corner. The most amount of water he ever saw was a few gallons, which of course is very concerning. He planned on living in the home until his kids graduated and wanted to make sure the whole basement stayed dry all the time. 

After meeting with our specialist Paul, it was determined that an interior drainage system and sump pump system were needed to fix the problem. 

Once the homeowner agreed to the solution, we got him on the schedule for an early install in March.

Our crew began jackhammering around the perimeter of the concrete slab to make room for the WaterGuard System to get installed. It rests on top of the foundation footing to avoid getting clogged with dirt and debris. The large drain openings also help to prevent this from happening. After it got installed, the concrete slab was fully restored and any water incoming through the wall got collected thanks to the built-in wall flange on the WaterGuard System.

The WaterGuard System then takes the water it has collected and drains it directly into the TripleSafe Sump Pump System. This sump pump system can discharge thousands of gallons of water from the home thanks to its two separate horsepower Zoeller cast-iron pumps. The battery backup system that was installed along with it keeps the whole system running even if there’s a tripped circuit or a power outage. The IceGuard on the discharge line also ensures that the sump pump will operate as planned even during the colder months when a frozen or clogged line is a possibility. Once the crew was done, the homeowner could sit back and relax and enjoy his dry and healthy basement!

A homeowner in Poughkeepsie, NY contacted us for help because he had a troublesome crawl space underneath his house. It was filled with dirt, debris, and cobwebs, which gave it an unsightly appearance. The small pipes and metal beam running through the crawl space had become rusty, changing from a black to an orange color. The yellow fiberglass insulation was also falling apart and coming out of the floor joists above. It was clear that this crawl space had moisture issues, and if left untreated it could negatively impact the quality of the air in the rest of the home. Our specialist Lukas proposed a plan to the homeowner after inspecting the crawl space which involved installing our CleanSpace Encapsulation System, drainage matting, and Foamax wall panels. 

The CleanSpace Encapsulation System was used by our team to seal this dirt crawl space off from the earth and prevent water from being able to pass through. This 20-mil reinforced polymer liner acts as barrier that keeps moisture out, prevents mold growth, and is extremely durable. We placed drainage matting underneath it to enhance the longevity and the durability of the CleanSpace Encapsulation System. 

The Foamax wall panels were used to provide both insulation and protection from water vapor trying to pass through. These panels are made of high-performance polyisocyanurate foam that feature a white foil finish on the front and a foil vapor barrier on the back which helps to control the humidity inside the crawl space. 

Once our team was finished and the installation was complete, this homeowner no longer had to worry about his crawl space wreaking havoc on his home.

A homeowner located in Poughkeepsie, NY was having trouble with the humidity in their basement since they first bought the house. Mold growth and air quality were also some of the concerns that were plaguing their mind. In search of a solution, the homeowner contacted our team here at The Basement Transformer to see how we could help solve this issue. When our specialist Lukas arrived at the home to meet with the homeowner and inspect the basement, the homeowner shared that mold had started growing in the bathroom. The homeowner also had plans to finish the basement in the future, which of course would be hard to do with a humidity problem. Lukas took the time to address all of the homeowner’s questions and concerns and proposed that we install our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to help keep the basement dry and to eliminate humidity and any worries about mold.

The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is an extremely powerful and efficient system, taking up to 100 pints of water out of your basement air per day. It also has the ability to filter out particles from the air that are smaller than 2 microns in size, smaller than any mold spore or dust mite dropping. The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier will then take that dry air and move it all around your basement, drying the contents inside. This eliminates humidity and creates a dry environment where mold cannot survive. It even takes away musty or moldy odors as well.

Once our dehumidifier was placed in this homeowner’s basement, the homeowner could feel at ease knowing that their basement would be dry and humidity free!

A homeowner located in Poughkeepsie, NY wanted to remodel their basement and turn it into an inviting and usable space. The homeowner contacted our team here at The Basement Transformer to see how we could help bring their vision to life. Our specialist headed out to the home for an inspection and afterwards proposed that our team install a collection of our Total Basement Finishing products. Some of these products included the EverLast Wall Panel System, ThermalDry Elite Plank Flooring, and Total Basement Finishing louvered door.

Our EverLast Wall Panel System was created to survive in a basement environment. Unlike drywall, these panels do not support mold growth and cannot be damaged by moisture. These EverLast panels are designed with 2.5” to 3.5” thick rigid foam insulation and are covered in a .5” thick cement board for extra strength and durability. They are highly dent resistant and super strong. EverLast panels are 197% stronger than drywall which means you can easily hang or mount heavy items!

Our ThermalDry Elite Plank Flooring has the beautiful look of a real hardwood floor combined with the durability that comes with using inorganic materials. Since they are made of inorganic material, this means that they cannot be damaged by water. Unlike wood, this flooring will not buckle, swell, or rot if water comes in contact with it. These planks can also be easily removed for cleaning or replaced without having to dismantle the entire floor since each plank can be taken out one at a time. This flooring can also increase the temperature of your basement floor by 10 degrees, a major improvement from cold concrete floors.

One of the finishing touches on this job was installing the louvered door. Our doors can be easily painted or customized and feature a heavy, high-quality design that makes it durable and energy efficient.

Once all these products were installed, the homeowner had a functional and comfortable basement. These products provided the solution for a finished basement that will truly last!

A homeowner in Poughkeepsie, NY wanted to stop the water intrusion and the humidity issues in their basement. They contacted our team to see how we could help solve these problems. After completing a thorough inspection of the basement, our specialist determined that this basement needed our WaterGuard System, a TripleSafe Sump Pump System, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier.

The WaterGuard System is a drainage system that goes around the perimeter of the basement and collects any water that is seeping through the walls. This water is then directed into the sump pump system we installed, taking it out and away from the home. The WaterGuard has a built-in wall flange that extends up the basement wall at 3/8” which allows it to collect water directly from the walls. 

The TripleSafe Sump Pump System is our patented system designed to give homeowners the ultimate protection against floods. It has two cast-iron Zoeller horsepower pumps designed to discharge thousands of gallons of water. In case of a power outage, or pump failure, the UltraSump Battery Backup System will turn on and keep the sump pump running smoothly. On a fully charged battery it will discharge up to 11,500 gallons of water or more. 

The SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier is a highly efficient dehumidification system that has air filtration, all in one unit. It has the ability to take out 100 pints of water from your home every day but uses the same energy as a 40-pint dehumidifier. It can also filter particles out of your air that are even smaller than mold spores or dust mite droppings. This dehumidifier will wring your air dry and then circulate it all throughout your basement.

Once all these products were installed, the homeowner knew the water intrusion and humidity issues would be dealt with properly. A wet basement was now an issue of the past.