Basement Waterproofing

Hydraway Waterproofing System

The Hydraway Waterproofing System uses drainage channels installed beneath the concrete slab to collect water and move it toward a sump pump.

This approach may be used where water needs to be intercepted beneath the basement floor and directed into the home’s water-management system.

Indoor Basement Drainage

Indoor basement drainage is designed to collect water entering around or beneath the basement and direct it toward the discharge system.

The right drainage layout depends on how water is reaching the basement. The goal is to capture and move the water efficiently rather than allowing it to remain around the foundation or basement floor.

Drain Tile Systems

Drain tile systems use drainage pipe around the foundation to collect water and direct it toward a sump pump.

The Hydraway Drain Tile System is one option Crawl Space Ninja may use when the conditions call for an interior drainage system.

Sump Pump Systems

A sump pump system removes water collected by the basement drainage system and discharges it away from the foundation.

A battery backup system may also be recommended to provide pumping capability during a power outage.

Controlling Basement Humidity With a Dehumidifier

Waterproofing and humidity control solve different moisture problems. Drainage and sump systems manage liquid water, while a basement dehumidifier helps manage excess moisture in the air.

Crawl Space Ninja installs basement dehumidifiers, including Aprilaire models, when humidity control is needed as part of the overall moisture-management plan.

Basement Waterproofing Video

View Michael Church of Crawl Space Ninja Knoxville comparing basement waterproofing products and explaining how different systems manage water.

For more homeowner education, explore our additional basement waterproofing videos on the Crawl Space Ninja YouTube channel.

Crawl Space Ninja Waterproofing Videos