Brilliant Basement Waterproofing
Brilliant Basement Waterproofing LLC has served the waterproofing needs of customers in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Southern Massachusetts, since 2018.
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Does your property have a high water table? Are you looking for an efficient solution? Get in touch with Brilliant Basement Waterproofing LLC. Our team of professionals can install a footing drain on your property. With over 50 years of combined experience. . Call us for more information about our footing drain installation services.
We can install an internal footing drain to prevent your basement from flooding. We recommend an internal footing drain as exterior footing drains tend to fail and are more expensive. We strive to help you find the best solution that fits your budget.
When you choose Brilliant Basement Waterproofing LLC, you can trust that we perform all our services to code. We specialize in installing internal footing drains and don’t skimp on any part of the process. We take pride in making sure the job is done right. You and future homeowners will enjoy the benefits of an interior footing drain for years to come. Call today for more information!
Other companies may try to sell you cheap plastic alternatives. Internal footing drains are a time-tested method installed with hard work and professionalism. This is the ultimate solution for any serious basement water problem. So much that when one is installed, we guarantee it for the lifetime of the structure. While competitors are cutting corners with a so 2”-3″ pipe, we are using a nice wide 4″ pipe. This means the trenches are wide and deep down to 10”-12″.
The benefit of this is that the water table is lowered a full 10”-12” below your floor. Since we dont waste time with gimmicks we put the money where it counts. This means that the same high quality job will be done correctly with sufficient labor and gravel and a 4″ perforated drainage pipe wrapped in filter fabric. We can keep our prices competitive with many trade secrets we have learned since doing thousands of them from the very young age of 12 years old. We believe in doing it this way because it leaves a job, and we can rest assured that it will be guaranteed for the lifetime of the structure. Our guarantees are fully transferable and will even up the value of your home when it is time to sell! Written guarantee details are available upon request.
Our approach to basement waterproofing relies on a comprehensive custom solution tailored to the unique needs of each home individually.
Our system is based on the same timeless principles of drainage and waterproofing. It’s the same system that building inspectors want to see—the one designed and recommended by engineers. Our hands-on experience has led us to only changing one aspect of the timeless principles while preserving the Spirit of the building code as much as possible. That key aspect is that instead of installing the external footing drain outside of the house, we install the internal footing drains within the house. With this small but significant change, we have found that all issues with the outside system are resolved. The drains stay clean and open for water to flow away into the sump pump or gravity drain easily.
take care of your basement
Brilliant Basement Waterproofing LLC has served the waterproofing needs of customers in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Southern Massachusetts, since 2018.
An internal footing drain system is a specialized waterproofing solution designed to manage and redirect water away from your foundation. Installed within the basement or crawlspace, our system captures water that seeps through walls and floors, channeling it into a dedicated drainage network and safely out of your home.
Keeps your basement dry year-round by intercepting water before it can pool and cause damage.
Prevents soil saturation and hydrostatic pressure that can lead to cracks and foundation settlement.
Reduces humidity levels, deterring mold, mildew, and musty odors for a healthier living environment.
Keeps your basement dry year-round by intercepting water before it can pool and cause damage.
A trench is cut along the perimeter of the basement floor adjacent to the foundation walls.
A perforated drain pipe surrounded by gravel is placed in the trench to collect water.
The drain pipe leads to a sump pit equipped with a high-efficiency pump.
Water is pumped away from your foundation to a safe discharge point, such as a storm sewer or daylight exit.
A pump is used to collect the water from our internal footing drain system and pump it away from the house.
A Gravity drain is a lost art for many companies today. We utilize the gravity drain principles to eliminate the sump pump, which has many advantages in your system.
Less expensive to install and maintain than external drains, with no excavation needed.
Installed inside, allowing simple inspection and repairs without disrupting landscaping.
Protected by six to 10 feet of concrete on walls. The walls sit on a footing protecting them on the side. Then, a concrete cap is placed on top to almost completely surround the drain with protection from freeze-thaw cycles, roots, and soil movement for long-lasting performance.
Perfect for existing homes, addressing water seepage effectively.
Captures and redirects water with a sump pump, preventing basement flooding.
Our system utilized principles from the French Drain, an incredible design that first
began to be widely adopted in 1859.
To the left is a footing drain installed on the outside that has filled with mud and dirt. An external drain is covered with 6 to 8 feet of dirt, which makes it susceptible to these types of issues.
The French drain, a gravel-filled trench for water redirection, was formalized by Henry Flagg French in his 1859 book, Farm Drainage. Similar drainage systems existed in ancient cultures, but the French design became widely adopted.
Circular pipes offer the largest cross-sectional area for a given perimeter, allowing more water to flow with less material.
The smooth, curved surface minimizes turbulence and drag, ensuring smoother and faster water flow.
Round pipes evenly spread water pressure, enhancing durability and reducing stress on the pipe walls.
Circles align with natural fluid flow patterns, minimizing energy loss and maintaining consistent velocity.
Circular pipes are easy to manufacture, inherently strong, and resistant to external pressures, making them ideal for plumbing and engineering.
Failing to address basement moisture can lead to serious, costly issues:
Prolonged water exposure weakens concrete and mortar, causing cracks, wall bowing, and foundation settlement.
Persistent dampness creates an ideal environment for mold, which can spread rapidly and damage building materials.
Mold spores and musty odors can aggravate allergies and respiratory problems.
Wet insulation and walls lose R-value, driving up heating and cooling costs.
Visible water damage and mold scare away potential buyers and trigger expensive remediation demands.
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