Before the work was done, water damage was evident in the basement.
Before the work was done, water damage was evident in the basement.
Before the work was done, water damage was evident in the basement.
Before the work was done, water damage was evident in the basement.
Before the work was done, water damage was evident in the basement.
Before the work was done, water damage was evident in the basement, cracks in the floor also needed to be taken care of.
The broken cement.
The broken cement, ready to be picked up and taken away.
Underside of the broken cement.
The underside of the broken cement, showing the gravel foundation of the home.
Broken cement ready to be picked up.
The cement is ready to be picked up. Most of the basement is not touched and will just need a quick clean up at the end of the project. At the end of the project we will pour concrete to match the large slab of concrete that is in the center of the basement.
Smoothing out the trench.
The original piping is out, and we are smoothing out the edges of the trench to make the concrete easier to match.
The sump pump has been installed.
The sump pump has been installed!
The trench is ready for back filling.
Trenching around the new sump-pump. Ready to be back filled, and have concrete poured over it.
The trench is ready for back filling.
The trench is ready for back filling.
Pre-Drilled Holes Make Jackhammer Work Easier
Pre-drilling holes makes jack hammer work easier. They serve as a guide on where to hammer down, and make breaking the cement easier.
Half-way through
Certain points in the project look slightly overwhelming. When the trench around the basement has been dug and the work is at a half-way point is one of those moments. This is quickly finished and cleared though.
Half-way through.
Certain points in the project look slightly overwhelming. When the trench around the basement has been dug and the work is at a half-way point is one of those moments. This is quickly finished and cleared though.