Reliable Basement Waterproofing in Omaha

Interior Drainage: French Drain

AquaStop BasementGutter™is a type of French drain installed at the perimeter of your basement. This durable drain won’t clog because it sits on top of the footer, out of the mud zone, and away from soil and roots. Other drainage systems are prone to failure because debris and soil mix with water and cause backups after awhile. Since the AquaStop BasementGutter™ doesn’t sit in the mud, it allows for a smooth flow of water out of your basement.

Made of strong, durable material, it is designed to collect water found at the floor-wall joint and from leaking walls or pipes. Once installed the drain sits on a bed of stone and the floor is restored. Only a small lip remains, and basement finishing can begin if desired.   

Basement Sump Pump

A basement sump pump works with an interior drainage system to create a dry basement. Water collected from AquaStop BasementGutter™ is directed to a sump pump where it is pumped out and away from the home. Groundworks Omaha offers a complete lineup of sump pumps to meet your waterproofing needs, but the AquaStop Basement Triple Sump Pump provides the ultimate protection. Featuring three pumps, it automatically adjusts to meet your waterproofing needs.

Pump one, or the primary pump, is a heavy-duty 1/3 horsepower (HP) cast-iron pump that does most of the daily work.

Pump two is a 1/2 HP pump that automatically operates when either pump one fails or simply cannot keep up with the volume of water.

Pump three is a battery-operated pump that kicks on automatically in the event of a power outage.

Our superior solution sump pump includes an airtight lid making it quieter than the big box store units and stops debris from entering the pit.

Vapor Barrier Wall Liner

AquaStop WallSeal™ vapor barrier is a high-quality liner that acts as a barrier between your home and the outside. Water vapor can pass through basement walls and contribute to high humidity levels and mold in the basement, even when the best waterproofing system is installed.  The 20-mil thick liner is installed onto the walls and helps direct water to the interior drainage system. This waterproof, mold-resistant, puncture, and tear-resistant liner ensures you get the best protection possible for decades to come.

Used alone WallSeal™ creates a bright white, clean finish, but it can also be used in conjunction with basement finishing to protect your investment.

Basement Dehumidifier

In Omaha where humidity during the summer averages around 70 percent, installing a basement dehumidifier is a preventative way to control the humidity levels in your home. Groundworks Omaha recommends the energy-efficient AquaStop™ Air System. The unit is small in size but powerful enough to tackle high humidity levels and keep your basement mold-free.

With hundreds of options to choose from, it’s important to take capacity and airflow into consideration. The AquaStop™ Air System can remove 100 pints per day and filters up to 280 cubic feet of dry air per minute. The unit is self-draining, so water collected is automatically drained into a sump pump pit and pumped away from your home. Complete with a powerful motor, filtered air is circulated, making your whole home drier and healthier.