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In business since 1998, Adirondack Basement Systems is your local source for all of your basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair needs. Do you have water in your basement, foundation cracks, or rotting floor joists in the crawl space? We have proven, patented products to solve all of these problems and much more. Plus, we even offer the Aspen air purifier, which removes up to 99.97% of particles from the air. This creates a healthier, more pleasant home overall!
And because we are a family-owned company and a Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics winner, you can rest easy knowing you picked the best possible company for your basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, or foundation repair needs.
It's easy to tell that you have a water problem when your basement is flooded. Unfortunately, moisture can disrupt your basement in many ways - and a damp basement usually leads to a moldy one. Here are the most common signs of water in your basement that you should look out for:
Rather than lose out on storage space and create allergy issues for your family, it's best to dry out your basement - and Adirondack Basement Systems can help you do this permanently. As a member of the Basement Systems dealer network, we have access to the industry's best waterproofing products created by specialized professionals. We also have ample support from the network, allowing us to keep our basement waterproofing knowledge current and bring our customers the benefit of new products as soon as possible.
Our high-volume sump pumps will quickly and reliably removing water from your home, and our drains will help collect and remove water from leaks and more. Other products Adirondack Basement Systems can install include dehumidifiers, basement flooring and wall covers, water heater flood protection rings, ice protection for your drains, the aspen air purifier, and more. We truly have thought of everything when it comes to giving you a cleaner, safer basement!
Besides your basement, your crawl space is the number one place where water issues may occur. In fact, old, vented crawl spaces are even more susceptible to the elements because they have absolutely no protection from the air outside. A cold, humid, or moist crawl space can create structural, comfort, and air quality issues for the rest of your home, which is why it's crucial to have a contractor check in on this space.
Adirondack Basement Systems specializes in a variety of crawl space services that will protect the rest of your home. We can install a crawl space vapor barrier to seal this space completely from the air outside, ensuring it stays dry and keeping pests away. We also offer crawl space sump pumps, drainage matting, air purifiers, and dehumidifiers for especially wet spaces, and if your crawl space houses pipes or appliances, crawl space insulation is another good idea.
A crawl space encapsulated in Troy, New York.
In addition to our basement waterproofing and crawl space repair services, we also repair foundations. Your foundation sets the stage for the rest of your home, and when you go to sell, it can be a major sticking point for potential buyers if something is amiss. Some common signs of foundation trouble are:
If you've noticed any of these symptoms around your home, don't panic - Adirondack Basement Systems is here to help! We can resolve problems like foundation settlement with a wide array of foundation repair products, including pier systems, wall braces, crawl space support jacks, and much more. All of these solutions come with lasting warranties, so if anything goes wrong in the future, you can just give us a call.
A homeowner from Troy, NY called with concerns about leaking and stuck basement windows. Apparently, the area around the windows has been painted recently, which caused some internal damage to the locks. Understanding that this could quickly increase moisture in the basement, if not fixed quickly, our Customer Care team sent a Design Specialist out right away.
The Design Specialist inspected the area and took precise measurements, to ensure proper fitting when the new windows were installed.
Once a plan was considered and approved, our production team seamlessly installed three new egress windows. Now, not only can the homeowner open and close the windows easily, all edges have been properly sealed to keep the home dry.
This job was a combination of foundation support and window installation. The foundation walls were bulging and cracking throughout the blocks in a number of locations. As for the window, they were rather dated and lost integrity as the basement walls faltered. To remedy this situation, we installed a series of PowerBraces along the affected walls to keep them from becoming displaced any further. They also get tightened during annual maintenances, bringing the walls gradually back to their original positions. As for the window, we removed the old one and cut a larger opening where the sill was to allow room for a bigger EverLast windows. These windows are great because they allow for more natural light, are energy efficient, and provide a cleaner look to the basement.
Window installations are a very careful process. Measurements have to be done with care and precision. They are taken from both the inside and outside of the home, checking then double-checking each one. And when a window well is involved, like in the case of this house, those measurements must also be carefully considered. Once the prep work is completed, custom windows are ordered. No two basement windows are the same, so any old window can’t just be plugged in. The fit must be perfect, which is why windows are specifically ordered for each job. Once the windows come in, the window well location is dug out to make room for the installation team to work. The crew removes the old window and inserts the new one, filling in any vague openings between the window and the sill so there's no entry points for water to get in or heat to escape. Then, on the outside of the home, the new window well is installed. With both products installed, the dirt that was removed is filled in and the team cleans up any other mess they made during the process. New basement windows provide a pop of sleekness to the look of the home while also protecting it from water, animals, and loss of heat.
This job involved revisiting a former customer of ours who had gotten a waterproofing system installed previously and wanted to get some foundation support. The problem that was discovered and of primary concern was buckling walls. A design specialist walked through and inspected the entire basement, checking each wall to see how displaced they were. Then, they marked off locations for the product that would be installed and created a mapped layout of the basement, detailing the entire system. The design specialist then presented the plan to the homeowner so they can go over and approve it. Once all the paperwork is settled, the installation team was brought in to get the job done!
The product chosen as the solution for this home’s foundation woes was a PowerBrace system. This product is custom ordered depending on the basement. Basements aren’t always the same height, so it’s important the size of the PowerBraces match up, otherwise they won’t be effective. So the proper size PowerBraces were brought in and custom-cut to fit perfectly in the basement. The team installed them at the marked off locations, attaching them at the base and top of the wall. PowerBraces are a great solution because installation is simple, requiring no outside excavation; all the team needed to do was attach them snugly to the walls. And as you can see in the photos, they can fit right in and around anything that's already present in the basement. With this PowerBrace system in place, the foundation of this home won’t suffer any further and over time the steel beams can be tightened over time and even correct the walls back to their original position!
Windows aren’t just for light and aesthetic purposes, they also are super important in a waterproofing system—especially basement windows. Water can easily slip through the cracks of old, rotted ones, leading to pools of water forming on the ground, which nobody wants. The process for our EverLast window replacements is simple and effective. First, we take careful measurements of the sill so we know the exact size window we need to order since each one is custom made. Once the window is brought in, we remove the old one and clear out the sill of any leftover debris. Then, we put in the EverLast, sealing it tightly and double checking that there’s no gaps or openings where water can get in and heat can get out. And that’s all there is to it. The basement is now better protected and insulated, plus it’s received a fresh new look!
This customer contacted us because his existing sump system just wasn't doing the job and his basement was still getting a substantial amount of water coming into it. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist proposed a Waterguard system, which uses drain pipes installed around the perimeter of the basement, which is then covered with concrete. The system drains into a sump pump or other exterior drain, keeping the basement dry. He also suggested a Triple Safe sump pump system, which keeps your basement dry with triple the protection. Most sump pumps fail because of either a failed pump, a pump that can't handle high volumes of water or power failure. The TripleSafe System assures protection from all three problems. We also installed a Sanidry Sedona Dehumidification System. This is the world's most efficient, high-performance dehumidifier and filtration system, and prevents mold and musty odors. For the finishing touch, we installed Everlast maintenance free, reinforced, vinyl frame windows. The result was a clean, dry, fresh smelling basement!
