Before & After Photos

When waterproofing your basement, your water heater can remain a threat. A preventative solution must be found to not have the problem of the water heater flooding and further damaging the basement.

Here's what to do to protect your place from leaking water from a water heater.

FloodRing is a product that is easily installed around the water heater. It is a 4-inch high ring sealed to the floor that will contain any leaking water and redirect it to the drain.

This product is not very expensive and easy to install when installing your indoor drain system. This is especially beneficial because the water heater must be changed often during the life of the house, and often when it starts to sink it can be time to change it.

In many cases, the damage has already been done... Preventing water damage is better than healing.

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In Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC, we tackled a century-old house showing the signs of time and distress. With an irregular stone foundation causing unsettling across floors, it was a call for us at Systèmes Sous-sol Québec. As you can see in the photos, we introduced our reliable SmartJack and CleanSpace solutions. The transformation is astounding—solid, stabilized floors above and a protected, encased crawl space below. With such foundation fortification, the home is now prepared to stand another century.

Before the work began, the homeowner in Kingsey Falls was dealing with a damp and uncomfortable crawl space. Moisture had built up over time due to poor sealing and a lack of proper drainage, causing musty odors, cold floors, and insulation that no longer performed effectively. The wooden floor joists had started to sag from excess humidity and unstable soil conditions, making the floors uneven and compromising the home’s structure.

After our installation, the crawl space was completely transformed. The CleanSpace liner and drainage matting created a clean, dry barrier against ground moisture, while the SmartDrain system provided protection against unexpected leaks or water intrusion. SilverGlo insulation helped regulate temperature and prevent future condensation. Finally, the SmartJack system stabilized and lifted the floors back to their proper level. The space is now bright, dry, and energy-efficient, giving the homeowner lasting peace of mind and a healthier home environment.

In Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, the owner's basement had significant moisture and insulation problems. Cold, damp air was coming through the concrete foundation walls, causing condensation, discomfort, and increased heating costs. The space was unusable due to odors and the risk of mold. After our intervention, we installed Foamax® insulation panels, a high-performance solution that seals walls against moisture, improves energy efficiency, and keeps the basement dry and comfortable year-round. Thanks to this transformation, the basement has become a healthy, better protected, and more valuable space.

Basements and floods sound like an unwelcome duo, but not in Saint-Flavien! Initially, our client faced daunting water infiltration challenges with heaps of soggy frustration visible in the 'before' snapshot. Enter Systèmes Sous-sol Québec, ready to redefine comfort. We installed a blend of our WaterGuard, SuperSump, and IceGuard systems, turning that petulant pool into a watertight basement dream. These smart solutions went to work beneath the surface, ejecting water woes and setting new dryness standards that laugh in the face of dime-store drainage systems. Witness the dramatic dry triangle victory in the 'after' photo. Bringing creativity to cavity solutions? Yes, we are.