Protecting your home from the ground up
Our proven solutions stop water in its tracks.
Basement Waterproofing
Basement waterproofing starts with the French drain. The French drain was invented by Henry Flagg French of Concord, Massachusetts in the mid-1800’s to help drain farmland. Later French drains were used in other applications such as road drainage and in the early to mid 1900’s started to be used in basements to capture and redirect water.
The basic concept of a French drain is to dig a trench, add a layer of crushed stone, lay down a perforated pipe and finally add another layer of crushed stone over the top of the pipe. The French drain collects any ground water or water that comes from the basement walls, then routes it to the sump and pump. Once the sump fills to a specific level, the pump is automatically turned on by a float switch. The water is then pumped out, the pump automatically turns off and the process repeats until the water in the ground recedes and no more water flows into the sump
You will have a dry basement because the groundwater will never reach the surface of the basement floor.
Sump Pumps
We use heavy duty cast iron sump pumps Made in the USA. These are NOT cheap pumps you would buy at your local big box store. They have a 3-year manufacturer warranty and typically last up to 10 years with moderate use.
We recommend checking your pumps at least 2 times a year which you can do yourself or have us come out and check them for you. It’s especially important to check to ensure they are properly working prior to rain storms or snow melt season.
We always install 2 pumps in each sump/well, so if one were to fail, there is a backup pump.
There are 3 different size pumps we install:
1/3 HP (pumps up to 2,580 gallons/hour)
1/2 HP (pumps up to 4,320 gallons/hour)
1/2 HP for 2″ discharge (pumps up to 7,680 gallons/hour)
Sump pumps need regular attention like any mechanical device. The pumps we utilize are extremely durable and reliable, but like anything else, you should periodically check on them.
Battery Backup Units
Battery Backup Units are an essential part of the system. The sump pump runs on electricity, and when the power goes out, the pump will no longer operate possibly leading to rising water in the sump and then a flooded basement. The battery backup units we use are Made in the USA. They are very reliable and provide exceptional power to the pumps. If the power goes out, the sump pumps will automatically start using the battery backup. When the power returns, the battery will automatically charge back up.
Included in the battery backup package are:
One marine grade heavy duty battery
Inverter box
Cables
Installation
A battery generally gives about 5 – 6 hrs of runtime during a power outage, if charged to full capacity. Battery power is only used by the pumps when they are actually discharging the water. So if it takes 5 mins for the sump to fill with water and 15 seconds to discharge that water, only the 15 seconds of discharge time (pump running) is using battery power.
Battery backups are great for a short storm, or to give owners a chance to get home to set up / start a generator. We can increase backup runtime by adding additional batteries (i.e. connecting 2 or more batteries together).Note: Homeowners with whole home generators do not need battery backup units, as their whole home system should include the pumps.
Dehumidifier Systems
One of the things needed for a healthy and comfortable home is to regulate the humidity inside. There are a lot of factors why we need to consider this but the most important is the health risk humidity entails. Controlling the humidity level means controlling your living spaces so that mold, dust mites, and other allergens aren’t able to live. Humidity levels differ from time to time, but it can rise dramatically especially during summer times.
A lot of areas in your home are more prone to this rise than others, such as your basement. As humidity rises, it carries polluted air with it. The purpose of a dehumidifier is to remove the humidity from the air by passing it over to an evaporator coil. The evaporator has a cool surface that combines with the humid air and condenses it to form water droplets. The water then drips down to a drain pan and goes out a tube, which can go directly to the sump pump. The cold air then goes to the coil and is heated up, and lastly, the machine releases the warm dry air to the open space.
Our teams are experts in setting up commercial high performance dehumidifiers. Our experience combined with our high quality equipment can provide you with a comfortable and safe living space.
24 Hour Emergency Services
Water problems don’t wait for business hours—and neither do we. At B-Dry, every customer gets access to our 24/7 live phone support, included in every service contract. No voicemails, no delays—just a real person on the line, anytime you need us.
Why Homeowners Rely on Us:
24/7 live phone support included with every contract
Rapid service to minimize damage and stress
Trusted, licensed, and insured
How the B-Dry® System works:
The B-Dry System is installed in a trench beneath the perimeter of your basement floor, capturing water 8–12 inches below the current surface. The trench is rough-cut to ensure the new cement bonds securely to the existing floor. Before re-cementing, we attach a barrier to the base of the foundation wall to channel wall leaks into the floor drainage system.
For poured concrete foundations, we use a rigid vinyl barrier.
For fieldstone foundations, we install a flexible barrier that contours to the stones, guiding water into the system.
For finished walls (paneling or wallboard), we leave an open stone moat behind the wall when we cannot access the foundation to install a rigid sealer.
Once the B-Dry System is in place, new cement is poured, drying to a light gray finish.
As water rises beneath the floor, it flows into the drainage pipes and moves by gravity to the sump well, where we install high-capacity pumps covered with a plastic snap-on lid. Any seepage from the walls runs down behind the barrier and into the system.
When enough water collects in the sump well, an automatic electric pump removes it in about 15 seconds, then shuts off until needed again—keeping electricity use to a minimum. We typically install two electric pumps: one primary and one backup. Both will run together only if necessary. For added protection, we offer an optional battery backup system (power inverter and deep-cycle marine battery) that keeps your pump operating during a power outage.
To maximize performance, the sump well and discharge line are placed in the most effective location possible. Water is discharged outside, above ground. While no system can make water “disappear,” we ensure it’s redirected away from your home. In high water table conditions, some puddling outside may occur.
This is one of the most effective ways to ensure a dry basement. Our experienced team has installed high-quality interior French drain systems in thousands of New England homes and businesses.