From Desperation to Dry: How One Colt, AR Couple Solved a 20-Year Basement Water Problem

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Water intrusion doesn't care how many times you've tried to stop it—until you use the right solution.

For Alvin C., a longtime resident and pastor in Colt, Arkansas, basement water was more than an inconvenience—it was a persistent, costly threat. After 20 years of battling water entering their basement from the top, Alvin and his wife had reached their limit. Despite living in their home for two decades, and the home being roughly 25 years old, they were facing the same frustrating problem: moisture threatening their finished basement space.

The Problem: Water Creeping Into the Living Space

The couple’s main concern was water reaching the finished areas of the basement where valuable belongings—especially church-related items—were stored. Furniture, sentimental keepsakes, and essential storage were at risk. Over the years, they tried it all:

• Pouring new concrete around the home's foundation
• Hiring a competitor to install a drainage system

But nothing worked. The water kept coming, and so did the stress.

The Turning Point: Choosing the Right Waterproofing System

That’s when Alvin and his wife turned to us. After a thorough inspection and conversation about the challenges and failed attempts, we proposed a comprehensive inside-and-out waterproofing strategy—precisely what their home needed.

Our Solution:

• GPS (Groundwater Protection System) for exterior protection
• WaterGuard® Interior Drainage System for interior control
• Concrete demo around previously poured sections to access and install GPS
• Subsurface trenching for discharge lines under walkways
• Closet wall access to install WaterGuard in hidden areas
• Careful work around the furnace and water heater, with guidance on clearing a 10-foot area for access and safety

This wasn’t just a quick patch—it was a full strategic intervention designed to reroute water, protect the basement from every angle, and give Alvin and his wife peace of mind for good.

Why It Matters: Proven Methods That Work

What made the difference here? Expertise. Proper system design. Proven solutions.

Unlike previous attempts, our combination of GPS and WaterGuard addresses both hydrostatic pressure from the outside and water seepage along basement walls from the inside. We’re not guessing—we’re using systems tested and trusted in thousands of homes across the country.

Alvin didn’t need another temporary fix—he needed a real, permanent solution. And that’s exactly what we delivered.

Conclusion: A Dry Basement, A Clear Mind

For homeowners like Alvin who have "tried everything," it can feel hopeless. But the right systems, installed by professionals who know exactly what they're doing, make all the difference.

Is your basement telling you it’s time for a real solution?

Don’t wait until your furniture, keepsakes, or peace of mind are soaked beyond repair. Let us help you reclaim your basement—for good.

📞 Call us today or schedule your free inspection online. Let's make your basement dry, safe, and usable—once and for all.