AB Drain Project Gallery
Real before-and-after results from basement waterproofing, French drain, underground downspout drain, sump pump, foundation repair, and yard drainage projects across Youngstown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, and the surrounding Northeast Ohio service area.
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Interior Drainage System — Before & After
Boardman, OH
Left: active water seeping through the floor-wall joint with staining and efflorescence buildup. Right: perimeter drainage channel installed, directing all water to the sump pump before it ever reaches the floor.
Interior Drainage — Perimeter Channel Install
Poland, OH
The perimeter of the basement floor is saw-cut and excavated to install a drainage channel along the floor-wall joint. This channel intercepts water at every entry point and routes it to the sump pit.
Interior Drainage — Completed System
Boardman, OH
Finished system with vapor barrier applied to walls and concrete restored over the perimeter channel. The basement is now fully protected — clean, dry, and ready for finishing.
Exterior Foundation Waterproofing — Before & After
Canfield, OH
Left: deteriorated foundation wall exposed during excavation showing moisture damage and crack formation. Right: rubberized waterproofing membrane and dimple drainage board fully applied, stopping water before it ever contacts the structure.
Sump Pump System Install — Before & After
Poland, OH
Left: old undersized pump in a deteriorated pit with no backup protection. Right: new high-capacity primary pump with a battery backup unit installed — both connected with check valves and a properly sized discharge line that exits the home safely.
Foundation Crack Repair — Before & After
Warren, OH
Left: active water-leaking vertical crack with staining and mineral deposits. Right: low-pressure polyurethane foam injected through surface ports, expanding to fill the entire crack and creating a watertight, flexible seal.
Crawl Space Encapsulation — Before & After
Youngstown, OH
Left: exposed dirt floor with visible moisture, mold growth on wood framing, and debris. Right: 20-mil reinforced vapor barrier installed across the floor and sealed up the walls, foundation vents blocked, and a commercial dehumidifier added.
French Drain Installation — Before & After
Struthers, OH
Left: saturated yard with standing water pooling against the foundation after heavy rain. Right: French drain trench backfilled and lawn restored — subsurface water now intercepted and carried away before reaching the home.
French Drain — Pipe & Stone Detail
Canfield, OH
Perforated drain pipe wrapped in filter fabric and set in a bed of clean stone. The fabric prevents soil from clogging the pipe while allowing groundwater to freely enter and flow to the discharge point.
Yard Drainage — Pop-Up Emitter & Finished Lawn
Hubbard, OH
A pop-up emitter at the end of the underground drain line opens automatically under water pressure to release collected water far from the foundation, then closes when dry to prevent debris and pests from entering the pipe.
Underground Downspout Drain — Before & After
Boardman, OH
Left: downspout discharging directly against the foundation, saturating the soil with every rain event. Right: underground pipe connected to the gutter outlet and routed 20+ feet away, discharging at a pop-up emitter in the yard.
Catch Basin & Channel Drain — Before & After
Canfield, OH
Left: low point in driveway collecting standing water with no outlet. Right: catch basin with grate installed at the low point, connected to underground piping that routes water to a safe discharge location away from the property.
Mold Remediation — Before & After
Niles, OH
Left: visible black mold colonization on floor joists and rim joist from chronic basement moisture. Right: affected materials removed, surfaces HEPA-vacuumed and treated with EPA-registered antimicrobial, and the moisture source corrected to prevent recurrence.
Water Damage Restoration — Before & After
Warren, OH
Left: flooded basement after sump pump failure with saturated drywall and flooring. Right: water extracted, industrial air movers and dehumidifiers deployed, and damaged materials removed — structure dried to safe moisture levels within 3 days.
Carbon Fiber Wall Strapping — Before & After
Youngstown, OH
Left: bowing block wall with horizontal cracking from soil pressure — a structural warning sign. Right: high-tensile carbon fiber straps epoxy-bonded in vertical runs, halting all further inward movement without excavation.
Carbon Fiber — Floor Anchor Detail
Poland, OH
The bottom anchor plate is fastened into the concrete floor slab, transferring the load from the carbon fiber strap into the foundation. This prevents any further inward movement of the wall at the base.
Carbon Fiber — Joist Anchor Detail
Poland, OH
The top of each carbon fiber strap is anchored directly to the floor joist system above, completing the load transfer path. Together with the floor anchor below, this locks the wall in place and stops movement permanently.
Carbon Fiber Strap — Full Wall View
Poland, OH
Full view of a completed carbon fiber reinforcement installation showing multiple straps spaced every 4–6 feet along the wall. The straps are epoxy-bonded, non-corroding, and become fully load-bearing within 24 hours of installation.
French Drain & Yard Drainage — Completed
Hubbard, OH
Completed integrated yard drainage system with French drain, catch basin, and underground downspout connections all tied into a single discharge line. Surface restored to its original grade with proper slope away from the foundation.
Interior Drainage — Perimeter System
Poland, OH
View of the full perimeter drainage system before concrete is restored. Drainage channel runs along all four walls, connecting to the sump pit. Every seam and penetration is sealed to ensure all water is captured and directed to the pump.