Alloway, NJ Install

Preparing for the Job

Before leaving for the home, the Dry Guys crew loads up the trucks with anything they may need for the job.

In the Stairwell

The stairwell after the trench has been dug.

Gathering Supplies

The crew collects everything they need from our fully stocked warehouse.

Dry Guys Crew

A close up of the Dry Guys team shirt. Looks great with our mascot Al the Alligator.

Looking Over Paperwork

Elliot, our field manager looks over some paperwork before going out on the job.

Carrying the SaniDry

Carrying a SaniDry still in the box to be loaded in the back of the truck. SaniDry is our patented dehumidifier system.

Arriving on the Site

The Dry Guys truck arrives at the job site.

Before Shot of a Basement Wall

Shot before the crew begins work. The floor below this wall will be jack-hammered out for the installation of the patented WaterGuard system.

Before Shot of a Basement Wall 2

Show of a different basement wall before the crew begins the install. The WaterGuard system will be installed alone the perimeter of the wall.

Before Shot of Stairs

Over the course of the job, these stairs will be removed to the crew can install the system in this area of the basement.

Another Corner Before the Install

This is another basement corner containing nasty water damage.

Buckets of Stone

Numerous buckets of stone that will be used during the install.

Stone Closeup

Stone that will be used to allow water to flow freely into the system and the sump pump.

The Jackhammer

Carrying the jackhammer down the stairs to start the install.

Nasty Corner

Another shot of a nasty basement corner.

Tool Bag

Shot of a bag of tools the crew will need on the job.

Dry Guys Protects Your Home

Before beginning a job, the crew makes sure to protect any belongings with plastic.

Tool Bucket

More of the tools of the trade that Dry Guys will use to fix your basement issue.

Unloading Buckets

The crew unloads the numerous buckets that will be used during the install.

Tools along the wall

The pick, shovel, and hoe will be used along with the jackhammer to dig the trench that will house the system.

Making Room for a New Sump

Eliot begins jackhammering the area where the new Triple Safe Sump Pump will go.

Removing the Stairs

The stairs need to be removed to make room to install the system in the stairwell. This shot shows the start of that process.

Digging the Trench

The crew begins using the jackhammer to dig down to the footing so they can install the system.

Removing the Stairs 2

The crew removes the boards one by one so the stairs can be replaced when the job is finished.

Bringing in the New Sump

The crew brings down the new Triple Safe Sump Pump for installation.

Truck and Yard Sign

Our yard sign features our mascot Al lounging on our logo.

Breaking Up the Floor

The crew uses a jackhammer to break up the concrete over the footer.

Closeup of the Trench with Jackhammer

This closeup shows what the trench looks like while it is still in progress.

Shoveling Debris

After the jackhammer, shovels and hoes are used to collect up all the debris and put it in buckets so it can be removed.

Debris in Buckets

All debris is shoveled into buckets and carried out of the home.

Carrying Out Debris

The crew moves quickly to dig the trench and carry out all of the broken chunks of concrete.

Expanding the Hole for the Sump

After breaking through the concrete, the crew digs out the hole for the new sump pump.

Elliot with Jackhammer

Elliot uses the jackhammer to break up the floor. The new sump i seen to the left.

Setting the New Sump

The plastic exterior of the new sump is set in the floor to be leveled.

Directing Water to the Sump

The gray piece at the top right shows how the WaterGuard system will direct water into the sump pump.

Installing the Sump Pump

Another angle as the sump is installed. Here all the wiring is visible, but the finished product will look great.

Dry Guys is Animal Friendly

The homeowner's cat surveys the crew as they work.

Jackhammer in the Stairwell

Elliot breaks up the floor in the area where the stairs were.

Sump Close to Completion

Another shot of progress on the new sump pump.

Trench Before Install

This is what the basement floor looks like just before the WaterGuards system is installed. The trench has been cleared of all debris.

Completed Sump Pump

This is what the completed sump pump looks like. All that remains is connecting the system and pouring new concrete to fill the hole.

<p>Another view of the completed sump. In this shot the Service Log is visible. This is used to keep track of Dry Guys annual service visits to make sure the sump is running efficiently.</p>

Completed Sump Pump 2

Another view of the completed sump. In this shot the Service Log is visible. This is used to keep track of Dry Guys annual service visits to make sure the sump is running efficiently.

Drilling Weep Holes

As the weep holes are drilled, water that was trapped in the wall gushes out.

Weep Holes

This is what the weep holes look like without water flowing out. After the system has been installed, these will allow water to flow out of the wall and into the system.