Let's compare BDS to Interior and Exterior tile systems

If you have a wet basement, there are three methods to permanently solve the problem: exterior tile system, interior tile system and Basement De-Watering Systems®. Here are some benefits that tile systems just cannot offer:

  • $300-500 savings over drain tile or french drain system installation costs
  • Transferable Warranty
  • No major excavation and landscaping disruption

Scroll down to see all the benefits of Basement De-Watering System® compared to tile systems.

 

 

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Basement De-Watering Systems® versusTiling Systems

An Average Installation

 

BDWS

Tiling Co.

Excavation Needed

Sump Pump Only

Major

Installation Time

1-2 Days

3-7 Days

Price Range to Consumer

$300-$500 less

$3,000-$9,000

Installers Needed

1-2

3-6

Year round Application

Yes

No

Structural Modifications

No

Usually

Major Tools & Equipment

No

Yes

Material´s Known Life Span

Indefinite

Varies

Disturbance to Home & Family

Minimal

Major

Dust, Dirt, Mud Created

Minimal

Major

Hauling Debris By Truck

No

Always

Can Be Tested

Yes

No

Loss of Residentail Improvements

No

Usually

Installed With Floor Coverings

Yes

Seldom

Disturbs Landscaping

Never

Sometimes

Professionally Trained Installers

Yes

Sometimes

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