You Decided to Waterproof. Now What? A Monroeville Basement Restoration
When this Monroeville homeowner decided to waterproof their basement, they knew it was the right decision to protect their home. But waterproofing work is invasive, walls come down, flooring gets removed, and what was once a finished basement becomes a construction zone.
The challenge wasn’t just the waterproofing itself. It was finding a team who could put everything back together seamlessly, making the basement look and feel exactly as it did before or even better.
The Project: After the waterproofing work was complete, which was completed by our friends at Bakers Waterproofing, our team stepped in to restore the basement from the ground up. We rebuilt all the stud walls using post-waterproofing framing protocols to protect the new system, installed fresh drywall throughout, and finished everything to a smooth surface. New luxury vinyl plank flooring replaced what had been removed, and we built a custom access bench for the sump pump and battery backup systems. Every detail was carefully coordinated, from color-matched paint to custom baseboards to reinstalling the TV in its original location.
The Loft Difference: For this homeowner, mobility challenges meant he couldn’t easily check on the work downstairs, so we kept him updated with progress photos throughout the project. When it was all complete, his response said it all: “I think everything was just fine. It was a pleasure, I can’t think of anything different that would have made it gone any better. Your work was just excellent. I saw the photos, haven’t had a chance to go downstairs yet because of the wheelchair, but I’ll tell ya. My wife is so happy—and isn’t that the most important? A happy wife.”
The Result: A basement that’s not only dry and protected but looks like the waterproofing work never happened. The space is back to being a comfortable, functional part of their home, ready for family gatherings, movie nights, and all the everyday moments that make a house a home.
At Loft Drywall & Plaster, we specialize in post-waterproofing restoration that brings your basement back to life. From coordinating with waterproofing teams to delivering flawless finishes, we make the process smooth and stress-free.