The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

We installed piers on this house to keep it from sinking. We were also able to raise it back. In the before picture, you can see the gap above the vent between the brick and the vinyl siding on the home. The gap grows larger in depth as you look left. You may also notice the stair-step crack in the before picture to the right of the vent. In the after picture, you can see both the gap and the crack have been closed.

This basement was an old fieldstone root cellar. Fieldstone root cellars were used back in the day to store food at a cooler temperature. Although these root cellars can come with lots of moisture issues, they are pretty historic and deserve to be preserved. We were able to fix the foundation by applying a waterproofing system throughout the whole foundation by replacing their old sump pump with our newer TripleSafe sump pump. We also applied CleanSpace walls around the stone brick foundation to block out dirt and water. The result is a healthy basement that will last longer and preserve the cool stone foundation. 

In Union, KY, this basement wall had started to bow inward due to long-term soil pressure from the outside. Left unaddressed, this kind of foundation damage can worsen over time, putting the home at serious risk. To stabilize the wall, we installed PowerBrace™ steel supports, designed to permanently reinforce and straighten bowed basement walls.

We also protected the area with a full CleanSpace® vapor barrier, helping to keep moisture out of the basement. Along the floor, we installed the WaterGuard® drainage system, which captures and redirects any water seepage to keep the basement clean and dry.

A homeowner in Burlington, KY reached out to us about their driveway, where several concrete slabs had settled unevenly, creating cracks and tripping hazards. The sinking slabs not only made the driveway look rough but also caused water to pool in certain areas, which could lead to further damage.

To restore the driveway, our team used PolyLevel®, a high-density foam that lifts and levels concrete slabs with precision. After bringing the driveway back to an even, stable surface, we sealed the cracks and joints with NexusPro®, a long-lasting, flexible sealant designed to keep water out and protect the concrete from future settling.

The result? A smooth, level, and protected driveway — all without the hassle or expense of a full replacement.

This basement had stained and musty walls and floors before we came and installed our waterproofing system. In the after picture, you can see the SuperSump sump pump, the freshly poured concrete over the under the floor WaterGuard drains, and the moisture proof CleanSpace walls that also help filter water intrusions from the walls to the WaterGuard.