The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

Many homes in our area have both a crawl space and a basement, as was the case for this project in Germantown, OH. The homeowners were frustrated with their 2.5-foot crawl space, which was musty and emitting unpleasant odors. The smells were especially strong whenever they went down to the basement to do laundry, store items, or work out. Wanting a solution, they reached out to us for crawl space encapsulation.

We sent one of our inspectors for a free quote, and after reviewing the proposal, the homeowners agreed to move forward. Within a couple of weeks, we began the project. For smaller crawl spaces like this one, we have specialized crews experienced in working within tight areas. A two-man team, Mike and Oscar, completed the encapsulation in just five hours, leaving the homeowners with a cleaner, fresher space.

We replaced this basement window in Monroe, OH, with an egress window. Now that the egress window is installed, the homeowners can finally begin to build a bedroom for their teenager in the basement. Egress windows allow for emergency exits from a basement, and are required by code to count as a bedroom on listings. Our beautiful RockWell window well has a natural feel and allows tons of natural light into the basement. They also have built-in steps and a cover to keep debris out. 

In Monroe, OH, this homeowner’s front sidewalk had settled unevenly over time, creating a tripping hazard on the walkway leading up to the porch. Using PolyLevel®, we carefully lifted the sunken sidewalk slabs back into place, eliminating the uneven steps. To finish the job, we sealed the joints and cracks with NexusPro®, helping to prevent future damage and keeping water from washing out the soil underneath. Be sure to scroll through the photos to see how we restored this front entryway!

In West Milton, OH, a homeowner noticed the worrying sight of soil eroding from beneath their front porch, posing danger and concern for both safety and aesthetics. As seen in the 'before' photo, the visible gap and uneven concrete raised alarms. That's where we came in with a reliable and long-lasting solution. We expertly applied PolyLevel, a leading industry technology to stabilize and level the concrete, then sealed the gaps with our durable NexusPro product, ensuring no further erosion would occur. The 'after' photo showcases not only the remarkable transformation but also our commitment to providing homeowners with peace of mind and a visually appealing outcome. Our mission to deliver a rare combination of a remarkable customer experience and dependable home repair solutions is vividly mirrored in this project's success.

This homeowner in Franklin, Ohio, was dealing with a bowing foundation wall and water intrusion in the basement — a combination that only gets worse over time if left untreated.

To stabilize the foundation, we installed PowerBraces, a steel I-beam system designed to straighten walls over time without any invasive exterior digging. Along the perimeter, we laid in our WaterGuard® drainage system, which captures groundwater before it reaches the basement floor and channels it to a sump pump.

We paired the system with our TripleSafe® sump pump (not pictured), which includes three layers of protection — a primary pump, a secondary pump for high-volume situations, and a battery backup to keep things running during power outages. Finally, we finished the walls with BriteWall® paneling, a clean, moisture-resistant covering that not only brightens the space but also directs any wall seepage into the WaterGuard system below.