The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

In Loveland, Ohio, a homeowner reached out to us with concerns about their sunken and cracked concrete slab, which had become both unsightly and a tripping hazard. As seen in the "before" photo, this issue required an expert solution. To address the problem, we utilized the PolyLevel system to stabilize, lift, and level the slab with high-strength polyurethane foam. In the "after" photo, the smooth, even surface showcases the durability and reliability of our solution. We finished the job with NexusPro Joint Sealant to protect the area from further damage. The homeowner was very happy with the outcome. 

In this Maineville home, a noticeable gap had formed between the baseboards and the floor on the first level—an early sign of sagging floor joists in the crawl space below. To correct the issue, we installed SmartJack® support posts in the crawl space, which are designed to lift and stabilize failing floor joists.

The results speak for themselves: the gap is gone, and the floors are level once again. Not only did this fix the cosmetic issue upstairs, but it also restored long-term structural support to the home.

This front stoop in Maineville, Ohio had settled a few inches over time, creating visible gaps between the concrete slab and the two front porch pillars. You can see these gaps highlighted by the red circles in the before photo. Using our PolyLevel system, we carefully lifted and leveled the slab back into place, eliminating the separation completely. PolyLevel is lightweight, won’t shrink, and compacts the soil beneath the concrete for lasting stability. The process is fast, clean, and minimally invasive—leaving this entryway safe, level, and looking like new again.

This sunken stoop in Milford, OH, needed to be raised for several reasons. First, the high step posed a potential tripping hazard. Additionally, the uneven stoop and sidewalk created an unsightly appearance. Raising the sidewalk also meant less dirt accumulation, reducing the need for frequent sweeping. Using our PolyLevel foam, we lifted and leveled both the stoop and the connecting sidewalk, then sealed the joints and gaps for a seamless finish.

This stoop had settled about nine inches into the ground at its lowest part. We raised and leveled the stoop and connecting sidewalk to make for a seamless stroll. You can see how far we raised the stoop by looking at the highlighted area in the before picture, and comparing that gap to the same area in the after photo. Thanks to our quick curing PolyLevel foam, the homeowners were able to use their sidewalk again almost immediately after we left. Not too shabby for a job completed in less than an hour or two.