The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This homeowner wanted an egress window because they had a room in the basement that they wanted to count as a bedroom on a home appraisal. We installed a RockWell egress, which look natural, is sturdy, and provides a great amount of natural sunlight.

This poured foundation in Fairfield, Ohio, had a large horizontal crack running across one of the basement walls — a clear sign of inward bowing caused by soil pressure. The homeowner wanted to address both the structural issue and the occasional water seepage that had started appearing along the floor.

To stabilize the foundation, we installed our PowerBrace™ system, a set of zinc-coated steel I-beams that are anchored to the floor and joists to permanently support the wall and even allow for gradual straightening over time.

Along the perimeter, we installed our WaterGuard® subfloor drainage system, which captures water at the footing level and directs it to a sump pump before it can reach the basement floor. While not visible in the photos, we also added a SuperSump® system, known for its high-capacity performance and clean, sealed design.

This basement is now structurally sound, dry, and ready for long-term peace of mind — be sure to scroll through the photos to see the transformation.

This home had a horizontal crack in the foundation wall from settling issues. We used a helical pier system to stabilize and lift the foundation. If you look at the blue tape on the before picture, you can see the gap in the wall. In the after photo, you can see that the gap is gone.  

This crawl space in Hamilton, OH was in pretty rough shape when the homeowners gave us a call to inspect it for free. We told them it would be wise to block out moisture and to control the humidity levels in the crawl space by encapsulating it to prevent further damage to the wood framing. We encapsulated the tiny crawl space by installing our CleanSpace vapor barrier and an energy efficient dehumidifier. We also told them it would be wise to strengthen the wooden framing of the crawl space by adding some sister joists to certain parts of the crawl space. As for the fiberglass insulation hanging from the ceiling, we told them it would be best to rip the fiberglass out completely and replace it with our foam insulation panels. The SilverGlo foam insulation panels go along the walls of the crawl space and are moisture proof, eliminating the need for new fiberglass insulation in the ceiling. After repairing their crawl space, this family doesn't have to worry about mold, rot, or high energy bills any longer!

This homes front porch and sidewalk was sinking further than the average of what we normally see. PolyLevel foam was sprayed under the concrete to rise it back to normality.