The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This sump pump in Maineville, OH, was running constantly, and the homeowner was concerned that if a big storm were to roll through, the sump pump wouldn't be able to keep up. We replaced the sump pump with our TripleSafe system. The TripleSafe contains three pumps inside its liner, including one that is backed by a battery operated system. This battery backup system will ensure that the sump pump will continue to run in the event of a power outage. The TripleSafe also contains an airtight lid, an airtight floor drain, and an alarm system. The homeowner was relieved to know their new sump pump will be able to handle the worst of rainfalls. They also noted that the new sump pump is much more quiet. 

Now, before we took the "before" picture for this photo set, we had already leveled out the concrete slabs that comprised of this back patio and adjacent sidewalk. We also had already sealed the joints and cracks in the concrete with our NexusPro caulk. However, the lifting and caulking process of our concrete repair proccess is not what we wanted to highlight for this specific project. Instead, we wanted to highlight our SealantPro penetrating concrete sealer, which is nothing like your everyday concrete sealant. Instead of a topical treatment, our SealantPro chemically bonds to the concrete on a molecular level, creating an internal shield that repels moistures, chemicals, and salt without changing the look of the concrete or making it slippery. It also first appears bright green, which helps our crew ensure they sprayed every square inch of the concrete surface. Later, the color will turn completely translucent. This SealantPro treatment will ensure this concrete stays safe from flaking, pitting, and discoloration for many years to come.

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. 

This crawl space in Milford, OH, was struggling to keep out ground water, causing a multitude of problems like musty smells, poor insulation, wood damage, moisture damage, bug infestations, etc... We first waterproofed the space by wrapping the perimeter with drainage tile, and then we hooked up the drainage system up to a sump pump, (not pictured). After waterproofing, we then laid our drainage matting all across the floor, which contains dimples, to help preserve the vapor barrier that we installed over the top of the matting. Lastly, we wrapped the walls with our SilverGlo insulation and installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep the space dry and well insulated.