The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This homeowner was having problems with their chimney sinking away from the home. Often times, chimneys have their own foundation and are very heavy, making them sink into the ground. We installed helical piers at the base of the chimney, and raised the base back to where it originally was installed. If you think you have a settling, sinking chimney, be sure to give us a call for a free & honest diagnosis!

In Dayton, OH, we leveled an interior bedroom slab using PolyLevel foam. The gap between the baseboard and the floor in the most uneven part of the home became totally flush by the end of the project, creating a smoother, more even surface that feels solid underfoot. The homeowner was very happy afterwards, and even left us a review.

This home in Dayton, OH, was settling, causing the brick exterior to reveal stair-step cracks. Stair-step cracking is a very common symptom of settlement, as the mortar between the bricks are oftentimes the weakest points in a structural wall. This is the same reason why windows and doors can become sticky due to settlement, as they are also weaker points in a structural wall. We underpinned the foundation with our helical piers in order to stabilize the foundation. We also lifted the piers with hydraulic power to lift the foundation back up, helping close the stair-step cracks. The homeowner was pleased with our crews ability to navigate the project and to keep the homeowners informed about the steps they took to repair the foundation.

This overhanging sunroom in Beavercreek, OH, was sinking away from the home. The existing wooden posts were too weak to be able to support the load, and the posts were to shallow to prevent settling. A relatively easy fix, we installed our SmartJack posts to support the sunroom above. By digging deep enough into the soil, our SmartJacks will reduce the chance of settling in the future by a very large margin. And even if they do settle a bit, we can adjust them to compensate for it. These steel posts are made of galvanized steel to prevent rusting, and they are a much stronger alternative to wood. If you look closely at the horizontal wooden beam in the before and after photos, you can notice that our crew was able to straighten it back out.

For this project in Batavia, OH, we waterproofed the entire perimeter from the inside. Our WaterGuard subfloor drains were designed to be installed from the interior, and they rest on top of the footing of the home. We insist on these drains because they sit outside of the "mud zone" where other drainage systems are bound to clog. We also installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier all over the walls in the basement for a couple reasons. For one, they help keep moisture out of the home, and they help channel wall leaks down into the subfloor drainage system. Secondly, they provide a finished look for homeowners who plan on spending a lot of time in the basement. If you want to learn more about this project, head to this link to see more photos: