The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

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:

This basement in Batavia, OH, had flooded three times in the past three years. The fed up homeowners decided to give us a call after the third strike to fix the problem once and for all. We installed a full perimeter system including our WaterGuard drains, our CleanSpace walls, and two of our TripleSafe sump pumps. You can see all three products used in the associated "after" photo, which displays how these systems work together. The subfloor drains, wrapped around the entire basement, help funnel water to the sump pump. The vapor barrier helps block out moisture and is tucked into the subfloor system to help channel wall leaks down into the drains. The TripleSafe sump pump does the bulk of the work by discharging the water far away from the home. The TripleSafe has three different pumps inside its airtight lid, including one pump that is powered by the battery seen to the right of the pump system. After the job was completed, the homeowners were relieved they don't have to worry about a wet basement any longer.

This concrete pad in Batavia, OH, had settled downwards into the soil. These unlevel slabs created a tripping hazard right outside of the garage door! We lifted the slab using our PolyLevel foam injections to erase the tripping hazard. After we leveled, we then sealed the perimeter of the slab with our NexusPro joint sealant. Not only did this project eliminate any potential danger, it also increased the appeal of the home! 

This wet, gravel-floored crawl space in Morrow, OH, was giving the homeowners trouble by spreading musty smells throughout the upper levels of the home. We transformed the crawl space in one day by installing 1036 sq ft. of CleanSpace (vapor barrier) with drainage matting floors. We also wrapped the walls with our SilverGlo insulation and more of our CleanSpace vapor barrier. We topped the job off by installing our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. This job will make sure this space stays strong and dry for the long future, and the homeowners could immediately notice a difference from above. 

We repaired this foundation in Morrow, OH, for a home that was built in the early 1940's. The home was built by a man during World War Two at a time when the country was limited on resources. All things considered, the home was built very sturdy, and it even required us to break a couple of our drill bits when we drilled through the foundation. However, like most homes, the foundation had succumbed to moisture and a high water table, causing the walls to bend and the floors to flood often. We repaired the bowed walls by bracing the foundation, and we waterproofed the home with our interior drainage system. Additionally, our BrightWall panels were a nice choice to cover up the stained concrete.