The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

In Jamestown, OH, a homeowner faced structural issues due to failing lally columns in their basement. The original steel columns showed rust and deterioration, contributing to uneven floors and minor wall cracks. To address this, we replaced them with our SmartJack posts, which are galvanized for corrosion resistance and engineered to support substantial loads. Unlike traditional lally columns, SmartJack posts are fully adjustable, allowing precise leveling and long-term stability. This upgrade not only stabilized the basement immediately but also gave the homeowner a durable, adaptable solution they can rely on for years to come.

This 1990’s home in Jamestown, OH, had a 2-foot-tall block foundation crawl space with no sump system in place. The space carried a musty odor, showing signs of excess moisture and possible hidden issues. We repaired the crawl space by encapsulating the space with CleanSpace liner and SilverGlo insulation, sealing out dampness and creating a clean, dry environment. Not pictured is the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, which helps keep humidity under control year-round. The musty smell is gone, and the home is now better protected against moisture, with improved air quality and long-term structural health.

The owner of this crawl space in Jamestown, OH, wanted it encapsulated after a friend told them that their house smelled funny. The homeowner had grown so accustomed to musty smells emitting from their crawl space that they hadn't even realized the smell wasn't normal. The homeowner then checked the crawl space themselves, and they noticed that there were large pools of water gathering on the floor. The homeowner then gave us a call to repair their wet smelling crawl space with an encapsulation system after they did some research online. We first waterproofed the crawl space with drainage tile and a sump pump system. We then insulated the walls with our SilverGlo insulation panels, which reflect heat back into the space. Next, we sealed the crawl space by wrapping our white CleanSpace vapor barrier all across the floor and up the walls. Lastly, we installed our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep the sealed air conditioned. The homeowner immediately noticed that their home smelled and felt fresher after we installed the encapsulation system.

The owner of this crawl space called us regarding "dampness and smells" in their crawl space. We sent one of our certified inspectors to help them come up with a plan to stop the moisture issues they were experiencing with their crawl space. We installed our system consisting of perforated drain pipes, a SmartSump sump pump with an Ultra Sump 4 battery backup, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, drainage matting, CleanSpace lining, and SilverGlo insulation panels. 

This crawl space in Hillsboro, OH had ongoing moisture problems that were causing musty air to rise into the home. Concerned about air quality, energy efficiency, and potential damage to their home’s structure, the homeowners began researching solutions. That’s when they found our website and learned about crawl space encapsulation.

After reading about the many benefits—including reduced humidity, lower energy bills, added storage space, and protection from pests—they reached out to schedule an inspection. Once on site, our team cleaned out the crawl space, sealed off all outside air vents, and installed a heavy-duty vapor barrier along the floor and walls. We also added a dehumidifier to help maintain a dry, stable environment year-round.

The result is a clean, dry, and healthier space under their home—and the homeowners couldn’t be happier.