The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This driveway in Hamilton, OH, had sunken a couple inches down and away from the garage floor, making for a bumpy car ride. This homeowner wanted to get this fixed before the winter, when they really utilize their garage space. We carefully lifted the two adjacent concrete slabs to the garage door to seal them back together. By drilling pea-sized holes in the slabs near the garage door side, and then injecting the slabs with our PolyLevel foam, we were able to successfully resurface the driveway. We then sealed the joint across the garage opening with our NexusPro sealant, which will keep water from infiltrating underneath the slabs. The homeowner was relieved they can use their garage again immediately. 

The buyer and seller of this home in Independence, KY, decided to split the cost of this waterproofing project. Our Real Estate Inspector, Donny, was able to help guide this transaction and project for a seamless operation. We installed a full interior perimeter waterproofing system for the basement consisting of our WaterGuard subfloor drains and our SuperSump sump pump. The basement was leaking at the coves of the poured foundation, so our WaterGuard subfloor drains will do a great job at intercepting built up water around the coves of the basement. Now that the basement is protected, the new homeowner can transform their basement however which way they please. 

This homeowner in Lewisburg, OH, wanted their sump pump replaced, as it was not performing to the expectations of the homeowner. It's open pit was allowing moisture to seep back into the basement, and it was constantly running. We replaced their inefficient sump pump with our TripleSafe sump pump system. Our TripleSafe comes with a battery backup system, seen to the right of the pump in the after photo. The TripleSafe also has three pumps, two discharge lines, a moisture proof lid, and an alarm system. The TripleSafe will do a much better job at keeping water away from this home, all while being way more energy efficient. 

The cracks in these concrete slabs could allow for further weather intrusion, causing the concrete cracks to get worse. We filled the cracks with Nexus Pro crack sealant, which is UV-resistant and won't crack or bubble. 

Hydrostatic pressure can place an incredible strain on basement walls. Just one cubic foot of water weighs about 60 pounds, which means thousands of pounds of force can be pushing inward against your foundation at any given time.

That was the case for this basement in Covington, KY, where built-up groundwater around the foundation led to cracks, leaks, and bowing walls. To address the problem, we installed our interior perimeter waterproofing system to relieve the water pressure, paired with our PowerBrace wall repair system to stabilize and gradually straighten the walls.

To finish, we added our BrightWall paneling system, which not only channels wall leaks into the drainage system but also provides a clean, bright appearance.

If hydrostatic pressure is threatening your home, give us a call today for a free inspection.