The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

Many homes in our area have both a crawl space and a basement, as was the case for this project in Germantown, OH. The homeowners were frustrated with their 2.5-foot crawl space, which was musty and emitting unpleasant odors. The smells were especially strong whenever they went down to the basement to do laundry, store items, or work out. Wanting a solution, they reached out to us for crawl space encapsulation.

We sent one of our inspectors for a free quote, and after reviewing the proposal, the homeowners agreed to move forward. Within a couple of weeks, we began the project. For smaller crawl spaces like this one, we have specialized crews experienced in working within tight areas. A two-man team, Mike and Oscar, completed the encapsulation in just five hours, leaving the homeowners with a cleaner, fresher space.

This pier underpinning project to stabilize this sinking foundation required us to tear down a fake wall. This homeowner was a previous client of ours when we stabilized the backside of their garage. They were happy with the job we did, so they had us out again to install more piers. This time, we stabilized the front side. If you want to read more about this project, click this link to read our case study! Click here!

The family living in this home loved their pool, and were disgruntled that the slabs surrounding the pool were sinking into the soil, causing the slabs to crack. We injected PolyLevel foam under the slabs to raise the slabs back to an even level. We then sealed the cracks using NexusPro sealant, ensuring pool and rain water won't be able to enter between the concrete cracks. A family that contains young children and older grandparents shouldn't have to worry about them tripping over uneven concrete slabs around their pool. 

Soil was washing out from underneath parts of this driveway due to its situation on the hillside. We injected PolyLevel foam under the concrete slabs to raise them and keep them there. We also sealed the slab joints with NexusPro sealant, which is highly weatherproof.

This basement wall was cracked, bowing, and allowing water to leak through during heavy rains. The moisture and movement were only getting worse, and the homeowners knew it was time to act before the damage got more severe.

We stabilized the wall using CarbonArmor straps and addressed the water intrusion with a full perimeter WaterGuard drainage system (concealed below the floor). We also installed a SuperSump Plus pump system and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep the space dry and protected long-term.