The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

Whenever the owner of this home had to take the sidewalk to reach their walk out basement, they would often lose balance. The sidewalk and stairs had tilted away from the home, leaving them unlevel. They tilted away from the home because the soil on the hillside had washed down and away from the home over time. In order to make the stairs and sidewalk level again, we injected our polyurethane foam under the side that sunk down. Through this process, we were able to level everything out and seal all the gaps. The homeowner can now travel down the stairs safely again. 

When this sidewalk that surrounded the outside of this home in Union, KY, became uneven, the homeowner called us out to give a free quote to level the slabs out with our PolyLevel foam. The homeowner preferred our foam mixture compared to mudjacking alternatives, so they agreed to have us complete the job. 

In Union, KY, this basement wall had started to bow inward due to long-term soil pressure from the outside. Left unaddressed, this kind of foundation damage can worsen over time, putting the home at serious risk. To stabilize the wall, we installed PowerBrace™ steel supports, designed to permanently reinforce and straighten bowed basement walls.

We also protected the area with a full CleanSpace® vapor barrier, helping to keep moisture out of the basement. Along the floor, we installed the WaterGuard® drainage system, which captures and redirects any water seepage to keep the basement clean and dry.

At a home in North Bend, Ohio, the front porch and the connected walkway had begun to separate and sink due to soil shifting underneath. Over time, this movement not only created an uneven surface but also posed a safety hazard for the homeowners and visitors. Our team used PolyLevel foam to carefully lift and stabilize both the porch and the sidewalk, restoring them to their original height and alignment. After the leveling process, we sealed all the joints and cracks to create a smooth, continuous surface that is both safe and visually appealing. The result is a front entrance that looks polished and solid, while protecting against future shifting and settling.

A homeowner in Burlington, KY reached out to us about their driveway, where several concrete slabs had settled unevenly, creating cracks and tripping hazards. The sinking slabs not only made the driveway look rough but also caused water to pool in certain areas, which could lead to further damage.

To restore the driveway, our team used PolyLevel®, a high-density foam that lifts and levels concrete slabs with precision. After bringing the driveway back to an even, stable surface, we sealed the cracks and joints with NexusPro®, a long-lasting, flexible sealant designed to keep water out and protect the concrete from future settling.

The result? A smooth, level, and protected driveway — all without the hassle or expense of a full replacement.