The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

To repair this crawl space in Walton, KY, we waterproofed it, encapsulated it, lifted it, insulated it, and dehumidified it. The waterproofing, encapsulating, and dehumidifying processes in the crawl space will make sure it stays bone dry year round. The SmartJacks we installed to lift the crawl space will help keep the floors above even and strong. The SilverGlo insulation paneling we installed will help save the homeowners money on energy. In just one day, we were able to give this crawl space all that it needed to live a long life, help conserve energy, support the floors above, and give the homeowners healthy air to breathe.

We used our expansive foam called PolyLevel to raise some concrete slabs in Greenville, Ohio. The old slabs would often collect mulch and soil, making it a hassle for the homeowner. We raised the sidewalk to be an inch or two higher than the grade of the mulch. The homeowner is very happy that they don't have to spend so much time sweeping their sidewalk any longer.

This crawl space in Greenville, OH, was relying on blue insulation foam boards to keep the space warm in the winter. These boards were not effective, as the homeowner noted to us that the floors in their family room above their crawl space were very cold in the winter. On top of that, the homeowner noted that their family room often smelled musty in the summer, when moisture peaks in the space. We ended up encapsulating the crawl space using our SilverGlo insulation panels along the walls, our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the floor, our foam rim joist insulation, and our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. Our SilverGlo panels have a higher rated insulation value than the foam boards due to their reflective radiant barrier, which helps reflect heat back into the space. The homeowner was very happy with the outcome, and they look forward to saving money on energy costs throughout all seasons of the year.

This home in Ft Mitchell, KY, had a settling foundation, which was causing the home's brick exterior to crack. As you can see from the before picture, the biggest crack in the home started from the bottom right corner of the window, and in a stair-like pattern, expanded all the way down to the bottom right corner of the brick wall. The homeowner also noted that the window was shut tight as a result of the settling. This problem is super common for settling homes, mainly because windows and doors are often times the weakest part in the wall, causing them to be the first to show signs of settlement. This is also why the crack had spread in a stair-step like pattern, as the mortar between the brick is also the structurally weakest point in a wall. We ended up underpinning the foundation with our helical piers, which allowed us to lift the foundation back up. This process helped close the cracks, and it even made the window useable again. The homeowner was very happy with the outcome.

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This homeowner wanted an egress window because they had a room in the basement that they wanted to count as a bedroom on a home appraisal. We installed a RockWell egress, which look natural, is sturdy, and provides a great amount of natural sunlight.