The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This home had a horizontal crack in the foundation wall from settling issues. We used a helical pier system to stabilize and lift the foundation. If you look at the blue tape on the before picture, you can see the gap in the wall. In the after photo, you can see that the gap is gone.  

This crawl space in Hamilton, OH was in pretty rough shape when the homeowners gave us a call to inspect it for free. We told them it would be wise to block out moisture and to control the humidity levels in the crawl space by encapsulating it to prevent further damage to the wood framing. We encapsulated the tiny crawl space by installing our CleanSpace vapor barrier and an energy efficient dehumidifier. We also told them it would be wise to strengthen the wooden framing of the crawl space by adding some sister joists to certain parts of the crawl space. As for the fiberglass insulation hanging from the ceiling, we told them it would be best to rip the fiberglass out completely and replace it with our foam insulation panels. The SilverGlo foam insulation panels go along the walls of the crawl space and are moisture proof, eliminating the need for new fiberglass insulation in the ceiling. After repairing their crawl space, this family doesn't have to worry about mold, rot, or high energy bills any longer!

This below grade garage in Hamilton, OH, leaked heavily during rains. We wrapped the exterior walls with our WaterGuard subfloor drainage system to invite built up water into the system. The drainage installation process included: trenching out the floor around the perimeter, drilling weep holes through the blocks, fitting our system into the trenches, pitching the system with gravel, and concealing the system with a fresh layer of concrete. The weep holes were key in this process, as they helped relieve the foundation of built up hydrostatic pressure. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump with a battery backup system in the corner of the basement to help discharge the water far away from the home. 

This homes front porch and sidewalk was sinking further than the average of what we normally see. PolyLevel foam was sprayed under the concrete to rise it back to normality. 

This driveway in Hamilton, OH was uneven because the soil sitting underneath the concrete was shifting. The uneven driveway had multiple gaps and cracks in it, creating multiple safety hazards. We were able to lift and seal the driveway with our foam jacking methods, resulting in a driveway without tripping hazards. Our foam jacking system requires us to drill multiple pea sized holes in the concrete, then we inject foam through them. We then seal all the gaps and holes in the concrete with our sealer, resulting in a for sure way to make your concrete last longer.