The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This wet basement in Dayton, Ohio needed a waterproofing system. After Dayton had received a massive rain storm, this basement reeked of must, and the owner found out the drywall was concealing tons of moisture. At this point, the homeowner decided to have us come out to install a full waterproofing system, including our CleanSpace walls. The white CleanSpace walls can be seen in the after photo. The walls tuck into our subfloor drainage system, and they will help protect the drywall the owner plans to install over them. They will also block out musty smells and keep moisture away from the basement.

The main beam in the ceiling of this basement had become warped from excessive use. To add extra support and to stop the floors from sagging from the floor above, we installed SmartJacks and a supplemental beam across the main beam. The result was a success. 

The left side of this driveway in Tipp City, OH, was starting to sink off into the hillside. As the left side of the driveway continued to sink, the crack splitting the driveway grew larger in depth. We fixed the problem by injecting the left side of the driveway with our PolyLevel foam, which was able to raise the left side, making the driveway even again. We then sealed the crack to keep debris out and for cosmetic purposes. The result was a happy homeowner!

In the "before" photo, you can see how this homeowner in Tipp City, Ohio, had resorted to stacking storage bins and belongings off the ground in a damp, unfinished corner of the basement. Water seepage had made the space unreliable for storage and unusable for anything more.

We solved the issue by installing our WaterGuard® subfloor drainage system, which now captures any incoming water before it can reach the basement floor. We also added a TripleSafe® sump pump, offering triple protection and a battery backup in case of power outages. To brighten the space and protect the walls, we finished it off with CleanSpace® wall panels, which direct wall moisture down into the WaterGuard system while giving the basement a clean, dry look.

Now that this corner is permanently protected from water, the homeowner is finally free to finish the space and build proper shelving — turning what was once just a damp storage area into a usable, functional part of the home.

The outside brick on this home was cracking in a stair-step pattern. This happens when a house settles because the first place to crack is the weakest point in the structure. In this case, the mortar between the brick was the weakest link, so it was the first sign to show. We stabilized the sinking foundation by lifting the house back with our helical pier system. If you see cracking like this with your home, be sure to give us a call so we can give a free & honest diagnosis.