The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

Before calling us, a homeowner in Dayton, KY, faced a common but troubling issue: an unlevel sidewalk and driveway that compromised both curb appeal and safety. Notice in the before photo how unsettling the uneven concrete looks. The after photo beautifully demonstrates our solution. By skillfully applying PolyLevel and sealing joints with NexusPro, we restored the area's functionality and appearance. The transformation speaks volumes about delivering remarkable customer experiences through reliable, lasting solutions.

Basements that have a lot of water built up around their foundation will likely experience two problems: Bowed walls & water intrusions. Unfortunately for this homeowner in Dayton, KY, they were experiencing these problems. We fixed both problems by installing our interior perimeter waterproofing system and our steel I-beam wall repair system. The steel I-Beams we use are called PowerBraces and are not your average I-beams. They are super strong and corrosion resistant, they are able to straighten walls out over time, and were designed to prevent floor joist damage. They can even be fitted with our WaterGuard subfloor drainage system, as seen in the photo below. After installing our two systems, the basement walls were relieved of tremendous amounts of pressure.

This foundation was 100 years old, made of stone, and had no sump pump. Concerned with moisture issues, the owner of this home in Fort Thomas, KY, decided to give us a call to learn more about our system. After explaining to them about our interior perimeter waterproofing system, we then told them about our CleanSpace wall system. We like to recommend our CleanSpace vapor barrier system for old stone foundations, (and for other types of foundations) for a of couple reasons; Firstly, this vapor barrier is able to conform to uneven stone surfaces due to its flexible nature. Secondly, CleanSpace fits right into our subfloor drainage system - allowing the walls to channel leaks straight down into the drains we install underneath the floor slab. Last but not least, the walls look great, are super durable, and they are made of a patented formula that won't allow mold growth. This waterproofing system will help conserve this homes beautiful stone foundation for years to come. 

In Farmersville, Ohio, this crawl space was experiencing excess moisture, musty odors, and poor insulation—common issues that can affect the entire home. We performed a complete encapsulation, installing drainage matting, CleanSpace® vapor barrier, SilverGlo™ insulation, spray foam on rim joists, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The “before” photos show a damp, neglected space, while the “after” images highlight a clean, dry, and energy-efficient crawl space that helps protect the home from the ground up.

In Middletown, OH, these homeowners had a large tripping hazard on their back patio where two slabs had settled unevenly. The problem was so severe that they kept a bench over the back door just to cover it up. Our team lifted the sunken concrete back into place with PolyLevel and sealed the joints with NexusPro, leaving the patio level, safe, and ready to use again. Editor's note: They painted the side of their house a different color before we started the project.