The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This homeowner had two egress windows installed by another company in their basement, and these windows began to leak shortly after they were installed, (as evidence by the towels all over the floor in the before picture.) The dry wall became damaged and musty, so we suggested that we install a drainage system and we replace the wet drywall with our EverLast moisture proof panels. We first started by carefully cutting the drywall so we could install our drainage system. Our drainage system included of two WellDuct drains in the two egress windows, WaterGuard subfloor drains, and a SuperSump sump pump attached with our UltraSump battery backup system. This system will make sure water doesn't build up near the leaky windows. We then replaced the drywall we took out with our EverLast wall panels. Our EverLast wall panels are made of a vinyl material, and won't grow mold or get damaged from moisture. They also tuck into the drainage system, and they look great next to any type of wall. This job teaches a valuable lesson, if you are going to get egress windows installed, make sure its a company who understands how waterproofing works like us. Be sure to read the attached case study at the bottom to learn about another similar job that almost led to devastating consequences. 

The soil beneath this driveway in Maineville, OH, had settled over time, causing the concrete slabs to sink and crack unevenly. These gaps not only created tripping hazards but also made driving over the surface rough and uneven. To fix the problem, we lifted and leveled the slabs using our PolyLevel system, an expansive foam that’s stronger, lighter, and cleaner than traditional mudjacking. After leveling, we sealed all the joints with our durable, UV-resistant NexusPro sealant to protect against future damage. The result is a smooth, stable driveway that looks great and will stay that way for years to come.

This poured foundation basement in Maineville, OH, was dealing with leaks and bowed walls. To address the moisture, we installed our WaterGuard subfloor drainage system around the perimeter, connecting it to a sump pump to channel water out of the basement. The walls were then covered with BrightWall panels, which direct leaks into the drainage system and resist mold thanks to their inorganic material. To stabilize the bowed walls, we installed zinc-coated steel PowerBraces, designed to distribute the wall’s weight evenly across the floor joists and concrete, and in some cases, straighten the walls. The end result is a dry, clean, and structurally sound basement the homeowners can trust.

This front stoop in Maineville, Ohio had settled a few inches over time, creating visible gaps between the concrete slab and the two front porch pillars. You can see these gaps highlighted by the red circles in the before photo. Using our PolyLevel system, we carefully lifted and leveled the slab back into place, eliminating the separation completely. PolyLevel is lightweight, won’t shrink, and compacts the soil beneath the concrete for lasting stability. The process is fast, clean, and minimally invasive—leaving this entryway safe, level, and looking like new again.

The apron of this driveway in Milford, OH, had a culvert underneath it that was washing all the soil away. There was a massive cavity underneath the apron of the driveway, and the driveway was at a massive risk of breaking off. We filled this cavity with our PolyLevel foam, which was able to expand and fill all the gaps, giving the apron a supporting force to make sure it holds up. The foam will also make sure water doesn't reach further underneath the driveway, preventing washout to other areas of the concrete. Our polyurethane composition cures very quickly, so the homeowners could get back to using their driveway almost immediately after we left.