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 sump pump in Maineville, OH, was running constantly, and the homeowner was concerned that if a big storm were to roll through, the sump pump wouldn't be able to keep up. We replaced the sump pump with our TripleSafe system. The TripleSafe contains three pumps inside its liner, including one that is backed by a battery operated system. This battery backup system will ensure that the sump pump will continue to run in the event of a power outage. The TripleSafe also contains an airtight lid, an airtight floor drain, and an alarm system. The homeowner was relieved to know their new sump pump will be able to handle the worst of rainfalls. They also noted that the new sump pump is much more quiet. 

This driveway in Maineville, OH, was settling unevenly, causing the different concrete slabs to slope away from one another. We first injected our PolyLevel foam underneath all of the slabs to lift and level the driveway back out. Next, we sealed the control joints between the slabs with our NexusPro sealant to keep water from infiltrating into the soil underneath the driveway. Lastly, as part of our 3 step repair process, we then treated the entire driveway with our SealantPro sealant protection. This sealant penetrates into the concrete and bonds to it chemically to create a super protective barrier against moisture, chemicals, weatherting, etc... The homeowner was super happy that they once again have a completely even driveway that is built to last.