The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

Before: This basement in Covington, KY, was struggling with constant moisture issues. Water would seep in around the perimeter during heavy rains, and the space had a damp, musty feel that was beginning to affect the air quality in the rest of the home.

After: To permanently solve the issue, we installed a TripleSafe® sump pump system for reliable water removal — even during power outages. Along the basement perimeter, we added our WaterGuard® drainage system, which collects incoming water and channels it directly to the pump. We also sealed the walls with CleanSpace® vapor barrier, protecting against moisture while giving the space a cleaner, brighter look.

Now the basement is dry, protected, and ready for the long haul.

On top of installing a full waterproofing system for this basement in Newport, Kentucky, we also installed our moisture barrier. Our CleanSpace vapor barrier is our most economical wall option, but comes with some great benefits. For one, it can channel water leaks coming from the wall into the subfloor drainage system. Secondly, it helps control the musty smells in basements, and will never grow mold thanks to its inorganic nature. Lastly, it is easily installed and looks beautiful! 

A 100-year-old home was having issues with water seeping into the basement. After meeting with us, the homeowner decided on our BrightWall paneling system, our WaterGuard subfloor drainage system, and our SuperSump premier sump pump system - equipped with an UltraSump battery backup system - to resolve the problems in the basement. 

BrightWall panels are used to cover the walls and will also help drain any wall leaks into the WaterGuard basement waterproofing system. The WaterGuard intercepts the water and drains it into the sump pump system. The SuperSump premier sump pump will remove the water from the basement at an elite rate. The UltraSump is the battery back-up pump system, and will turn on if there is ever a pump or power failure.

These systems working together will create a dry, comfortable basement that can be used without worries of water intrusion. The bright white color really brightens up the basement. Look at the difference this has made in this basement. 

This basement wall in West Chester, OH, was bowing inward due to years of soil pressure from the outside. Cracks were forming, and the homeowners were concerned about long-term structural damage.

We installed a system of CarbonArmor straps—high-strength carbon fiber reinforcement bonded directly to the foundation wall. This clean, non-invasive solution permanently stabilized the wall and gave the homeowners peace of mind without any major excavation.

This homeowner needed a new waterproofing system along their back wall because their footer drains had clogged and their sump pump system was outdated. After installing our interior WaterGuard subfloor drains and our BriteWall panels along the back wall, we then got started on replacing their sump pump. Their existing sump pump system had an open croc pit, allowing moisture to run rampant in their basement, causing musty smells throughout the home. Their old sump pump system also seemingly powered on at random, and was very loud. We replaced their symp pump with our TripleSafe sump pump, which is much quieter, has an airtight lid, and has a much more reliable switch to conserve energy. It is also our most reliable system, as it contains three different pumps, including a battery power pump, inside the liner. The homeowner was very relieved after the job was complete, knowing they don't have to run to the basement every time it rains to make sure their sump pump is working correctly. The homeowner was also relieved to know they can give us a call in the future to transform their partial system into a full system, if they ever noticed signs of moisture in the other parts of the basement.