The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

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.

This homeowner had a couple of concrete slabs that had sunken out of place from the rest. We lifted the sunken slabs to even everything out, eliminating any potential tripping hazards. 

This wet basement in Batavia, Ohio needed a proper repair system to ensure it can withstand a long and healthy life. We started by replacing the waterproofing system with our WaterGuard subfloor drains and our TripleSafe sump pump. We then repaired the bowed in walls by installing our PowerBraces, which are steel I-beams that are installed against the problematic walls. 

We waterproofed this part of the basement by installing our WaterGuard subfloor drains, our TripleSafe sump pump, and our BriteWall panels. These systems will help relieve this foundation of massive amounts of water pressure. The homeowner was happy after the job because now they can finally get ready to finish their basement without the worry of water leaks or chipped walls.