Basement Crack Repair & Waterproofing in Adams County, OH

We raised the left side of this salon floor in order to eliminate any tripping hazards. It was very important to the shop owner that their employees and patrons have a safe environment to hang out and work in. We raised the left side using our PolyLevel foam jacking method. Our high strength foam is able to lift and stabilize slabs, and only requires us to drill pea-sized holes in the slab in order to inject the foam. After the slab is where we want it, we then cover the holes with a similar matching concrete color. After we leveled out this salon floor, the shop owner was very pleased with how clean and easy the process was. 

In Manchester, Ohio, this block foundation was showing serious structural stress — three of the basement walls were bowing inward due to long-term soil pressure and moisture buildup. The homeowner knew the issue needed to be addressed before it got any worse.

To secure the foundation and prevent further movement, we installed our PowerBrace™ system around the perimeter of the basement. These heavy-duty steel beams are engineered to stabilize failing block walls without any outside excavation. Over time, they can even be adjusted to help straighten the walls back toward their original position.

Now, this home’s foundation is fully supported and ready for the long haul — giving the homeowner peace of mind and protecting the value of their property.

Our team was called to a home in West Union, Ohio, after a foundation wall had completely collapsed inward. The homeowner had noticed some minor signs of stress over the years but had no idea the wall was experiencing significant lateral movement behind the scenes. Unfortunately, the structural damage became severe.

Upon inspection, we found that the inward soil pressure had built up to the point of failure, causing the block foundation wall to cave in. Since the damage was beyond the scope of what our systems are designed to correct, we offered to temporarily stabilize the floor joists above the collapsed area. This would have helped prevent further damage and given a masonry contractor time to safely rebuild the wall. The homeowner ultimately decided to delay the temporary stabilization due to financial concerns and a desire to explore multiple repair options.

This inspection is a strong reminder of the importance of early foundation evaluations — especially if you notice stair-step cracking, bowing walls, or other subtle signs of lateral movement. Left unaddressed, these issues can lead to serious structural problems that are much more costly and complex to fix down the line.

If you’ve noticed even small signs of wall movement or cracking, it’s worth having it professionally assessed — for your home’s safety and your own peace of mind.