The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati serving Brown, OH

A Fayetteville, Ohio homeowner noticed water seeping into the basement through the seam between the wall and the floor.  To resolve this problem for the homeowner, we recommended installing a TripleSafe Sump Pump System and WaterGuard Basement Waterproofing System. 

The WaterGuard Basement Waterproofing System is a piping system installed along the foundation wall to intercept any water that seeps into the basement.  The water from the WaterGuard Basement Waterproofing System will then be pumped out of the basement through the TripleSafe Sump Pump System. 

The TripleSafe Sump Pump System features three powerful pumps.  Pump 1 is a 1/3 horsepower pump that will be doing the pumping the majority of the time.   Pump 2 is a 1/2 horsepower pump that will automatically run if the first pump would happen to fail or if it cannot keep up with a heavy flow of water.  Pump 3 is a battery back up pump that will run on battery power during times of power failure.  These three powerful systems are all designed to fit perfectly into the TripleSafe Liner making it the "World's most reliable pumping system."

The homeowners of this property in Ripley, Ohio were becoming concerned by the unevenness of their interior floors. Our inspector determined that the concrete underneath the carpet had become compromised and cracked. This can lead to tripping hazards that worsen over time. 

To resolve this issue, our team installed PolyLevel beneath these indoor concrete slabs. PolyLevel is a high-strength, durable, and easily installed polyurethane foam that lifts concrete slabs back to level. This resolved the uneven concrete issues within the home and stabilized the slabs permanently. 

A homeowner in Sardinia, Ohio had been noticing musty odors in their home and uneven floors above their crawl space. Concerned about the long-term effects of moisture and poor insulation, they reached out to our team for a solution. After inspecting the crawl space, we found signs of high humidity, inadequate insulation, and areas where outside air and moisture were easily entering.

To properly protect the space, we installed a CleanSpace vapor barrier across the entire crawl space floor and walls. This durable liner helps seal out ground moisture and prevents the kind of damp, musty conditions that can lead to mold and wood rot. We also insulated the walls with SilverGlo rigid foam insulation panels to improve energy efficiency and keep the floors above warmer during the winter months. An EverLast access door was added to provide a tight, secure entry point that keeps pests and outside air out. Finally, we installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to actively control humidity and ensure the air stays clean and dry year-round.

With these upgrades in place, the homeowner now has a clean, dry, and properly insulated crawl space that helps protect their entire home from moisture damage, uncomfortable drafts, and poor air quality.

We encapsulated this crawl space for this home in Fayetteville, OH, for a homeowner who finally grew tired of the space below their home. Most notably, the homeowner couldn't put up with mold allergy symptoms any longer, and they were also tired of high energy costs in the winter. We encapsulated the space by removing all the moldy debris, wrapping the space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, insulating the space by installing our SilverGlo insulation panels & spraying foam insulation along the rim joists, and installing a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier tied to a SmartDrain. The homeowner was very pleased with the outcome, and is looking to compare their energy costs from the last winter season.

During a summer drought in Hamersville, OH, a homeowner noticed one corner of their home starting to sink. The dry conditions had caused the soil to shrink and pull away from the foundation, leaving it without proper support. Situations like this are common in our region. Soil can be just as problematic when it becomes oversaturated and muddy after heavy rain as it is when it dries out and contracts during a drought. Both extremes put stress on a home’s foundation.

To stabilize the sinking corner, our team installed helical piers beneath the foundation. Each pier was driven down to stable soil and connected to the footing, ensuring the weight of the home is supported on solid ground that will not shift with seasonal changes.

Now the foundation is secure, and the homeowner has peace of mind knowing the corner of their house will not continue to settle no matter what the weather brings.

Western Brown Middle School in Mount Orab, OH contacted us after sections of their sidewalk began to settle. Six concrete slabs had dipped into soft, shifting soil, leaving uneven joints that made walking awkward and unsafe for students moving between buildings.

We coordinated closely with the school’s Director of Operations, (who left us a nice review) to plan the project with minimal disruption to daily activities. Using our concrete leveling system, we lifted each slab back to its original position, restoring a smooth and even walking surface for students and staff.

The entire repair was completed quickly, and the sidewalk is now safe, stable, and ready to handle heavy foot traffic for years to come.

This basement waterproofing project in Hamersville, OH combined several proven systems to permanently solve water intrusion and improve the space’s appearance. Our crew installed a full perimeter WaterGuard subfloor drainage system to collect groundwater along the footing and direct it to a new TripleSafe sump pump, providing triple-layered protection against flooding and pump failure. At the base of the walkout staircase, we added a trench drain to capture surface water before it could reach the basement. To finish the job, a BrightWall crack cover was installed along one foundation wall to seal a visible crack and give the area a clean, bright look. This complete setup ensures the basement stays dry and protected, even during heavy rain.

We were called to a home in Fayetteville OH where the crawl space was damp, musty, and starting to affect the comfort of the rooms above it. During our inspection, we found exposed soil, elevated humidity, and insulation that had begun to break down from moisture. The homeowner wanted a long term solution that would keep the space dry and protected. To fix the issues, we installed a full CleanSpace encapsulation to seal the crawl space from the outside environment. Drainage matting was laid across the floor to help manage any water movement under the liner, and SilverGlo insulation was added along the walls to improve energy efficiency and reduce temperature swings. We finished the project with a tan Turtl access door so the homeowner has a clean, sealed, and secure entry point going forward. The transformation was immediate. The crawl space became brighter, drier, and far better protected, giving the Fayetteville homeowner peace of mind and a healthier living environment above.

This homeowner in Russellville, OH, had growing concerns regarding the health of their home's foundation. The homeowner had been tracking a specific wall in their basement that was bowing inwards, and the homeowner was eventually able to confirm that the wall was actively shifting by using a four foot level across two different periods of time. The homeowner then gave us a call for a free foundation inspection. We told them that the wall was in some pretty serious need of repairing, and that whether we do the repair or someone else, it needs to be stabilized soon. We suggested that we straighten the wall back out by using our helical tie-back system, which would consist drilling helical rods horizontally through the troubled wall into the soil outside the home. From there, we can tension the system and begin pulling the wall back toward its original position by using the soil outside the home as the counteractive force, leaving the wall permanently stabilized. The homeowner told us that they wanted to use us for the project, and now we are waiting to hear back from them to get their foundation wall repaired.

This basement in Georgetown was dealing with some pretty serious moisture issues before we waterproofed it. We started by installing our WaterGuard subfloor drains around the perimeter of the basement from the inside. We then hooked the drains up to our TripleSafe sump pump, our most secure sump pump system. Next, we wrapped the walls with our CleanSpace vapor barrier as an extra layer of protection against moisture coming in from the walls. We tucked our vapor barrier into the subfloor drainage system, which will allow the wall leaks to drain straight down into the drainage system. Lastly, we installed our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and tied it into our sump pump so it can automatically discharge all the water it collects into the sump pump system. This waterproofing system will make sure moisture stays out and that the foundation won't leak.