The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

The floor joists in the ceiling of this crawl space were sagging due to moisture damage and insufficient lally column support. This was causing the floors above the crawl space to sag in certain spots. We installed a couple rows of our SmartJack posts to straighten out and support the floors above. We then encapsulated the crawl space with our white antimicrobial vapor barrier, our graphite insulation panels (along the walls), and our automated dehumidifier (not pictured). This encapsulation system will protect the wood from further moisture damage, keeping the framing as healthy as possible. Our SmartJacks are made of galvanized steel, so they won't rust like the existing lally columns were. They are also way stronger than the lally columns, and won't sink into the floor, thanks to their engineered "light bulb of influence" design. This customer was stoked that they could now walk on the first floor of their home without feeling like the floors could cave in at any moment. 

The soil underneath this concrete pool area in Mason, OH, had washed away, causing the slabs surrounding the pool to crack and sink. To lift and stabilize the concrete, we injected the slabs with our PolyLevel foam. As the foam expanded underneath the ground, it filled all the voids and crevices that the problematic soil left behind. Because the foam is lightweight, it was able to lift the sunken areas of the concrete as well. After stabilizing the area and evening out all the slabs, our crew then sealed all the cracks and joints in the concrete area with our NexusPro joint sealant. NexusPro is a high performance, silicone based joint sealant designed to protect concrete from water intrusion. Unlike standard polyurethane caulks or sealants, it stays flexible throughout temperature changes, intense sun exposure, and moisture. Now that we lifted and sealed this pool deck with our foam jacking and silicone sealing, the homeowner can look forward to throwing more pool parties without the threat of a guest tripping over their cracked concrete. 

The driveway for this home was sinking into the ground and was causing problems for the owner whenever they pulled in and out of their garage. We were able to lift it with Polylevel and make the driveway a lot more smooth. 

In Miamisburg, OH, we lifted and leveled a front porch that had settled over time. Using our helical pier system, we were able to close the gap between the porch and the house and bring the slab back to level, restoring both safety and a smooth, stable surface for the homeowners.