The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This home in Dayton, OH, was going on the housing market, but the seller wanted to fix their sinking porch problem first. The seller had their project manager contact our Real Estate Specialist, Donny, to figure out a solution. Donny drew up a relatively simply plan - we would stabilize the sinking pillar with two helical piers, and then try and lift the pillar back up with our hydraulics. As you can see, we achieved a pretty good lift, and we were able to close the gap between the concrete pillar and the porch slab. We then covered the piers, (that are latched underneath the porch footer and reach deep into load-bearing strata) with soil, leaving the system completely concealed. Now the seller can sell the home for more - thanks to the lifetime-of-structure, free-transferable warranty for this pier system. Click here to read what the seller said about our crew.

We used our helical pier system to push this chimney back up against the home. Our piers are driven deep into load-bearing depths, allowing us to guarantee the structure will be stabilized. The result of this project was a happy homeowner who doesn't have to worry about their chimney toppling over any longer.

For this project in Batavia, OH, we waterproofed the entire perimeter from the inside. Our WaterGuard subfloor drains were designed to be installed from the interior, and they rest on top of the footing of the home. We insist on these drains because they sit outside of the "mud zone" where other drainage systems are bound to clog. We also installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier all over the walls in the basement for a couple reasons. For one, they help keep moisture out of the home, and they help channel wall leaks down into the subfloor drainage system. Secondly, they provide a finished look for homeowners who plan on spending a lot of time in the basement. If you want to learn more about this project, head to this link to see more photos:

This basement in Batavia, OH, had flooded three times in the past three years. The fed up homeowners decided to give us a call after the third strike to fix the problem once and for all. We installed a full perimeter system including our WaterGuard drains, our CleanSpace walls, and two of our TripleSafe sump pumps. You can see all three products used in the associated "after" photo, which displays how these systems work together. The subfloor drains, wrapped around the entire basement, help funnel water to the sump pump. The vapor barrier helps block out moisture and is tucked into the subfloor system to help channel wall leaks down into the drains. The TripleSafe sump pump does the bulk of the work by discharging the water far away from the home. The TripleSafe has three different pumps inside its airtight lid, including one pump that is powered by the battery seen to the right of the pump system. After the job was completed, the homeowners were relieved they don't have to worry about a wet basement any longer.

Our CarbonArmor wall repair system is a strong yet minimally invasive solution for foundation walls beginning to bow inward. In this Morrow, OH basement, we started by grinding the wall to create a clean, rough surface for proper adhesion. A layer of epoxy resin was then applied, followed by the installation of carbon fiber straps for reinforcement. Another coat of epoxy secured the straps firmly in place. Each strap was then anchored to the rim joist using our ArmorLock system, which connects the carbon fiber to a heavy-duty steel bracket for added stability. The result is a permanent, low-profile repair that strengthens the wall and prevents further movement.