The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

In order to stabilize this bowed in wall, we installed our PowerBrace system. Our PowerBraces aren't just your normal steel beams. They are designed to distribute the weight of the walls evenly all throughout the brace, which will prevent damage to the floor joists. They are also easily installed and adjustable, which allows us to straighten the wall out over time. They also look very clean, are very durable, and are coated in zinc which prevents rust.

This huge crawl space located in Loveland, OH was cold, dark, and wet. In order to make it warm, dry, and bright we encapsulated it for the homeowner! We started by installing our SilverGlo foam insulation panels all over the walls. We then waterproofed the crawl space by installing perforated pipes in trenches all around the perimeter. The drainage pipes were connected to a SmartSump sump pump, which we installed in the lowest corner of the crawl space. We then installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier all over the floor and up the walls of the crawl space in order to isolate the crawl space from the earth. The vapor barrier also brightens the crawl space thanks to its white reflective color. We then installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to make sure this ginormous space stays dry 24/7. The result of this project made the homeowners very happy, knowing their homes foundation is protected for the future. 

The soil underneath this poolside concrete in Loveland, OH, was washing out. This was causing the concrete to slope too far down and away from the pool, leaving slight gaps in the mortar joints. After we leveled out all the slabs using PolyLevel foam, we then sealed the joints using our NexusPro joint sealant. This sealant will make sure water, chlorine, dirt, and other types of debris wont infiltrate underneath the slabs. The sealant is also UV-resistant, which is perfect for areas that receive a lot of sun. There's no doubt that this poolside concrete will last a much longer time. 

In this Maineville home, a noticeable gap had formed between the baseboards and the floor on the first level—an early sign of sagging floor joists in the crawl space below. To correct the issue, we installed SmartJack® support posts, which are designed to lift and stabilize failing floor joists.

The results speak for themselves: the gap is gone, and the floors are level once again. Not only did this fix the cosmetic issue upstairs, but it also restored long-term structural support to the home.

We encapsulated this shallow crawl space in Maineville, OH, in order to keep the home fresh and strong. When we wrapped the crawl space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, the homeowners noticed a difference in the smell almost immediately. We also installed SilverGlo insulation panels along the wall in order to keep the floor above warm in the winter. The homeowners were very happy with the outcome.