The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

Need someone you can trust to repair your foundation? You can trust us! This basement had some bowing walls that were shearing and stair-step cracking. We repaired the walls by installing PowerBraces. PowerBraces are steel beams that are patented for their design, because they prevent damage to floor joists. We are the sole providers of PowerBraces throughout Northern Kentucky. NoteL

The owner of this home had been living there five years when they gave us a call. They were concerned about humidity issues, as well as having to replace their furnace filter every year. You see, this dirt floor in the basement was throwing dirt and dust around everywhere, and then the furnace would throw the dirt all around the upper levels of the home. The high humidity levels were also making the furnace work twice as hard, as it's way more difficult to heat and cool humid air versus dry air. We got the job done by waterproofing the whole basement with a CleanSpace vapor barrier, drainage matting, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and a SuperSump sump pump. 

In order to install our interior perimeter drainage system, we did have to move some objects away from the perimeter of the basement. We then cover the items with a tarp to make sure dust does not get on the home owners valuable items. 

This basement was leaking water and was causing a moldy smell to leak above to the inhabitants of the home. We installed WaterGuard drainage, a TripleSafe sump pump, a Sedona Sani Dry Dehumidifier, and trench drains to stop the basement from leaking. We also installed CleanSpace walls to help cosmetically, as well as help drain water from the walls to the system. 

Filling in wall cracks with a sealant may fix the short term problems, but the long term probably will still exist. Bowing walls can lead to some serious problems if not addressed, so give us a call for a free estimate!