The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Cincinnati had a few concrete sidewalk slabs that were sinking so they called us and scheduled an appointment with Mark to find a solution to this problem.  Mark recommended Polylevel injections to raise these slabs. You can really see just how high we were able to raise this slab if you look at the horizontal line near the bottom of the brick chimney in the before picture. That's precisely where we were asked to raise the slab back to. 

Our CleanSpace walls were used to create a vapor barrier for this homeowner's crawlspace. Not only do the walls block out moisture, but they also block out bugs, critters, and the cold air. A crawlspace should be treated as an extension of your home, since it contains the air that will eventually be pulled to your living space. 

The floorboards above this crawl space were sagging and cracking because the concrete block columns supporting them were sinking into the soil. Prolonged dry weather had caused the soil to shrink, creating gaps that allowed the concrete blocks to settle further into the ground. With the blocks no longer able to hold the weight of the home's first floor, the structure began to fail.

The homeowners attempted a DIY fix, using a makeshift arrangement of 2x4s and cinder blocks. Unfortunately, this approach lacked the stability and strength needed to support the crawlspace or anchor securely to solid ground.

To solve the problem, we installed our SmartJack Crawl Space Support System. SmartJacks are designed to prevent sinking by distributing the load across their uniquely engineered, bulb-shaped foundation. They're also adjustable, ensuring that the floors remain level and supported over the long term. With SmartJacks in place, the homeowners can now rest assured that their floors will stay strong and stable for years to come.

The owner of this home used their basement as a gym and as a work space. The only problem was it would sometimes leak water when it rained. We installed Waterguard and a TripleSafe sump pump to make this important space dry. 

This house was a rental property for college students attending the University of Miami of Ohio. The renter wanted to make sure that the college students were safe from musty smells and potential mold, so they wanted it waterproofed with the best. We installed our WaterGuard drains around the perimeter of the basement, and attached the drains to a SuperSump sump pump. We also installed CleanSpace walls as an extra protection against moisture coming through the walls by air. The college students living their are now able to achieve greatness and not be distracted from musty odors!