The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky Before & After Photos

This foundation wall in Berea, KY, was bowing in towards the basement. In fact, the wall had bowed so much that a large two inch horizontal crack had formed in the middle of the wall. To stabilize the wall, we used our helical tieback system. Our tiebacks were screwed through the wall laterally into the soil surrounding the basement. This soil gave us the counteractive force needed to save the wall. After securing the tiebacks into the soil, we then latched on our wall anchors to evenly spread out the counteractive force across the wall. Lastly, we also waterproofed the wall with our subfloor drains and a sump pump, as the basement was known to leak. 

This basement in Winchester, KY, was under significant hydrostatic pressure, which caused the foundation walls to bow inward and allowed water to seep in. To correct the problem, our team installed a full interior waterproofing system along with PowerBraces to stabilize the walls. By waterproofing the basement, we helped relieve water pressure behind the walls, and with the bracing, we ensured the wall won't ever move again laterally. The waterproofing system included WaterGuard perimeter drains installed beneath the basement floor and connected to a SuperSump pump for reliable water removal. To finish the project, we installed BrightWall panels that give the basement a clean, bright look while directing any wall moisture straight into the drainage system.

This crawl space in Winchester, KY, was suffering from the effects of prolonged moisture exposure. To stop moisture all together, we implemented an encapsulation system to safeguard the space below the home. Highlighted by our 20 mil CleanSpace vapor barrier, this crawl space is now dry, safe, and clean. Some additional benefits include better air quality, savings on energy costs, and added storage space.

We used our special foam called PolyLevel to slabjack this Winchester, KY, home's driveway and sidewalk. The foam is super light, strong, and clean, making for a much more effective alternative to mudjacking. After we leveled everything out, we then sealed all the cracks, gaps, and surfaces with our durable sealants. You can see just how much we lifted the sidewalk by looking at the gap between the porch slab and the top of the step in the before photo. This sidewalk is now ready for a much longer, prettier life!

This basement in Winchester, KY, became damaged over time from built up hydrostatic pressure outside the foundation. This pressure had caused a wall in the basement to start to lean in, and the basement leaked as well. To fix the more pressing issue, (the bowing in wall), we braced the basement from the inside with our PowerBraces. Next, we waterproofed the basement with our interior subfloor drainage system, and we covered the walls with our vapor barrier as well. Now that the basement is secured against structural damage and water leaks, the homeowner finally has a reason to tidy up their storage area.