Before & After Photos

When we gave a free inspection for this basement in Irvine, Kentucky, we noticed a main beam needed a little extra support holding up the floor joists above it, so we recommended we install a SmartJack post. This post is covered in galvanized steel to prevent rusting. Not only were we able to waterproof this basement, but we were able to straighten out their floors as well! 

The soil under this Stanton, KY, home was settling, causing a gap to appear between the bottom of their brick wall and the block foundation. We were able to raise the foundation by utilizing helical piers, which effectively transferred the weight of the home to load-bearing soil. We were then able to raise the foundation with hydraulics, which helped close the gap.

In this Bagdad, KY, crawl space, the block foundation wall had shifted inward, leaving visible cracks and gaps along the mortar lines. From the inside, you can clearly see where the wall had moved out of position, creating uneven lines and open joints between blocks To correct the issue, our crew installed 4 helical wall anchors. Each anchor is drilled through the foundation wall and extended deep into stable soil outside of the home. On the inside, 7-inch wide steel plates are attached to the wall where the anchor rod passes through. Once everything is in place, the anchor rod is tightened, pulling against the soil outside and the plate inside. This creates a counterforce strong enough to gradually pull the wall back toward its original position. In the after photo, you can see the results: The gaps between the blocks have closed up significantly, and the wall is visibly straighter. Our wall anchor system provides immediate correction and long-term stabilization, giving homeowners peace of mind that the foundation is secure.

This basement wall in Lawrenceburg, KY, was bowing inwards, as evidence by the horizontal crack running along the wall. We braced the wall with our PowerBrace system to stabilize the wall. These braces are coated in zinc to prevent rusting, as these galvanized steel beams were designed by engineers to hold extreme loads back horizontally. These braces were also designed with different top brackets, which helps us connect the tops of the braces to the floor joists in the ceiling, depending on if the joists run parallel or perpendicular to the wall. You may also notice that we aligned the wall with our vapor barrier, as we also waterproofed this basement as well.

This homeowner wanted an egress window installed in their finished basement so that they could claim a bedroom on their homes appraisal. We started by digging a trench and cutting the concrete to make room for the 35x54 inch window and the RockWell window well. The well mimics a natural stone, and is made of a high-strength fiberglass composite. The well contains stair steps, allowing for easy access. The window well cover is translucent and allows for natural sunlight to fill the basement. We also made sure to caulk all the seams correctly. The homeowner was very happy with the outcome.