Before & After Photos

In Philadelphia, PA, a homeowner was facing serious structural concerns after discovering spreading wall cracks and sagging floors in their basement. The root of the issue stemmed from shifting soil and moisture intrusion beneath the foundation, two common yet damaging forces that can cause long-term instability. As the support beams in the basement grew increasingly compromised, the homeowner realized the problem was beyond a quick fix and turned to Quality 1st for a permanent, professional solution.

After a detailed inspection of the basement's structural integrity, our team designed a customized repair plan centered around the installation of our patented SmartJack Support System. These heavy-duty steel supports were strategically placed beneath the weakened beams to lift and stabilize the floor above. Engineered for long-term durability, the SmartJack system immediately reinforced the failing structure and protected it against future settlement.

With the installation complete, the basement was fully restored to a safe and secure condition, giving the homeowner peace of mind and a renewed sense of pride in the strength and stability of their home!

SmartJack Support System was recommended for the sagging floor joist in this Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  Basement. Overtime wooden floor joist can sag causing gaps and movement with the floor and molding above. Some areas you walk on can feel soft or bouncy like due to the lack of support. Our Foundation Specialist, Ryan Ek, recommend permanent stabilization. A PowerBrace is installed against the floor joist then our SmartJack is attached to keep the floor joist stable. 

Signs of foundation settlement and weakened support beams had become a growing concern for a homeowner in Philadelphia, PA, threatening the long-term stability of their property. Recognizing the urgency of the situation but feeling unsure about the best course of action, they turned to Quality 1st for expert assistance. Our team conducted a thorough inspection to pinpoint the underlying causes of the structural issues and developed a targeted plan to address the problem effectively and permanently.

The solution centered around the installation of our patented SmartJack Support System, designed to stabilize and carefully lift sagging beams with exact precision. By reinforcing the foundation, the system not only halted further settlement but also restored the basement’s structural integrity. With our SmartJack System fully implemented, the homeowner now enjoys peace of mind knowing their basement is secure, dry, and prepared to support the home safely for many years to come!

A Hatboro, PA homeowner noticed the floors near their front door were sagging, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for an estimate. Our crew installed the SmartJack System would be the best repair solution. The SmartJack System is designed to support sagging floors. Since the installation, the homeowner has not experienced the prior issue, thus restoring their peace of mind. 

A homeowner in Jenkintown, PA noticed their basement walls were bowing inwards, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems to meet with a Foundation expert. We sent Foundation expert, Mike PettyJohn out to perform a full inspection and provide the best recommendation. Based on the foundation wall movement and the cracks that had formed, he determined  Carbon Armor Reinforcement System would be the best solution.