Before & After Photos

After noticing their basement walls beginning to bow and show widening horizontal cracks, a homeowner in East Brunswick, NJ realized the issue pointed to a deeper foundation concern. As the cracking progressed, the homeowner grew increasingly worried that continued settlement could lead to moisture intrusion, structural instability, and costly future damage. Wanting to address the problem before it escalated, they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for a professional evaluation and long-term solution.

Upon arrival, our team conducted a detailed assessment of the home’s foundation and confirmed that settlement was the root cause of the wall movement. To permanently stabilize the structure, we designed a customized repair plan that included the installation of our patented Push Pier System. These heavy-duty piers were driven deep into stable soil layers, providing the support needed to lift, level, and reinforce the settling foundation.

With the Push Pier System securely in place, the basement walls were restored and protected against further cracking, giving the homeowner renewed confidence in the strength and longevity of their home!

This Lake Hiawatha, NJ, homeowner was facing significant foundation settlement concerns in their crawl space due to persistent water seepage. The moisture was causing the floors above to sag, creating an uncomfortable living environment with musty odors, mold growth, and uneven flooring. Worried about the long-term effects on the structural integrity of their home, the homeowner contacted Quality 1st for help.

After assessing the situation, our team identified the root causes: poor drainage, water infiltration, and inadequate vapor protection. We recommended a dynamic solution to address these issues and restore the crawl space’s health. Our crew began the restoration by installing our patented Drainage Matting, which allowed any trapped water to flow freely away from the foundation, preventing further moisture buildup. Next, we covered the entire crawl space floor and walls with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System, effectively sealing out moisture and creating an airtight barrier to eliminate humidity and musty odors. To address the foundation settlement, we installed our SmartJack Reinforcement System, lifting and stabilizing the sagging floors.

The combination of these solutions transformed the crawl space into a dry, stable, and healthy environment, protecting the homeowner’s foundation and ensuring peace of mind for years to come!

System Design Specialist: Frank Pellegrini 

Foreman: Mario 

This Monroe, NJ homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems after discovering multiple home issues including uneven floors, doors and windows not fitting into their place, and cracks on their basement walls. Our System Design Specialist, Mike Fiorillo, inspected the home and found that the foundation was in need stabilization, so he recommended out Helical Piers would be able to raise the foundation and fully stabilize it. Once the piers are installed and the foundation is lifted and stabilized, the team backfills to cover the system. 

This homeowner in Monroe Township, New Jersey noticed their basement walls were bowing inwards, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems. Our System Design Specialist, Javier Romero provided a thorough inspection and suggested a reinforcement system to stabilize the walls. Our foreman, Heriberto installed our Carbon Armor Reinforcement System which is designed to stabilize bowing and cracking walls. The system is flexible and ten times stronger than steel. Since the installation, the homeowner has not experienced any other foundation issues in their home!

A Hewitt, NJ homeowner noticed stair-step cracks forming on the outside of their home's foundation. They immediately contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for a solution. They needed to address the cracks and ensure their foundation was stable so they met with our Foundation Specialist, Javier. We know that when a foundation starts to move and settle, cracks form which is the main indicator.  Our crew installed the Helical Pier System to stabilize the foundation and prevent it from settling further.