Before & After Photos

This West Orange, NJ homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems after noticing their floors on the first level were sinking and settling. Our System Design Specialist, Laszlo Lenkey, inspected the area and discovered the cause were weak wooden beams underneath the floors. Overtime, wooden beams can sag due to high levels of moisture inside the crawl space. 

Laszlo presented this to the homeowner and suggested our SmartJack System by Supportworks is the perfect solution. Our SmartJack System provides support for the weakened crawlspace beams and fully stabilizes them. Since the installation, the homeowner has not experience any sagging in their home and has been fully satisfied. 

What began as small cracks in the garage walls quickly evolved into visible bowing, an alarming sign for this West Orange, NJ homeowner. Realizing the issue could point to serious foundation settlement, they reached out to Quality 1st Basement Systems for a professional evaluation.

Our team conducted a thorough inspection and confirmed that hydrostatic pressure and shifting soil conditions were putting stress on the foundation walls, resulting in both horizontal cracking and inward bowing. Understanding the severity of the issue, we developed a custom solution to address both the structural instability and water intrusion risks.

This repair strategy combined two industry-leading systems, our FlexiSpan Wall Crack Repair System along with our PowerBrace Wall Crack Repair System. FlexiSpan was applied to permanently seal the wall cracks with a flexible, waterproof barrier designed to adapt to future foundation movement. To stabilize the bowing walls, we installed the PowerBrace System, zinc-plated steel beams engineered to immediately halt inward movement and allow for potential wall straightening over time.

With both systems working in tandem, the foundation was fully reinforced, and the homeowner gained long-term peace of mind knowing their garage is now protected against further structural damage!

SmartJack installation in a basement at Roselle Park, NJ. The SmartJack System was installed to stabilize a sagging floor.

A South Orange, NJ homeowner noticed a vertical crack forming along their basement walls, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for help. We provided a thorough inspection of the home and found the foundation was settling. As a solution, we installed the Helical Piers to stabilize the foundation. Since the installation, the homeowner has not experienced any other foundation issues in their home. 

Signs of worsening foundation settlement began to appear in a South Orange, NJ basement, where shifting soil and persistent moisture were causing the walls to bow. Recognizing the seriousness of the issue, the homeowner reached out to Quality 1st for a long-term, professional solution. Our team conducted a extensive inspection to assess the extent of the damage and identify the underlying causes, allowing us to design a repair approach tailored specifically to the home’s structural needs.

To stop the movement and reinforce the compromised walls, we installed our patented CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System, engineered to provide high-strength stability without invasive construction. In addition, we incorporated our Drainage Matting to improve moisture management and direct water away from the foundation, reducing the risk of future deterioration.

With both systems in place, the basement was fully stabilized, restoring the home's structural integrity and delivering the lasting protection the homeowner needed!