Before & After Photos

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Waterproofing and Crawlspace Repair- Moser River

Before, Mr and Mrs. Pace faced a daunting, "scary" crawlspace—flood-prone and rendering the floor above saggy and unstable. As seen in the before photo, it was an uninviting space hardly deemed usable. We stepped in with our SmartJack system, bringing stability back to uneven floors. Notice in the after photo how transformed and secure the crawlspace now appears. It's more than just a fix; it's a peace of mind and reclaiming of usable space, perfectly capturing our mission to deliver not only remarkable service but also a reliable and lasting solution to ensure a safer, happier home.

Foundation Repair- Sydney, New Glasgow

In Sydney, New Glasgow, this home's foundation wall raised immediate concerns for our client due to visible inward movement. Our team at Ridgeback Basement Systems assessed the situation and swiftly implemented the PowerBrace System, as shown in the after photo. This solution involved installing zinc-plated steel beams, custom-fit and precisely secured against the foundation wall. The PowerBrace System not only stabilized the home's foundation but also allows for ongoing adjustment to ensure permanent stability. With our proven approach, further inward movement is effectively eliminated over time, safeguarding the structural integrity of the home.

Foundation Crack Repair- Sydney, NS

In this 70-year-old Sydney, NS home, one corner of the unfinished basement showed troubling thin, diagonal cracks. Our team at Ridgeback Basement Systems knew this was a sign of potential structural issues. With our non-invasive CarbonArmor® system, we've tackled the problem efficiently. Notice in the photo how we applied carbon fiber-reinforced polymers to contour and stabilize the wall. These polymers, along with our exclusive ArmorLock brackets, provide a permanent solution, preventing further wall movement. The high-strength epoxy resin ensures durability, keeping the basement stable and the homeowner's worries at bay.

Crawlspace Repair- Middle Sackville, NS

Before finding its way to us, this home in Middle Sackville, NS, faced unsettling shifts. Notice the evident distress through cracks in the drywall and a back door struggling to close, signaling foundational concerns linked to poor drainage. Enter our team with our robust SmartJack system. Now, observe in the after photo: the restored grace and stability of the structure. We pride ourselves not just in the fix, but in renewing homeowner peace of mind.

Crawlspace Sagging Floors- Pleasant Valley, NS

The SmartJack Crawl Space Stabilizer is an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. It not only provides supplemental support to your failing structure -- it can also often lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position. Check out the benefits of SmartJack's support system in this before and after.