Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Ocean Gate, New Jersey noticed their floors were sagging in the upper levels of the home. Sagging floors are a common sign of a foundation issue. This can happen because when crawl space columns are spaced too far apart, the beam can become overloaded and sag between the columns. This means this girder sags with it and so does the floor above.

The homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Joseph Mancini, was able to provide an inspection and help them find a plan to fix this issue. He suggested they use a steel support system in the crawl space to assist the columns in supporting the home. Our foreman, Wilver Cardoza, used The SmartJack System in the crawl space to lift the floors above to their original position. This process is done by assembling the components and tightening the SmartJack system into place. The support beam and floor joists are immediately stabilized and lifted to their original position. This system is not to replace the existing columns, but to add strength and stability to what is there. 

This homeowner in Ocean Gate, New Jersey noticed concrete areas around their pool was sinking and settling. They contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Chris Bowe, provided an inspection and suggested a polyurethane foam to lift the concrete. Our foreman, Sean Johnson, used the PolyLevel Injection System to lift and level the concrete. PolyLevel is lightweight and environmentally friendly, so it will not add weight to the existing soil. Sean also used the NexusPro Joint Sealant to fill in the larger cracks and to protect the concrete from water infiltration.

This home in Ocean Gate, NJ was undergoing some water issues in the basement, so the homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for help. Our System Design Specialist, Steve R., inspected the basement. Steve recommended our basement waterproofing system would be the perfect solution. We installed our WaterGuard French Drain System and Triple Safe Sump Pump Systems. Our WaterGuard System will collect water seeping into the basement, and direct it to the Triple Safe Sump Pump where it will be pumped away from the basement. Since the installation, the homeowner has not had any other issues in their basement again! 

When a concerned homeowner in Ocean Gate, NJ, got in touch with us, they urgently needed an estimate for structural issues in their crawl space. We installed the CleanSpace encapsulation system, a durable 20-mil liner designed to fully protect the area from moisture. Unlike the flimsy barriers used by some other providers, CleanSpace offers superior protection against mold and mildew due to its reinforced design and antimicrobial finish. Its resistance to mildew and degradation promises long-lasting peace of mind. To combat the instability and floor sagging, our team put in place the SmartJack system. Our experts positioned galvanized steel columns at specific load-bearing points, connecting them securely to strengthen and stabilize the compromised beams. 

We turned this wet and nasty crawl space in Belford, NJ into a clean and healthy space for this homeowner and their family. Crawl spaces can be a dark and nasty space under your home but they shouldn't be. They should always be clean and dry to promote better air quality.