Quality 1st Basement Systems Before & After Photos

At this property in Coatesville, MD the foundation had existing windows that needed replacement and with an enclosure installation. We dug out the area around the block foundation in order for us to install our EverLast vinyl window with our SunHouse Window Enclosure. Once the window and SunHouse were installed, we backfilled the outside area to fully enclose the area. 

This Coatesville, PA, homeowner noticed that during heavy rainfall, water was seeping through their basement window, creating damp and dreary conditions that threatened the integrity of the space. Concerned about the growing problem, the homeowner reached out to Quality 1st for a permanent solution.

After a thorough inspection was conducted, our team developed a customized waterproofing plan that included the installation of our patented WaterGuard Drainage System to redirect water away from the foundation, and TrenchDrain to manage water at entry points. We also installed CleanSpace Wall Panels to act as a moisture barrier and improve air quality, along with our EverLast Window, which provides a waterproof, energy-efficient solution. To prevent future freeze-ups, we added our IceGuard Discharge Line, ensuring the sump pump discharge pipe remains clear.

Together, these systems effectively eliminated water intrusion, transforming the basement into a dry, healthy space and providing the homeowner with a renewed sense of pride in their home!

A homeowner in Coatesville, PA contacted Quality 1st after noticing rising moisture levels in their basement, which sparked concerns about mold growth and potential structural damage.

Understanding the importance of addressing these issues quickly, our team responded promptly and recommended the installation of our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. This powerful, energy-efficient system is designed to remove excess humidity from the air while filtering out mold spores and allergens, making it ideal for damp basement environments.

Once installed, the SaniDry Sedona immediately began improving air quality and reducing moisture, effectively transforming the basement into a dry, healthy, and protected space the homeowner can now trust for years to come!

This basement was still wet from the last rain. It needed the patented basement waterproofing systems called WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a system that is designed to go on top of the footer so that it will not get clogged by the mud that is next to the footer.

We also installed the ThermalWall vapor barrier so that moisture from the foundation wall would not evaporate into the basement. We seal the top and tape the joints so that no air can escape. The bottom of the vapor barrier is installed into the WaterGuard system so that moisture can drain away. Now the basement has a guarantee against water seepage from the foundation walls, but it will also have less moisture in the air. It is now ready to use.

Cinder block walls often fail due to the weight of the soil, the weight of the water in the soil, and the pressure created by clay expansion when it gets wet. The result is that the walls bow inward and will eventually collapse unless repaired.

The GeoLock Wall Anchor System is the best solution for bowed walls. This dead-man anchoring system is capable of reversing the pressure and stabilizing the wall. The GeoLock System has three main parts: a 9-foot threaded galvanized rod that extends out to the exterior ground anchor - a galvanized steel plus-sign-shaped plate that gets embedded in stable soil, away from the foundation of your house. The other end of the threaded rod goes through two steel channel anchor plates - one plate is attached on the exterior side of the wall, the other, in the exact location on the interior (basement) side of the wall. There is a bolt attached to the end of the rod that enters your basement. When that bolt is tightened, it creates reverse pressure and holds the wall securely in its current position. However, when the soil outside is very dry, the bolt can be tightened more to straighten the wall, and over time, the wall may straighten to its original position. Very cool indeed! This home in Elkton needed 10 anchors to repair the wall.