Quality 1st Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Recent water damage in this basement resulted in wet, smelly carpet, a ruined drop ceiling and damaged drywall that needed to be torn out and hauled away. We replaced the drop ceiling with materials provided by the homeowner and installed our TBF waterproof crown molding for an attractive finished look that will never mold or mildew. A trench drain was installed at the bottom of the exterior stairs to keep water from rising to the level where it could enter through the basement door. We upgraded the old sump pump, replacing it with our SuperSump system, consisting of a Zoeller M53 pump, with a pumping capacity of 2,600 gallons per hour. In the unlikely event the pump was to fail, the system includes a WaterWatch Alarm that emits a smoke alarm-type sound if the water in the sump rises above the point where the pump should turn on, which allows you time to address the problem before damage occurs. The airtight SuperSump lid sits solidly on the heavy-duty SuperLiner, keeping moisture, bugs, radon gas and odors from entering your basement. The lid is even strong enough to stand on, so feel free to stack items on top of it, if you need the space!

Customer wanted to encapsulate the crawlspace due to fear of Mold and Wood Rot .

We installed a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, SilverGlow, and Rim Joist Spray foam insulation and a SaniDry Dehumidifier

This customer had recently purchased the home and discovered one of the basement windows was leaking. Instead of just having us correct the leak, they decided they wanted to upgrade the window to an Egress. We upgraded the leaky window to a 48 x 48 Slider Egress and installed a 66 x 48 RockWell with Cover.

At this property, water was leaking through the front wall of the house and into the living area. We had our team roll back the carpet, trim the drywall and studs on the damaged area to get to the foundation wall.  Once that was done, the team installed our WaterGuard sub-flooring drainage system with a port to catch any type of leak that comes through the wall or vapor moisture. We also installed our CleanSpace Vapor barrier under the wall studs, which is designed to capture the wall leaks that travel down to the floor drain, which leads to the sump pump system. 

In Cockeysville, MD, a homeowner was dealing with persistent water seepage around their basement window, which created a damp, uncomfortable, and uninviting space. Concerned about the potential for long-term damage and mold growth, they reached out to Quality 1st Basement Systems for a lasting solution. After a thorough inspection, our team identified the source of the problem and developed a customized waterproofing plan designed to address the specific issues affecting the home.

Our solution included the installation of our patented WaterGuard Drainage System to capture water at the foundation's perimeter, CleanSpace Wall Panels to seal out moisture and improve the basement’s appearance, and our WellDuct System to redirect water from the window well into the drainage system. To further enhance safety and natural lighting, we installed our RockWell Egress Window. This dynamic approach eliminated further moisture-related concerns and transformed the basement into a dry, healthy, and stable environment the homeowner could finally enjoy with complete confidence!