Esau Aquino

This homeowner in Mount Laurel, New Jersey noticed their basement wall was bowing inwards. This occurs because poorly compacted and saturated soil around the foundation creates hydrostatic pressure against the walls. The homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Javier Romero, provided an inspection and suggested they use a wall reinforcement system. Our foreman, Esau Aquino, installed the CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcement System which is made from a fiber-reinforced polymer that is 10 times stronger than steel. The straps are attached to the wall and secured with heavy-duty steel brackets. The straps will stabilize the wall and begin to pull it back to its original position. 

Burlington, NJ homeowner reached out to us because they noticed the floor above their crawlspace had a horizontal cracks and was continuously expanding at a 45 degree angle. We sent Senior Foundation Specialist, Jeff Nero out to inspect the crawl space to see what structural foundation issues were causing the floor to crack and settle. 

Jeff noticed the crawl space beams were sagging causing the floor to shift and cracks to form. He suggested SmartJack Stabilizers be installed underneath the beams to provide additional support. These SmartJack Stabilizers can be adjusted to gradually lift the crawl space beams back towards their original state. This system will also prevent future settlement and structural damage. 

Check out this amazing before and after work completed by foreman, Esau Aquino and his team! 

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a crawl space encapsulation system in this Burlington County home. CleanSpace vapor barrier will prevent moisture from coming into the crawl space. Now the crawl space is dry and no longer has a musty odor.

Our team installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System along against the walls of this Lambertville, NJ basement to protect against mold and moisture. The Vapor Barrier stops water seepage and moisture creating a dry and healthy space downstairs in the basement. 

A homeowner in Frenchtown, NJ was in need of a new sump pump, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems. Our Service Technician, Nick Camacho, arrived to the home and fully inspected the issue and knew the homeowner a brand new sump pump system. Nick then suggested the Triple Safe Sump Pump would be the perfect solution for the homeowner.  

A homeowner in Ewing,NJ had water coming into their basement. Quality 1st Basements  installed WaterGuard and a TripleSafe Sump Pump to solve the problem. Our Basement Waterproofing team led by Esau, made sure to leave the basement cleaner than they had found it. The customer was extremely happy with the end result and they no longer have to worry about water in their basement now having the ultimate protection!  

Quality 1st Basements installed ThermalDry Elite flooring that looks and feels like real wood. All of our ThermalDry Flooring options are waterproof and mold resistant, making them great products to have if you are concerned with potential flooding. 

This crawl space had moisture and high humidity which brought great concern to the homeowner. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace and Drainage Matting, two products that work together to keep the crawl space clean and dry by directing any water leaks straight to the sump pump system. CleanSpace provides protection against water, dirt, pests, and water vapor while the Drainage Matting will prevent water from getting trapped underneath the durable liner. 

System Design Specialist, Laura M. did a full inspection of this wet basement and designed a solution that best fit the water concerns. She suggested a full perimeter waterproofing system that consisted of our WaterGuard drainage system that collects water seepage from the walls and floors and directs it over to our SuperSump Plus sump pump system. Together, they keep the basement dry and deliver peace of mind tot he homeowner that water will no longer be a concern in this Flemington, NJ home.  

A small crack in your basements foundation wall can cause water seepage through and eventually flood the basement. This Flemington, NJ homeowner noticed water seepage on the floor after a heavy rain and contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for a solution. 

System Design Specialist, Greg Louis, visited the home and provided the homeowner with a full inspection of the entire unfinished basement. That small crack was causing the walls and floors to become damp from the water coming through. He recommended FlexiSpan to seal the crack and prevent water seepage from seeping through in the future. FlexiSpan moves with the wall to seal the entire crack if there is any changed with the foundation. 

This homeowner in Flemington, New Jersey was shocked to see they had a crack in their basement wall. They decided to call our Quality 1st Basement Systems team to find a solution. Our foreman, Esau Aquino, used FlexiSpan on the wall for a permanent solution to keeping the cracked wall dry. FlexiSpan is a crack repair method that is designed to move with the wall. This ensures that the entire crack is sealed, even if there is a change in the wall. This repair method will stop any amount of water from getting into their basement. The homeowner now has piece of mind knowing that their basement is safe from any leaking walls.

A homeowner in Hampton, New Jersey had a bowing foundation wall and contacted Quality 1st for a solution. Our System Design Specialist inspected the walls and noticed the bowing. He suggested CarbonArmor be installed on the walls to stabilize them. CarbonArmor is made from reinforced polymer strips that are 10 times stronger than steel. The straps are attached to the wall and secured with heavy duty steel brackets and pull the wall back to its original position. CarbonArmor installs quickly and will not impact future basement finishing. 

A homeowner in Plumsted Township, New Jersey was experiencing water coming into their basement during heavy rains and contacted Quality 1st for a solution. Our System Design Specialist inspected the basement and suggested that the basement is waterproofed. WaterGuard was installed along the perimeter of the basement underneath the floor slab, on top of the foundation footing to keep the system out of the mud zone. This will prevent clogging and the system will direct the water that seeps in through the basement walls to the sump pump. This basement is waterproofed so the homeowners can use it for whatever they want.    

A homeowner in Princeton, New Jersey had small puddles of water in their crawl space during heavy rains and contacted Quality 1st for a solution. Our System Design Specialist, Jeff Nero, inspected the crawl space and suggested that the crawl space be encapsulated to eliminate the water and moisture. First, Drainage Matting was installed on the crawl space floor to make sure the water entering the crawl space gets directed to the sump pump. Drainage Matting has raised dimples so the water underneath does not get trapped under the liner. CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System was installed on the walls and floors to hold back water vapor and humidity. CleanSpace is a durable bright white liner that will not rip or tear making it perfect if the homeowners want to use it for storage. This crawl space will stay dry and protected. 

Quality 1st Basements provided this homeowner with a permanent solution for the foundation issues they were experiencing. The interior foundation walls were bowing inward and large horizontal cracks began to form in the block foundation. They noticed that windows and certain doors in the house were being to stick and that the floors became uneven. Overall they had great concerns about the stability of their foundation. Luckily a friend had used  Quality 1st Basements for a similar foundation concern and recommended the foundation specialists. 

Our team installed our CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System to stabilize the wall and begin to pull the interior wall back towards it original position. Each CarbonArmor strap is installed with a strong apoxy resin and then secured with a heavy duty steel bracket. For additional support, our team installed 7 PowerBrace beams to stop further damage to the wall all while preventing future bowing and titling. 

A homeowner had the crawl space fully insulated with our reliable and reputable cleanspace liner. A drainage matte and SilverGlo panel was also installed to prevent heat from escaping. 

Check out this CleanSpace Moisture Barrier we installed in Princeton, NJ! Our CleanSpace is the heart and soul of your crawlspace and can transform that dark and musty crawlspace into a bright-white storage room. One of the best benefits of our CleanSpace Barrier is that it is mold resistant, waterproof, and will protect your crawlspace from dampness. If you are experiencing signs of dampness in your crawlspace, contact us and schedule a free estimate! 

A homeowner in Skillman, New Jersey noticed water coming in through their crawl space walls. This can happen because of the poorly compacted soil around the foundation that gets saturated during heavy rainfall. This saturated soil creates hydrostatic pressure and pushes water through the walls. A wet crawl space can have many negative effects such as mold, dust mites, increased energy bills, and poor air quality. This air can travel into the upper levels of the home and affect the homeowner's health. Our foreman, Esau Aquino, installed the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System throughout the crawl space. This will ensure that no moisture will enter the crawl space and it will be kept dry. The vapor barrier system is durable and thick like a pool liner and is mold-proof and water-proof. Now, the homeowner's crawl space is healthy and protected from moisture and water.

A concrete crawl space is certainly better than a dirt one, but it still isn't fully isolated from the earth. By installing a CleanSpace liner in this homeowners crawl space, we were able to ensure that any organic materials from the earth (including moisture) that could cause the home to rot were no longer able to get in.

A homeowner in Plainsboro, NJ was looking to have their crawl space encapsulated to improve the air quality in their home and eliminate mold growth and moisture. Our team installed the CleanSpace encapsulation system to isolate the house from the earth. Now that the home is isolated, the homeowner no longer has to worry about organic materials rotting, mold growth, or any deterioration occurring in their crawl space. 

Quality 1st Basement Systems recommended our Moisture Vapor Barrier known as CleanSpace be installed against the basement walls to prevent moisture and dampness. When most homeowners think of there unfinished basement, right away they think of that damp and musty smell. Our goal is to create a dry and healthy space and our CleanSpace Moisture Barrier will help create that. 

This Hightstown crawl space was damp, dirty and contained a lot of moisture. The homeowner was concerned with the air quality and was interested in crawl space encapsulation so they called Quality 1st Basement Systems. The Q1 team installed a CleanSpace liner to seal off and protect the crawl space as well as the foundation of the home. This creates a waterproof, dirt proof and moisture resistant area underneath the home. A SaniDry Dehumidifier now allows proper circulation of dry air and a TripleSafe Sump Pump will keep the crawl space dry. 

A homeowner in Glen Gardner, New Jersey reported their walls bowing inwards and cracking. This is a major sign of foundation issues and can happen because the soil around the home's foundation settles and becomes saturated. The homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Laszlo Lenkey, provided an inspection of the home. He suggested they install a strap support system to bring the wall to its original position. Our foreman, Esau Aquino, installed The CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System which is carbon fiber straps that are stronger than steel. The Carbon Armor Straps provide the ultimate stabilization to the wall and are placed on the wall with a high-strength epoxy resin. There are brackets above the system that allow the straps to be adjusted to bring the wall towards the original position. 

A homeowner in Lebanon, New Jersey wanted their sump pump replaced and contacted Quality 1st for a free estimate. Our System Design Specialist inspected the basement and noticed the old sump pump which was outdated. The TripleSafe sump pump was installed to replace the old sump pump.

The TripleSafe has three levels of pumps built in to ensure the basement stays dry and healthy. In case of one pump failure the next lower level pumps will kick in. The TripleSafe is the best sump pump that will keep the basement dry.        

Our customer in Hillsborough was worried that the finished basement would get water and destroy the furniture and carpets.  Design specialist JC Gibriano recommended a perimeter Waterguard system to make sure that no water got through the walls into the basement.  Here, Esau and his crew have installed the waterguard.  Now the basement is dry and the customer didn't even have to remove the carpet.

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a crawl space encapsulation system in this Beach Haven, NJ shore home. CleanSpace vapor barrier will keep moisture out of the crawl space!

A new homeowner in Ocean County, NJ needed their musty, dirt crawl space repaired. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace vapor barrier to prevent moisture from coming into the crawl space. The puncture-resistant vapor barrier also lowers the crawl space's relative humidity.

Our customers in Flagtown, NJ were looking to waterproof their basement so they could use it for storage. Currently, the items stored in the basement were getting water damaged and destroyed.  System design specialist JC Gibriano met with the homeowners and together they looked at the issues and the ways to fix it.  JC recommended a new TripleSafe Sump pump for the security of having 3 pumps including a battery backup, as well as a full perimeter WaterGuard drainage system.  The customer also decided to have us put CleanSpace on the walls and ThermalDry flooring on the floors.  Esau and his crew installed everything expertly and the customers are in love with the results!

At Quality 1st Basement Systems, we are all about a clean and healthy space in your home. When we mean space, we are talking about that crawl space you probably haven't been in for awhile or maybe have recently but don't even know what you are looking at or for. Whether its a broken sump pump or dehumidifier, we have you covered. Take a look at this before and after transformation of how we sealed this crawl space. 

Quality 1st Basements replaced a failing sump pump system that caused water seepage in basement of this home located in Jackson, NJ. We installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump system to provide the ultimate protection. We also installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to the walls to prevent moisture and mold growth.