Esau Aquino

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 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 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 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. 

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 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.        

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.

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. 

After water flooded a basement damaging the lower half of every wall, Quality 1st Basements removed and replaced it with EverLast Wall Restoration. EverLast Wall Panels are mold proof and waterproof! They have built in insulation to create a more comfortable environment in the basement. 

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a long-lasting crawl space access well in this Toms River, New Jersey home. It provides an easy entrance to the crawl space, but also keeps out critters, moisture and dirt. The Turtl access well is available in three colors.

Quality 1st Basement Systems replaced this old basement window in Toms River, NJ. The flat window lid looks modern and keeps out debris.

Quality 1st Basement Systems replaced this sump pump with a TripleSafe. The TripleSafe sump pump has three pumps and a battery back-up for extra protection. This Toms River basement is safe with a state-of-the-art waterproofing system.

After experiencing water in their crawl space, this homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basements for a solution. Ken P., a Senior Design Specialist, went out to the home and inspected the crawl space. He proposed a solution to the homeowner involving the installation of: CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, SilverGlo Insulation, Drainage Matting, A sump Pump & WaterGuard. The homeowner no longer has to worry about water in their crawl space even during heavy rains.

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed SmartJack support jacks to prevent these crawl space beams from sagging. Now this Englishtown, NJ crawl space is supported and stable!

This musty sump pump in Freehold, NJ needed to be replaced. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe has an airtight lid to keep musty odors out of the basement!

This Farmingdale, NJ crawl space flooded after heavy ran which created a wet and damp environment. The homeowner noticed moisture and high humidity so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems. System Design Specialist, Mike Jersey, recommended a full Vapor Barrier System consisting of a SmartSump Pump System, Drainage Matting, CleanSpace, SilverGlo, and Vent Covers. The Vapor Barrier System will prevent water, humidity and moisture inside the crawl space while keeping it dry and the air quality high.   

Brian, a homeowner in Brick, NJ contacted his local foundation expert, Quality 1st Basements, when he noticed the beams in his basement started to rot. He needed a solution that would provide him additional support to the floor joist to prevent sagging floors and future damage to the structure of the home. Senior Design Specialist, Jeff Nero, did a full inspection of the basement and recommended 6 SmartJacks be installed near each basement beam for additional support to the floor joist. 

The difference is clear. CleanSpace vapor barrier transformed this crawl space! The vapor barrier keeps moisture out of the crawl space and lowers the humidity. With a 25 year warranty, there is no worry about the barrier ripping or tearing. Now this Ocean County crawl space is safe and healthy.

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace vapor barrier in this Morganville crawl space to keep humidity low and moisture out.

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed EverLast basement wall panels in this Middlesex county home. EverLast basement walls look great and also help waterproof the room. It is a beautiful and long-lasting solution!