Jay Hugee

The sidewalk leading up to the stairs at this home in Newfield had settled, creating a large trip hazard. After hearing about PolyLevel on Facebook, the homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basements to inspect their concrete. A Concrete Repair Specialist headed out to the home and created a plan to raise the concrete. On the day of the installation, our team raised the slabs by injecting Polyurethane foam beneath them. Once the slabs were leveled, the team applied NexusPro Joint Sealant to seal off the area and prevent water and wind from eroding the soil beneath the slabs again. The area is now completely trip hazard free and safe for pedestrians. 

Another amazing concrete raising job completed using our State-Of-The-Art, concrete raising solution, PolyLevel. Waterproof and environmentally friendly, PolyLevel is the perfect solution for concrete settlement. Don't replace it, raise it! 

Jessica wanted to fix the pool deck of her new house in Laurel Springs, NJ. Several slabs of concrete had sunken around her inground pool, creating opportunities for people to trip and fall, which is especially dangerous around a pool. Quality 1st Basements lifted and leveled Jessica's pool deck with our PolyLevel solution. She was thrilled with the final result, a leveled pool deck to walk on with no trip hazards.  

Wow! Concrete replacement is a thing of the past when it comes to sinking and settling concrete slabs. Our team raised this sinking slab back towards its original level using PolyLevel. PolyLevel is injected by drilling a small penny-size hole into the concrete. Using a special tool, the Polyurethane foam is injected underneath the slab. The foam expands to fill all voids underneath the soil and begins raising the slab. When leveled, the team will stop injected and immediately the foam will begin to harden, permanently stabilizing the concrete slab. 

David, a Mercer County homeowner, was referred to us by his Realtor when he noticed bowing walls and horizontal cracks in the wall of his foundation. Knowing these were signs of structural issues, he knew he needed a foundation expects opinion on the proper solution. Foundation Expert, Jay Hugee, recommended our Carbon Armor Wall Support System to stabilize the wall and prevent further bowing inward. 

Senior Foreman, Jonathan and his crew installed our CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System. Each individual flexible fiber fabric strap is applied with high strength epoxy resin. This will bond the strap to the interior face of the wall. When the customer is ready to finish their basement, they can easily do so with our system and with peace of mind.  

The concrete around this pool was sinking and settling. Our team injected Polylevel beneath the slab to lift and level the concrete. Once the concrete was leveled, they filled the holes with concrete mix and sealed the joints to prevent water from eroding the slab further. Within just 15 minutes of the installation being compelted the homeowner and his family had full access to their pool are. 

A homeowner contacted Quality 1st when they realized their concrete was sinking and settling. Not wanting to go through the expense and hassle of replacing the concrete, they were looking for an alternative solution.  Our System Design Specialist, Jay, inspected the area and suggested PolyLevel would be the best solution for the homeowner.

Our PolyLevel Foreman, Richard, went out to complete the installation. Richard and his team drilled penny- size holes into the concrete and  injected the polyurethane foam. They were able to lift and level the concrete within minutes without disrupting the surrounding areas. To complete the installation, our team installed NexusPro joint sealant to seal the joints of the concrete to prevent water from getting beneath the surface of the concrete and causing settlement in the future.

Our team lead by Foreman, Wilver C., completely encapsulated this forked River, NJ crawl space to create a clean, healthy and of course, dry space beneath this homeowners home. 

A Somerville, NJ homeowner was experiencing issues with their existing sump pump and called Quality 1st Basements. To replace their sump pump in the basement, TripleSafe was installed. The TripleSafe sump pump provides three levels of protection in order to keep the basement dry and healthy. This pump also comes with our UltraSump battery backup sump pump, set at the highest level, will pump 11,500 gallons or more on a fully charged battery. With the TripleSafe sump pump installed this homeowner can have piece of mind that their basement will stay dry and water free!    

Our Concrete Repair team lead by Ash, raised this sinking apron back to its original state. The team was able to seal the crack with JointSeal to prevent a new crack from forming. 

Bob, a homeowner living in the Bridgewater area of New Jersey, contacted Quality 1st Basements hoping for a solution to his settling sidewalk in front of his home. Our Customer Care Representative, was able to schedule him an appointment with Jay Hugee, our System Design Specialist. 

Upon arrival Jay noticed the big eye sore in front of Bob's beautiful landscaped home, his sidewalks. Jay and Bob walked over each sinking slab, Jay measuring each one and then sat down to go over why his slabs were sinking and the goal he had for his sidewalks. 

Bob stressed that replacing the sinking concrete was not an option for the time and disruption was going to cause him stress. Jay recommended our PolyLevel solution. Check out the great work our PolyLevel Foreman, Ash and his team did to raise the slabs back to level, removing the trip hazards and the eye sore in front of Bob's home. 

This homeowner was tired of having high utility bills, cold floors, and a musty odor throughout their home. They contacted Quality 1st and our System Design Specialist Jay Hugee went out to inspect the area. Our team led by Juan Garcia installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barior, SilverGlo Insulation & Sealed the vents to keep outside air from getting in. The Crawl Space no longer gives off a musty smell and the homeowner has noticed a significant decrease in their utility bills. 

This amazing transformation has made such a difference in this homeowners pool area. They no longer have to worry about friends and family tripping on their pool deck thanks to PolyLevel. Our team was able to lift and level the concrete surrounding the pool as well as seal the joints to prevent future settlement. The process was much more efficient, less expensive, and a more permanent solution than concrete replacement.

Our State-Of-The-Art, concrete lifting and leveling solution, PolyLevel was injected underneath this sinking concrete slab to raise it back to level. 

The entire walkway area of this Freehold, NJ home had settled roughly two inches. Foreman, Iian and his team injected PolyLevel foam underneath the concrete to fill any voids. PolyLevel expands and begins to raise the concrete. Once leveled, the foam hardens to stabilize the concrete slabs permanently. 

A homeowner noticed that the concrete sidewalks in front of their home were sinking and settling- causing trip hazards for their friends and neighbors. Jay, one of our Concrete Repair Specialists determined that the concrete could be lifted with PolyLevel. Our team led by Iian, went out and injected polyurethane foam and raised the concrete back to its original position. The sidewalk is now trip hazard free and the homeowner no longer has to worry about anyone falling and getting hurt.

This homeowner from Piscataway, NJ was worried about the sinking walkway leading up to her house. The gap caused by the settled concrete had created a trip hazard. The homeowner was concerned about falling on her way to her house and was in search of a solution to fix hre sinking concrete without replacing it. Quality 1st Basements came to help by lifting up the sunken slab with PolyLevel foam, which was strong enough to lift and stabilize the heavy slab. The homeowner was pleased with the results and thankful that she could walk up to her house again without worrying about a potential injury. 

This concrete driveway in Flanders, NJ had settled and was making it difficult for the homeowner to drive their car down it. Quality 1st Basements was able to lift and level the driveway with our PolyLevel solution. The foam is lightweight but strong and able to hold heavy slabs of concrete in place for a long period of time. 

A sinking front porch was no match for our concrete raising solution, PolyLevel and our amazing PolyLevel team. Our crew injected polyurethane foam beneath the sinking slab raising it back up half a whole inch!  

A homeowner in Belmar, New Jersey wanted a new sump pump because of water that was entering the basement and covering the floor. Our System Design Specialist inspected the basement and suggested that the TripleSafe sump pump be installed to make sure the basement is dry and protected. The TripleSafe sump pump was installed to ensure that the basement stays protected. The TripleSafe has three levels of pumps built inside in case of one pump failure the next lower level pumps will kick in. The TripleSafe will ensure that this basement stays dry and healthy.     

A partially finished basement was getting water every time it rained. The homeowners contacted Quality 1st Basements for a solution. System Design Specialist, Jay Hugee inspected the home and noticed signs of mold and high mositure. Jay recommended a drainage system and a sump pump be installed to keep this basement dry. WaterGuard system was installed by Foreman, Juan Garcia and his crew. WaterGuard is the perfect waterproofing solution for a typical basement. This system is installed underneath the floor slab to keep the system out of the mud zone to prevent clogging. The WaterGuard system collects the water that seeps through the basement walls and drains it to the sump pump. This basement is clean and dry for the homeowners to use.    

A Wall Township home was experiencing some sidewalk settlement encompassing the area. The settlement of the concrete slab was about 2-3 inches deep. Concrete Foreman Ash did a thorough job with PolyLevel solution to lift, level and secure the settled slab of concrete. To polish off the job, NexusPro Joint Sealant was applied to the joints in the slabs to prevent water entering and damaging the concrete slab in the future.  

This garage apron of a Monmouth County, NJ house was sinking and settling, so the homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basements about lifting and leveling their concrete with PolyLevel. The homeowner chose PolyLevel because it was fast and easy to install, and within 15 minutes he could pull their car out from their garage and over his newly lifted garage apron. 

A homeowner in Keansburg NJ was in need of the foundation beams to be replaced. Without supportive beams, the floor could sag as the foundation cannot hold the weight. Smart Jacks and power brace beams were installed to support the house. Smart Jack is a high capacity, fully adjustable steel pier that's designed to support the weight of your home and remove your worries! 

Quality 1st Basements replaced the existing sump pump at this Roselle, NJ home with our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. Our TripleSafe has an airtight lid to prevent water vapor from evaporating back into the basement. It has a Liner to prevent clogging and damage to the three pumps inside. It also has a backup battery system in case a power outage occurs to keep the basement dry.  

A homeowner in Short Hills, NJ was in need of concrete repair services in their garage. The concrete slab had settled and was becoming a trip hazard.  Our PolyLevel Team was able to raise the concrete by injected the polyurethane foam beneath the slab through penny-sized holes drilled. The homeowner was extremely happy with the results and no longer has to worry about tripping when walking into the garage.

A homeowner in Newark  had a  crawl space that had water and dampness so they contacted Quality 1st Basements for a solution. Our System Design Specialist inspected the crawl space and recommended  encapsulation to eliminate the dampness.

First,  SilverGlo was installed on the crawl space walls to boast a radiant barrier that reflects heat back into the crawl space. CleanSpace Vapor Barrier was installed on the crawl space walls and floors to seal off the crawl space and make sure no water vapor or humidity passes through. This liner is durable and is ideal for homeowners who want to use their crawl space for storage. Any air in your crawl space travels up throughout the eniter home and so its important to make sure your crawl space is clean and dry to increase the wuality of air you and your family breathe in everyday!     

A homeowner in Jersey City, New Jersey was experiencing water coming in through their basement walls and leaking all over the floor. The homeowners contacted basement waterproofing experts, Quality 1st for a solution.

Our System Design Specialist inspected the basement and recommended the basement be waterproofed. WaterGuard was installed along the perimeter of the basement, underneath the floor slab in order to hide an unsightly drain. This system is installed under the floor slab, on top of the foundation footing to make sure the system does not get clogged. The WaterGuard collects water that seeps through basement walls and drains it to the sump pump.

CleanSpace vapor barrier system was installed to hold back water vapor from passing through the foundation walls, directing it to the sump pump. CleanSpace also gives the basement an upgraded brighter, cleaner appearance. A dehumidifier was also installed to filter out any damp, musty odors by drying and filtering the air. A sump pump was installed to pump out any water that enters the basement.

The TripleSafe has three levels of pumps built in to provide the most protection. The TripleSafe has a backup battery that is capable of pumping 11,500 gallons of water or more on a fully charged battery. This basement is fully protected and waterproofed for the homeowners to enjoy.         

If your basement experiences water issues, we at Quality 1st have the solutions for you. Give us a call and schedule your FREE estimate today!       

After installing our TripleSafe Sump Pump  to protect the basement from the excessive flooding, the homeowner was ready to transform their partially finished basement into a full finished space. Our Everlast Finished Wall Restoration System is waterproof and mold resistant. It has built-in insulation and comes in a light cream color to create a warm and neutral tone. 

Homeowner had an existing sump pump system that for many years would keep their basement dry. Over time, due to lack of maintenance, the pump began to fail. The homeowner could no longer rely on the system to protect their basement from flooding. 

System Design Specialist, Jay, did a full inspection of the basement and recommended a new system that would be able to protect the size of this large space. Our TripleSafe Sump pump system has three built-in pumps providing the ultimate protection for this size. Our Sump Pump is protected by a liner to prevent clogging or damage so that it may always run successfully. An alarm system is built into the airtight lid to alert the homeowner of any issues.

The homeowner also decided that since they would finally have a system they can trust and would provide them with peace of mind, they decided to invest in our EverLast Walling Panels to create a usable and comfortable space in their basement.