Foundation Repair Photo Album: Waterproofing and Foundation Repair in Matawan, NJ

Homeowner's daughter contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems about foundation problems she noticed in the basement of her parents home. System Design Specialist, Mike Jersey, went to meet with her and her parents to inspect the cracks in the foundation and offer the best solution to the problem. When Mike did his walk through he noticed water marks on the walls indicating to him that this basement had water seeping through cracks in the walls. Mike recommended waterproofing to prevent future water from coming through and a dehumidifier to allow proper circulation of dry air in the basement. One of the walls in the basement was bowing in while others had a few staircase cracks, both are signs that the home was settling do to the soil underneath no longer being able to hold the weight of the home. Quality 1st Foreman, Melvin Cardoza and his crew installed WaterGuard and a SuperSump Pump to keep the basement dry. CleanSpace was installed to the walls of the basement to protect against moisture and humidity. This bright white liner fits into the WaterGuard in the floor to help drain any water coming through down to the drain and over to the pump. Wall Anchors were installed to permanently stabilize the walls and prevent further movement. These Wall Anchors are installed into the ground in strong soil to pull the wall back into place. Quality 1st was able to secure the foundation making the home safe again. Luckily this problem was addressed and a solution was provided before the damage became extreme.

Cracks in Foundation

Home located in Matawan, NJ had cracks forming in the basement walls. Water was seeping through the cement making the basement cold and damp.

Bowing Walls

The basement walls were bowing due to the foundation settlement. The soil could no longer hold the weight of the foundation causing the house to shift and the soil to push against the walls.

GeoLock Wall Anchors

Wall Anchors are placed in the ground in hard pack soil beyond the home. The Anchors will then brace the wall to prevent further inward movement. Wall Anchors are safe for the lawn and for the Interior of the basement walls.

Vapor Barrier Installed

CleanSpace was placed on the walls behind the Wall Anchors as a vapor barrier, preventing moisture. It's bright white liner gives the basement a neat and clean look.

New Sump Pump and Dehumidifier

Supersump Pump is installed with an air tight lid to prevent water vapors in the basement and the SaniDry Dehumidifier for better air quality.

Discharge Pipe Installed

A long discharge pipe is installed to pump the water at least 15 feet away from the foundation preventing the water from flowing back inside.

Lawn After Clean up

The GeoLock Wall Anchors and the discharge pipe from the basement cause minimal disruption to the lawn and once put back, homeowner will forget they are even there.