Quality 1st Basement Systems serving Woodstock, MD

In Woodstock, MD, a homeowner found themselves with a common issue: their floors had begun to sag, and an unsettling "bounce" had developed when walking across them. Concerned about potential damage to their home, the homeowner decided it was time to seek expert help for their crawl space. To address these issues, we recommended our SmartJack System. This solution involves stabilizing and lifting floors by installing adjustable galvanized steel supports. Our production team skillfully executed this plan. They placed the SmartJack System on engineered fill, ensuring it would distribute the home's weight effectively. The team precisely cut steel columns to the needed length and set them securely, using sturdy brackets to attach to existing girders.

Recently, we had the opportunity to help a Woodstock, MD homeowner who was experiencing a peculiar issue. Their sump pump was tirelessly working, constantly draining water out into their yard, which started to resemble a miniature lake. Oddly enough, they didn't hear the sump pump's usual hum or see any water creeping into their finely finished basement, which made the situation all the more baffling. After the homeowner reached out to us, our Customer Care team promptly set up a home inspection appointment. Our System Design Specialist dove into the problem, meticulously inspecting the sump pump system and the yard's drainage. The diagnosis was clear - while the sump pump was functioning effectively in keeping the basement dry, its discharge line was improperly positioned, causing the inconvenient flooding in the yard. Our solution was straightforward yet tactical. We installed a more efficiently designed discharge line together with an exterior drainage system tailored to handle Maryland's unpredictable weather.

Recently in Woodstock, MD, we faced a challenge familiar to many homeowner: elevated radon levels. Our story began when a homeowner contacted us after a radon test revealed a concerning 13.6 pCi/L in their partially finished basement. Radon, an odorless and colorless gas, is a health hazard with risks rising in confined spaces like basements. Understandably, the homeowners were eager for a solution that not only addressed this invisible menace but also secured their basement against future worries. Our System Design Specialist conducted a careful analysis and presented a tailored solution: installing CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a remarkable encapsulation system designed to significantly reduce moisture and radon gas infiltration, providing a dry, safer basement environment.

Recently, a homeowner in Woodstock, MD, approached us with the vision of transforming their unfinished basement into a cozy, fully-functional living space complete with a bathroom. The catch? While the basement didn’t have any water or moisture issues at the moment, ensuring it remained that way post-transformation was key. Our process kicked off with an inspection by one of our skilled System Design Specialists. They took a thorough look to not only envision the potential but also to pinpoint any preventative measures needed to safeguard against future moisture problems – a critical step before beginning such a makeover. Drawing from our range of solutions, we recommended installing our premier waterproofing system.