Photo Album: Stabilizing and Waterproofing a Home for a New Owner in Portsmouth, OH

  • This foundation wall is showing signs of failure in the form of various cracks, as well as inward movement. There also is evidence of leaking water.
  • Several Carbon Fiber supports were placed on the wall to permanently reinforce it and prevent any further movement. These heavy-duty supports firmly adhere to the wall to hold it in its current position. The low-profile nature of the straps also allows them to be easily concealed by basement finishing materials. BasementGutter also was installed in the sub-floor to catch seeping water and then drain this water to a reliable sump pump system.
  • Along with permanently reinforcing the walls, we also made sure the basement will stay dry. Any water intercepted by the BasementGutter system is directed to drain to the SafeDri Battery Backup System. This system features two powerful pumps inside the liner, as well as an external backup battery to ensure continued operation even during power outages. The compact but powerful and energy-efficient dehumidifier also was installed to clean and filter the air, control moisture and humidity, and reduce odors and the potential for mold growth.

Album Description

A homeowner was excited to move into his newly purchased house in Portsmouth, OH. But before moving everything in and making the place his own, the owner wanted to ensure the health and safety of the structure. He noticed cracks and inward tilting in one of the walls, as well as evidence of water intrusion. The owner would like to finish the basement, but he knew he needed to address these issues first.

After hearing about Ohio Basement Authority and browsing through our website, the owner wanted to contact us for further guidance. He met with Inspector John Becker Sr. who completed a thorough assessment of the home. John then recommended reliable waterproofing and foundation repair solutions.

Foreman Colin Sotlar and his crew then stabilized the walls with Carbon Fiber supports and waterproofed the basement with the BasementGutter interior drainage system, a SafeDri Battery Backup System, and dehumidifier.

The homeowner can now transform the basement into a fun “man cave” because it will now be safe, stable and dry.

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  • Water and foundation problems need addressed.
  • Reliable solutions are installed.
  • The home will be stable and dry.

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