Before & After Photos

A Monmouth Junction, NJ homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems describing their basement walls had began to move inwards. We call this, bowing, and it is usually caused by hydrostatic pressure against the foundation from the opposite side. The solution we recommended for a basement wall experiencing this type of movement, is the Carbon Armor Reinforcement System. The Carbon Armor Straps are applied to the wall with an epoxy adhesive which stabilizes the walls. 

In Rockaway, NJ, a homeowner observed signs of foundation settlement on the side of their home, with visible cracks in the walls and floors that were becoming increasingly uneven. The shifting foundation was beginning to cause doors and windows to stick, which raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the property.

After reaching out to Quality 1st, our team conducted a thorough inspection and recommended our specially patented Helical Pier System as the best solution. The installation process involved driving steel piers deep into soil to anchor and lift the foundation back to its original position, stabilizing the structure permanently.

Once the piers were fully installed and the home was leveled, the homeowner was extremely relieved to have their property restored to a safe, stable condition, eliminating further settlement risks and ensuring long-term foundation protection!

Foreman: Faustino 

The owners of this Allentown, NJ home wanted to put their home on the market as soon as possible. The horizontal crack in their foundation wall would prevent them from selling the property and needed to have it repaired. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed Power Braces to the walls to stop them from bowing and prevent furthing cracking of the foundation. The house is now safe and ready to be put on the market!

Ongoing water intrusion had turned the crawl space of a home in Egg Harbor Township, NJ into a damp, musty environment, leaving the homeowner increasingly anxious about potential mold growth and long-term structural damage. After reaching out to Quality 1st, our team conducted a thorough inspection and identified several contributing issues, including poor drainage and inadequate moisture control.

To address the problem at its source, we installed our patented Drainage Matting to direct water efficiently to a new SmartSump Crawl Space Sump Pump, ensuring excess moisture could be removed quickly and reliably. To safeguard against cold-weather clogs, we added our IceGuard Discharge Line, which allows water to escape even if the discharge line freezes or becomes blocked.

To fully encapsulate the crawl space and prevent future moisture intrusion, we installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System, creating a durable, sealed layer across the floors and walls. To further enhance the indoor air quality, we included our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier, which maintains low humidity levels and helps protect against mold and mildew. Finally, we reinforced the sagging floor structure above with our SmartJack Support System, an adjustable, high-capacity support solution designed to stabilize and lift weakened beams.

With this complete system in place, the crawl space was transformed into a dry, healthy, and structurally secure environment, allowing the homeowner to enjoy lasting comfort and confidence in their home's foundation!

A homeowner was experiencing foundation issues in his Morristown home. He contacted Quality 1st to discuss the foundation repair options they offered for his specific situation. A System Design Specialist realized that the basement walls needed support and knew that Powerbraces could give it all the supoport it needed with the potential to straighten over time due to the tightening of the brace. Now the foundation of this Morristown home has the support it needs!