Before & After Photos

Problem:  Window wells are necessary to keep the structure around a window draining properly, keep water and debris away from the window and to improve egress.

Solution: We installed window wells on all the basement windows of this home.

Inspector: Rick

Foreman: Justin

We mitigated this home for Radon Gas. We also installed this sump lid, which has a hinged window access point. 

Before

An older set up with and open sump pit. The water in the pit will evaporate into the basement area causing a rise in humidity. This could contribute to mould growth, structural material deterioration and unpleasant odours. The open pit may allow objects and dirt to enter which could result in poor sump pump performance.

After

Airtight Sump Lid: An airtight lid keeps odours and humidity out while protecting your sump from debris from the basement floor. Rubber grommets around all pipes and wires help maintain the airtight lid and also help to keep all PVC pipes steady and quiet.

Give Advanced Basement Systems a call if your sump pump is providing humidity and odour in your home.

The home required work done to the basement as the walls began to buckle with the pressure of the soil pushing inward.

Advanced Basement Systems installed the waterproofing system years prior and came in to correct the buckling wall issue with the Power Brace Wall Repair System.

The system consists of steel I-beams that are secured to the joists above the wall with steel brackets and lagged into the concrete footing. This system is easily adjustable, allowing for tightening of the brace to attempt to push the wall back to its original position. This system doesn't involve any exterior excavation and installs quickly with minimal disruption to your basement space.

If you see cracks or the walls bucking, give Advanced Basement Systems a call for a free inspection. Don’t let this wait as it could cause further damage to the home!

Before

The home was showing the signs of bowing and shifting foundation walls. The stair step cracking occurs when the wall begins to bow but the reinforced corners are held in place. The reinforcement comes from the corner of the foundation wall providing an anchor to the bowing wall. Over time this condition could become worse requiring full foundation wall replacement.

After

Advanced Basement Systems installed a series of Geo Lock Channel Anchors fastened at the footing. The anchor plates are buried in the yard outside, about 12ft away from the foundation wall. They're attached to the channel with long threaded galvanized rods. This installation will halt further bowing and may straighten the existing wall over time.

Give Advanced Basement Systems a call if you see signs of wall cracking in your basement!