Quality 1st Basement Systems Before & After Photos

This customer had lived in her 80-year-old home for 20 years. Her basement periodically got wet during heavy rains, but during one particularly bad storm, so much water poured in that after a short time, it was high enough to cover her ankles. Our inspector went out and found that only one wall was leaking, so the installation of 20 feet of WaterGuard was enough to keep the water from coming in. This basement had no sump pump, so we needed to install one. Not wanting to ever experience another flooded basement, our customer had us install a TripleSafe Sump System with battery backup. As the name implies, the Triple Safe has three pumps. Pump 1 does the majority of the pumping. Pump 2 kicks in if Pump 1 is unable to keep up during a severe storm, and Pump 3 is the UltraSump Battery Back-up system. If you lose power, the UltraSump’s 120 amp power pack, when fully charged, can pump a total of 12,000 gallons of water, at 2,018 gallons per hour. Barring a severe storm that leaves you without power for more than a few days, the UltraSump should get you through until power is restored and the battery can begin to charge again.

This tall crawl space in Wilmington, DE had lots of problems. First, there was a lot of dampness evaporating up from the floor and from the walls. This needed to be resolved by the installation of the CleanSpace vapor barrier. Second, the moisture had caused one of the joists to start rotting and deteriorating. Attempts had been made in the past to fix this, but they were insufficient.  We repaired it properly using a galvanized steel I-beam with SmartJacks to properly support the joists. SmartJack comes with a 25-year, transferable, nationally back, warranty.

There was also a major problem with the insulation. It had sucked up the moisture from the air and become heavy, which caused it to sag and fall. There was a lot of mold due to the fact that fiberglass insulation contains organic materials. The solution was to take it down and haul it away and replace it with SilverGlo around the perimeter. As you can see, the job turned out great and the customers were very happy.

At this property, water would come down the stairwell from the alleyway with no way to drain, which was causing water to intrude into the basement. In order to effectively capture the surface water, we installed our TrenchDrain Surface Drainage System that is the full length of the door opening and will prevent the basement from flooding. This unique design is reinforced plastic that won't crack or dent and is installed with an easily removable cover that gives you access to clear the channel in case of build-up.

Recently a homeowner in Elsmere, DE, was facing persistent water seepage in their crawl space, leading to damp, unsightly conditions and early signs of mold growth—issues that prompted the search for a permanent solution.

Next our team conducted a thorough assessment and implemented a customized waterproofing strategy, which included the installation of our patented SunHouse Window Well to protect against debris and water intrusion, SilverGlo Insulation Panels for enhanced moisture-resistant insulation, our mold-resistant CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System to seal out ground moisture, our SmartSump Crawl Space Sump Pump for efficient water removal, and our IceGuard Discharge Line System to ensure proper drainage even in freezing temperatures.

This dynamic system worked in unison to eliminate further moisture problems and transform the crawl space into a clean, dry, and healthy environment, providing the homeowner with lasting peace of mind!

In Wilmington, DE, a homeowner grew increasingly frustrated with persistent water seepage in their basement, which over time led to serious concerns about mold growth and structural rot. Wanting a permanent solution, they reached out to Quality 1st for help.

Our team conducted a thorough inspection of the space and designed a customized waterproofing plan to address the issue at its source. The solution included the installation of our patented WaterGuard Drainage System to capture and redirect water, CleanSpace Wall Panels to create a moisture-resistant barrier, and our SuperSump Premier Sump Pump to ensure powerful, reliable water removal.

Shortly after the installation, the homeowner saw a dramatic improvement—the basement was dry, healthy, and free of the issues that once plagued it. With the new system in place, they were left with total peace of mind!