Expert Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair & Crawl Space Services in Bradley Beach

John  purchased his very first home in Bradley Beach. Knowing that there were small cracks in the foundation when he purchased it, he wanted to keep an eye on them until he was ready to start a new project. Months go by and John notices one day that the once small manageable cracks had grown and were starting to spread wider and longer. John knew that his time was up and someone needed to come and take a look at these cracks right away before they got worse and caused serious damage. 

Going to google, John searched for his local Foundation experts, Quality 1st Basements and called for a free estimate appointment. We sent System Design Specialist, Rey, out to  inspect the foundation cracks and design a solution that would stabilize the foundation and prevent future movement. He inspected the entire basement to make sure each area of the basement wall was examined and no cracks were missed. The large cracks on the long wall of the basement was proof that the foundation had settled causing the foundation walls to shift causing the large cracking. He recommended CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System to stabilize the basement wall. CarbonArmor straps are installed against the wall with a strong epoxy and brackets. This system is adjustable to gradually pull the wall back towards its original position. Whats great about this wall reinforcing system is the opportunity it provides the homeowner if they ever want to finish the basement. This system could be covered with our EverLast Wall Panels. 

A crawl space can become a very unhealthy and nasty space underneath a home if not properly sealed off from the harmful outside environment. Open crawl space vents will allow water and humidity to easily pass through into the crawl space. Over time that dampness will cause the insulation to get wet and fall from the ceiling and create high chances of mold. Quality 1st Basements offers a crawl space encapsulation system that not only promotes a dry space underneath your home but will help keep the crawl space clean therefore providing the first level of your home with cleaner, better quality air. 

A homeowner in Bradley beach had a nasty crawl space that had dirt floors, dampness on the floor and walls and high levels of moisture and humidity. Being so close to the water, that salty air inside the crawl space also helped create an odor from the humidity and moisture. Our team went in and completely transformed the crawl space into a clean and healthier space. We sealed all the crawl space vents to prevent moisture and humidity from coming through. We encapsulated the crawl space with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to seal the space and prevent water vapor. Any water seepage will be directed down to our WaterGuard drainage system which will lead all water into the TripleSafe Sump pump. 

Nothing was more satisfying then delivering peace of mind to this homeowner who no longer has to worry about their crawl space. 

Mary, a homeowner living in Bradley Beach, NJ was concerned about the uneven sidewalks in front of her home. Many of the children in her neighborhood are walkers to the near by school and she was afraid a student would get injured if they were to trip over one of the trip hazards. Mary wanted the concrete issue to be repaired during school hours where it would not affect the children commuting to or from school. 

We knew PolyLevel would be the perfect solution because of its easy, yet quick instillation process. Our Foreman, Rich installed small penny-size holes into each settled sidewalk. Polyurethane foam, known as PolyLevel is injected beneath the slab, raising it back towards its original position. Once each slab is leveled, the small holes are sealed with concrete. Within just 15 minutes, the slabs could be walked on. PolyLevel is environmentally friendly and waterproof! 

James H of Bradley Beach, NJ contacted Quality 1st hoping for a solution to the issues they were experiencing with the front porch of their newly purchased home. The porch and the steps leading up to the porch has settled and began pulling away from the homes foundation. James wanted a solution that would repair and stabilize the steps and porch  without having to break up the concrete and replace the entire problem area. 

We sent Concrete Repair Specialist, Jeff P. out to meet with James, and inspect the porch and step area to determine if our Concrete Lifting and Leveling System would provide a solution. Walking up tot he home, Jeff noticed the settlement was very visible approaching the front of the house. This porch was now hurting not only the property value of this home but also creating an eyesore. The big question for James was is replacement his only option. Jeff explained that the cause of the settlement was actually the soil underneath the steps and porch. When soil becomes too wet, too dry or is poorly compacted, it becomes weak and can no longer support the weight causing settlement. The best solution for stabilization and prevention of future settlement was our PolyLevel Concrete Raising Solution.  

Our Concrete Foreman, Ash injected small penny-size holes into the concrete porch area that was settling. Using special equipment, PolyLevel form is injected beneath the slab filling the void below. The foam expands and begins to raise the concrete back towards its desired level. The PolyLevel will then harden to permanently stabilize the porch. PolyLevel is waterproof and environmentally friendly making it the perfect solution for settling concrete. The installation process is quick, clean and causes no disruptions to the surrounding area.