Crawl Space and Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Contractor in Closter, NJ

Quality 1st Basements was able to help a family in need of structural support when it came to their sinking front stoop. Over the years the stoop gradually began to settle and pull away from the foundation of the home. Quality 1st sent Senior Design Specialist, Ken Peare, out to do a full inspection and design a solution. He noticed serious settlement underneath the stoop. He explained that settlement is cause by usually one of  three things: the soil below the stoop was either poorly compacted, too wet or too dry. Over time the soil could no longer hold that much weight causing the stoop to sink. 

Ken recommended Helical Piers be installed underneath the stoop to lift and stabilize. A Helical Pier is an ideal solution for permanently stabilizing regardless of the weight and structure. First, soil is removed from the area around the stoop where each Helical Pier will be installed. Using specialized hydraulic equipment, the first pier section is screwed into the ground. Additional steel sections are then added to extend the pier to the appropriate depths and capacities, and a steel foundation bracket is connected to the helical piers and attached to the foundation's footing. The weight of the home is then transferred through the Helical Piers onto the competent load-bearing soils deep below the surface. Once the stoop was lifted, the Piers are covered to be hidden from view. 

The stoop was not only lifted but stabilized to prevent future movement. The family was given peace of mind that they no longer had to worry about their stoop, and that the value in the home didn't decrease due to this settlement. 

Quality 1st Basements received a call from a homeowner living in the Closter area of New Jersey. Customer Service Representative, Christine, was the one available to answer the call. Sam, the homeowner was experiencing four sinking slabs in his driveway. For a while he ignored the problem but with his daughter learned how to ride her bike, he wants the driveway to be leveled so her tire wouldn't get caught on the big gaps and tripping hazards the sinking slabs had caused. Her safety was very important to him and Christine understood that completely. She was able to get Sam the soonest available appointment with Concrete Repair Specialist, Tom Carrano. 

Tom met with Sam, did a full inspection of the driveway and then sat down with him and his wife to discuss a solution. Tom explained that before offering a solution, its important to understand why the concrete settles in the first place. That way they could understand why other methods they contemplated wouldn't be the best solution for their situation. The soil underneath the slab became unstable over time from either being too wet, too dry or poorly compacted. It was important to understand that its not the slab that is the issue but the soil below the slab. Tom recommended our PolyLevel System because it  is made up of high- density, lightweight, structural- grade polymers that fills that void and raises the existing slab. 

Not only were the slabs lifted with PolyLevel foam, but just 15 minutes after the installation was complete, Sam's daughter could practice on her bike in the driveway. Sam and his wife were amazed and the clean and easy installation process and how it caused no disturbance to the surrounding areas of their home! 

Heavy rain brought flooding and unwanted water to John C.’s Closter, NJ home.  He contacted Quality 1^st Basement Systems for a free estimate to waterproof his basement and keep it dry all year round.  Sales rep. Bruce Kaminsky came out and identified the source of the water and recommended the installation of a TripleSafe sump pump system, WaterGuard interior basement waterproofing system, Smart Pipe Concrete, crawl space vent covers, a TrenchDrain, IceGuard, and the LawnScape outlet.        

Moises Heriberto and his team of qualified waterproofing experts installed each of these products in a short two days!  The TripleSafe sump pump offers the least amount of sump pump problems that you will ever experience as well as completely protecting your basement from flooding.  If water is entering at the seam of your basement wall and floor, the WaterGuard is the perfect solution.  This drainage channel has been specifically engineered to keep from clogging and effectively drain into your basement sump pump to keep the space dry.

John C.’s Closter basement flooding was a major issue, but after the help of Quality 1^st Basement Systems he no longer has to worry.  His basement is now a dry, healthy space that can be used for anything!

When Ko O. realized that water was flooding his basement and the sump pump system he had was not working effectively, he called in the basement waterproofing professionals from Quality 1^st Basement Systems to replace his sump pump and redirect its discharge line. 

In one short day, Victor Leon and his team installed the TripleSafe sump pump, SaniDry basement dehumidifier, IceGuard, and LawnScape.  The TripleSafe sump pump provides the ultimate protection in terms of basement waterproofing.  This system has three pumps that respond automatically to the conditions and amount of water that is entering your basement.  It works quickly and efficiently to keep water out at all times.  To keep moisture out of Ko’s basement, the SaniDry basement dehumidifier was installed.  This product is a high-capactiy, high-efficiency dehumidifier with air filtration in a single unit.

A couple weeks following the installation, Ko was noticing that soil was entering his sump pump pit.  Quality 1^st Basement Systems responded immediately and quickly returned to drill new discharge lines 4-5 inches higher and raise the drain line.  At the end of the day, Ko O.’s basement and crawl space are moisture free, clean and dry, and will be for many years to come!

Joan B. had water entering into her basement and crawl space every time there was a heavy rain.  She searched for a solution and tried to solve it by painting the walls with Drylok.  Much to her displeasure, water still entered her crawl space- it was time for some serious help.  Quality 1^st Basement Systems came in and offered Joan a solution to eliminate this problem for good. 

The major components of Joan’s waterproofing system included the installation of a SuperSump sump pump system, UltraSump, and WaterGuard interior basement waterproofing system.  In addition to those products, the IceGuard, LawnScape, and TrenchDrain were also installed.  Each one of these is essential and works together to effectively keep any basement or crawl space dry.  The SuperSump sump pump system is specifically designed to handle the amount of water that a basement collects during heavy rains.  It can pump 2220 gallons per hour at an 8-foot discharge head quietly and efficiently. 

There’s no doubt that Joan B. can now enjoy a dry, healthy basement and crawl space.  Quality 1^st Basement Systems is pleased that they could solve Joan's crawl space and basement water problems in Closter, NJ once and for all!