Expert Basement Waterproofing Company Serving Burlington County | Foundation Repairs and Concrete Lifting

Recently in Maple Shade, NJ, a homeowner faced a particularly vexing issue. For years, they'd been proud of their home's curb appeal and structural integrity. But over time, the unseen forces of nature began to take their toll. The concrete slabs of their driveway had started sinking, creating more than an inch of unsettling settlement and causing a noticeable slope towards the home. Importantly, this problem wasn't due to tree roots, which are a common culprit in such issues. This puzzled and concerned them deeply, as the safety and aesthetics of their property were at stake. Realizing the problem couldn't be ignored, they reached out to us at Quality 1st. After they contacted our Customer Care team, we sent over a System Design Specialist from our Sales Team. This specialist conducted a thorough inspection, pinpointing the root of the problem and suggesting an ideal solution: PolyLevel, an innovative concrete lifting and stabilization product known for its reliability and longevity.

In Maple Shade, NJ, a homeowner began to notice a growing problem: the concrete around their home was settling unevenly. The entryway, driveway, and front sidewalk had started to buckle and sink, creating unsightly cracks and dangerous tripping hazards.

The uneven driveway made parking a challenge, the entryway became a potential tripping hazard for guests, and the front sidewalk was becoming a safety liability as well. The owner began to incessantly worry about both the safety of her family and the curb appeal of their beloved home.

Determined to find a solution, this homeowner did some research and discovered our team of structural repair experts specializing in concrete lifting and repair. After an initial consultation, our system design specialist Nelson suggested a process called "PolyLevel"—a technique that involves injecting a polyurethane based foam beneath the settled concrete to lift and stabilize it.

Shortly following this meeting, our foreman JD and his crew of professionals arrived at the home. They began by drilling small holes in the affected areas and carefully injected Polylevel. As the mixture expanded and settled, the once sunken concrete began to rise, gradually restoring the slabs to their original position. The crew also administered our specially formulated ultraviolet resistant NexusPro Joint Sealant, into the cracks and crevices, to entirely safeguard the surface from erosion. 

The owner watched in relief as their entryway, driveway, and sidewalk were returned to their former state. The cracks disappeared, and the tripping hazards were fully eliminated. The home’s curb appeal was revived, and the owner could once again enjoy their porch without worrying about uninviting and unsafe surfaces. 

As they admired the rejuvenated concrete, the homeowner felt a renewed sense of pride in their home. The repair had not only solved a pressing problem but also reaffirmed the owners love for the charming house they had always cherished.

This homeowner in Maple Shade, New Jersey noticed their pool patio was cracking and beginning to sink. This occurs because concrete is poured over poorly backfilled soil. Over time, this soil settles and creates voids underneath the concrete. If this goes without a repair, the unlevel concrete will be a major tripping hazard where people could injure themselves.

The homeowner knew this was an issue they wanted to fix immediately, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems. Our customer service representative booked them an appointment with our System Design Specialist, Chris Bowe. Chris provided an inspection of the pool patio and he suggested that they use polyurethane foam to lift and level the concrete. 

A few days later, our foreman arrived at the home and began the process of installing the PolyLevel Injection System. This is done by drilling tiny holes into the concrete and injecting the foam into the voids underneath. This process is repeated until the concrete is brought to a level position. PolyLevel is environmentally friendly and a lightweight solution that will not add any weight to the existing soil. 

Within 20 minutes, the concrete was brought to a lifted position and safe to walk on. The homeowner was happy with the outcome and they were able to safely walk around their pool without the concern of tripping!

A homeowner in Maple Shade, New Jersey noticed water coming into their crawl space through the walls and floor. This occurs because the soil around the foundation is poorly compacted. Over time, this soil gets saturated and creates hydrostatic pressure, which pushes water and moisture through the walls and floors. This can have many negative effects such as pests, aggravated allergies, musty smells, and mold growth. 

Looking for a solution, the homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our customer service representative was able to schedule them for an appointment with our System Design Specialist, Joe Mancini. Joe provided an inspection of the home and he suggested they encapsulate the crawl space to seal it from the earth's elements.

Our foreman, Wilver Cardoza, arrived on the job site and began the installation of the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System which seals the crawl space from the earth. This system does not require heavy equipment and can be installed within a day. The process is done by removing any debris in the crawl space and leveling uneven surfaces and fastening the liner with drilled spikes. CleanSpace will protect the crawl space from water and moisture while having a bright and fresh appearance.

When the job was complete, the homeowner was pleased with the outcome. They had peace of mind knowing that their crawl space is now healthy and is able to hold storage without any damage.

Sam noticed puddles would form in his driveway after heavy rain due to sinking slabs in the middle of his driveway. Each of the four inner slabs had settled allowing the water to pool in the center and trapping almost 10 inches of water. Sam could not take the puddles any longer and started looking for concrete replacement options until he came across our concrete lifting and leveling solution, PolyLevel. Sam watched our Facebook PolyLevel video and was amazed at how easily we lifted and leveled multiple sidewalks, driveways and porches. He gave us a call right away for our Concrete Repair Specialist, Jeff, to provide the ultimate solution. 

Jeff met with Sam and inspected not only his driveway but the patio area in the back to make sure no other slabs had settled. He explained that slabs sink because of the weak soil beneath the slab. Our PolyLevel solution will help the soil beneath the slab by offering additional support. Our team drills small penny- sizes holes into all four of the slabs. PolyLevel is injected beneath the slab where it expands filling any voids underneath. Once the slabs are leveled, PolyLevel hardens stabilizing the slabs.