Quality 1st Basement Systems is the expert local contractor for basement and crawlspace waterproofing, and foundation repair in Randolph, NJ

This homeowner in Randolph, New Jersey noticed their concrete sidewalk was sinking and settling. This can happen when concrete is poured over poorly backfilled soil. Over time, this soil settles and creates voids underneath the slab, causing it to become unlevel. If this goes without repair, someone could trip and injure themselves!

The homeowner did not want this issue to go without a solution so they searched online. They came across Quality 1st Basement Systems and gave us a call. Our customer care representative booked them an appointment with our System Design Specialist, Joseph DelVecchio. Joseph provided a thorough inspection and suggested they use polyurethane foam to raise the concrete.

Our foreman Juan arrived at the home a few days later and began the process of using our PolyLevel Injections. This is done by drilling small, penny-sized holes into the concrete and injecting the foam into the voids underneath the slab. The polyurethane foam will expand and raise the concrete. This process is repeated until the concrete is brought to a level position. 

Within 20 minutes, the job was complete, and the homeowner was satisfied with the results and professionalism they witnessed on the job. Now, they didn't have to worry about tripping hazards! 

Brian and his wife were concerned when they saw water coming into the basement through one of the windows in their home in Randolph, NJ.  They sought a permanent fix and so Brian called Quality 1^st Basement Systems to get a free inspection and free estimate.

Upon arrival, the Quality 1^st Basement System’s waterproofing specialist spoke with the homeowners about their concerns and completed a thorough inspection of the basement area, inside and outside.  The window where water was entering was surrounded by a metal window well.  This type of window well typically allows rain water and/or gutter overflow to enter the well area and seep toward the window and foundation wall.   The window well was topped with a plastic cover in an attempt to stave off rainwater, but the generic cover was not fitted for that particular well and gaps were evident where rainwater could get in.  Additionally, there was a nearby downspout that allowed collected rainwater to run into the ground within a foot or two of the window, another likely reason that water was seeping in by the basement window.  

The Quality 1^st Basement Solution, a SunHouse Basement Window Enclosure, would eliminate some of these issues.  It is a sturdy, light-colored window well with a bottom to prevent vegetation from growing and it is capped with a clear, well-fit cover to keep the rain out, but in this case, the SunHouse Enclosure could not do all of the work its own to be effective in preventing basement window leakage.  The waterproofing specialist needed to ensure that all nearby routes of water be moved away from the problem window area.  He proposed having the downspout discharge run several feet underground into the yard, capping the end with a camouflaged LawnScape outlet.  The sleek LawnScape is designed to disperse the water onto the lawn away from the home.

Brian’s water problems in the basement were resolved with the installation of the durable plastic SunHouse Basement Window Enclosure with sturdy, clear plastic cover in conjunction with the installation of an extended discharge line and LawnScape outlet to direct downspout water away from the home. Quality 1^st Basement Systems was happy to have helped!

Joseph F. from Randolph, NJ wanted to fix a concrete walkway in front of his home that was noticeably sinking and settling.  In actuality, it was a tripping hazard, dropping off at approximately 4”.  He searched on-line and found Quality 1^st Basement Systems.  He wanted to know if Quality 1^st’s PolyLEVEL process was the solution he was searching for, so he scheduled an appointment for a free estimate.

The PolyLEVEL system is a quick fix for sinking concrete slabs.  The process would involve the injection of structural grade polymers beneath Joseph’s concrete walkway slabs through small holes, lifting and leveling the area; in essence, eliminating the tripping hazard.  The environmentally friendly material used in this process is less porous than concrete and would not wash out or deteriorate in the ground.    

Joseph F. agreed to have Quality 1^st Basement Systems complete the work and since PolyLEVEL cures within 15 minutes, Joseph’s concrete walkway was ready to be walked on again in almost no time!