Before & After Photos

The horizontal crack in this Lincroft, NJ basement only got worse over time as most foundations problem do. Quality 1st Basement Systems inspected the basement and noticed that the crack spanned almost the entire width of the basement! Wall Anchors were used to repair this foundation crack. Wall anchors are embedded in the soil away from the foundation wall because that soil has not been compromised like the backfill soil around the home. This wall has now been stabilized and will return back to its original position as the Wall Anchors are tightened.

A homeowner in Ocean Gate, New Jersey noticed their floors were sagging in the upper levels of the home. Sagging floors are a common sign of a foundation issue. This can happen because when crawl space columns are spaced too far apart, the beam can become overloaded and sag between the columns. This means this girder sags with it and so does the floor above.

The homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Joseph Mancini, was able to provide an inspection and help them find a plan to fix this issue. He suggested they use a steel support system in the crawl space to assist the columns in supporting the home. Our foreman, Wilver Cardoza, used The SmartJack System in the crawl space to lift the floors above to their original position. This process is done by assembling the components and tightening the SmartJack system into place. The support beam and floor joists are immediately stabilized and lifted to their original position. This system is not to replace the existing columns, but to add strength and stability to what is there. 

This Kearny, NJ home was undergoing some sagging floor issues, so we installed the SmartJack Support System as the best solution. SmartJacks provide additional support to the basement floor beams and joist. If the floors begin to sag on the first floor, SmartJacks can raise and stabilize the floor. This can prevent future movement in the future, protecting the floor and the homes structure. 

To stop this garage wall from cracking further, Quality 1st Basement Systems installed wall anchors. Now the Middletown, NJ home is much safer.

This Middletown, NJ homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems requesting a visit with one of our Foundation Experts. They were noticing small horizontal cracks along with exposed basement wall and wanted to speak with a specialist on the proper way to repair and prevent future damage to the foundation. Our team recommended  Carbon Armor Reinforcement System, to be installed against the foundation wall to secure the wall in place and prevent future bowing. Our Specialist determined that these cracks were signs of the beginning stages of wall movement and luckily the homeowner addressed this situation early on to prevent serious movement and damage to the foundation in the future.