Basement Systems of New York Before & After Photos

This homeowner contacted Basement Systems of New York because their home had a cinder block post-and-beam foundation with a dirt-floor crawlspace. Upon their yearly inspection of the space, they discovered a hole over ten inches in the cinder block above the frost line. Their main priority was to address the foundation issues that they were currently dealing with, as well they wanted to clean up and encapsulate their crawl space.

To take care of all the issues plaguing their crawl space, we first removed all the old fiberglass from the crawl space ceiling. Next, we started to dig our basin hole for our SuperSump plus sump pump system with a discharge line out to daylight, which we then tied into our SmartPipe waterproofing system. Once this was completed we started to excavate and remove their deteriorated support system, which we then replaced with ten SmartJack support systems. 

Finally, we sprayed 3" of closed-cell spray foam on their rim joists, installed our Basementaire dehumidification system, and encapsulated the entirety of their crawl space with our patented 20 mil CleanSpace encapsulation system with drain mat underneath it. By doing this we can keep any water from seeping into their crawl space, as well as use the path of least resistance to direct any water to our SmartPipe waterproofing system and directly out of their home through our patented SuperSump plus sump pump system. 

After installing our patented systems these homeowners noticed immediately that the structural integrity of their home vastly increased, as well that their home was much more comfortable thanks to all of the systems that we implemented in their crawl space. These homeowners could not have been any more pleased with how their project turned out. More importantly to them, than anything was that they had peace of mind restored back to them.

After completing an interior remodel project in their home these homeowners realized that there was an issue with their home. More specifically that their stove was crooked, and throughout the entirety of their home, they had issues with bouncy and creaking floors. What they didn't realize until they went exploring was that between the right rear wall of their home they had a large crack, which was due to the home settling. Due to the settlement of the home, the cracks were spreading into their home through the sheetrock. As well they noticed that the front right corner of the house had a crack that seemed to be causing the same damage to the front of the home as the crack in the back was doing

For us to save their home before it was too late, we excavated around the perimeter of their home and installed 12 Stabil-Loc push pier systems, which spaned from the corner of their porch to the backside of their home past their sliding glass door. Once our systems were in place we then backfilled the excavation area and roughly graded it. 

By implementing our piering system we were able to lift, level, stabilize and true their home to the best of our ability. During the lifting process while standing on the deck the homeowner could notice a significant difference almost immediately with the small amount of lifting that we had done before their project was fully completed. They could not have been happier with the outcome of their project, but more importantly, they are so glad that they do not have to worry at night about whether or not their home is going to fall over. 

This homeowner recently purchased their new home. Because it was constructed with a poured concrete foundation and block walls, the walls began to bow. This led to the formation of stair-stepping cracks and the infiltration of both water and moisture. Because of the numerous projects that we have completed in the past, this homeowner decided to contact Basement Systems Of New York to see how we could help 

To take care of the issues at hand, we first had to install our temporary supports. After installing our temporary supports, we marked out and jackhammered our poured footings. Once done, we started to excavate. The excavation was done so that we could have access to knock down and rebuild the wall, as well as to waterproof their foundation. Finally, once done, we knocked down their old block foundation wall.

Once done, we turned our attention to creating a form for our new footing. Our footing would be made of concrete and rebar. Specifically numbers four and five. Once done, we were able to start rebuilding the block wall. After completing the erection of the wall, we applied both our patented waterproofing products to keep all moisture and water out. As well as a parge to it to give it that brand new foundation look.

Next, we installed six of our SmartJack foundation supports on top of the footings we had previously created, formed, and poured. These SmartJacks would bear the weight of our new 2x12' quadruple main girder. Before packing up and calling this project complete we roughly backfilled the area that we had excavated.

After completing this project for these homeowners, they noticed a tremendous difference in their home's structural integrity. More importantly than anything to these homeowners peace of mind had been restored. They can now sleep at night knowing that their home will never fall over. They could not be happier with how their project turned out and are glad that they invested in their home.   

This homeowner first reached out because his radon levels were still dangerously high, even after installing two mitigation systems from another contractor. Something wasn’t adding up. When our team inspected the space, we uncovered the full picture: Not only was radon still entering the home, but water was also seeping up through the floor, especially in the corners where the wall and floor meet. Two problems. One vulnerable foundation. And a family counting on us to get it right.

The Challenge: A Monolithic Foundation

Because the home was built on a monolithic foundation, we couldn’t use a standard waterproofing approach. Cutting into the wall‑floor joint would risk the structural integrity of the entire slab. So we turned to our dual‑stage waterproofing system engineered specifically for situations where precision matters more than brute force.

The Fix: Protecting the Structure While Solving the Problem

1. Waterproofing Without Compromise

• We jackhammered a trench several inches off the wall‑floor joint to avoid weakening the monolithic slab.

• We installed our perforated drainage pipe and gravel, tying it directly into the sump pump to carry water safely out to daylight.

• Then we applied DryTrak along the wall‑floor joint, positioned in front of our weep holes so every drop of water is captured and expelled.

This system keeps the foundation strong while keeping the basement dry.

2. Radon Sealed Out for Good

With the water issue under control, we addressed the radon problem at its source. We applied three inches of closed‑cell spray foam across the crawl space floor and sealed the rim joist—creating a continuous, airtight barrier that prevents radon from entering the home.

The Result: Safety, Comfort, and Peace of Mind

Today, this homeowner can finally rest easy. No more water intrusion. No more radon infiltration. Just a safe, protected home where his familyand especially his grandkids can breathe easy and enjoy the space without worry. They couldn’t be happier with how the project turned out, and the peace of mind that came with it is priceless.

This property management company contacted Basement Systems of New York to see how we could help alleviate the water problem, that their tenants were dealing with. During heavy rainstorms, their backyard would flood, and water would flow into the basement, in between the foundation wall, and their sill plate. Upon our Design Specialist completing his consultation he realized that the issues they were having with water were caused due to the pitch of the backyard.

For us to alleviate the water problem at hand we had to install a curtain drain. In order to handle this, run off the drain was installed in an eight to sixteen-inch deep by one-foot wide trench. Then we filled the trench with gravel, then we, placed filter fabric along the top of it. Next, we placed our perforated pipe in the trench with more filter fabric and gravel. Finally, we ran our discharge line to daylight. By implementing this system, we were able to make sure that their backyard does not flood, as well that no water would penetrate their home or sill plate. Installing curtain drains are not a way to waterproof a home, but they do help mitigate surface water and are a different approach to help with a water problem.  

By implementing our system, we were able to remediate the water problem that they were having, prevent rotting of their sill plate, and more importantly, bring peace of mind back to everyone.