Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Cincinnati, OH

Many homeowners believe that moisture simply comes with the territory of owning a house with a basement. While dampness is common, it is not a normal or safe condition for your basement or home.

Below are some of the typical ways moisture enters your basement. If you notice any of them, reach out to your local basement waterproofing professionals right away for an inspection and repairs.

• Cracking and leaking walls and floors
• Leaking windows and window wells
• Plumbing leaks
• Appliance leaks
• Faulty sump pump

If your home has shifted and settled due to unstable soil, Ohio Basement Authority will install a pier system beneath your foundation to permanently stabilize and help lift it.

Steel helical piers or push piers are placed deep into the soil, bypassing problematic surface soils. They are advanced far enough until they hit bedrock or more stable load-bearing strata that won’t be affected by the elements.

Helical piers have screw-like blades on the ends of each pier, making it easier for them to “bite into” the soil. They are ideal to use on lighter structures.

Push piers, also known as resistance piers, offer the same support. They are manually pushed into the ground and work best with heavier buildings.

Crawl space encapsulation involves several precise steps that are best left to trained professionals. Your crawl space can be both delicate and dangerous, so trust the pros to take care of inspecting and repairing this area.

Every home is different, but here are the steps experts, like our team at Ohio Basement Authority, take to encapsulate crawl spaces:

• Remove any debris, failing insulation, and standing water
• Dig interior perimeter trench and place interior drainage inside
• Install a sump pump and connect it to the drainage
• Seal vents and place thermal insulation on walls
• Install crawl space supports under floor joists
• Cover crawl space walls and floor with a vapor barrier
• Add an energy-efficient dehumidifier

There are many methods available for concrete lifting and repair, but polyurethane foam injections stand out as the superior option.

After the two-part foam is mixed by installation professionals, it is injected underneath affected slabs through small holes that were drilled in the concrete. The foam expands to fill voids between the slabs and underlying soil. While doing so, it precisely lifts the concrete as close to its original position as possible.

The lightweight, yet durable foam cures quickly (in just 15 minutes). It is eco-friendly, will not wash out, and offers effective, long-lasting protection for your concrete and the soil below.