The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky Before & After Photos

This basement wall in Lawrenceburg, KY, was bowing inwards, as evidence by the horizontal crack running along the wall. We braced the wall with our PowerBrace system to stabilize the wall. These braces are coated in zinc to prevent rusting, as these galvanized steel beams were designed by engineers to hold extreme loads back horizontally. These braces were also designed with different top brackets, which helps us connect the tops of the braces to the floor joists in the ceiling, depending on if the joists run parallel or perpendicular to the wall. You may also notice that we aligned the wall with our vapor barrier, as we also waterproofed this basement as well.

This homeowner wanted an egress window installed in their finished basement so that they could claim a bedroom on their homes appraisal. We started by digging a trench and cutting the concrete to make room for the 35x54 inch window and the RockWell window well. The well mimics a natural stone, and is made of a high-strength fiberglass composite. The well contains stair steps, allowing for easy access. The window well cover is translucent and allows for natural sunlight to fill the basement. We also made sure to caulk all the seams correctly. The homeowner was very happy with the outcome. 

The left half of this driveway was sinking into troubled soil, causing the concrete slabs to crack and break apart. We injected our PolyLevel foam under the left side of the driveway in order to even all the slabs out. Our PolyLevel foam is light, strong, clean, and cures quickly, allowing us to install it in less than a single day. After we leveled everything out, we then sealed the cracks and gaps to make sure water and debris stay out between the slabs. The result is a smooth driveway that eliminated all tripping hazards, and added a boost in home value.

The steps leading up to this backdoor in Liberty, KY, had settled into the soil. This process had caused the stairs to slope awkwardly away from the home. To level out the stairs again, we injected our PolyLevel foam underneath them. After leveling, we then sealed the gap between the sidewalk slab and the bottom step. Now when the homeowners walk out their backdoor, they can trust that the steps they are walking on are at an even level.

This basement in Libery, KY, had someone sleeping in it regularly, so the homeowners wanted to install an egress window for safety. After digging down and cutting the wall to make room for the well, we then installed a 35" x 54" crank out window. We then got around to installing a RockWell window well, that mimics natural stone and has built in steps for easy access. All that was left to do was tear the film off of the retractable lid. The homeowner now has a giant, beautiful new window that will allow for sunlight and a safe exit strategy.