Before & After Photos

Caring for a sump pump is essential because it ensures the system has an extended lifespan. Our Quality 1st Basement Systems service team provided annual maintenance for this homeowner in Rockaway, New Jersey. Now, their home will stay protected against water intrusion. 

Due to ongoing basement moisture and musty odors, a Rockaway, NJ homeowner grew increasingly concerned about the risk of structural decay and mold growth threatening their home. Realizing the issue was more than a nuisance, they contacted Quality 1st for a permanent solution.

Our team conducted a detailed inspection and quickly identified multiple sources of water intrusion, including seepage through the foundation walls and at surface-level entry points. With these insights, we developed a comprehensive and customized waterproofing plan to tackle the issue at its source.

Our solution included the installation of our patented WaterGuard Drainage System along the basement’s perimeter to capture wall and floor seepage and redirect it before it could cause damage. To address surface water at entry points like stairways or doors, we added a TrenchDrain System for targeted protection. At the heart of the system, we installed the TripleSafe Sump Pump, offering three levels of pumping power, including a battery backup, for consistent performance during storms or power outages. Finally, our IceGuard Discharge Line was connected to ensure water could exit the system even in freezing conditions.

With this multi-layered solution in place, the basement is now dry, secure, and protected year-round, giving the homeowner complete peace of mind and confidence in the health of their home!

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace vapor barrier in this wet basement in Warren, NJ. The plastic, waterproof lining protects the basement from dampness, keeping it dry. It comes with a warranty that promises CleanSpace vapor barrier will not tear or rip.

This homeowner had a leaky window and barely any sunlight coming into the basement. Not only was the basement dark but it was cold and wet  from the water coming through. Quality 1st Basement Systems replaced the old window and installed a Egress Rockwell with a Sunhouse Shallow Dome lid. By replacing the window, water will no longer be able to come through, keeping the basement dry. Quality 1st was able to allow more natural lighting into the basement and provide the homeowner with an emergency egress to allow a safer exit for anyone living in the basement. 

After hearing about Quality 1st through a magazine, this Warren, NJ homeowner called for a free estimate. The foundation of his home had cracked and was beginning to bow out. System Design Specialist, Kenny T. inspected the foundation and determined that installing Our GeoLock Channel Anchor System would be the best solution. 

On the day of the installation, Victor and his team installed the system to support and stabilize the foundation. First, they dug a small trench in the dirt outside of the foundation. Next, they drilled a hole through the wall to drive the rod into the soil. The rod was then connected to an anchor in the earth and attached to the inside wall plate. Once the wall plate was attached, the soil and sod were replaced and compacted. The last step was to tighten the anchors one last time. 

Once the installation was complete, the foundation was completely stabilized and the homeowner no longer had to worry about their basement walls cracking and bowing anymore.