Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Owings Mills, MD, recently contacted Quality 1st after battling persistent water seepage in their basement, which had begun to cause concerns about mold growth and potential rot. Frustrated with the ongoing issue, the homeowner sought a professional solution to safeguard their home.

Our team of experts thoroughly inspected the basement and identified the root cause of the water intrusion. Understanding the seriousness of the problem, we devised a customized waterproofing plan tailored to the homeowner's needs. This included the installation of our cutting-edge WaterGuard Drainage System, SuperSump Premier Sump Pump System, and CleanSpace Wall Panels to effectively prevent water from entering and ensure a dry environment.

The WaterGuard Drainage System provided a reliable channel to direct water away from the basement, while the SuperSump Premier Sump Pump System ensured that any water that did enter was quickly and efficiently removed. The CleanSpace Wall Panels further helped to prevent moisture buildup, offering an extra layer of protection. With these state-of-the-art systems in place, the homeowner now enjoys total peace of mind, knowing their basement is protected from further moisture-related issues!

Customer had a finished basement with no windows or outside access, so she reached out to us for help, to not only add some natural lighting in the basement but also some exit points in case they need to escape during an emergency.

In Freeland, MD, a homeowner faced a significant concern with their property: the back wall of their garage was bowing inward, 70% of which was below grade. Facing potential structural issues, the homeowner sought the expertise of Quality 1st for a reliable and lasting foundation repair solution. We recommended the GeoLock Wall Anchor System, renowned for its strength and effectiveness in stabilizing compromised foundation walls. Our Production Team strategically installed heavy-duty steel earth anchors in stable soil areas at a distance from the garage’s foundation. These anchors were seamlessly connected to steel wall plates using galvanized steel rods, ensuring a robust framework. Once secured, we tightened the system, both stabilizing the wall immediately and offering potential for further straightening over time. 

This customer contacted us looking to waterproof her basement as well as upgrade her sump pump to a newer system with an airtight lid and a battery-powered backup. We chose to offer her the Supersump System. This system features the Zoeller M63 1/3 HP pump, capable of pumping 2,650 gallons per hour, a Waterwatch Alarm System that sounds off if the water rises above the point where the pump should turn on, the Superliner basin and an airtight lid. This system also features a CleanPump Stand, which serves to elevate the the pump from any silt or sediment that may build up at the bottom of the basin. For the battery backup we installed the Ultrasump 4, which features an automatic switching system to keep your basement dry in case of a power outage, main pump failure, tripped breaker or simply an unplugged main pump.

To further waterproof her basement this customer also chose our Waterguard French Drain System and our Cleanspace Wall Liner, which is a 100% waterproof plastic barrier that helps guide any water seepage down to the drainage system. 

For this project we came out and upgraded the basements current window to an Egress window. The material used for this job consisted of a 27 x 45 In-Swing Egress window, Bowman Kemp Metal Egress Well and Plastic Cover. We also installed a Well Duct Drain that connected to their current waterproofing system.