Before & After Photos

A Whiting, NJ, homeowner became concerned for their home after finding significant gaps forming between the walls and floor on the first level of their home. They contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems to have someone inspect their crawl space to determine the cause behind their floor sagging. Our Crawl Space System Design Specialist, Anthony, performed a thorough inspection and noticed the floor joist and crawl space beams were sagging. Anthony could see that they were in good condition but lacked support, and he recommended installing our SmartJack Crawl Space Support System. SmartJacks are installed against each crawl space beam to support the floor above. Gradually, this system can bring the floor back to its original position over time. 

After noticing the floors on the first level of their home had began to sag, this Caldwell, NJ resident contacted Quality 1st Basements System for a free inspection. Upon inspection, System Design Specialist, Joe Mancini, noticed signs of moisture and dampness which had started to effect the wood and beams in this crawl space. He recommended our SmartJack System to stabilize the floor joist and beams, protecting the structure from further settlement. The installation was completed by our foreman, Wilver Cardoza, and his team. As a result, the homeowner now had peace of mind that their floor was stabilized. 

A homeowner in Caldwell, New Jersey was looking to support their crawl space. A crawl space might need support for many issues. One of the main issues to look out for would be sagging or bouncing floors. Since crawl spaces are often unsealed from the Earth, moisture and humidity is a problem. When the wood is exposed to this, it begins to rot, mold, and become weak. This means, the floor joists are unable to continue supporting the weight of the home. The homeowner called Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Joe Mancini, provided an inspection of the home. Joe suggested they install a steel support system to be placed in the crawl space. Our foreman, Wilver Cardoza, installed The Smart Jack System. This is done by digging two feet of soil where the SmartJacks will be placed. The SmartJacks are assembled and then connected to the support beam, and the system is tightened in place. The support beam and floor joists are stabilized and leveled. These steel support systems do not replace the existing columns and piers, but add strength and stability to what is there.

The walls of this garage in Essex Fells, NJ home were developing cracks, so the homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for a solution. System Design Specialist, Frank, provided a full inspection of the garage and indicated the home was undergoing early stages of foundation settlement. As a solution, Frank recommended the Carbon Armor Reinforcement System, which stabilizes the walls and prevents them from cracking. Since the installation, the homeowner has not experienced any other foundation issues in their home.

This Vauxhall basement had cracks in the foundation. Knowing the problem needed to be fixed before further structural damage, the homeowner called Quality 1st Basement Systems and asked for a free estimate. The inspector suggested wall anchors, which will support and stabilize the foundation. The wall anchors are made out of steel plates and heavy-duty anchoring rods. For this Vauxhall home, the basement walls were held into place with the anchors, which will straighten the walls over time so more cracks will not form. Wall anchors can be installed year round, with minimal disturbances to the home. Now this home is safe, and the property value has gone up with the structural integrity of the wall anchors.