Carolina Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Full of garbage, torn plastic, and experiencing early signs of water seepage this crawl space facilitated a less than desirable atmosphere. For a home, the crawl space is very important to keep dry and maintain good air quality that flows through the rest of the house. We were able to remove the debris and protect this home by waterproofing it, installing a vapor barrier, and a dehumidifier.

Short term solutions inside a crawl space, like fiberglass insulation, consistently fail homes just like this one. To provide a more durable system we installed thermal insulation along the walls of the crawl space, instead of below the first level’s floor, and wrapped It in CleanSpace vapor barrier. Now the air inside the crawl space can be more accurately monitored and controlled.

This basement was experiencing mold growth from constant water intrusion and was being used mainly for storage for the homeowners. Our interior waterproofing system using WaterGuard along the edge of the block wall works perfectly. It keeps the water from idling and building up inside the wall and fits along the perimeter being almost entirely concealed and able store items on top of it after installation.

This exterior wall had a large staircase crack going up the side due to shifting and settlement within the foundation. Our well-trained team of professionals installed helical piers to permanently stabilize the foundation slab and used Poly to seal the exterior cracks in the bricks. 

In these photos taken at a home in Mars Hill, NC, signs of serious foundation settlement were clearly visible. The exterior brick wall had started to bow and pull away, creating visible gaps and causing concern for long-term structural integrity. Cracks in the mortar lines and uneven soil pressure against the foundation were early symptoms of a sinking structure likely worsened by the mountainous terrain and variable moisture levels common in this region.

To permanently stabilize the home, our team excavated along the affected wall and installed high-strength steel push piers beneath the foundation. These piers are designed to transfer the load of the home to deeper, more stable soil layers. Once installed and hydraulically driven to the proper depth, they effectively stopped the settlement and began the lifting process to realign the structure.

The final photo shows the area fully backfilled, with the wall now supported and secure. This transformation not only restored the homeowner’s peace of mind it protected their investment for the future.