Trusted Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair Contractors Serving Durham, NC

A homeowner in Durham, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding her crawl space. The area was wet, humid, and had strong musty odors. These are serious issues that no one wants to deal with, but we solve problems like this every day. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local crawl space experts!

Patrick, one of our knowledgeable inspectors, went out to perform a thorough investigation of the home. Patrick then sat down with the homeowner to educate her on what was happening in her crawl space, why this occurs, and what solutions are available. After a plan of action was agreed upon, Ivan and his crew got to work! They started by cleaning the crawl space out and removing all debris. Then, they sealed up the vents and laid out the drainage matting in prep for encapsulation. The entire crawl space was then sealed with our ultra-durable CleanSpace vapor barrier. It is used to seal, cover, and protect the area from any moisture or humidity. Next, they installed the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and air purification system to provide healthy dry air throughout the crawl space. Lastly, they sealed off the newly protected and healthy crawl space with the indestructible EverLast crawl space door. Its airtight and watertight design will never warp or crack. It prevents critters, insects, humidity, moisture, and cold drafts from penetrating past the crawl space entrance.

Another happy customer and another happy crawl space thanks to Carolina Basement Systems!

A homeowner in Durham, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding her front porch. It was on a concrete slab that had cracked and was beginning to sink down in one corner. This usually occurs when soils below the slab have weakened overtime. Cracked concrete is not only visually unappealing, but it may also lead to a safety hazard as well. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local concrete restoration experts!

One of our knowledgeable inspectors went out to perform a thorough investigation of the area. He then sat down with the homeowner to educate her on what was going on with her concrete slab, why this occurs, and what solutions are available. After a plan of action was agreed upon, Kyle and his crew got to work. They lifted and leveled the sunken and cracked area of the concrete slab with the modern technology of PolyLevel. This process involves drilling tiny pea-sized holes into the slab and filling them with a special expansive polymer foam that is strong enough to lift concrete, but so light that it doesn't add any weight to the weak soils below! The newly raised slab essentially floats on the waterproof and wash-out-proof material. There is minimal disturbance to the area and the concrete surface is ready to be used in minutes!

Another happy customer and another concrete slab restored thanks to Carolina Basement Systems.

A homeowner in Durham, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding her crawl space. It was musty, damp, and had pools of standing water. The wet and humid environment had caused the wooden support posts to weaken and the floors were begining to buckle and sag. These are serious issues that no one wants to deal with, but we solve problems like this every day. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local crawl space experts!

TJ, one of our knowledgeable inspectors, went out to perform a thorough investigation of the area. TJ then sat down with the homeowner to educate her on what was happening in her crawl space, why this occurs, and what solutions are available. After a plan of action was agreed upon, Ivan and his crew got to work. They permanently stabilized the sinking floors with the SmartJack system. These fully adjustable steel piers stop sinking in its tracks and lift the floors above back to their original position. Next, our crew encapsulated the crawl space with our ultra-durable CleanSpace vapor barrier. Made from 20mil thick polyethylene composition, our CleanSpace seals, covers, and protects the crawl space from any moisture or cold drafts. Lastly, to rid musty smells and protect against mold and mildew, our crew installed our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and air purification system. Moisture doesn't stand a chance against this crawl space now.

Another happy customer and another dry crawl space thanks to Carolina Basement Systems!

A homeowner in Durham, NC reached out to our team at Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding his home's foundation. The basement walls were cracking and bowing inward. These are serious issues that no one wants to deal with, but we solve problems like this every day. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local foundation experts!

Christian, one of our knowledgeable inspectors, went out to perform a thorough investigation of the area. Christian then sat down with the homeowner to educate him on what was happening to the basement walls, why this occurs, and what solutions are available. After a plan of action was agreed upon, Poncho and his crew got to work. They permanently stabilized these basement walls with the PowerBrace system. These zinc-plated steel beams are secured tightly against the basement walls with brackets anchored to the basement floor joists. The unique design allows for the system to be tightened over time, offering the potential to reverse any signs of wall failure without invasive drilling or digging! 

Another happy customer and another foundation stabilized thanks to Carolina Basement Systems! 

A homeowner in Durham, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding his basement. It was damp, humid, and had signs of water damage along the walls. These types of conditions can lead to mold, mildew, high energy bills, musty odors, and more. No one wants to deal with these types of issues, but we solve problems like this every day. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local basement experts!

Casey, one of our knowledgeable inspectors, came out to perform a thorough investigation of the area. Casey then sat down with the homeowner to educate him on what was happening in his basement, why this occurs, and what solutions are available within his desired budget. After a plan of action was agreed upon, JC and his crew got to work. First, they protected the basement walls with our CleanSpace wall system. Made from a 20mil thick, 7-layer polyethylene composition, our CleanSpace is the most durable vapor barrier on the market. Once installed to the basement walls, it seals, covers, and protects against moisture and humidity. Next, they installed our subfloor interior drainage system, WaterGuard. This system is specially designed to capture water at its entry point (before it ever has a chance to reach the basement floors) and direct it to the nearest discharge line for quick and effective removal. Our TripleSafe sump pump was installed to protect against flooding. It features a three-pump system that automatically adjusts to the current pumping requirements of the environment. This includes a battery-powered pump to prevent flooding during a power outage. Our TripleSafe has an airtight lid with a floor drain, a reliable cast iron pump, and an alarm system to alert you of any problems. Our patented IceGuard protection system was added to the sump pump discharge line to prevent the pump from clogging from debris or ice by providing water a second pathway out. Lastly, our LawnScape outlet was attached the very end of the discharge pipe to prevent clogging from debris. Its grated and subtle design blends in with landscaping, so you'll never even notice it's there.

Another happy customer and another protected basement thanks to Carolina Basement Systems!

A homeowner in Durham, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with some concerns regarding his home's foundation. He noticed that existing support beams in his crawl space were sagging and cracking. Doors inside of his house were begining to stick closed. These are all signs of foundation failure. It's a good thing that this customer called the local foundation experts!

After one of our inspectors performed a thorough investigation of the home, he worked with the homeowner to come up with the best plan of action that meets both the budget and needs of the home. After an educated decision was made, our crew got to work! This project was completed with the use of high-capacity steel piers called SmartJacks. This system is designed to permanently stop settling in its tracks and to lift sagging floors back to their original position. 

Another foundation saved and another happy homeowner thanks to Carolina Basement Systems!

Leanne of Durham, NC contacted Carolina Basement Systems after learning that her crawl space had a ton of moisture getting inside due to cracks and gaps from support columns shifting. This is most commonly caused by problematic soil not being able to provide a permanently stable foundation for the cinder-block-columns to support the home above it. Therefore, overtime as the soil settles and shifts, so do the supports. This does not only cause cracks within the foundation. This kind of issue can also lead to sagging floors, cracks in the interior walls, doors sticking shut, gaps between the floors and interior walls, and much more. If left untreated for long enough, the homes foundation could eventually completely collapse. Luckily, this homeowner contacted the local professionals at Carolina Basement Systems!

Our team of well-trained experts went right to work on permanently stabilizing this home's foundation. This particular job was going to require a SmartJack system in the crawl space as well as 2 helical piers around the concrete steps to the front door. SmartJacks are high-capacity steel piers that are installed into the crawl space to stop the settling of the floors. These piers are fully adjustable and overtime can help raise the floors back to their original position. Due to the extreme settlement and large cracks appearing in this home, it was going to take more than just the SmartJack system to stop the settlement. Helical piers were installed to permanently halt sinking in its tracks. Helical piers are turned down into the soil until competent strata is reached. They are then attached to steel brackets. This is because they don't rely on the weight of the structure to work, which makes this the perfect solution for light weight jobs such as decks and concrete stairs. After installation was complete, the crew cleaned up to leave the space better than it was found.

Another happy customer and another home saved thanks to Carolina Basement Systems!

Anna from Durham, NC contacted Carolina Basement Systems because she was having issues with water in her basement. Anna had done an online search for waterproofing companies and found Carolina Basement Systems. Carolina Basement Systems offered free estimates, so Anna decided to contact them. The company sent a representative to Anna's house to assess the problem. The representative found that Anna's basement was leaking because of cracks in the foundation.

Billy from Durham, NC contacted us for an estimate to update his basement drainage system. We were happy to provide him with a free estimate and explain the services we could provide. Billy was very pleased with our estimate and decided to go ahead with our services. We were able to quickly and efficiently update his basement drainage system, and Billy was very happy with the results.

The unsealed crawl space under this home was starting to experience problems from moisture in the air. Ripped insulation and mold growth were the two prominent issues.

The homeowners knew they needed to solve this problem before it got worse and made the entire home unhealthier. So, we inspected the crawl space for free and eventually installed our proposed solution.

Completely sealing the crawl space from the outside and waterproofing it allowed us to protect the air inside the crawl space and the rest of the home by extension. The homeowners were very happy with the newly protected crawl space.

We were inspecting this house because the homeowner started to notice cracks along the concrete foundation. We looked closely and inspected the foundation from inside the crawl space, and the cracking was a serious problem.

To stop one half of the home from sinking and causing further damage, we installed helical piers under the home. These metal piers dive deep into the ground to support and even lift the home back into place. This gives the home a sturdy place to sit.

The homeowners were thrilled with the peace of mind it gave them to know that their house would not be sinking any further.

All the downspouts around this home were open at the bottom and allowing water to run directly onto the foundation of the home. The homeowners were rightfully concerned with this and decided to have us inspect the home.

We proposed that the homeowners install a French drainage system to keep that rainwater away from the base of the home. Our French drains were installed around the entire home and now manage the water around the home.

This moist and nasty crawl space was a watery mess because of the failing protection that was installed. We cleared out the ripped black plastic and debris. After that, we installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier, SivlerGlo wall insulation, EZflow drainage around the perimeter, and a sump pump.

These products created an airtight seal against the weather outside and pumped unwanted water intrusion away from the home. The homeowners were thrilled with the upgrade to their home that gave them a healthier and more efficient air flow throughout the home.