Burlington, NC Locally Trusted Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Contractor

A homeowner in Burlington, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding his concrete driveway. The slab had extensive cracks and was sunken down in certain areas. These are issues that no one wants to deal with, but we solve problems like this every day. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local concrete repair experts!
Alex, one of our knowledgeable inspectors, went out to perform a free, no obligation, quote and inspection. After Alex completed a thorough investigation of the area, he then sat down with the homeowner to educate him on what was happening to his concrete driveway, why this occurs, and what solutions are available. After a plan of action was agreed upon, one of our expert crews got to work. They lifted and leveled the sunken areas of the slab with the modern technology of PolyLevel. This process involves drilling tiny pea-sized holes into the slab and injecting them with a special lightweight and expansive polymer foam. The poly foam is strong enough to provide accurate concrete lifting, but so lightweight that it adds no pressure to the soils below. Next, they sealed the cracks in the concrete with NexusPro join sealant. This silicone-based sealant is specially engineered to provide long-lasting protection that can withstand even the harshest weather conditions. After all was complete, the driveway was as smooth and level and a freshly paved slab.

Another happy customer and another concrete driveway restored thanks to Carolina Basement Systems!

A homeowner in Burlington, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding her nasty crawl space. It was littered with debris and fallen fiberglass insulation, and there had been reoccurring issues with water intrusion - creating a very damp and musty environment. These types of conditions within in crawl space can lead to mold, mildew, foundation failure, high energy bills, and more. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local crawl space experts!

Jim, one of our knowledgeable inspectors went out to perform a thorough investigation of the area. Jim 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 within a desired budget. After a plan of action was agreed upon, our crew got to work. They began this project by removing the piles of debris and fallen fiberglass insulation. They replaced it with our superior SilverGlo crawl space insulation boards with a built-in radiant heat barrier surface. An EZ-Flow drainage system was installed to allow water to naturally drain from the area. All vents were sealed, drainage matting was laid out, and the remaining exposed areas of the crawl space were sealed in our ultra-durable CleanSpace vapor barrier. The highly-efficient SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and air purification system was installed to eliminate musty odors and prevent mold growth. Our TripleSafe sump pump system with a battery-powered pump was added to prevent the space from flooding - even during a power outage! IceGuard protection was included on the sump pump discharge lines to ensure water would flow out even if the pipes were frozen or clogged. Lastly, to seal off the newly clean and dry crawl space, our indestructible EverLast door was added to protect the crawl space entrance from moisture, humidity, cold drafts, or insects.

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

The old wooden trusses and supports were starting to sag under the pressure of the home. We inspected it upon the homeowner’s request and found that the floor sagging could be fixed with some stabilization in the crawl space.

We designed and installed multiple SmartJacks on a steel beam to help hold the floor up. This made the home extremely stable, and the homeowners were very happy to have this kind of peace of mind.

Settlement over the years caused this concrete walkway to shift and sink. The shifts created trip hazards, looked bad, and was unusable for wheelchairs. The homeowner needed the damaged concrete repaired to regain its utility.

So, he hired us, and we were able to help. Our PolyLevel was pumped under the slabs to level them out and protect them against further erosion. After that we sealed the concrete with NexusPro that binds the cracks together and acts as a waterproof seal.

The repaired walkway looked much better after we finished, and the homeowner was thrilled with the result.

Years of a settling foundation and constant wear from the environment had started to show itself in the form of cracks on corners of this brick house. The sinking foundation had caught up to itself and the homeowner’s contracted us to solve this problem.

Of course, the first problem we were able to solve, by installing helical piers under the home, was the problem of the sinking foundation. All foundations will sink overtime as the dirt under them are packed down and wore out by water, but there comes a time when the settling can cause damage to a home’s walls and infrastructure. So, by installing piers under the foundation we were able to stabilize the home from deep within the ground. The second and fortunate result we were able to achieve was a partial house lift. This is when the sunken area can be shifted up, closing gaps in the cracks by lifting the house back up.

The homeowners were very happy with the results. Peace of mind that comes from securing the foundation of your home is by far the most important thing, but to also achieve some lift that improves cosmetically always comes as an additional bonus. We were happy to complete this job on time and protect another home from potential damage.

When this foundation began to sink the first complication noticed was a crack along one of the exterior walls. The weight and pressure put on the wall was releasing by breaking the bond of the bricks. With concern for their home the homeowners had us inspect it.

Upon inspection, the issue lied within the foundation. Over time the home began to sink, which is not surprising for most homes in the long run. Supporting the foundation and bracing the house was, at this point, the best option to save the foundation.

We installed multiple helical piers along the base of the home. By placing these piers periodically and systematically under the foundation of the home we can support it from deep under the ground which is less reactive to soil disruption. Luckily on this home we were not only able to support it, but we were able to lift the house back into place and close the crack along the wall.

The owners of home were very happy with these results as house lift is not always possible. This job went very smoothly and is another example of our capability and faith in the products we install.

This crawl space had many issues. It was not up to building code, it was completely exposed to the elements outside, and it was a great breeding ground for creatures like mice.

Being exposed to the air outside the crawl space and the moisture from the ground allows the crawl space air to fill full of water. This exposure and the subsequent moisture increase results in mold growth and a musty odor that, if left to itself, can plague an entire home. This sort of crawl space environment is not only bad for the home’s health and energy efficiency but in most cases, it is not up to the building codes and is a catalyst for creatures nesting.

In order to alleviate these issues and solve the underlying problems the clients contracted with us to install our patented products and systems. Encapsulating the entire crawl space, from the walls to the support pillars in our CleanSpace vapor barrier holds off the moisture from the air outside the crawl space. This keeps water from getting into the air inside the crawl space and Installing a SaniDry dehumidifier doubles down to work to keep the air dry and as a result it keeps mold off the upstairs floor and the air quality high.

After the job was completed the homeowners were very happy to have a crawl space working for their home, up to building code, and protecting the health of their house.

This family was having issues with water leakage in their basement.  In order to fix the issue our team used WaterGuard to catch the water, IceGuard to inhibit freezing, and LawnScape to redirect the water to a safe place on the property.