Experienced Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing Contractor in Elkin, NC

A homeowner in Elkin, NC reached out to Carolina Basement Systems with concerns regarding his concrete patio. The slab had multiple cracks and the surface area was very unlevel, creating an unappealing visual and dangerous tripping hazard. These are serious issues that no one wishes to deal with, but we solve problems like this every day. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local concrete repair experts!

One of our knowledgeable inspectors went out to perform a free, no obligation, quote and inspection. After he completed a thorough investigation of the area, he then sat down with the homeowner to educate him on what was happening to his patio, 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 were able to lift and level the cracked and sunken concrete slab with the modern technology of PolyLevel. This process involves drilling tiny pea-sized holes into the slab and injecting them with a special polymer formula. The poly foam is strong enough to provide accurate lifting of the concrete slab, but lightweight enough to not add any pressure to soils below. The cracks were then sealed in the silicone-based sealant, NexusPro. This highly-flexible material seals cracks and joints from water infiltration and is UV resistant to prevent drying, cracking, bubbling or yellowing. After all was complete, the concrete patio was looking as good as a freshly pour concrete slab!

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

A homeowner in Elkin, NC contacted Carolina Basement Systems with concerns about his crawl space. When the house was built in 2016, a pool liner was used for a vapor barrier in the crawl space. Years later, this homeowner is now dealing with some serious moisture problems. Good thing he called the local professionals!

After one of our inspectors provided a thorough investigation of the crawl space and worked with the customer to find the right solution to meet their budget and needs - our crew was on the job! They performed a full CleanSpace encapsulation complete with drainage matting, wrapped piers, and sealed vents. An UltraSump pump with TripleSafe and IceGuard protection was added to eliminate any worries of standing water collecting in the crawl space. A SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and air purifier was installed to prevent mold and reduce musty odors - providing dry and healthy air. Lastly, this new and improved crawl space was closed off with an EverLast door. This top-of-the-line door made from PVC plastic is airtight, watertight, and indestructible. Ensuring that no critters, moisture, or drafts will penetrate this crawl space.

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

Shannon of Elkin, NC contacted Carolina Basement Systems with some serious issues in his crawl space. There was quite a bit of moisture and mold present, and he was getting worried for his health... but that wasn't all! The front side of his home had began to settle and the doors inside were becoming hard to shut. These are all serious concerns that needed to be handled immediately. Good thing this homeowner contacted the local professionals!

After our inspector assessed the issues and created a plan of action that suits both the budget and needs of the home, our crew was ready to get to work. To permanently stabilize the home's foundation, two SmartJacks were installed in the crawl space. These steel piers are fully adjustable and designed to not only stop the settling but also to raise the sagging floors back to their original position. The crawl space was then encapsulated with CleanSpace liner atop drainage matting. SilverGlo insulation was installed on the walls to provide a barrier from water vapors and winter drafts. A SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and filtration system was added to stop mold growth and eliminate musty odors. Lastly, an Aspen Air System was installed to ensure clean air, so this homeowner doesn't have to worry of potential health issues in the future.

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

When the walls started leaking and the concrete floor was pooling water, the owners of this home new it was time to look into waterproofing. Over time, water will find a way into a basement and that is why we’ve spent all our time investigating the issues to find solutions. We inspected this home and found that a full perimeter interior waterproofing system was the best solution.

Our system utilizes our WaterGuard perimeter drain that collects water from the walls and ground before it gets into the room and runs it into our TripleSafe sump pump. From there the water is pumped out of the basin away from the home through a French drain. This drain also utilizes an IceGuard to protect it from getting stopped up and freezing during the winter.

This system we installed into this basement and it works great! The homeowners were very happy with the result, and we were happy to help another basement stay dry and safe.

The block walls in this basement had severe cracking and had started to bow inward. This kind of damage to the wall created concern for a wall collapse and so the homeowners started looking for a solution. They found us and we conducted a free inspection of their wall and found that the likely cause of the issue was the freezing and thawing of the ground outside the walls. This expanding and retracting of the earth had moved the foundation walls that formed the cracks and put the inward pressure on the walls.

Our solution was to stabilize the wall with CarbonArmor strips. These strips are flexible and extremely durable. They allow the block wall to move organically while holding it together. The installation of these CarbonArmor strips are quick and easy and less intrusive and more forgiving than steel beam supports. This is a great solution for the early stages of an inward bowing wall such as this one.

After the job, the homeowners were happy with our work. The basement walls were stabilized, and the threat of a wall collapse was no longer on their minds. We offer several solutions for cracked and bowing walls, such as steel beam supports, but this basement got the most value out of our patented CarbonArmor strips.

The floor of this home had started to bow and was slowing sinking down. This is a common issue for some older homes, and over time it can become a real stabilization issue. We inspected the home and subscribed the quickest, easiest, and most reliable way to stop the sinking.

SmartJacks installed under a steel beam support was the solution. We ran the beam across the entire crawl space under the sinking floor joists which created the perfect support for the SmartJacks. These metal jacks are designed to work inside crawl spaces and basements to support sinking floors. We evenly spaced out enough of them to support the area and tightened them to keep the floor supported.

After we finished, the homeowners were happy with how the job turned out. It was a solid start to protecting their home from the natural wear and tear. There was still work that could be done, and we started to seal off the crawl space, but when we left the floor was perfectly stabilized.