Proven Basement & Crawl Space Repair Contractor serving Smyrna, DE

Recently, we had the pleasure of helping a homeowner in Smyrna, DE, with a pretty precarious situation in their crawl space. The issue came to light when a potential homebuyer pointed out some concerns. During the initial look, it was clear why - the main beam that was critical to the house's structural integrity had been poorly supported with house jacks sitting directly on cinder blocks. Additionally, a critical joist was damaged and in desperate need of a sister joist to reinforce it. Needless to say, these were not just minor inconveniences but potential deal-breakers that needed immediate attention. Upon receiving the call, we quickly scheduled a comprehensive home inspection. Our system design specialist visited the home, verified the concerns, and didn’t waste any time in diagnosing the problem and recommending a solution. The SmartJack system was highlighted as the hero here. Known for its robustness and reliability, SmartJack was the perfect solution to both elevate and stabilize the foundation, ensuring the main beam received the support it needed and rectify the compromised joist efficiently. Our production team got to work with gusto. Out went the inadequate house jacks and precarious cinder blocks, and in went the SmartJack support system. The transformation saw the crawl space go from a makeshift solution club to an exemplar of structural integrity.

When the new homeowners in Smyrna, DE bought their dream home earlier this year, they noticed a small water spot on one of the block foundation walls. Although initially dismissed as minor, their concerns quickly escalated when a month later, a rainstorm transformed that “minor” issue into water nearly pouring into their basement. Realizing the potential damage and stress this could cause, they reached out to us at Basement Systems for help, trusting in our reputation for delivering a remarkable customer experience and reliable solutions. When our specialist arrived, they meticulously inspected the basement, diagnosing the extent of the water intrusion issue. It was clear that an effective, lasting solution was needed, so we recommended installing our WaterGuard drainage system along with a SuperSump sump pump to address their water problems head-on. 

When a Smyrna, DE homeowner noticed water seeping into their beautifully finished basement and spotted telltale signs of mold on the baseboards, they knew they couldn't ignore the issue. One of our seasoned System Design Specialist from our team visited the home, conducting a thorough inspection. It was clear that water was making its way in, especially during heavy rains, threatening both the structure and air quality of their living space. The diagnosis involved the implementation of our FlexiSpan system – a smart, tried-and-tested solution to put a definitive end to the homeowner’s woes. Installing FlexiSpan involves targeting the crack or entry point the water is coming through. 

Here, we used an existing window and enlarged it to a egress size well.  The window was the same with but much deeper so we had to cut the foundation down.  After installing the Rockwell Egress Wndow well, we regarded the property and installed a cover.  On the inside, we installed a WellDuct Window Well Drain to make sure that there would be no flooding from the well into the basement. Besides making the basement safer to use, there is also noticably more light down there.