Keystone Basement Systems Before & After Photos

This back patio would take on water during heavy rains and impact the finished area inside the 3-season room.  TrenchDrain was placed in front of the area where water would come in to protect the area going forward.

Before our intervention, the homeowner in Freeport, PA, was contending with ineffective water drainage caused by damaged downspout buried rain conductors that were above ground and would freeze and malfunction, leading to basement water damage (as illustrated in the 'before' photo). The 'after' photo clearly exhibits our solution: the expert replacement of the problematic conduits and the installation of a TripleSafe Sump Pump. This meticulous approach guarantees efficient water discharge, safeguarding the property’s foundation against water intrusion. This project showcases our dedication to providing exceptional service and lasting solutions for our clients’ homes.

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The house had structural damage to the front of it. Keystone Basement Systems used 8 CarbonArmor straps to insure the safety of this home. 

A result of soil expansion, this customer's foundation wall was unable to support the pressure, leading to cracking and bowing. In order to permanently stabilize and secure the wall, the CarbonArmor System was the most effective and ideal solution. In this system, fiber-reinforced straps are cured with high-strength epoxy to permanently adhere to the foundation wall, and braced at floor joists with steel brackets. The straps are 10x stronger than steel, yet flexible enough to contour against the wall itself.  

The homeowner reported having a bad odor coming up to the first floor via the crawlspace as well as cold floors.  After scheduling a free estimate we sent out an informative book titled “Crawlspace Science” for free to review in the few days between scheduling and the actual appointment.  This gave the client a good understanding of the situation and allowed him to form specific questions for our inspector.

After arriving, the client had an idea of what he wanted and our inspector, Mr. Brian McWhirter, showed how Keystone Basement Systems could help accomplish this goal.

The client had a crawlspace which was not encapsulated.  This is a very big problem and can lead to a host of negative outcomes.  The plan was a proper crawlspace encapsulation.

The project was large.  A typical crawlspace encapsulation takes one day, but this one took 3 to complete.  That said, once it was complete, it was marvelous.  Not only does it look clean, but it is well insulate and protects against mold, moisture, water and odor.