Before & After Photos

A homeowner in West Caldwell, New Jersey had a musty smelling crawl space and needed a solution. Luckliy they heard about Quality 1st Basements from a friend and called for a free estimate! Our System Design Specialist inspected the crawl space and recommended encapsulation.

First, Drainage Matting was installed on the crawl space floors to provide a channel for water so it does not get trapped underneath. TerraBlock was installed on top of the matting to provide more insulation. TerraBlock is created specifically for rough, uneven crawl space floors. SilverGlo Crawl Space Wall Insulation was installed on the walls for added insulation. SilverGlo boasts a radiant barrier, which reflects heat back into the crawl space for ultimate energy savings.

Finally, CleanSpace vapor barrier system was installed on the walls and floors to seal off the crawl space. This liner is durable and bright white and prevents water vapor and humidity from passing through. CleanSpace is also mold resistant and will never support mildew growth.              

Odors coming from your crawl space are not good for the overall health of your home. We at Quality 1st have the solutions, give us a call to schedule your FREE estimate!

A basement will not stay clean and dry if the sump pump isn't maintained properly. A failing sump pump such as this one can cause water to over flow and flood a basement creating that damp environment you wanted to avoid. Quality 1st Basements installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump with a back up battery to keep this basement dry! 

Quality 1st Basement installed a Basement Window to bring in more natural light inside this basement in West Caldwell, NJ.

This West Caldwell, New Jersey resident had enough with the water concerns they experienced after every heavy rain in their unfinished basement. They decided it was time to fix the problem and get a system installed to keep their home dry. System Design Specialist, Javier Romero, recommended a full perimeter system which included our WaterGuard French Drain System and TripleSafe Sump Pump.  

In the before photo is our crew installing WaterGuard above the footing of the foundation to collect any water seepage. This system will direct the water straight to the TripleSafe Sump pump system to properly pump the water out of the basement and away from the homes foundation. 

This Caldwell, NJ homeowner has had their sump pump for over ten years and has always scheduled their annual sump pump maintenance. Due to these annual maintenances, the homeowner has not experienced any issues with their system and their basement continues to stay fully protected throughout the years.