Skilled Foundation & Crawl Space Repair in Lancaster, OH

A homeowner in Lancaster reached out after noticing a long horizontal crack forming along their basement wall. They had heard about Mid-State Basement Systems from a coworker who had foundation repairs done last year.

After inspecting the wall, we explained that hydrostatic pressure from the surrounding soil was causing the wall to bow. We provided a detailed repair plan, including CarbonArmor straps or PowerBrace beams to stabilize and prevent further movement. The homeowner is now considering their best course of action to protect their home.

Every homeowner understands the burden that comes with a flooded basement and the problems that ensure afterward. A heavy rain had unexpectedly flooded this Lancaster, OH basement, and the homeowners wanted to sure their basement stays dry, all the time. They called Mid-State Basement Systems out for a free inspection. Our sales inspector came out quickly, and took a look and the damage and suggested a way to proceed. 

He suggested the WaterGuard perimeter drainage system and a Triple Safe sump pump. The WaterGuard system will collect water that seeps through basement walls and drain it to your sump pump. The system is installed quickly and has a clean finished appearance, meaning you don't have to worry about having an unsightly drain around the basement.

Heavy rains consistently led to flooding inside this basement. Having been using this space for storage, the homeowner was fed up with their belongings being moldy and wet, and wanted a solution. They homeowner called Mid-State Basement Systems and we sent out Phil Matthews to inspect the basement and make a recommendation.

Phil suggested the WaterGuard Interior Drainage System and an UltraSump sump pump to replace their old sump pump and keep the basement dry.

The WaterGuard system is installed inside the basement along the perimeter to effectively capture wall and floor seepage before it reaches the basement floor. Water enters the system via inlet holes and flows through the drainage pipe to the sump pump. The UltraSump comes with a back-up battery to ensure your sump pump keeps working even if the power goes out.

Foreman Miguel and the Mid-State crew installed the drainage system and the new sump pump to protect the basement and keep it dry.

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Encapsulating this crawl space with drainage amtting and a vaper barrier was a major transformation. Before the homeowner decided to make these changes to the home the crawl space was musty and showing signs of mold as well facilitating an environment comfortable for creatures like mice and snakes.

After taking a look at this crawl space, Inspector Zach Vandemark recommended installing drainage matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier. This super-durable, 20mil plastic sheet material is designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air, and pests from getting into your crawl space.

Foreman Brent Lopez and the Mid-State crew encapsulated the space to provide this homeowner with a dry crawl space for years to come.

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This homeowner called Mid-State Basement Systems to take a look at their wet basement. They had noticed some water coming seeping in through the walls and pooling on the basement floor. We sent out Mitch Mink to inspect the property and make a recommendation.

The damage to the walls was minimal, but still allowing water to get through. Mitch suggested fixing the cracks in the walls and installing the WaterGuard Interior Drainage System and an UltraSump sump pump to help prevent any future water from collecting.

The WaterGuard system is installed inside the basement along the perimeter to effectively capture wall and floor seepage before it reaches the basement floor. Water enters the system via inlet holes and flows through the drainage pipe to the sump pump. The UltraSump comes with a back-up battery to ensure your sump pump keeps working even if the power goes out.

Foreman Brent Lopez and the Mid-State crew installed the drainage system and the new sump pump to protect the basement and keep it dry.

If you are experiencing a similar problem, give us a call today for a FREE estimate!