Adirondack Basement Systems serving Warren, NY

When the "B" family called Adirondack Basement Systems they were concerned about the slab under their detached garage sinking.  After doing an internet search for structural repair they found our website and gave us a call.  We were able to send Jon Roz out to inspect the property.  Jon certified in structural repairs was able to propose a proven solution with Foundation Support Works patented Push Pier System.  This system is exclusively from Foundation Supportworks, Inc. and permanently stabilizes your home's foundation and in many cases can lift your home back to level.  Rugged steel tube sections are hydraulically driven through steel foundation brackets to reach the depths of competent load-bearing strata.  The weight of your home is then transferred from the original, unstable soils, through the piers, to the competent soil or bedrock. 

The "B" family can now rest assure that the Foundation Supportworks Push Pier System will immediately stabilize their settling foundation and will permanently protect their home against any further movement.  Push piers come with a 25-year warranty against manufacturing defects and a performance warranty from Adirondack Basement Systems. 

Homeowners in Glens Falls, NY had been experiencing water in their basement for many years. They came to Adirondack Basement Systems knowing at the very least they wanted and needed a perimeter drainage system installed. After addressing their concerns with the Design Specialist, their DS performed a full basement inspection in order to come up with the perfect solution. Along with our patented french drain system

Along with our patented french drain system, the Design Specialist recommended our TripleSafe sump pump system to work together in discharging water out and away from the home. He also found that the basement was quite humid. To combat that concern he suggested our SaniDry dehumidifier. Lastly he recommended our BrightWall, to keep the basement looking brighter and cleaner!  The homeowner was grateful for our help, and can now have a dry basement all the time.

A homeowner in Glens Falls, NY had a crawlspace that they wanted to use for office storage; however, due to the dirt floor and humidity, their belongings would be ruined. They knew their crawlspace needed to be encapsulated, just needed to find the right company and product to help them accomplish this goal. After seeing our ad in their local newspaper, the homeowner called to set up their free estimate.

Our production crew came shortly thereafter to install our patented CleanSpace crawlspace encapsulation liner along with a SaniDry dehumidifier. Together, these two products prevent moisture and mold. Now the homeowner can use their crawlspace how they envisioned!

New homeowners had purchased a home in Lake Luzerne, NY that had a large vertical crack in the basement wall and was leaking water. Previous homeowners attempted to fix the crack using hydrol cement. This method proved to fail and the new homeowners were looking for a permanent solution. They wanted to fix it the correct way and once, so they contacted Adirondack Basement Systems for a free estimate. 

One of our highly trained waterproofing specialists visited the home and recommended FlexiSpan to the homeowners as a permanent fix. FlexiSpan crack repairs are done by sealing the crack with a high-viscosity polyurethane polymer, topping it with an extra layer of drainage and then sealing it with a polyurethane sealant. They now no longer have to worry about the crack leaking again!

This basement wall had steadily began bowing outward over the last several years despite being built 30 years ago. Cause for alarm, the homeowner cut down a tree next to the home thinking its roots were the root  of the cause. Unfortunately, the problem persisted and the homeowner knew that they had to have the wall repaired to protect the structural integrity of their home. So they contacted Adirondack Basement Systems for their free estimate and the ball started rolling. 

After meeting with one of our structural specialists, he knew our product called PowerBrace would be the ideal solution for them. Designed specifically to correct and support a bowing wall, PowerBrace support beams can be tightened over time and require no outside excavation! They now no longer need to worry about their foundation bowing any further and causing damage to their home.

Homeowners in Bolton Landing, NY had a partially finished basement and an insufficient waterproofing system. Carpeting in the basement would get wet, which supported mold growth and gave off a musty odor. The homeowners contacted Adirondack Basement Systems for a free estimate with one of our certified basement specialists. We sent one of our specialists out to the home to do a thorough inspection of the basement. They found that the basement was in need of a new sump pump system. Our specialist recommended our SuperSump for their basement needs along with DryTrak perimeter drainage system. DryTrak is an alternative to our WaterGuard and is designed specifically for basements with a monolithic floor that can't be jackhammered. Weep holes are drilled into the base of the concrete walls so water can drain into the DryTrak and is guided to the SuperSump to exit the basement. With this new waterproofing system in place, their basement will stay dry for years to come.

Encapsulating crawl spaces makes a home a healthier place to live and breathe. Up to 50% of the air you breathe comes up from your crawl space. Encapsulation can eliminate old, musty odors, and even prevent mold and mildew issues from arrising, keep pests away, and increases energy efficiency. This happy customer came to us wanting a sump pump and crawl space encapsulation. We used CleanSpace, which is a 20ml plastic sheet material vapor barrier, and installed a sump system. In addition to preventing moisture, outside air and pests from entering your crawl space, CleanSpace's bright white color completely transforms your crawlspace from a dusty, smelly space into a cleaner, more breatheable area.

No two basements are alike, which means no two jobs are the same, as well. However, when it comes to a complete waterproofing system, the same few products are typically involved because they’re effective and work great together. This project started off like any other, with lots of measurements and planning. A full-fledged diagram of the basement was drawn up by a design specialist so everything is accounted for and the installation team knows exactly what to do. They took the plan and got to work with the proper products. First, they removed the very bottom portion of the wall where it meets the floor to make room for the WaterGuard. Similarly, they dug out a path for the TrenchDrain along portions of the concrete floor. Both these products were then installed and filled in with new concrete and the wall was repatched. Their job is to collect incoming water and direct it to the sump pump, which this home already had, but we upgraded it with a TripleSafe system that is top of the line and more than capable of handling high levels of water. With that, the waterproofing system was complete and this basement no longer has to feel the constant threat of water over its shoulders!

This foundation support job had two goals: supporting the bowing basement walls and providing a boost to sagging floors. The first step we took was to measure the displacement of both the walls and the ceiling of the basement. The process for this involves taking careful measurements and using lasers to visualize the displacement. Next, we ordered PowerBraces and SmartJacks of the proper height for this specific basement to ensure a tight fit that will effectively support the foundation. The original supports were nothing but cheap wooden beams, so our products were by far an upgrade. PowerBraces are responsible for correcting the bowing walls while the SmartJacks are in charge of lifting the floors above and putting a stop to their bounciness. Installation of both these products isn't cumbersome or a nuisance. PowerBraces easily attach right to the inside of the walls, requiring no outside excavation. What made this job a bit interesting, however, is that there was a lip in front of the wall. Thankfully, this didn’t pose a problem for the PowerBraces, which hug the wall from floor to ceiling, providing ample support and correction despite the lip. The SmartJacks, meanwhile, were spread evenly along the middle of the basement to give equal support throughout to the floor. The great thing about both of these products is that not only do they stop the damage from getting worse, they also have the ability to be tightened over time to return the walls and floors to their original position, making both PowerBrace and SmartJacks an all-around fantastic solution to foundation issues your home may be facing.

This job story displays a combination of waterproofing and a touch of foundation support. The two waterproofing products installed were WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump. On the foundation side of things, PowerBraces are under the spotlight. Installation started with the WaterGuard since that required the removal of small portions of the basement walls and the floor underneath. WaterGuard was installed where the two meet. Next, the TripleSafe was installed in the ground then hooked up to the WaterGuard and EDC pipes. The way this system works is any incoming moisture from outside the home gets directed into the WaterGuard, collected, and sent to the TripleSafe. From there, the TripleSafe pumps the water, even the largest amounts, out through the EDC and to the LawnScape outlet situated a proper distance away from the home so that the water doesn’t come flowing right back in. Finally, it was time for the foundation support portion of the job. The walls of the basement were bowing slightly, based on the measurements taken by an Adirondack Basement Systems design specialist. The displacement wasn’t too severe, so PowerBraces were the perfect choice. PowerBraces were custom-ordered and fitted to the floor and ceiling, right against the walls, taking the load of the foundation off the pre-existing walls. Over time, during annual maintenances, our service technicians will tighten the PowerBraces to help slowly return the walls to their original position, avoiding further damage if this was done suddenly. As a small touch on top, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was placed in the basement to help regulate the humidity.

This homeowner had an old, flimsy basement window and covering that was in need of replacement. One of our certified design specialists went out and took careful measurements of the window, inside and outside the home. When it comes to windows, precision is incredibly important. If the measurements are off in any way, then the window either won’t fit or will be too small and gaps will allow water to enter and heat to escape. Once everything was measured and double checked, a custom-made window was ordered and brought in by the installation team. After digging out around the old window to allow room to work and removing said window, they installed the new one and filled in even the tiniest openings between it and the basement wall. Then, the brand new covering was installed and the team filled in the dirt they removed, along with cleaning up any other mess they made. With this new window, the basement gets a spruced up look and better protection from the elements.

Every time it rained, this Lake George homeowner experienced an excess amount of water in his basement. While seeking a solution to fix this issue, he cam across Adirondack Basement Systems and called to receive an estimate. When Joe arrived at the home to assess the problem and determine what would be the best solution to waterproof this basement, he decided that it would be best to install our WaterGuard drainage system along with the WaterGuard Port. On the day of the install, Jose Blees and his production team got to work. They installed the WaterGuard system which is installed inside the perimeter of the basement to prevent wall and floor seepage before it reaches the basement floor. They also installed the WaterGuard Port which supports the WaterGuard system and is easy to use when servicing the system. Lastly an IceGuard was installed to prevent the pipes from freezing. The homeowner was satisfied with the work that was done and his newly dry basement!