Systèmes Sous-sol Québec Before & After Photos

Mr. Galarneau from Boileau, Quebec, faced a persistent humidity problem at home for five years. After extensive internet searches, he discovered our website and reached out for help. Upon receiving his request, we promptly conducted a free inspection and provided a quote. Our specialist assessed the situation and recommended a comprehensive solution, including full encapsulation of the dirt crawl space using CleanSpace® Crawl Space Vapor Barrier and CleanSpace® Crawl Space Drainage Matting System. Three SmartJack® Crawl Space Stabilizer piers were installed to reinforce the floor, along with a new TripleSafe™ sump pump system, and IceGuard® and LawnScape discharge systems.

Foreman Felix executed the installation, addressing structural issues by installing SmartJack® piers. The dirt crawl space was encapsulated to reduce humidity, and a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System was added for efficient water drainage. To prevent freezing and ensure proper water disposal, two IceGuard® and one LawnScape™ Discharge Line Outlet Systems were installed. Thanks to the expertise of our team at Systèmes Sous-sol Québec, Mr. Galarneau's long-standing issues are now permanently resolved, saving him time and money.

In Amherst, our client was facing an increasingly worrying problem: a sagging crawl space, warped floor joists, and visible cracks in the walls and ceilings on the ground floor. These signs revealed a weakening of the load-bearing structure, a very common problem in old crawl spaces where moisture, wood rot, and unstable support pillars compromise the solidity of the house.

To permanently correct the situation, the Systèmes Sous-sol Québec team installed the SmartJack™ system, an adjustable galvanized steel structural reinforcement solution designed to support and straighten floor beams and joists. This system offers high load capacity and can be adjusted over time to ensure the home's long-term stability.

Thanks to this installation, the crawl space is now solid, secure, and compliant with modern structural standards. The ground floor has been restored to its original level, eliminating sagging and vibrations caused by lack of support. This transformation demonstrates how Systèmes Sous-sol Québec helps homeowners in Amherst and across Quebec correct floor sagging, prevent structural damage, and reinforce the durability of their homes with solutions such as SmartJack™.

Before our intervention, the owner was dealing with water infiltration from the garage drain, causing high humidity, condensation, unpleasant odors, and poor insulation in the crawl space. These problems caused discomfort, increased energy bills, and the risk of structural damage. To remedy this, the Systèmes Sous-sol Québec team installed CleanSpace™ drainage membrane and vapor barrier, along with SilverGlo™ wall insulation. The drainage matting facilitates water flow to the perimeter drainage or sump pump thanks to its honeycomb surface, while improving the durability of the encapsulation system. The CleanSpace™ vapor barrier, composed of seven layers and an UltraFresh antimicrobial additive, blocks moisture and prevents mold growth, wood rot, and groundwater infiltration. Combined with SilverGlo™ insulation, these solutions have transformed the crawl space into a dry, well-insulated, and durable space, ensuring a healthier, more energy-efficient, and moisture-protected home, illustrating Systèmes Sous-sol Québec's expertise in crawl space encapsulation and repair throughout the province.

If your foundation is disposed to to condensation or general sogginess such as this basement in Grenville-Sur-La Rouge, we recommend our vapor barrier liner to be installed on your basement walls with our waterproofing system.

The durable liner will work along with our waterproofing system by pushing water along the foundation down into the interior drainage system ‘the Waterguard’ instead of seeping onto the floor.

Problem

Mr. Lincourt wanted to have the block foundation walls of a house he needed to buy inspected, as one of the walls were sloping inward into the basement and some blocks were also pushed inward due to external ground pressure.

Solution

In order to stabilize and reinforce problematic walls, our team of experts installed our galvanized steel PowerBrace beams on the foundation walls. Attached to the floor and joists, the walls got stabilized. There is a clamping device on the PowerBraces to tighten them and slightly straighten the walls over time in order to return them to their original position.