Before & After Photos

This business owner was eager to have a concrete sidewalk placed on the side entrance to their building before the rainy season began. After researching, to make sure they selected the best company for the job, they decided they would hire John's because of the highly positive reviews they read online. They called us, letting us know that they wanted this work completed ASAP. We quickly sent out our Design Specialist to the building, to take measurements and provide a free quote. The business owners were pleased with the professionalism and expertise of our Design Specialist, as well as the reasonable quote, and they asked us how quickly we could start the job. We let them know that we would start and finish the job before the rains came, as they requested. The day we were scheduled to complete the work, the forecast showed rain in the late afternoon. Knowing this, we brought along the materials we would need to protect the freshly poured slab from the rain. Early that morning, our concrete crew arrived and got straight to work. First, we built the wooden concrete frame, laid down concrete dobies for extra support, and placed the rebar. Next, we poured the concrete into the frame, and gave it a nice broom finish. We knew rain was coming later that day, so we built a rain cover out of PVC pipe and plastic tarping, protecting the newly finished sidewalk from the rain. We made sure the cover was tight and completely sealed - providing an excellent defense against the imminent weather. After the concrete was completely solidified, we removed the rain cover, revealing a beautifully finished new concrete sidewalk entrance to the side of this building. This business owner is thrilled to have a concrete side entrance to their building, so that both themselves and their employees can safely enter from now on without tracking in so much mud and wetness.

This basement had a vertical crack that was separating the foundation wall in the basement. As the bow got worse, the floor began to crack and pieces were loose. The owners began to remove the broken pieces of the floor, but it kept breaking apart as pieces were removed until a large section of the floor was gone. To address the stability issue and the floor, John's Waterproofing was called upon. We installed a form along the foundation wall, installing steel and concrete into the form to fortify the new foundation section we would pour. Once dry, the form was removed and what was left behind was a stable and healthy wall to support the home. 

The concrete stairwell leading into the basement of this home was rotting and damaged beyond repair. Our Design Specialist came out to inspect the stairwell, and offered the homeowner the best solution - complete removal and replacement of the existing stairwell with new, strong concrete. This proposed solution was exactly what the homeowner had in mind, and he was excited to get on our schedule! When our crew of concrete experts arrived, they first cut out and removed the entire existing stairwell. Next, they dug out and compacted the area, to ensure that the new stairwell would be poured flush with the surrounding concrete patio. With the area prepped, they built the forms for the stairs and the 2 retaining walls on each side of the stairs. After pouring the concrete into the forms, they finished each stair step with 4 tread lines, and gave the rest of the stairwell a nice broom finish. The entrance into the basement of this home has now been made safer and more aesthetically pleasing by the concrete experts here at John's!

During a summer vacation at their beach home, the homeowners noticed cracks running down the doorways, and the doors were sticking. After surfing the internet, they were directed to John's Waterproofing to help save their future coastal stays. During a free inspection, our design specialists entered the crawl space, and the culprit was brought to light. There were wooden posts that are supposed to help stabilize the home, but were doing quite the opposite. The posts were floating several inches above the existing footings, leaving them unable to support the home. This shift in the home's foundation caused the sticking doors and cracked walls. Not only that, but fiberglass insulation drooped low into the crawl space, the previous vapor barrier was torn, and the exterior access way was simply a wood panel laid across the opening, allowing moisture to enter the crawl space, resulting in inconsistent temperatures throughout the home. Our team worked with the homeowners to create an effective plan to restore the stability of their home, protect it from moisture, and scheduled the work.

The first step our crew took was removing all insulation and debris. Once it was out of the way, it was time to remove the floating wood posts. After they were extracted, we installed SmartJacks. SmartJacks are adjustable steel support posts that can be set to the exact height needed, providing permanent stabilization to the home. Then, we addressed stagnant water by installing a drain system and sump pump, followed by fastening a new 6-mil vapor barrier across the crawl space floor to trap moisture in the soil. Lastly, the homeowners decided on an entryway upgrade, so we installed an EverLast door in place of the ole wood panel. EverLast doors seal tightly to the foundation, helping keep out water, pests, and rodents. Thanks to John's Waterproofing, the homeowners can enjoy many more summer vacations without a worry in the world.

Due to persistent water intrusion into this crawl space, causing shifting of footings and piers, the wooden subfloor support beam was rotting, and drooping due to inadequate support for many years. This had caused the subfloor of the home to be uneven in many areas, creating sloped floors inside of the home. To prevent further water damage to the structural components inside of this crawl space, our crew of Waterproofing Experts encapsulated the space, permanently sealing the space to prevent water damage from occurring. To reinforce and level out the subfloor, our crew of Structural Experts arrived and removed and replaced the drooping wooden support beam with a steel support beam. To lift the remaining sagging portions of the subfloor, our crew removed and replaced all of the shifted and failing wooden piers, with Steel SmartJack Piers. SmartJacks are "jacked-up", until the overhead floor is returned to level. They remain permanently in place to support the subfloor, and are highly adjustable in the future if need be. The crawl space of this home is now encapsulated, and permanently protected from the catastrophic damage that water can cause. Additionally, the subfloor is once again level and properly supported, restoring the integrity of the strength and longevity of the entire structure of this home! John's crew of Waterproofing and Structural Experts is eager to help all families enjoy a stable, dry, and healthy home!