Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Mark had some serious water damage in his home due to heavy water intrusion, especially during hard rain so he called Ayers. After inspecting his basement we recommended installing our WaterGuard System and TripleSafe Sump Pump System. With WaterGuard, this sub-floor drainage system collects water that comes in through the walls as it is placed along the basements' perimeter. TripleSafe is a three pump system that fits in one durable liner, working together to keep water out. The first pump gets most of the water out and the last two are there for backup. The last pump is even battery-operated meant for power outages. Mark was very relieved and happy to get this problem area fixed up!

Brendan's basement window was very small and unattractive. Brendan was looking into getting an Egress Window to replace it, so he called up Ayers. Egress Windows come with a large exterior well and safe exit passage for emergency situations. This is legally required for many buildings and homes. These windows are much larger which opens up the space with more natural light and fresh air able to come in. The basement is now more welcoming for guests and has less of that dark, dungeon feel. Not to mention the home was built in 1935, so renovating these windows was a great move that will only add value to Brendan's home in the future!

Karen's crawl space smelled musty and collected water moisture after the last storm. She knew moisture caused mold growth and could damage her home, so she called Ayers for help. Our crew of specialists visited her home to evaluate the crawl space and suggest a solution. They recommended the CleanSpace vapor barrier, designed with antimicrobial material to prevent mold growth. CleanSpace is also installed uninterruptedly on the crawl space floors and walls to eliminate moisture. Karen loves her new crawl space!

An 8-foot-long horizontal crack in a basement wall caused this Battle Creek, MI homeowner to seek us out. Long horizontal cracks like these are usually a common sign for bowing walls. He had already tried to mend a small part of the crack with spray foam, but it wasn’t doing the job. Knowing that he was planning on selling the home in the next few years, he wanted a solution that would move the walls back to their original position by that time.

The PowerBrace system was just the product for this type of situation. Not only will the PowerBrace beams stop the walls from continuing to bow inward, over time, it can also shift the wall back to its original position. The beams were bracketed to the floor joists, or occasional joist reinforcement pieces, in the ceiling and offer the unique ability to be tightened again whenever deemed necessary. As you can see in the after photo, the beams are right up against the wall to relieve the pressure caused by holding up the foundation. With a 25-year warranty, this homeowner can rest easy knowing his basement walls are will stay protected through the sale of his home and long after.

This customer in Battle Creek, MI called us about a crawlspace that needs to be cleaned up and lifted. After our professional free inspection of the crawlspace, we recommended our patented CleanSpace encapsulation system and  our SmartJack crawlspace stabilizer. CleanSpace keeps the crawlspace dry and prevents any cold air from coming in. The SmartJack provides supplemental support to your failing structure and can often lift failing floor joists or beams, putting them back into their original position.