Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

When this crawl space first began to sag, the owners had tried to stop their floors from sloping using the stacked cinder blocks in the before picture. Originally, the makeshift support had worked. The floor joists were stable and the owners didn’t have anything to worry about. But after discovering moisture issues in the crawl space, the owners decided to have a full encapsulation done and figured it was as good a time as any for foundation repairs, as well. The new support system in the after photo is the SmartJack Crawl Space Stabilizer.  Unlike the cinder block solution that was in the crawl space, the SmartJacks are adjustable and can be raised to whatever height will lift the floor back to its original position. Even if this crawl space runs into more trouble, the stability of the floor above will remain intact.

When the dirt and debris began to take over a customer's crawl space in Battle Creek, Mi, they knew it was time to call Ayers.

The first step of the project was to remove the dirt and build-up that had made itself at home. With the crawl space cleared out, CleanSpace was then installed, as shown in the after picture. CleanSpace is a white, durable, vapor barrier that works to keep out any moisture or mold. With CleanSpace in place, spray foam was used to seal off any small gaps in the corners or seams of the walls that traditional fiberglass insulation could not cover. 

One of David's walls in his basement was bowing out about six inches in the middle. So our team decided to install PowerBrace. Outside pressures caused his basement wall to move, however this foundation repair system counteracted these pressures by keeping his basement wall in place. Then, over time, the system was tightened to not only secure his wall in place, but to also straighten it.

Humidity problems in two large crawl spaces below this old farm house were creating real issues. Sometimes visitors to the home were even suffering from allergic reactions. Rooms were also very cold in the winter. In order to insulate the walls, we used a spray foam so that we could effectively seal in all the nooks and crannies. Then we put our durable CleanSpace vapor barrier over the top and sealed the top and bottom in order create an effective encapsulation and keep humidity levels down. Finally, a SaniDry XP dehumidifier helped to keep humidity levels in a safe range.   

The homeowner had water seeping through the concrete floor and coming through where the wall meets the floor. Their existing sump pump could not handle all the water that was coming in so they had to find another solution!  

Our professional team saw this problem and found the perfect solution! We installed WaterGuard long-lasting interior perimeter drainage system. The drainage system sits on top of the footing in the basement so no mud gets in and clogs the system. WaterGuard effectively captures wall and floor seepage before it reaches your basement floor. The drainage system traps the water and sends it to the sump pump. The sump pump then effectively removes the water from your basement. WaterGuard will keep your basement clean and dry so you can use the space for storage, recreational purposes, or to finish for additional living space. 

Thanks to Ayers Basement Systems, the homeowners don't have to worry about water in their basement anymore!