Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Laurie and Jim’s found Ayers through their neighbor, who we did work for a few years ago. They were enjoying their retirement in their Edwardsburg, MI lake home when they noticed sagging floors above the crawlspace. They called Ayers and when we came for an inspection, our crew saw that the old foundation supports were extremely corroded and needed to be replaced. 

Our crew decided SmartJacks would be the perfect solution for their home. SmartJacks are steel supports that balance the foundation of the crawlspace, lifting it to its original position. They can be adjusted so the home will never shift out of place and are anchored into the ground with poured concrete. 

Laurie and Jim were ecstatic to get their peace of mind back regarding the structural integrity of their home. This home will be their forever home and Laurie and Jim are so excited to start this new chapter together. 

Gene was looking into getting an egress window mainly for safety purposes. He saw that Ayers sold Egress Windows so he decided to make the call. We had our customer care team set up an appointment and we went forward with the installation!

The benefits of Egress Windows are plentiful. First off, they provide the quick and easy exit option he was looking for in emergency situations. They are also much larger than typical basement windows which means more natural light and fresh air will fill the room. Installing an Egress Window will even add value to the home in the long run and is especially nice if he is looking to finish his basement. We also installed a lid cover to prevent debris and water from filling the well, keeping it well protected for longer.

Gene was happy to make his home safer and more attractive!

With water coming from the corner of the basement AND around the window, this customer was at her wit's end trying to fix the leak and resulting mold. She had already tried everything from a window well cover to backfilling the area outside to reduce the leakage with no luck. Then she called Ayers.

We installed a SuperSump system and Everlast Window as well as a WellDuct window drain to direct all of the water to our WaterGuard floor drain system, and now her basement is dry and mold-free.

A realtor called us out to fix a few leaks before she had the basement finished and house placed on the market.

The ground directly in front of the home's porch had begun to sink. It may not be the worst problem to have, but it certainly doesn’t boost the listing price. PolyLevel is a noninvasive, waterproof foam designed to raise and level concrete that has begun settling into the soil. Thanks to a quick injection of PolyLevel by our production crew, the porch steps are as good as new. (Warning: There is no guarantee that snow will melt after a PolyLevel injection.)

One of the newest products we have here at Ayers is shotcrete, and it’s pretty awesome. If you haven’t already, I highly suggest you check it out. This new process gives us the ability to create new concrete foundations almost anywhere, and a lot of customers have been taking advantage of it.

We received a call from a customer in Charlotte, MI where we had installed a waterproofing system last year. She had heard about our new service and was interested in having a new, slightly wider front porch. The first step for the team was removing the worn out concrete. Once the frame for the new slab was laid out and the support for the roof ensured, it was as simple as shooting concrete out of a fire hose. Which, as it turns out, is actually a pretty quick process. The after photo was taken when the slab was finished being poured. The crew would later return when the concrete was drier and reinstall the column supports.

If you’re interested in enjoying the summer breeze from a brand new front porch as well, then give us a call to find out more about our Shotcrete services.