Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

This Lansing homeowner called us when they noticed that their basement walls were tilting in and one had a crack the length of the wall. We knew this was a big issue and wanted to fix it right away. We installed PowerBraces which are great for stabilizing foundation walls that are tilting inwards. The PowerBrace Foundation Wall Repair System not only halts movement but can potentially sraighten the wall. The PowerBrace System is made up of  steel beams that are secured to the joists above the wall for extra strength. This system has a very quick install and causes minimal distruabnces to the basement.

 Water can cause a lot of damage in a basement -- not only structural damage, but also damage that is clearly visible. That's why this Lansing, MI family had us install our patented BrightWall basement wall panels. BrightWall is a plastic sheeting that's attached to your basement wall by drilled-in plastic fasteners. Its bright white color opens up your basement for a space that you'll want to be in. BrightWall is completely waterproof and washable, preventing the passage of water vapor and humidity into your basement. No need to worry about these panels ever rotting or collecting mold! 

David and his wife are in their forever home and have been for many years. They wanted to home to last and to do that there were some things they needed to have fixed. They had some basement walls that were starting to bow and buckle so we stabilized the wall with CarbonArmor. The CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System is made out of carbon fiber straps that are secured to the wall and will keep the wall from moving any further.

Steve owns a duplex he rents to his daughter and worries about the condition of the building. He already spent money on restoring the garage with a different company, but saw that it drifted away from the main home again. Steve called Ayers and had our Foreman Evan inspect the home on his behalf due to him being out of state. After listening to Steve's concerns, he drafted a treatment plan that would reintroduce stability to the home's foundational soil and prevent further drifting.

Evan and his team installed a Helical Pier system to stabilize the home. The piers are installed by excavating the outer perimeter of the home and driving screw-shaped steel beams into the ground at an angle, past the weak soil, and into the frim ground. The tops of the beams are fitted with loadbearing concrete blocks that the entire home rests on.

Alice was having water issues within her basement and didn't understand where it was coming from. She decided to contact Ayers and set up a home inspection. The Specialist that conducted the review determined the cement slab by the house was settling, causing various issues. The team suggested using PolyLevel to raise and level the cement.

PolyLevel is a process where foam is injected below the cement through small holes in the concrete. The foam is waterproof and expands under high temperatures, allowing the installation specialist to level and stabilize the concrete! Alice was thrilled with how much better the concrete looked and even happier with the purpose it would serve!