Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Kevin and Michelle's home was built in 1904 and they have been living there for about 4 years. They noticed a hump in the floor of the home when they moved in, but never got around to dealing with it. Now, floors are sagging and there are areas that where the floor is bouncy. Worried about the house crumbling down, they called Ayers for an inspection. Our crew determined that SmartJacks would be the perfect solution for the couple. 

SmartJacks are steel supports that balance the foundation of the home, 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. 

Kevin and Michelle were grateful for the work Ayers did and happy to finally have this problem fixed before it got any worse. 

James and Joann's home was built in 1999, and within the last few years they've had problems with the concrete in front of their home. Sections of the porch continue to sink despite other companies coming out to fix it. The couple knew Ayers would be up to the challenge, so they called for an inspection. Our crew determined PolyLevel and NexusPro joint sealant would achieve the permanent fix they've been looking for. 

The PolyLevel System is used to repair sinking concrete by drilling minuscule holes into the slab and filling them with foam. The foam raises he slab and fortifies it to make it last even longer. NexusPro is a sealant that fills the cracks in the concrete. It is extremely withstanding to harsh weather so it will remain flexible for yeas, which is important when it comes to Michigan. 

James and Joann were overjoyed that they could finally get this problem taken care of permanently. The couple won't have to deal with the frustration of the porch continuing to sink any longer. 

Umar and Tanya have lived in their Kalamazoo, MI home for 38 years. They’ve had a little room in the basement that was unfinished and showing signs of water intrusion. During heavy rains the water even seeps into the rest of the basement. Tanya has been wanting to turn the space into an exercise room for years, so they called Ayers for an inspection. Our crew determined the couple would need WaterGuard, a TripleSafe sump pump, and the SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to deal with the water intrusion, and BrightWall paneling and Elite Plank wood flooring to fix the cosmetics of the room. 

WaterGuard is a sub-floor waterproofing system that collects water that leaks through the walls and keeps dirt away from the foundation. It is installed along the perimeter of the basement and on top of the footing of the foundation. Concrete is poured on top and regular flooring can be placed on top. The TripleSafe Sump Pump system utilizes three pumps in order to remove excess water from the basement. The second and third pumps are in case of emergencies so the basement can remain dry, even when the power goes out. The SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier automatically removes up to 100 pints of water a day from the air in the home’s basement. This system circulates the now dry air through the basement and automatically removes the leftover water so you don’t have to. 

To make the room look nice for Umar and Tanya’s exercise room, we installed BrightWall and Elite Plank wood flooring. BrightWall is the perfect solution for those who want to combine beauty and practicality in one. It is a rigid plastic covering that is completely waterproof and made of inorganic materials. This keeps the walls from becoming waterlogged and moldy like wood. The bright white panels reflect the light, maximizing lighting in the basement. Elite Plank wood flooring mimics hardwood with the added benefit of being waterproof as well as keeping the floor a few degrees warmer than the typical concrete and carpet combination. The Elite Plank flooring is perfect for Tanya’s gym because the waterproofing means the couple can sweat and spill a water bottle without and consequences. 

Umar and Tanya were ecstatic to finally be able to get the basement completely waterproofed, and cannot want to start using the new space as an in-home gym!

Kevin was looking into pole support for his crawl space to ensure his foundation is safe and stable so he called Ayers for help. After our crew conducted a free inspection in order to make the proper recommendations it was determined that he needed SmartJacks. These are supplemental support systems meant for crawl space applications as they will help stabilize the home. The steel columns were attached to a support beam above and connected to a sturdy base in the floor. The steel columns will raise the floors to a level position as well. Now Kevin doesn't have to stress over his home's foundation support!

The sinking stairs made the front of this home unattractive and created a tripping hazard for those walking up. This problem was resolved in less than two hours thanks to PolyLEVEL. With a special mixture of polymers, the concrete step was raised with minimal mess and was able to be walked on in 15 minutes!