Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Our customer Greg, from Jackson, MI had standing water in his crawlspace. Greg also admitted that he was worried about the sagging support beam below his home. He saw an Ayers Basement Systems truck on the highway and wrote down our phone number. He was hoping we were the local experts that could end all of his crawlspace struggles. Greg gave us a call one morning.

After assessing Greg’s crawlspace needs, we installed our patented CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system to address the current moisture issues being faced below his home. The CleanSpace encapsulation product is a thick plastic lining that completely seals off the crawl space from the ornery elements it faces below. The CleanSpace drainage matting we installed will allow the water to easily flow to the Super Sump. The Super Sump is a budget conscious sump pump system that contains an air tight lid, floor drain, pump stand, and a pump alarm. These are the essential features needed to help keep a basement dry.

We also determined that Greg’s foundation needed additional support. To supplement the CleanSpace and support his home we installed three Smart Jacks. The Smart Jack is a supplemental support system for crawl space applications. The Smart Jack effectively supports sagging beams and floor joists caused by, a length of span greater than spanning capability, floor load increased after construction, exceeding design values, and weakening over time due to high moisture and rot. With this completed system in place, it became evident that Greg’s cranky crawlspace was no match for our level of expertise.

Jason noticed stair step cracks in the mortar of his brick walls and immediately called us. He was lucky in doing so beacuse the cracks were still in the early stages. Stair step shaped cracked are a clear sign of foundation issues.

Since the cracks were not fully developed, our team determined that wall anchors would be the best solution for Jason.  Wall anchors are plates the are drilled into the wall and geo locked by piers underground, the piers are placed in solid soil where they are less likely to slip. Wall anchors can only be used to prevent the problem from getting worse, which only works in cases like Jason's where the issues are in early stages.

Casandra called Ayers because she was interested in getting an Egress Window installed. We had our customer care team set up an appointment time that worked for her and the installation process began. Egress Windows are perfect for basements, especially if you're looking to finish this area as they are larger which allows for more natural light to fill the space. They are waterproof and allow for a quick, easy exit in emergency situations.

Casandra was happy with the final result as this Egress Window transformed her basement space into a regular living area!

Tom called us to fix his concrete steps and the slab leading to the steps. The steps have sunk a couple inches and look as if they are starting to pull away from the porch. Tom's wife recently had surgery on her knee and he wants the walkway and porch to be safer for her and other guests that visit. We used PolyLevel to lift the concrete back to a level position. PolyLevel is a waterproof foam that cures in about 15 minutes making it a quick, but long lasting solution to settling concrete. To seal the cracks and joints in the concrete, we used NexusPro which is a sealant that holds up in harsh weather. This prevents things from getting under the concrete and degrading it below

Mary grew up in her house but the walls were beginning to crumble and water was being let in. She wants to be able to pass it down to her children just as it was passed down to her but it needed to be structurally sound first. Mary called Ayers for an inspection and determined that Shotcrete would be the right solution for her home. Shotcrete is a sprayable concrete that stabilizes basement walls and fills any holes that let in unwanted water or air. Before the Shotcrete is sprayed, a steel cage is screwed into the walls for reinforcement. The extra air propelling the concrete out is what makes it able to be applied to vertical and sloping surfaces. Mary was beyond thankful that her home is now stable enough to be able to pas down to her daughter.