Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

After meeting with another company in an effort to solve his waterproofing issue, this homeowner knew exactly what he didn’t want in his partially finished basement. The problem was that water was seeping in at the floor and wall joint in one of the basement closets. Since the leaky portion of the wall – the bottom foot and half – had already been removed, he thought that the full wall replacement suggestion from the other company was unnecessary, and he was right.

Our crew stepped in to give the owner what he wanted. Our BrightWall panels can be attached in front of any wall and allow for water to drain behind them. The crew cut the panels to the 18 inches necessary and attached them where the drywall had been removed. Any seepage that occurs behind the wall will flow into the perimeter drainage system that crew installed at the foot of the wall before being directed to the SuperSump sump pump pictured in the after photo.

If you have an idea of how you’d like your waterproofing to look, our system design specialists will work with you to make sure your basement is protected and to your liking.

Our customers Lynn & Eugene from Houghton Lake, MI were suffering the effects of a cold and moldy dungeon below their home. The couple tried to lay down a layer of plastic to minimize their problem. To their dismay, the effort did very little to improve the circumstances. Lynn & Eugene grew tired of watching their home’s energy bills soar and began growing concern about mold growth.

Upon visiting the couple’s home and assessing their personal crawlspace needs, we devised a solution consisting of our unique CleanSpace crawlspace encapsulation system to resolve the cold and mold in the crawlspace. The CleanSpace product is a cutting edge thick durable plastic lining that fully seals off the crawlspace from the harsh elements it faces below. Next, we removed all of the moldy insulation from our new friends’ home and we replaced it with spray foam insulation that will not leave the couple susceptible to mold growth. Almost instantly Lynn & Eugene began seeing the drop in their energy bills. Eugene said he regrets not having his crawl space addressed years ago. Don’t put off addressing your crawl space concerns, call us today for a free inspection!

Tom and Kim's home was built in 1950 and the foundation at the crawlspace was cracked and separating in several places. They called Ayers for an inspection and our crew determined that the problem was worse than anyone realized. Our crew resolved that SmartJacks would be the perfect solution to Tom and Kim's problem. SmartJacks are steel supports that balance the foundation of the crawlspace, lifting it to its original position. They can be adjusted so the house will never shift out of place. Tom and Kim were grateful to feel safe in their own home again. 

Rick and Sue have a portion of their front porch that is started to sink about 2 inches and is causing the porch to be uneven. They wanted it fixed to keep the owners and the porch safe. We used PolyLevel, a lightweight and waterproof foam, to lift the sunken area back up to the original level. This foam does not add extra weight or pressure to the unstable soil that caused the concrete to settle so it will provide a long lasting solution to the problem. The foam cures in about 15 minutes so the porch is usable in no time and getting the problem fixed is not inconvenient to the homeowners.

Ronald realized his dirt floor crawl space was allowing water into his home. He worried it could be causing the smell in his living room, so he called Ayers for help. We sent a crew to his home to suggest a solution and they recommended CleanSpace. Installed entirely in one piece to the floors and walls of the crawl space and antimicrobial-lined, CleanSpace is designed to prevent moisture and mold growth. Ronald is excited to have a dry crawl space!