Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Brian noticed his kitchen floor was slanted for the first time. He was worried about the damage this could cause, so he called Ayers to learn about our foundation solutions. Our professionals visited his home to evaluate and recommended installing the SmartJacks supplemental support system. SmartJacks are hot-dipped in galvanized steel and zinc plated, making them far sturdier than store-bought floor jacks. As the house moves and shifts, the jacks can be adjusted as well.  Brian loves the longevity of his new system!

You can have basement flooding even if you don't have a basement. Such was the case in this Eaton Rapids split-level house; the sump pump was running almost constantly and even then there were times it couldn't keep up.

A new M-53 Zoeller pump replaced the old hole in the ground, and everything was as good as new.

Another day, another sinking floor from a too wet crawl space. JoAnne called us to get her crawl space dry and keep it that way, as well as to lift her sinking floors. 

After the new discharge line, LawnScape outlet and IceGuard system were in place, we installed a few SmartJack crawl space stabilizers to add support to the foundation and lift the sinking floors. Then we used the CleanSpace vapor barrier system with drainage matting to protect the crawl space (and the floors above) from natural moisture in the air.

Plumbing issues are one of the more common ways that basements flood. These can be anything from leaky water heaters to burst hoses on washing machines. After noticing a lot of moisture in his basement, this homeowner decided to investigate. He found that water was flowing through the hole where a pipe for his pressurized well tank met the wall.

When there is a leak in a basement wall the water will flow down and puddle on the floor. To collect and direct this water to a safe discharge area, we install perimeter drainage systems. However, much like with water heater leaks, well tanks can create their own floods and pools. The easiest way to prevent these leaks from causing damage to your basement is with a FloodRing. FloodRings are 4-inch high PVC rings that encircle tanks and water heaters to keep water from spreading. The ring can then be connected to a perimeter drainage system and discharged outside. With these two products in place, this basement will be protected from leaks in the walls and on the ground.

After watching a section of their basement wall repeatedly leak during rains, this Eaton Rapids, MI couple decided that enough was enough. They were optimistic that the leaking cracks could be fixed with a noninvasive procedure that could permanently solve the problem. A quick call to Ayers confirmed that they were right, we had just the product they needed.

Our FlexiSpan wall system is really a combination of two systems: Flexispan itself, and a drainage system installed at the foot of the wall. The team started by removing a portion of the corner floor to make room for the drainage system. Once the pipes were laid, fresh concrete was poured back into the excavated square. You can see the darker color floor in the after picture where the new concrete was added. To seal the actual crack, FlexiSpan was placed deep into the walls. Another layer of sealant was then laid over the durable and flexible FlexiSpan to act as a drainage layer. This layer will direct water flow down to the drainage system below for discharge. The two systems working together will keep this basement corner dry, no matter how hard the rain is falling. As an added bonus, the FlexiSpan sealant looks much better than the previous water stains.