Photo Album: Cracked Foundation in Allegan

Elsa and Jeremy just purchased a home and were looking to repair their crawl space. The blocks making up one of the walls were severely cracked and water would surface from underneath. Wanting to enjoy their new home, they contacted Ayers for a solution. Once our foreman Evan arrived he was able to inspect the area and listen to the owners' requests. Evan was able to draft a list of treatments for the basement, stopping the flooding and reinforcing the walls to give better support.

Geolock Anchor

To correct the cracked wall Evan and his steam installed a GeoLock anchor into the home's crawl space. GeoLock is made up of two major parts. The anchor is placed by excavating the earth outside of the cracked wall and driving a base into the ground. The second part is a plate placed inside the home on the opposite side of the wall. The Plate and the anchor are tightened together by a steel bolt and tightened. The pressure corrects the wall over time, providing a permanent solution.

Helical Piers

To stabilize the entire home and fight against the settling of the foundation soil, Evan and his team installed Helical Pier sets. The piers are installed by digging around the perimeter of the home and driving drill-shaped steel rods under the home and capping them load-bearing concrete blocks. The weight of the home is focused on the blocks, creating a new source of foundational support meant to permanently stabilize the home.

TipleSafe

To help prevent future flooding, Evan's steam fitted the basement with a better sump pump known as a TripleSafe pump. TripleSafe is the only pump Ayers uses because of its three measures to fight against heavy flooding. The 1st level is a powerful motor, designed to handle water at most levels. The 2nd level is a backup motor that activates if the water passes a certain level. The final measure is a backup battery that activates if the home's power is ever cut during a flood.