Dependable Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Arcadia, MI

This family from Arcadia, Michigan, struggled with persistent water intrusion in their garage, leading to pooling water and dangerous ice patches in winter. Additionally, they wanted to expand their livable space by installing an egress window, ensuring a safe and reliable escape route in case of fire. Ready to improve both safety and functionality, they contacted Ayers for a professional solution.

Our system design specialist proposed installing an interior TrenchDrain in the garage to capture and redirect water away from the home, preventing further hazards. Our production crew got to work after identifying the ideal location for the egress window. A thin section of concrete along the garage perimeter was excavated, allowing the TrenchDrain system to be installed and seamlessly covered with fresh concrete. Next, the team excavated the foundation and carefully cut the space for the new egress window, ensuring a secure and code-compliant installation.

This Arcadia family gained peace of mind with their garage safeguarded against water intrusion and a new egress window in place. Their high-traffic garage is now safer year-round, and they can confidently finish a basement bedroom, knowing they have a safe emergency exit in place.

Jim recently found pooling water in his basement and realized his old sump pump failed. He didn't want to deal with this problem longer than necessary, so he called Ayers to learn about our waterproofing solutions. Our specialists stopped by his home and installed the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe contains three separate pumps to prepare for pump failure. The third pump is even battery-powered in case of a power outage. Jim is glad he has his peace of mind back!

Nell had noticed dampness in her crawl space and wanted to know how it could be fixed. After the inspection we found that there was a moisture issue. She told us that she wanted to remove the water and moisture to protect the home. We started with Drainage Matting which has dimples in it to allow the flow of water, if any get into the crawl space, to be directed to the sump pump. We also installed the SmartSump Crawl Space Sump Pump System which protects the space and home from floods or leaks. We also installed the CleanSpace liner which is thick and durable. It keeps out pests, water vapor, and humidity to keep the crawl space dry. It also has an antimicrobial additive that prevent the growth of mold which keeps the home safe. Lastly, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The small size makes it work great in a crawl space and not only removes the moisture in the air but also filters the air. 

Nell has some dampness in the crawl space. She wants to remove water and moisture to protect the home. We used Drainage Matting to create space between the liner and the ground. The raised dimples in it to allow the water to flow under it and be directed to the sump pump. We then used CleanSpace as a vapor barrier to keep out humidity, pests, and water vapor. It has an additive in it to prevent the the growth of mold. We also installed the SaniDry Sedona, a dehumidifier that continuously blows dry air throughout to dry out the crawl space. It also filters the air for mold spores, dust, and other particles. By keeping the crawl space dry, you are protecting your home from odors and rot.

John and Nancy are looking to encapsulate their crawl space in order to better insulate it and give it a clean finish. So they called our team and we installed CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a plastic sheet material used as a vapor barrier to restrict all moisture, outside air, and pests from entering your crawl space. Not only does this system create an energy-efficient crawl space, but it also gives your crawl space a clean finish. This material will be applied to your floors and walls to create a sleek look and an uninterrupted barrier.

A customer from Arcadia needed help with waterproofing his crawlspace. He gave us a call, and we were able to keep the water out of his crawlspace. Among many products we installed our IceGuard technology. The IceGuard is most commonly used for homes that experience freezing winters (just like Michigan). This goes outside the home and automatically flows the water away from the exterior wall just in case the pipe freezes. The IceGuard allows any water to exit even when the pipe is frozen by having holes that direct the water out of the pipe when the pipe is frozen. When the pipe is not frozen, no water exits the holes. The purpose of the IceGuard on this project was to allow any water that the sump pump is pushing out of the crawlspace to exit the crawlspace instead of getting clogged in a frozen pipe. Now, this homeowner wont have to worry about any water accumulating in his basement.

This customer called because his crawl space had some leaks, there was no major standing water but small puddles throughout the space. The home was built in 1995 and doesn't have an existing sump pump installed. Our team was able to install our CleanSpace system to encapsulate the crawl space. This system will not allow any outside elements in such as water and moisture. It is also very durable so that personal belongings can be stored on it. We also went in and installed a sump pump since the customer lives on the lake and says the water table is very high where his home is located. 

Edward H. was looking to have a vapor barrier placed into his brand new, dirt floor crawlspace. We also wanted to deal with the high humidity levels and moisture that occupied the space to ensure the crawl space would not cause any problems for the homeowner.

To encapsulate the space we installed the CleanSpace liner, which is a durable, waterproof and vapor proof liner that ensures moisture is unable to enter through the floor or the walls. We also made sure to cover the piers in the crawl space to prevent damage from ambient moisture.

Next we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidification system. This dehumidifier effectively removed all moisture from the air, filtered it and then distributed it throughout the entire area to ensure the space was free of high humidity levels. The system automatically drains collected water in a sump pump, which is why we installed the effective SmartSump sump pump. This system ensures water from the dehumidifier is discarded efficiently and makes sure any other form of water intrusion is taken care of.

Lastly, we installed vent covers over the vents in the crawl space to keep the outside environment from getting in.