Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A leak with no drainage system leads to standing water, which leads to mold and a host of other problems.

Our customer called because her basement's water problems had led to ruined walls and carpet, as well as mold. We got rid of the carpet and walls, applied a product to eliminate the mold, and installed a TripleSafe sump pump and WaterGuard drain system around the perimeter of the basement. 

After initiating the sale of this Hastings, MI home to a new owner, the mortgaging bank recommended the new owner do something about the cracks in the basement. There were three major cracks, all showing signs of water leakage in the past. As one of their first decision as new homeowners, these customers called Ayers for a solution.

For smaller wall cracks like these, the crew prefers to use FlexiSpan, a 2-layer sealant. The first layer fills the crack with a durable polymer and the best part is, you guessed it, it’s flexible. The polymer won’t crack or give in to wall movement over time. Most – if not all – of leaking water will be stopped by the sealant, but if a small amount does make it through, the second layer of FlexiSpan will take care of it. Water that seeps through will flow behind the second drainage layer of sealant and into a drainage well that was installed underground at the foot of the wall. You can see in the after photo where the fresh concrete was poured to cover up the well.

We hope that the new owners enjoy their new home and waterproof basement!

When this customer decided to transform his basement den into a bedroom, he was informed by city codes that he had to convert one of the windows. Egress windows are much larger than the basic rectangular basement windows and offer a second point of escape in the event of a fire. The metal well and ladder in the after photo can be accessed in the same way as usual windows, plus the openness of the well will provide the room with much more light the typical window.

To replace the old window, the crew first excavated the soil surrounding the window and made room for the well. Once the wall and previous window were cut away, the 30 X 48 window was inserted. Next, the metal well - which will protect the window from water and erosion - was placed into the ground. After the soil was backfilled to secure the well in place, the crew began the clean process. This new window will not only bring the bedroom up to code, it will also make it much more livable. If you’re interested in a replacement window, give us a call for a free estimate. We also offer plastic waterproof lids for added protection from the elements

Water was running down Bill and Bonnie’s walls after heavy rains. Looking for waterproofing solutions, they called our team. So we installed BrightWall over their walls to provide a waterproof and stain-resistant surface. Acting as a great vapor barrier, BrightWall will keep water from seeping through cracks in your basement walls. Lastly, these walls help brighten your basement and never need painted or any other maintenance.

Megan and Calvin have just recently purchased their home but the basement is so humid. There is no standing water but they are having to change the dehumidifier very often. We installed the CleanSpace Wall System which keeps water vapor from passing through your foundation walls. We also installed the SaniDry XP for them which can easily be stored in a corner or closet. The dehumidifier keeps dry air circulating throughout the space which dries out your basement.