Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Scott in Freeland, MI, struggled with water pooling in his basement due to a failing sump pump that couldn’t keep up with the constant water intrusion. To solve this, Ayers upgraded his sump pump to the powerful TripleSafe® system, ensuring maximum protection against flooding. With the new system in place, Scott’s basement is now dry, secure, and protected from future water damage.

Aaron and Kacy suspected their unfinished Michigan basement was causing their son's severe allergies in their Akron, MI, home. Their crumbling block foundation showed clear signs of moisture intrusion, leading to mold, musty odors, and poor air quality. They called Ayers for a professional basement encapsulation to create a healthier home. Our team installed a CleanSpace® vapor barrier, drainage matting, and a SaniDry® dehumidifier to seal out moisture and allergens. Their home in the Michigan thumb area is drier, healthier, and safer, giving their son much-needed relief.

With the concrete moved away, the WaterGuard set in and the drainage stone laid down, the final step is to cover the system with a new layer of cement. The cement will cure and the basement will look good as new, but with one difference: no more unwanted water.

The before photo shows one of the multiple large cracks in the storage area of this basement. All of the cracks reached from the floor to ceiling, so the owner naturally related the moisture presence in the basement to the leaks. In the after photo, you can see the solution to the cracks. The crew needed to cover 3 different cracks with the FlexiSpan System. FlexiSpan is a two-layer polymer that will plug the leaks and provide a route for any seepage that does occur. The final destination for that seepage is also seen in the after photo. Below the freshly poured concrete rests a drain well that will escort water permanently out of the basement. 

After nearly 8 years in their Zeeland, Michigan home, Laurie and Vern decided they wanted more space. What better place to add one than their finished basement! To bring the room up to code compliant, the couple enlisted our help. Our systems design specialists replaced their old, useless window with a functional egress window. The new window not only makes their new bedroom code compliant, but it also supplies fresh air and natural lighting!