Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Kathleen and Larry had water coming into their basement through their walls and floors so they called our team for help. We installed TripleSafe, a sump pump system that’s main goal is to keep your basement dry. This system provides ultimate protection because it has three pumps in order to handle your highest pumping demands. In addition, it has a battery powered pump so that the system continues to work even during power outages. 

Tim's Pinconning, MI home was built in 1945. It had previously belonged to his mother since the 70s. Years ago, a cement trucked parked right next to the house, cracking areas of the foundation. Since then, the cracks have only gotten worse, forming a major stair-step crack throughout the basement. Water comes though whenever it rains and Tim has to be in the basement with a shop-vac for hours cleaning up the mess. 

Tim was looking for peace of mind regarding the home that protected him and his family for years, so he called Ayers Basement Systems. Our crew came out for an inspection and determined Tim would need CarbonArmor to stabilize the foundation, and WaterGuard and CleanSpace to combat the water coming in.   

CarbonArmor is a flexible, fabric like epoxy that is 10x stronger than steel. The epoxy adheres to your basement walls and penetrates into the surface to reinforce and stabilize the foundation.   

WaterGuard is a sub-floor waterproofing system that collects water that leaks through basement walls and keeps dirt away from the foundation. It is installed along the perimeter of the basement and on top of the footing of the foundation. CleanSpace Wall System is a moisture barrier that uses a thick plastic liner along basement walls to keep them dry and last decades longer. It also has antibacterial properties that prevent mold and bacteria growth.   

With all of these products combined, Tim is ensured a safe, dry, and sturdy home for years to come. He was thrilled with the professionalism of the crew and great communication throughout the project. He can't wait to start making new memories in his mother's old house!

After just buying a home, Ramon realized that water was getting into his basement. Ramon decided to contact Ayers for a professional opinion. After an inspection of his house, The team at Ayers concluded water was coming up and into the basement through cracks in the floor. While Ramon did have a sump pump present, it appeared there was a failure with the system. Ayers suggested installing TripleSafe as it would efficiently pump all the water out of his basement. TripleSafe utilizes two pumps within one-liner, with the addition of an external battery in the case of a power outage. After installing TripleSafe, Ramon no longer had issues with standing water in his basement!

Jeanne's basement was old and unprotected, causing water to leak through the walls. She realized she had zero waterproofing solutions to combat the water, so she called Ayers. The inspection we completed of her home helped us determine the best recommendations. These suggestions were to have our experts install our WaterGuard System, TripleSafe Sump Pump System, and CleanSpace Wall System. WaterGuard is a subfloor drainage system installed along the perimeter of the basement. This drain will collect the water leaking through the walls and direct it to the sump pump. The next part of the installation was the addition of our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, a three-pump system there to keep water off the floor. Lastly, we added our CleanSpace Wall System to give the walls a vapor barrier, preventing excess moisture development. 

In order to get fully waterproofed, this home in Grant, MI needed our WaterGuard installed. WaterGuard is a french drain system that sits below the floor slab and rests on top of the foundation footing. What this does is keep the drainage system out of the dreaded "mud zone", where drains are susceptable to clogging.

As you can see, WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter of the basement to fully maximize its effectiveness. It's also installed with minimal invasion to the slab, and once the project is complete, new concrete is layed over the drain, making it practically invisible to you or any guests in your home. The WaterGuard also has a drain outlet directly to the sump pump and will not cause any damage to the foundation.

It's extremely important for every homeowner to have a proper drainage system in their basement, especially around this area with all of the rain and snow that we get. Thanks to WaterGuard, this Grant, MI home now has a clog-free drainage system that will help keep their basement dry all year round.