Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Sally has a poured concrete foundation in her Harrison, MI home. Horizontal cracks were beginning to emerge, threatening the integrity of her home. She called Ayers for an inspection and we determined that PowerBraces would be the best solution for her. 

PowerBraces are steel supports that secure to the joists above the foundation. They evenly distribute the weight of the home, strengthening the foundation over time. Sally was grateful that we could provide her with a more stable home to live in.

Jennie and Tom's home was built in 1949, and was built atop a crawl space. They use their crawl space for additional storage, but the cold air that was coming through the floors was terrible. The floors were constantly freezing. The couple called Ayers for an inspection and our crew determined the couple would need the CleanSpace Wall System, as well as rim joist insulation. 

CleanSpace Wall System is a moisture barrier that uses a thick plastic liner along crawlspace walls to keep them dry and last decades longer. It also has antibacterial properties that prevent mold and bacteria growth. Damp air takes more energy to heat and cool. Cutting down on the moisture in the crawl space, in turn, will cut down on how much it costs to heat or cool the home. Rim joist insulation is done with spray foam to ensure the crawl space is tightly sealed. 

The job went off without a hitch, and Jennie was looking forward to warmer floors in the winder. Tom and Jennie were able to move their belongings back into the crawl space and know everything will remain cool, dry, and safe. 

Dennis was worried about water moisture running down the walls and floors of his basement. He wasn't sure how to remedy the issue, so he called Ayers to learn about our waterproofing solutions. We sent a crew of experts to his home to evaluate the problem and recommend a solution. They decided the best solution for Dennis was the DryTrak system. DryTrak is designed to collect leakage from walls and the floor wall joint. The water then drains directly into the drainage system beneath the floor. Dennis is happy his home is now protected from floor leaks and wall seepage!

This couple had been considering waterproofing their Reed City, MI basement for quite some time. Since they had plans to sell the house in the future, the couple knew they would be paying to fix it at some point; so why not do it sooner and reap the benefits. After a combination of positive experiences – a recommendation from their neighbor and a conversation with a representative at a cottage show – the couple finally decided to give Ayers a try and waterproof their basement.

The couple’s main concern was the water seeping through their wall cracks. Besides the puddling on the floor – the leakage was having another undesirable effect – the water was staining the blocks on its way down the walls. BrightWall panels allowed the crew to drain the leakage and hide the water damaged walls at the same time. The panels were attached in front of the block walls so water could flow behind them and into a drainage system that rests at the foot of the wall.  The couple was so pleased to have clean, waterproof walls that they’re considering foundation work from Ayers, as well.               

Marcia noticed cracks in her basement walls and water on her floors as a result. Wanting a fast solution, she contacted Ayers to have her home inspected. Our resident foreman Bruce was able to inspect the home and discovered the home's Supportworks had suffered water damage.

Bruce Drafted a treatment plan that Marcia agreed upon and got to work. He 1ist installed a new sump pump to replace the old one; the Ayers trusted TripleSafe model has 3 levels of safety. He then placed a WaterGaurd drainage system under the basement floor and lined the walls with a PowerBrace set to reinforce the compromised foundation. All the while, Bruce treated the home with a powerful dehumidifier to ensure no moisture remained.