Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

BrightWall enhanced these brick basement walls by providing a smooth, clean finish. These panels are made of rigid plastic sheeting that's attached to your basement wall by drilled-in plastic fasteners. They're waterproof and washable, and provide a vapor barrier on the walls to prevent humidity and the growth of mold. 

The owners of this Ludington, MI home had grown accustomed to water leakage from their walls and overflow in the drainage area. After all, it had been a regular occurrence in their basement during heavy rains and snow melt, and with all the construction that was happening to their home, they didn’t have a chance to do anything about it. But since the construction was finally complete, they wanted to put an end to the leaks once and for all. The after photo shows how our crew was able to do so.

The white liner covering the walls is the CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier. Impenetrable by moisture, the liner separates the leaking wall from the rest of the basement as it escorts water down to a drainage system at the foot of the wall. The drainage system, WaterGuard, sits in the foot and wall joint around the perimeter of the basement to collect water and direct it to the SuperSump system in the after photo. Capable of discharging over 2,000 gallons of water per hour, the SuperSump will be able to stand up to any rainfall or melting snow that the basement encounters.  

When Vanessa was looking at this house to purchase, the crawlspace left something to be desired. However, from being a previously satisfied Ayers customer, she knew Ayers can help her again with providing a nice & clean crawlspace for this new home. Having a Smart Sump installed, as well as Drainage Matting and Rim Joist Insulation to help keep the crawl space dry, clean and most importantly, free of water. 

Carl's historic Ludington, MI home had a leak in the basement. Fortunately, the water was seeping into the sump pump crock, but the added moisture can cause major problems. His neighbor had waterproofing work done by Ayers two years ago, and the fact that the work is still holding up made him call us instead of another company. After an inspection, our crew determined Carl would need a new TripleSafe sump pump and the CleanSpace Wall System.

The TripleSafe sump pump system utilizes three pumps in order to remove excess water from the basement. The second and third pumps are in case of emergency, so the basement will remain dry even when the power goes out. 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. Damp air takes more energy to heat and cool. Cutting down on how much it costs to heat or cool the home. 

Carl was so appreciative of the work Ayers did to waterproof his unique and historical home. He can't wait to not have to worry about added moisture and leaks ever again in the basement. 

Leonard was looking to have his small basement window replaced with a larger one to open up his basement space more. He called Ayers to see what we could offer and our crew determined he would love our Egress Windows.

Egress Windows are larger windows which are perfect for basements as they allow more fresh air to circulate the space as well as more natural light. These windows also include a well with a step which provides a safe exit in the case of an emergency where a quick exit is needed. His basement will look much more inviting and complete now with these windows.

Leonard is satisfied with the new look these beautiful windows offer his basement!