Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Denny noticed water flooding his basement and wanted to fix it. He contacted Ayers for help, so we sent a team to his home to examine the issue. They decided installing the TripleSafe sump pump system would be best. The system is equipped with three pumps; a primary, a backup, and a third, battery-powered pump, to react promptly to sump pump failure. Denny is relieved to see his basement so dry!

The open hole sump is pretty common in basements. The only problem - besides a passageway to the depths of the black lagoon in your house - is the hole leaves your system vulnerable. Vulnerable to flooding, clogging, and general basement destruction.  These problems are only amplified when your home is dealing with iron ochre issues, a rust-colored sludge that builds up inside of your pipes, as this Omer, MI homeowner could attest.

Iron ochre was coming through the pipes of his open hole sump and clogging up the entire discharge system. All Ayers crew members are familiar with iron ochre and know which type of products will be effective in the fight against sludge. First, the team went ahead and installed a WaterGuard IOS perimeter drainage system. This WaterGuard system was designed with large drainage holes to prevent clogging.  Our TripleSafe (as seen in the after photo) sump pump’s reliability also makes it extremely effective against iron ochre. The two backup pumps included in the system make sure that the sump is continuously working, even if the main pump becomes overwhelmed or shutdowns from power failure. Extra pumps equal extra discharge and to actually get that water out, the system needed an additional discharge line. Lastly, an airtight lid was placed on top of the triple safe sump liner. It may seem simple, but it does a lot to ensure the proficiency of the system. This way, debris can’t fall in to mess up the system, not to mention the lid almost looks like art compared to an open hole sump.

If you have questions about iron ochre or the best products to use against it, give us a call, and we'll send a specialist your way. 

Donna realized that water had pooled on her basement floor after the last heavy rainfall. After researching her waterproofing options, she called Ayers for help. Our trained specialists stopped by her house and installed TripleSafe, the sump pump system designed with three pumps, even one that kicks on during power outages. Donna loves how dry her basement is now!

Carole had a concrete wall in the basement that was cracked and causing water to seep in. She called Ayers to have an inspection done at her home so she could figure out possible solutions. Our System Design Specialists were able to recommend FlexiSpan from this inspection. FlexiSpan is a solution that has a two-layer sealant process. One layer fills the crack with a polyurethane sealant and the other part we add is a drainage route for the water intrusion to be directed. We place a white panel over the now sealed crack and place a drainage well in the sub-floor below this to catch the water if it permeates. Carole was glad these pesky puddles were finally resolved without a full wall remodel!

Jennifer wanted to complete her basement by adding an Egress Window. Her daughter wanted to move into the basement so Jennifer was looking to get a bigger window that would open up the space. She did some searching online and found that Ayers installs Egress Windows so she gave us a call. 

These Egress Windows are much larger than the typical basement window so more natural light and fresh air will fill the room. The most important feature being these windows allow for a safe, quick exit in an emergency situation. This is definitely needed with her daughter wanting to live in the basement. The window will open up her space and make it more inviting for her or any guests that visit.

Jennifer was thankful with the final look of her basement as this Egress Window transformed the room into a regular living space!