Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Alisa was sick of having a dirt-floor crawl space and noticed extra moisture in her home. Thinking the two could be connected, she decided to turn to the experts and call Ayers. When our specialists examined the condition of her crawl space, it was clear CleanSpace was the way to go. Made from an antimicrobial material, installed as an uninterrupted barrier, and much more durable than a store-bought tarp, CleanSpace is the best option. CleanSpace will fix the issue the first time, eliminating moisture, stopping mold growth, and deterring pests. Alisa was relieved that Ayers made her crawl space look so much better!

The signs of water damage are visible in this Atlanta, MI basement, as the first picture shows. Water had been seeping in through the concrete blocks of these foundation walls, and with nowhere for it to go, it remained along the bottom of the wall.

The solutions our team installed to address this issue were the WaterGuard system and a TripleSafe sump pump. WaterGuard is a sub-floor drainage system that sits on top of the footing, capturing water from any leaks and rerouting it to the sump pump. The TripleSafe sump pump is the only of its kind—with three sump pumps in one liner, it functions even if one pump can’t keep up. A sump pump like this works to effectively pump water caught by the WaterGuard system out of your basement, keeping it dry at all times.

In order to combat a terrible water problem in this family's basement, we at Ayers suggested the TripleSafe sump pump. As it appears in the photos, a majority of water stemmed from a sump pump that did not live up to these homeowners' expectations, so our patented TripleSafe saved the day. This sump pump provides three levels of protection against water leakage-- normal water supply, heavy volumes of water, or in the case of a power outage. For normal water supply, the Zoeller ⅓ horsepower pump functions. At a heavier level, the Zoeller ½ horsepower pump is activated. In a power outage, the Ultrasump backup sump pump will pump water on a backup battery. In any situation that arises, the TripleSafe will put up its defenses for this Johannesburg home. 

When this Johannesburg, MI, customer noticed basement wall cracks and other signs of foundation settlement, they knew action was needed before the issue worsened. Ayers quickly addressed the problem with a CarbonArmor wall reinforcement installation—a smart solution for basement walls with early signs of cracking and bowing. CarbonArmor offers long-lasting support without requiring extensive floor systems, and it often takes just a day to install. This straightforward foundation repair makes their basement secure for the long haul.

Freezing pipes: A homeowner's nightmare. In the wintertime, a discharge pipe connected to a sump pump really needs to stay away from freezing because if the water in the pipe is frozen, the sump pump will overflow into your basement! A Johannesburg residence realized this, and called Ayers to get their discharge line inspected. Our expert opinion? IceGuard was necessary; IceGuard is a discharge line protector that is grated, allowing water to leave your sump pump even in freezing months. Thanks to IceGuard, this home is now protected from sump pump flooding in the winter, making the basement a dry, usable space.