Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Shadows called Ayers because she was hoping for help replacing the window well for her Egress Window with something heavier. Our crew decided to install our heavy-duty Rockwell Premier Series Tan lid and Egress Window Rockwell Cover for it. We installed our well with steps in it and a cover to ensure a safe exit for Shadow's family in the case of an emergency. This system is more efficient and once the lid is attached, it will prevent debris or outside critters from infesting the area. Shadow was happy to receive professional help. She loved the new, more attractive Egress Window cover!

Chuck's Rives Junction, MI home was built in 1972. The original builder tried to cut every corner that they could. There was no sump pump, no drain tile, and the block foundation was never sealed properly. The home was experiencing waterproofing and structural issues. There was only one place in the corner of the basement where water crept in, it was a miracle that the home wasn't a swimming pool. Chuck called Ayers for an inspection, and we determined that he would need WaterGuard, CleanSpace Wall System, and TripleSafe sump pump to address the waterproofing needs.

WaterGuard is a sub-floor waterproofing system that collects water that leaks through the 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. Concrete is poured on top and regular flooring can be placed on top. CleanSpace Wall System is a moisture barrier that uses a thick plastic liner along basement and crawl space 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. 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 emergencies so the basement can remain dry, even when the power goes out.

Tina and Chris, proud owners of a historic home in Rives Junction, MI, struggled with water pooling under their staircase and moisture seeping through the stone foundation walls. These issues led to concerns about mold, water damage, and the stability of their home. After installing a WaterGuard® interior drainage system, CleanSpace® vapor barrier, and a TripleSafe™ sump pump with IceGuard® protection, their basement is now dry, secure, and ready to weather Michigan’s toughest conditions.

Bernie and Cathleen have lived in the house for the past 15 years and have finished off the basement over that time. This year they found water leaking in from the north wall. They want to stop that leakage as they are not sure if they are staying or not long term. They may refinish the basement, as all the kids are now grown and moved out. Wanting a plan of action that was comprehensive and fairly priced, they contacted Ayers to come to inspect the area. Our Foreman Bruce discussed the issues and concerns the couple had with them and drafted a solution plan that everyone agreed upon.

The current sump system of the home was working well so Bruce and his team installed a WaterGuard system to help control the extra water.

WaterGuard is a system of channels installed under the foundational floor, out of sight, and starts at the sump pump, directing any water the pump cannot control and leading it far away from the home. 

Mike was on the hunt to replace his previous sump pump system that was not doing the trick anymore. He saw that Ayers had some great solutions for this stressful issue so he made the call. A free inspection was then conducted and our System Design Specialists determined that our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, IceGuard, and our LawnScape Outlet would work best for his situation.

The TripleSafe offers triple protection with its three pumps that fit in one durable liner that will help keep water out of Mike's basement. The first pump will do most of this work, while the second is there for the rare case that the first fails or needs backup, and the last pump is there in case his power goes out since it is battery-operated. We also installed IceGuard outside his home to protect his exterior discharge lines from harsh weather that could cause the lines to freeze or clog. Finally, we installed our LawnScape Outlet to the end of this exterior discharge line which will allow downspout water to escape.

Now that Mike has a sufficient waterproofing system, he doesn't have to stress about water damage in his home!