Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

One of the reasons basements have windows is an emergency exit. But would you want to try to shimmy your way through this home's old window? In addition to a waterproofing system (photos coming tomorrow), we installed a new, less frightening, window.

Greg's block foundation was cracking, causing the blocks to shift and break. After calling Ayers for a professional solution, we recommended our CleanSpace wall system. CleanSpace is a durable, white plastic liner that prevents water vapor from entering through these cracks in the walls. Not only will the space brighten substantially, he won't have to worry about water seeping through. The liner drains any leaks from the wall into a drainage system. Greg's basement appears more attractive and has protection from future wall moisture!

This basement had quite a few issues. Mold was one issue. The major issue, which caused the first, was water entering the space, mainly through wall cracks. In a small area, a little water feels like a really big issue and a large amount of water means real trouble. This homeowner took the wind right out of those worries with a perimeter drainage system called WaterGuard. We installed this system right on the footing of the home by removing a small amount of concrete around the base of the wall. The drain is put in place and the concrete is replaced aside from the small gap seen along the perimeter. We also added a sump pump to direct the water to for removal from the home. The sump pump has an airtight lid, floor drain, and an alarm to alert the homeowner if the pump fails or is not keeping up. Finally, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier to help keep water vapors down and prevent musty smells in the basement.

Nichole grew tired of cleaning up water in her basement and started looking for a permanent solution. She contacted us at Ayers Basement Systems, resulting in a home inspection. Our crew determined the leaks were coming from cracks in the foundation, and an internal drain should be implemented. Nichole opted for the WaterGuard system, which sits below the basement floor and above the home footing, meaning it is out of the mud zone and won't get clogged. After installing the drain, any water that may leak through the foundation will be caught by the drain and funneled out of the home!

A seemingly crumbling crawl space was making our customers in Leslie, MI uneasy. The stone walls were loose, and the area was wet and dirty. Ayers crew came in and carried out tuck point on the wall to keep any loose stones from moving any further. Then, a SuperSump was installed to keep the crawl space dry. This SuperSump can pump up to 2200 gallons of water out of the basement per hour, and has a backup pump installed for extra protection. Lastly, cleanspace was added to the crawl space to act as a vapor barrier. This white lining, shown in the after picture, works to keep moisture out of the house and is mold and pest resistant, and helped to hold the stones in place.