Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Here we can see the damage that large cracks can have on basement walls. It’s very common for cracks like these to appear where plumbing pipes connect and for those cracks to later spring leaks. After noticing the size of these cracks, the owner of this Bellevue, MI home became very worried about his foundation. Once the crew reinforced the wall, they got to work on waterproofing the cracks to guarantee that this type of water damage wouldn’t happen again.

To do so, they used the BrightWall Rigid Panel System. BrightWall panels can be attached in front of almost any wall with plastic drilled-in fasteners, making the installation quick and smooth. Brightwall is made of mold resistant, waterproof material so the water stains seen in the before picture won’t ever appear on the panels. Also part of the BrightWall system is a drainage area that sits at the foot of the wall. Water that leaks through the cracks will flow behind the panels and into the system for discharge. As you can see, not only did BrightWall solve the leaking issue, the white plastic proved to be the perfect component to improve the look of this unfinished basement. 

The homeowners in Bellevue, MI had water leaking into their garage. The water was coming from the two back corners of the garage because of a crack in between where the walls met. Most people would think that a patching mortar or a masonry sealant would get the job done, but unfortunately, this rarely works long term because of the poor adhesion. 

Our FlexiSpan crack repair system will do the job right the first time. FlexiSpan is a three-step process. The first step is to apply a flexible sealant along the full length of the crack. Next, a strip of porous and flexible foam is installed over the crack. Lastly, an impermeable membrane was adhered to the wall on both sides of the foam strip. This treatment allows any future seepage of water through the crack to move invisibly down the wall and into the basements perimeter drainage system. The FlexiSpan crack repair system is flexible enough to move with your wall allowing it to work under all conditions. 

Carissa was concerned with the water leaking into her basement after storms and wasn't sure what the issue was. She was sick of scooping water, so she researched her options and called Ayers to learn about our waterproofing solutions. Our team of experts stopped by her home, assessed the problem, and recommended installing the TripleSafe sump pump. TripleSafe prevents pump failure by providing two backups, one of which is battery-powered in case of outages. Carissa can relax and know her system is working!

It's pretty obvious that you have to have a way for your gutters to drain water away from your house. However, most discharge lines are bulky, not very appealing and can be a pain to mow around and can even be a tripping hazard. We have the perfect solution to this. The LawnScape outlet work great if you want to bury those unwanted discharge lines. This works well even if you have virutally no pitch. It's designed so it won't clog and it's barely noticable in your yard, which is a win in our book.

The homeowners were noticing puddles of water on the floor in their basement. The water was coming in from the corners of their basement and their existing sump pump was not removing water effectively. Our team knew something had to be done!

Our professional team installed the SuperSump premier sump pump system. The SuperSump is a full featured system that includes the best components available. It includes the SuperLiner, which is an airtight lid that looks more attractive, keeps pests out and eliminates safety hazard of an open sump pump. It has a floor drain in case an unforeseen accident puts water on your basement floor. It includes a WaterWatch Alarm, which alerts you if the water level rises above the sump pump intake. It has a cast-iron pump to prevent overheating and burnout. It has a CleanPump pump stand that elevates the sump pump to prevent clogging.  It has a check valve to prevent pumped water from re-entering.  Lastly, it has an improved float valve to ensure long term performance.