Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This WWII veteran in Okemos, MI wanted to solve his waterproofing issues before he put his home up for sale. The basement was dealing with leaks in the floors and wall, and even though he had a sump pump, standing water was still building up. Our crew installed a WaterGuard perimeter drainage system that would lead any leaking water to the sump pump for easier discharge. WaterGuard systems sit inside the floor and wall joints to collect any water that leaks down the walls or through floor cracks; In the after photo you can see the top of the drainage pipe sticking out above the freshly poured concrete. Also seen in the after photo is an inspection port, where the homeowner or future residents can check the system for clogging and other issues. This home is now dry, protected and ready to sell.

WaterGuard is just one example of our perimeter drainage systems. Give us a call to find out what system is right for you and your home.

James just bought his home in Okemos, MI and was looking forward to making some renovations. He was looking to have his small basement windows replaced with larger ones. After calling Ayers, our crew decided Egress Windows would be a great addition for his basement.

Egress Windows make excellent basement windows as they are larger, which opens up the space. More natural light and air will flow into your basement. This makes the basement more inviting, especially if you want to have a finished basement where guests will be. These windows also provide a safe exit option in the event an emergency occurs.

James is ecstatic with the results of his new Egress Windows as he now will be able to achieve the finished basement look he desires!

Melissa and Robert's Okemos, MI home has a cinderblock foundation with a finished basement. The couple were looking to invest in an egress window to make the basement safer for their new child. They immediately called Ayers Basement Systems for the job. 

Egress windows from Ayers bring together safety and beauty in one. Building codes require that basement living spaces must have a large enough window to safely evacuate in case of emergency. Our windows have built-in steps and durable covers that hold up to 500 pounds. Because adding an egress window requires cutting a hole in the foundation, a window installation company is not the safest option. Ayers knows foundations and knows how to install an egress window properly.  

Melissa and Robert were thrilled with the installation! They feel like their child now has the perfect space to grow, learn, and play safely. 

The homeowners were experiencing water coming into the basement because their old system was not doing the job that needed to be done. Water was getting back up in the old sump pump and damaging the basement floor.

Our professional team knew that something needed to be done. A TripleSafe sump pump was installed to replace the old broken sump pump. The TripSafe pump is three sump pumps in one and is the best option because it adjusts automatically when needed and keeps your basement dry with triple protection. The first pump will remove water from your basement effectively. The second pump is more powerful and has a separate drainage system that is there for you in the rare cases that the first pump fails. The third pump is equipped with batteries so it is there for you if the power goes out! 

The before picture shows the original, backed up sump pump and the after picture is our TripleSafe sump pump. 

I can't stress enough how important it is to have a sump pump that works properly and is the right one for your home. This home was having water coming in through the poured concrete walls. They had previously had another company do the work but it didn't fix the problem and that company is not out of business. We were able to install our WaterGuard system and a sump pump to do the job

The sump pump we installed is our TripleSafe pump that that is literally the king or queen of all pumps. There are 3 pumps built in the 1 liner. The first pump does all the work but the 2nd pump is there in the case the first one can't keep up. Then the third pump is battery powered in the emergency case of a power outage. The TripleSafe also comes with an alarm to alert you if it can't keep up.

The best thing about all of our pumps not just the TripleSafe, is that they come with air tight lids. This ensures that water that enters the pump doesn't evaporate back into the air and create more moisture in your crawl space or basement.