Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Aaron, a homeowner in East Lansing, MI, needed professional basement waterproofing to address moisture seeping through the egress window and walls, threatening his plans for an entertainment space. He wanted a dry, secure basement ready for finishing. Ayers Basement Systems provided the perfect solution, installing WaterGuard®, TripleSafe™, and the CleanSpace® Wall System to prevent water intrusion and improve air quality. Aaron was thrilled with the crew’s expertise and the long-term protection, knowing his basement is now protected and ready to become the entertainment hub he envisioned.

The homeowners had a little bit of water coming into their basement through the crack where the floor and the wall meet. It was not a ton of water, but they decided to get it checked and fixed anyway. The homeowners decision to waterproof their basement at the first sign of the water getting into their home only saved them time and money in the end. The problem won't resolve itself, it will only get worse so it is best to solve the problem right when it starts to happen. 

Our team also installed the SuperSump sump pump system. The SuperSump is a full featured system containing all 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. 

The before picture shows the existing sump pump and the after picture shows the SuperSump sump pump. 

This East Lansing homeowner has about an inch of standing water in the basement.He had a drain system that was old and not working properly so it would flood during rain. We installed the TripleSafe sump pump system for him. This sump pump provides 3 levels of protection in case of pump malfunction or a power outage. We also installed the IceGuard Discharge Line System. In the winter, water in the discharge line can freeze which causes back ups that could lead to flooding. With the IceGuard, the water has a secondary escape route through the slotted openings in the drain pipe. This ensures that any water your sump pump is removing from your basement is safely cleared away outside your home, preventing any backed up or frozen lines.

Eric's house is a block foundation with poured floors. Originally the basement's only way to drain water was a floor drain; however, Eric mentioned it failed to do the job. Not to mention, after a recent storm, he vacuumed 230 gallons of water out of the basement. After receiving a recommendation for Ayers, Eric decided to reach out and find a solution. 

After calling, an Ayers System Design Specialist came to his home. Once the house was analyzed, the team at Ayers believed the TripleSafe Sump Pump was the best solution. The TripleSafe Sump Pump utilized three different pumps (all in one liner). The first pump, the lowest pump in the liner, acts as the primary pump and usually does all the work. If the first pump malfunctions or can't keep up, the second pump will turn on and begin pumping water. If a power failure occurs, the third pump, connected to an external battery, will turn on and start pumping. 

Eric will no longer need to worry about water entering his basement and becoming an issue!

Following the previous storm, Anna noticed standing water in her basement. She knew her old sump pump had failed and now was the time to replace it, so she called Ayers for help. We sent our professionals to her home to evaluate the situation and they recommended installing TripleSafe. Pump failure is common, and TripleSafe aims to prevent it with a three-in-one, backup sump pump system. TripleSafe includes a primary, a backup and a battery-powered pump in case of outages. Anna is glad she got the issue fixed quickly!