Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Repairing Another Company's Mistakes in Newaygo, MI

When we first visited our customer's home last year to assess the flooding basement, we suggested a full perimeter of WaterGuard and a Super Sump pump be installed. They ultimately went with another company to solve the problem. And then they called in April. It turns out that the other company didn't actually solve the problem. They installed a sump pump, but the basement was still flooding, and with hopes of putting the house on the market, our customers really needed the basement to be dry. We went back out and suggested a full perimeter of WaterGuard to tie into the sump pump, and now the basement is actually dry!

Water Damage in Newaygo Basement

Even after they had the other guys come out and waterproof the basement, it was still flooding. That's why they called Ayers.

Flooding in Basement Discolors Floors

More evidence of standing water presents in the form of discoloration on the walls and floor. This happens because of standing water, which means the water just isn't making it to the sump pump.

Water Damage on Wooden Door

This door is warped and discolored from standing water. There are also signs of damage to the floor in the shape of mold, efflorescence, and cracking.

Sump Pump is Inadequate Without a Drainage System

From what we can tell, the 'other company' simply suggested a sump pump to solve the problem. While a sump was needed, it can't do much good without a way for the water to get there, so this pump just wasn't enough on its own and the basement still flooded.

Fitting WaterGuard into Tight Spaces

This looks like tape overkill but that's only because this was a really small area to install WaterGuard. The tape secures the track and drainage stone so it stays in place when we pour the new concrete.

Tying the WaterGuard into a Sump Pump

This basement had multiple high and low points, so a drainage system was essential to get the water to its destination - the sump pump, and then outside.

Restoring the Floor after WaterGuard Installation

We pour new concrete to restore the floor after the installation of the WaterGuard. It's better than new, because now it isn't flooded.

Permanently Waterproofed Basement

We like to explain to customers that we not only get your basement dry, but we keep it dry "all the time." Now that this basement has a WaterGuard system, it will be dry all the time, and they can get their house on the market.