Friendly Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair Company in East Lansing, MI

A homeowner in East Lansing was facing significant issues with their driveway, including areas of lifting and dropping that created tripping hazards. They had the driveway lifted about ten years ago but were experiencing problems again. With plans to move in the near future, the homeowner wanted the back area of the driveway leveled to ensure safety and improve its appearance.

Our team worked efficiently to lift and level the problematic sections of the driveway, addressing the uneven surfaces and eliminating the tripping hazards. The result was a smooth and safe driveway that met their expectations.

The homeowner was pleased with the outcome and happy to have the work completed before their move, knowing the improvements added value and safety to the property. This project highlights the importance of timely driveway maintenance to prevent accidents and enhance curb appeal.

Jeff, a new homeowner in East Lansing, wanted to protect his crawlspace from potential issues.  While there weren’t any immediate problems, Jeff wanted to proactively encapsulate the space and install a reliable sump pump system with a backup battery for added peace of mind.

Our team thoroughly encapsulated the crawlspace to prevent moisture and improve air quality, creating a dry and healthy environment. We installed a sump pump with a backup battery to handle water removal efficiently and ensure long-term protection. With the crawlspace fully equipped, Jeff can feel confident that his home is safeguarded against future concerns, highlighting how proactive measures can provide lasting peace of mind for homeowners.

Kenan and Zerrin moved into their new home in East Lansing a month ago to be closer to their son, who attends Michigan State University. The house already had a partially installed waterproofing system and some foundation work completed by local businesses. Initially, Kenan and Zerrin believed that all necessary repairs had been completed before they purchased the home, allowing them to begin a basement renovation. 

However, as they started their project, they discovered that the waterproofing system began to leak and that there were untreated areas. This forced them to pause their plans, which in turn caused delays for the flooring company scheduled to install new flooring. Kenan and Zerrin dream of having a clean, tidy, and dry basement where they can store their belongings and officially unpack as they settle into their new home. Unfortunately, these issues have left them feeling uneasy, especially after finding out that the previous owner did not disclose some of the problems that the house was still experiencing. 

Rick Pike, the design specialist assigned to their case, communicated effectively with Kenan and Zerrin throughout the three-month process. He helped them understand the best solutions for their future. After several discussions and with Rick demonstrating persistence and patience—including additional visits to their home—Kenan and Zerrin decided to move forward with Ayers to install a complete perimeter waterproofing system to address their water issues permanently. 

Nick Mireles and his crew were scheduled the week before Christmas to install the waterproofing system, providing Kenan and Zerrin the gift of peace of mind in their new home this holiday season. They are excited to resume their basement finishing project in the new year, finally transforming their house into a home.

Daphne, an East Lansing homeowner, was deeply concerned when she discovered water flooding her basement. Her ranch-style home held a treasure trove of cherished memories, especially the countless hours her late husband and sons spent building antique train sets in the basement. Determined to protect these precious mementos, Daphne immediately called Ayers for help.

Understanding the urgency of the situation, the team at Ayers promptly got to work. Our system design specialist devised a plan to install a French drain, effectively directing water out of the basement and safely into the yard, far from the home. Additionally, helical piers were installed to ensure the stability of the house for many years to come.

Although Daphne knows she will eventually sell her home, for now, she can rest assured that her home's foundation and the memories it holds are safe from being watered down.

In East Lansing, homeowners had significant flooding issues, halting their plans to renovate their unfinished basement. Janan, envisioning a new home office and wet bar in the basement, found the project would have to wait because rainwater was inundating the space. Seeking a solution, she contacted Ayers to address any underlying foundation issues causing the flooding and to facilitate the installation of a new egress window for her basement remodel.

Ayers promptly assessed the situation, identifying poor drainage surrounding the home's perimeter and a crack in the existing egress window as the culprits. The proposed remedy involved installing a WaterGuard system along the house's perimeter and enhancing the home's Well Duct to redirect water away from the property. Additionally, the team installed a new egress window and stone escape well from our Rockwell line.

The homeowners can now enjoy a dry basement, primed for renovation, and enhanced livability. We look forward to the possibility of assisting them with their basement finishing project in the future. As Ayers does refinishing work as well.

Charles recently moved into his new home and realized the windows in his basement didn't allow for an easy escape. The windows wouldn't open, so he researched his options and called Ayers for help. Our crew of professionals stopped by his house to evaluate the space and recommended installing an egress window. The ability to escape the basement during an emergency is paramount, and our egress windows include stair steps, easy-open windows, and a polycarbonate safety cover to prevent surface falls. Charles loves his new escape plan! 

Marilyn noticed water leaking into her basement and pooling on the floor. She didn't know how the water moisture got there or how to remove it, so she researched her options online and called Ayers for help. Our crew of experts stopped by her house to examine the space and suggest a solution. They recommended installing CleanSpace, a vapor barrier constructed of antimicrobial material to prevent mold growth. CleanSpace is applied entirely to the walls and floor of the basement to fully encapsulate the space and eliminate moisture entry. Marilyn loves her dry basement!

After the last storm passed, Anna realized she had standing water in her basement. She knew her old sump pump must have failed and needed it replaced, so she called Ayers for help. Our crew of experts stopped by her home to evaluate the situation and recommended installing TripleSafe. Pump failure is a common problem that TripleSafe strives to combat with a three-in-one system. The first is the primary, followed by a backup and a battery-powered pump in case of outages. Anna loves having a dry basement!

Adam noticed cracks in his block foundation and found water seeping through. Wanting a permanent fix, he contacted Ayers. Our resident foreman Blade was happy to inspect the area and draft a treatment plan.

Blade decided to install a PowerBrace set to correct the walls, a new TripleSafe sump pump to help manage water, and a WaterGuard drainage system to manage the flow.

Virginia wants to add an extra bedroom to her home. In order to do so, she needs to make sure the semi-regular flooding is taken care of before she can stay laying wood paneling. When inspecting the area our foreman Randy realized the issue came down to an overworked pump.

Randy replaced the home's pumps with a TripleSafe pump and installed an egress window to make sure Virginia's future bedroom would be up to code.

The Triple Safe pump has 3 levels of security to ensure it never gets overworked. Equipped with a powerful motor, a back up motor, and a reserve battery, the TripleSafe pump can handle all conditions.

Debra regularly encountered flooding in her basement but could not find the source. Her home was equipped with a strong working pump so she called Ayers to find a solution. During his inspection, our foreman Randy could not find anything wrong with the home that would invite water like cracks or obvious leaks. The terrain around the home did allow heavy amounts of water to collect near the house but the landscape was not able to be altered. Cases like these arrive more often than not so Randy decided he and his team would treat the basement with a WaterGuard system.

WaterGuard is a simple network of metal channels that direct water out of the home. The channels are placed under the foundational floor of the home (and out of sight). When too much water overwhelms the pump system, the water is directed into the channels which lead far from the base of the home, preventing a build up of water.

Arthur just closed on a house, knowing that it needed work on its support. Wanting to enter the next steps as a new homeowner, he decided to contact Ayers. Our foreman Bruce was able to identify structural and foundational problems on his inspection. Some of the problems included a wall sliding from its base and gaps between the first floor and its doors and walls.

To fix the issues, Bruce used a SmartJack system to treat the drifting of the walls and a set of Helical Piers to stabilize the foundation. The SmartJacks are steel supports that line a drifting wall and fix to the ceiling. The apparatus is adjusted to provide a constant force that corrects the wall and provides support. The Helical Piers are screw-shaped steel beams that are driven deep into firm soil on the outside of the home's perimeter and topped with concrete blocks that provide a flat surface for the house to rest on. The house was originally resting on weak soil, but the piers permanently stabilize the foundation. To finish the job, Bruce and our team lined the area with an antimicrobial lining called CleanSpace. CleanSpace prevents water and moisture from building up which causes mold and more damage to form.

Willing to work on a variety of jobs, we also work with a similar variety of clients. Not just independent homeowners, a Sales Manager in charge of local construction looking to do heavy foundational repair on a home for sale reached out and we were happy to help. The structure needed full foundational stabilization that would be permanent to ensure not only our business would stay in good faith, but so his would do the same. The structure was intact and the customer desired minimal intrusion so our foreman Patrick prescribed concrete topped Helical Piers to line the perimeter and give the home the support it needed.

By excavating the parameter of the home, we are able to use hydraulic equipment to drive drill-shaped piers into the ground. Reinforced with steel, concrete pillars are secured at the top to prove a system that permanently corrects and reinforces the structure. The faulty soil that cause the issue is replaced with competent dirt.

With the location posted on house hunting sites, our team continues to complete projects that are market-ready. 

Willing to work on a variety of jobs, we also work with a similar variety of clients. Not just independent homeowners, a Sales Manager looking to do heavy foundational repair on a residential for sale reached out and we were happy to help. The structure needed full foundational stabilization that would be permanent to ensure not only our business would stay in good faith, but so his would do the same. The structure was intact and the customer desired minimal intrusion so our foreman Patrick prescribed concrete topped Helical Piers to line the perimeter and give the home the support it needed.

By excavating the parameter of the home, we are able to use hydraulic equipment to drive drill-shaped piers into the ground. Reinforced with steel, concrete pillars are secured at the top to prove a system that permanently corrects and reinforces the structure. The faulty soil that cause the issue is replaced with competent dirt.

With the location posted on house hunting sites, our team continues to complete projects that are market-ready. 

Jeff had water standing in his crawl space. This was not ideal as he was in the middle of selling his home. Water entered the crawl spce through an unsealed downspout every time it rained. The 70-year-old home had a dirt crawl space and so we installed our complete French drain perimeter system called WaterGuard which captures instrusive water and channels it to the newly installed sump pump. We added drainage matting to the dirt floor to capture any other water that may enter the space and then applied a waterproof, antimicrobial plastic liner called CleanSpace to the floors and wall of the crawl space. We also recommend adding a dehumidifier to your crawl space to control moisture caused by humidity or other water issues.

Bob P. was having issues with water coming in his basement from one of the corners. Unfortunately, every time it rained it left the family with an unwelcome surprise, a basement filled with water. Bob used to clear the water as it came in but he decided enough was enough. Our team of experts came in and waterproofed his basement. We installed a SuperSump sump pump to pump out any water coming into the basement and the Waterguard system. Waterguard is a perimeter waterproofing system that guides any water that seeps into the basement to gather in the SuperSump and be pumped out.

In addition to our interior products we installed the Lawnscape Outlet and Iceguard. Lawnscape allows us to hide those ugly discharge lines underground. It provides an opening at the end of the line for the water to escape from your basement. Not only does it help the way your yard looks, it also prevents tripping hazards that usually occur from discharge lines just laying around. Lastly, for those winter months, we install Iceguard. We do not want that water that’s pumped out to be backed up due to freezing lines. Iceguard is prepared and gives the water a secondary location yo escape keeping your basement dry all winter.

This homeowner called because his 70 year old home had a block wall crawl space that he wanted to get encapsulated. He didn’t find any specific issues in the past with the crawl space but he wanted to clean it up a bit. 

To begin this installation we installed CleanSpace drainage matting that has a dimpled surface to prevent water located underneath a crawl space liner from getting trapped and unable to make its way to the perimeter drain. We first cut the matting to fit the dimensions of the crawl space floor and then laid it out right on top of the ground.

Next we installed the CleanSpace liner to encapsulate the crawl space. This liner is waterproof and vapor proof to prevent moisture from entering through the walls or floors, which drastically lowers humidity levels in the space. The liner is made of inorganic materials that prevent mold growth from occurring and is extremely durable to prevent ware and tare over time. The homeowner was looking to clean up the space and this liner did just that. The bright white color transformed the look of the crawl space and kept any dirt, debris, animals and insects out. We sized the liner and covered the crawl space from head to toe and then securely fastened it to the walls.

These homeowners had a crack in their basement wall facing the backyard. Water was entering the home during times of heavy rain. The basement was partially finished and the leak was in the unfinished portion. Coeta and Ken H. wanted to get the problem fixed before it started to cause further problems in the finished part of their basement. The home had an existing sump pump and they liked the idea of a perimeter system that will capture water and run it to the sump pump.

For this project we installed WaterGuard, which is an effective perimeter waterproofing system. To begin, we removed sections of the flooring closest to the wall around the perimeter of the basement. Next we placed specially designed pipes into the dug out trench that will capture intruding water. Next we filled the void in the floor with crushed stone and topped it off with cement to restore the flooring. A section of system closest to the wall was left uncovered to give incoming water room to filter into the pipes. The water from the pipes drains directly into the sump pump, and then exits the home. 

In order to address the crack in the wall, we installed the FlexiSpan sealant. This product seals the crack and helps water easily drain into the WaterGuard system. For this installation we removed a section of the flooring right under the crack to place crushed stone with a floor drain on top of it. The water will filter into the drain and then exit into the WaterGuard system to be discarded from the home. 

These homeowners called because they had a beam that was sagging in their basement. This caused the floors in their living room to start sagging toward the middle of the house. There were no wall cracks found in the basement or other levels of the home, although the bedroom doors were sticking.

To stabilize the sagging beam and lift the floors, we installed the SmartJack system. To begin, we removed cubes of soil at the location of each jack. We then filled the hole with crushed stone and placed a specially designed structural footing that will hold the columns. Next we sized and cut galvanized steel columns and assembled them within the footing and connected them to the sagging beams above. The system was tightened and the floors and beams above were immediately stabilized.

Nate and Pat L. were interesting in a crawl space solution that would eliminate the cold floors within their home. We didn’t find any major water issues, although the space was humid and a section underneath the poured wall had rotted out, which was contributing to their issue even more. 

For this project we first filled the rotted out void with crushed stone and capped it off with hydraulic cement. 

Next we needed to take care of the crawl space that was contributing to the home’s cold floors. First we installed CleanSpace vent covers to seal the space off from the outside. Our team first sized and cut the covers to fit the dimensions of the vents and then securely attached them to the home, which immediately created an airtight bond. 

To prevent moisture from entering the crawl space through the floors, we installed the CleanSpace liner. This plastic liner is made of a waterproof and vapor proof material that is used to keep the outside environment from getting in through leaks or evaporation. The liner was cut to fit the dimensions of the crawl space, laid out to cover the floor and then fastened to ensure it will stay in place.

After the moisture in the space was taken care of we installed SilverGlo and FrothPak to ensure the space was properly insulated. SilverGlo is an insulation paneling that we sized to perfectly fit the crawl space and then adhered it to the wall. The panels are vapor proof to keep water vapor from entering the space, which prevents high humidity levels, mold and rot. SilverGlo also has a radiant heat barrier surface to reflect heat back into the crawl space, which saves the homeowner in energy bills. FrothPak is a spray foam insulation that seals off all of the small spaces air or moisture could enter through. This insulation does not absorb ambient moisture like traditional insulations and it is made from inorganic materials that will not mold or rot. 

This East Lansing basement was covered with water after a large snowmelt. Without an effective system to gather intruding water and filter it outside of the home, the problem would continue to persist and cause problems for the homeowner. 

In order to collect water that was entering the home we installed the WaterGuard system. For this installation we excavated the flooring around the perimeter of the basement in order to place piping. These pipes work protect the home from water intrusion by collecting incoming water and directing it into the sump pump to be discarded outside of the home. The remaining area left in the dug out trench was filled with crushed stone and then cement was poured over top of the system to restore the floors, leaving a small section of the system uncovered to allow water to enter. The WaterGuard inspection port was used for this project as well in order to give the homeowner and our team access to system if needed.

Next we installed a SuperSump sump pump for the water to drain into. This sump pump has an effective Zoeller pump to efficiently discharge water outside of the home and a sturdy liner with holes that accept water from the ground and from the WaterGuard System. 

Lastly, we installed IceGuard and a LawnScape outlet to ensure water from the sump pump leaves the home effectively. We installed the IceGuard system on the home’s discharge line to make sure water can leave the home even if the pipes are frozen. The specialized holes on the system help water flow out automatically to prevent it from re-entering the home and causing a flood. The LawnScape outlet was installed underneath the ground to lead water away from the property. This product ensures water will not flow back toward the home and cause further issues. 

When Jann had a perimeter drainage system put into her East Lansing, MI basement back in the 90s, she thought she would never have to deal with water issues again. As the years progressed, it seemed like she was right. But after some heavy rainstorms a few months back, the basement started leaking ground water through the walls and floor. To make matters worse, the company who originally installed the perimeter system had gone out of business and wouldn’t be able to troubleshoot the issue. With nowhere else to turn, Jann sought out help from the basement waterproofing experts.

After our system design specialist explored Jann’s basement, he found that the problem wasn’t as bad as she originally thought. Only one wall had leaked during the storms, and the crew wouldn’t need to replace the entire perimeter system, only about 30 feet of it. For the leaking wall, the crew installed our BrightWall system. The BrightWall panels were snapped in front of the old wall, and due to their rigid plastic material, they won’t be affected by rains or leaking water. In fact, the leaking water will flow down the walls behind the panel and into the perimeter drainage system at the foot of the wall. Neither Jann nor anyone else in the basement will have any idea that the wall is leaking. The crew upgraded the previous perimeter system to the WaterGuard drainage system. WaterGuard behaves like most drainage systems, but the crew included several inspection ports to go along with it. If the WaterGuard ever begins to act up like Jann’s previous systems, she can use the inspection ports to find and solve the problem quickly.

Jann’s new waterproof system will keep her basement safe for years to come. 

Not long ago, Karen and Raymond began getting whiffs of a strong smell whenever they went into their basement. Eventually, they were able to trace the smell to their crawl space. Karen and Raymond knew that it was pretty common for crawl spaces to omit strange smells, so they weren’t overly concerned. But soon enough, they discovered the smell was rising upstairs. It became even worse whenever they turned on the air or heat. The ventilation systems would push the musty smell upstairs. Essentially, their options were to live without air and heat or embrace a house that smelled like a gym. Desperate for an alternative, they gave us a call.

Raymond and Karen made a good choice. Our crews deal with musty crawl spaces all the time and knew exactly how to handle the problem. Most smelly crawl spaces can be traced back to unwanted moisture and humidity. Raymond and Karen were at a high risk of this already because their crawl space had a dirt floor and porous block walls. The moisture was the crew’s first concern. To dispose of any water that may leak in, the crew installed a SmartSump. The SmartSump system is the perfect sump pump option for crawl spaces. It is small enough to be installed without a hassle, but it contains a pump capable of draining 2,500 gallons of water per hour. While the pump will push out water, the goal for Raymond and Karen was to keep water from coming in at all. The CleanSpace moisture barrier will keep out moisture that tries to enter through the floor or walls. Lastly, the crew tackled the humidity issue. With the addition a SaniDry CX dehumidifier and a FrothPak seal around the rim of the crawl space, humid air won’t be welcome in this crawl space.

Raymond and Karen’s crawl space is now smell free and fully protected.

This East Lansing, MI homeowner gave us a call after he noticed that water was puddling on the floor of his basement. Ali, the owner, was eager to repair the leaks and solve the issue. The only problem was the existing wall finish hid the cracks, so he didn’t know where to begin.

Our crew was willing to do whatever it would take to fix Ali’s problem. Since the cracks couldn’t be found, they installed a WaterGuard perimeter drainage system that would collect water no matter where it was leaking in. WaterGuard sits under the footing of the foundation, so any water that would normally puddle on the floor will enter the system instead. The crew also connected the drainage system to a TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is our most reliable model, so Ali won’t have to worry no matter how much water comes leaking into the basement.

Matt was regularly dealing with 2 or 3 inches of water flooding his crawl space. Water was even puddling in the East Lansing, MI property during the dry season. When he first purchased the house, the inspector had mentioned looking into installing a basement sump pump. Tired of dealing with the constant floods, Matt gave us a call to follow up on that suggestion.

The cement crawl space was turning into a giant tank. Water would flow in through the cracks and fill up the space because there was nowhere else to go. That made providing a place of escape the biggest concern for the crew. They agreed with the original inspector that the home needed a sump pump and installed the ever reliable SuperSump to discharge the water. They even included a water watch alarm for Matt, designed to keep him from playing the guessing game by alerting him if there is ever water in the crawl space. A newly installed drainage matting will make sure that water doesn’t have the chance to puddle up and will direct the flow of any leakage to the SuperSump for discharge.

Thanks to a great job by the Ayers crew, Matt won’t have to worry about crawl space floods again.

After Bob noticed a few cracks and a little water on his walls where the discharge line exited the basement, he started to get concerned about his sump pump system. He knew that the system ran to the front to his home and thought there was a possibility that the line had disconnected. To put his mind at ease, he asked if one of the crews could come out to East Lansing, MI, dig up the line, and check it out.

The crew was more than happy to be of service. Luckily, the excavation revealed no problems with the sump or the line. Unfortunately, that meant something else would have to be done to help Bob out. For smaller interior wall cracks like these, we’ve found that the best solution is our FlexiSpan Sealant System. The two-layer sealant works by first plugging up the crack and then providing a drainage route for any water that does penetrate the seal. Bob doesn’t need to worry about the drainage, though. Before the FlexiSpan polymer was used, the crew installed a drainage system at the foot of the wall, underneath the foundation floor. Any leakage that does happen will take place behind the second layer of FlexiSpan and will enter into the drainage system out of sight.  Bob’s leaky crack problem is now a thing of the past.

East Lansing, MI resident, Donald has lived in his home for about three years. Within the past year he started noticing that water was leaking into the basement.  With intentions to live in this home for another 15 years or so, Donald decided to contact Ayers in hopes to solve this problem. 

The installation crew arrived just a few short days later to complete the job.  The crew installed CleanSpace, a SuperSump, and an UltraSump.  The number one reason for basement flooding is due to sump pump failure. The UltraSump backup battery will kick on in the event that the main pump fails for whatever reason, preventing a possible wet basement in the future. Donald was more than satisfied with the work that Ayers did to his basement and now he no longer has to live in fear of a wet basement.  

East Lansing, MI resident, Donald has lived in his home for about three years. Within the past year he started noticing that water was leaking into the basement.  With intentions to live in this home for another 15 years or so, Donald decided to contact Ayers in hopes to solve this problem. 

The installation crew arrived just a few short days later to complete the job.  The crew installed CleanSpace, a SuperSump, and an UltraSump.  The number one reason for basement flooding is due to sump pump failure. The UltraSump backup battery will kick on in the event that the main pump fails for whatever reason, preventing a possible wet basement in the future. Donald was more than satisfied with the work that Ayers did to his basement and now he no longer has to live in fear of a wet basement.