Ayers Basement Systems serving Forestville, MI

This family’s historic lakeside home in Forestville, MI, bordering Lake Huron, has been cherished since 1921. Over the years, the foundation began to show its age, with bowing and crumbling walls, severe cracking, and a dirt-floor basement prone to water intrusion. The homeowners were determined to preserve their home for future generations and turned to Ayers for help.

System Design Specialist Kieth created a tailored repair plan, and Foreman Nate led the skilled crew in executing the project. The team started by addressing the compromised foundation walls with Shotcrete, a durable concrete application that stabilized and reinforced the crumbling structure. To seal out moisture and protect the basement, they installed CleanSpace® encapsulation, a heavy-duty vapor barrier that prevents water and humidity from infiltrating the space. To ensure long-term structural stability, the team added SmartJack® supports and supplemental beams to strengthen the sagging areas of the foundation.

The result is a secure, dry basement that safeguards the structural integrity of this family home. Thanks to these expert foundation repair and basement encapsulation solutions, the home is now ready to stand strong for generations to come.

Since 1921, this lakeside home near Lake Huron in Forestville, MI, has been a cherished part of the family’s history. But time and Michigan’s harsh weather had taken their toll, leaving the foundation crumbling and riddled with severe cracks. Concerned about the home's stability and eager to preserve it for future generations, the family reached out to Ayers for help.

System Design Specialist Keith developed a tailored solution to stabilize and rebuild the foundation. Foreman Nate and his team began by carefully excavating the failing foundation to assess the extent of the damage. To address the structural issues, they installed SmartJacks and supplemental beams, designed to provide permanent support and lift sagging areas of the home. Next, the team applied Shotcrete, a high-strength concrete material, to repair and reinforce the foundation walls, creating a durable barrier against future wear and damage.

With the foundation now stabilized and secure, this historic home is ready to stand strong for generations to come. Whether your home is a century-old treasure or a modern structure, Ayers provides expert foundation repair solutions to protect what matters most.

Gordon was concerned about the cracks in his basement floors and walls. He worried the issue would become much worse, so he called Ayers. A team of specialists visited his home to examine the issue and find a solution. They recommended the installation of the Supportworks GeoLock wall anchor system. Wall anchors are heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors engineered to be grounded in solid, undisturbed soil. The ground anchor and wall anchor are connected by a steel rod, to stabilize the wall. Gordon is excited to have his crawl space wall in one piece!