Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Ronald was searching for a solution to address his cracked foundation wall in the basement. He chose Ayers as the foundation repair experts, so we sent a crew to inspect his home. From the inspection, our System Design Specialists were able to recommend CarbonArmor. This repair system consists of reinforcing straps made from a fiber-reinforced polymer ten times stronger than steel. The straps are attached to the wall with a special epoxy resin and secured to the joists above with steel brackets. With this system, the wall will become stable and secure which will prevent future bowing. Ronald was grateful for this quick, trustworthy solution that will keep his foundation walls in place!

It’s clear to see in the first image that something’s just not right with these walls...they’re bowing! Bowed walls are often the result of hydrostatic pressure. As water saturates the backfill soil surrounding the foundation, the water exerts pressure on the foundation walls. Installing the PowerBrace system in this home was the best solution for combating the hydrostatic pressure and straightening these walls over time. 12 corrosion-resistant, zinc beams were carefully reinforced to the floor joists to distribute the load evenly preventing damage to the floor system above it. These beams can be tightened over time to continue to stabilize the walls, putting them back in their place.

Rob was worried about the small wall crack he had in his wall spreading so he decided to take action. He called Ayers for possible solutions and we sent out a crew for a free inspection. After scanning this wall crack over, it was decided that Rob would need our FlexiSpan solution.

The benefit of FlexiSpan being that this is the best option to tackle small wall cracks before they spread into something worse. It is especially nice if you are not looking to pay for a full remodel. This solution is made of a watertight, flexible sealant that covers the entire length of the crack. Then another drainage layer is added so that if water did permeate the membrane, it would flow down the original wall out of sight and would be directed to your drainage system. As you can see in the after picture, our WaterGuard System was added below the FlexiSpan solution on the wall which is a sub-floor drainage system for any water to flow.

Rob was thrilled to have this wall crack sealed before it jeopardized the safety of his home!

Jill's old foundation slab had been cracking over the past 30 years, causing it to pull away from her home. She decided it was time to call for professional help, so she chose Ayers. Our team inspected the problem area and concluded our helical piers were the perfect solution. This system consists of steel and includes a set of helical blades on the lower section of the pier. These piers are installed within the soil mechanically to the appropriate depth required. The pier system creates a solid support base that transfers the weight of her home to strong supporting soils below. Jill was relieved after receiving proper foundation stabilization!

Jack grew concerned with his apartment complex as the soil near the foundation had eroded. He contacted us at Ayers Basement System, and an inspection was soon conducted. Our team had determined the area would need to be backfilled with dirt to stabilize the site, and then Helical Piers would be required. Jack opted to go with the installation, and our crew got to work. Dirt was first brought into the area and leveled to provide a secure place for the Helical Piers. Helical Piers are a form of support that drill into the ground as the bottom portion of the pier has blades for support. Our crew installed 34 different Helical Piers, ensuring the soil will stop eroding for Jack!