Before & After

Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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From Crumbling to Strong: Restoring a Historic Hillsdale, MI Foundation

This 1800s Hillsdale building has seen a lot over the years, but time has taken its toll. Its stone foundation was weakening, the dirt-floor basement was damp, and water intrusion threatened its future. With plans to transform the space into an investment firm, the owner also needed the basement to be a reliable storage area. But before that could happen, the foundation had to be stabilized, and the basement needed to be waterproofed.

The transformation began with reinforcing the foundation. Shotcrete strengthened the aging stone, restoring its durability and ensuring the building had a solid base for years to come. SmartJacks followed, leveling out the floors above and eliminating that “spongy” feel, creating a sturdy and secure space upstairs.

Once the foundation was stabilized, the owner was relieved to know the building was structurally sound and its history was preserved. With that major step complete, the focus could now shift to waterproofing the basement—making it a dry, dependable storage space for years to come!

Saving a Foundation from Falling Down a Hill in Van Buren, MI

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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!

GeoLock Wall Anchors Secure Basement Wall in Saline, MI

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Kyle was concerned the cracks in his basement walls would lead to more severe damage. He wasn't sure how to fix it himself, so he called Ayers. Our specialists visited his home and recommended the Supportworks GeoLock wall anchor system for his problem. Wall anchors are heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors built to be placed in solid soil. A steel rod connects the ground anchor to the wall anchor securing the wall. Kyle is excited to have a stable basement wall!

Helical Piers Provide the Perfect Support for Reading, MI Home

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Marcia and Bob grew worried about their foundation as cracks were forming. The couple decided to reach out to us at Ayers Basement Systems, and an inspection was soon conducted. The review determined that the foundation was settling, causing cracks to form. Our team suggested Helical Piers as it would provide a permanent solution against the foundation. Helical Piers are screwed into the ground until load-bearing soil is met and then attached to the home's foundation. Once the systems were set, our crew could level and stabilize the foundation eliminating stress on Marcia and Bob!

Providing Permanent Solutions to Sagging Floors

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Andy and Lauralee live in an older home and recently have discovered their floors are sagging. Upon inspection, we discovered that the floor supports were not very supportive. We installed the SmartJack Crawl Space Support System to stabilize the sagging floors and raise them back to the correct level. They are adjustable so the home has a permanent solution to the problems!