Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

After a questionable foundation repair to this Cement City, MI home, the owners began to notice that they’re basement didn’t look quite right. There were cracks in the foundation and front porch. Not to mention, both the floors upstairs and porch seemed to be sagging and uneven. In other words, the foundation was starting to settle. The owners wanted to keep their basement separate from the upstairs for a little while longer, so they made a call to the basement and foundation experts, Ayers Basement Systems.

To fix this settling foundation, the crew used SmartJacks. The jacks are usually used to repair the floor above sagging crawl spaces, but thanks to their adjustability, the jacks were perfect for this low basement ceiling. Similar to the installation process for crawl spaces, the SmartJacks were attached to previously installed reinforcement beams in the ceiling and lodged into the concrete slab at floor level. The SmartJacks will reduce the amount of stress on the foundation and stabilize the ceiling back to its original position.

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William’s wall withstood 30 years of bowing and finally started cracking pretty significantly. There were no signs of intruding water yet however it was sure to follow after the crack got deeper and wider. William called our team and we came out and installed GeoLock Wall Anchors. The Geo-Lock Wall Anchor System repairs walls that are sliding inwards, bowing, or buckling. A wall anchor will be installed inside your home and extend outward towards stable, hard-packed soil around your home to anchor it in place. This prevents any further movement permanently and is installed with minimal disruption to your home or your lawn. We can even conceal the anchors with our Hide-A-Way covers for a more finished appearance. Now William's wall will return to standing tall and strong like the day he built the house and intruding water won't be a concern.

These Clarklake homeowners have had a crack in the basement walls since the home was built and the soil was backfilled. It has bothered them ever since but now they thing the crack is slowly getting worse and wanted a solution. We used GeoLock Wall Anchors to halt further movement of the walls. There is minimal disruption to the yard and the anchors do not take up usable space in the basement!

Amanda and Andrew have been through quite a journey after purchasing their new lake home in 2023. After experiencing water intrusion in their crawl space, they took the proactive steps of having a sump pump installed to manage the situation effectively. After the installation of the sump pump in December 2023, knowing it would be their forever home, a place they cherish and plan to pass down to their children, they decided to get the foundation inspected as well a year later. Understandably, they want to ensure the foundation remains stable and secure for the future. Having already invested in some new work, it's concerning for them to notice the area starting to settle. The emergence of new cracks along with existing ones reopening can understandably be worrisome. Amanda even mentioned that certain sides of the home have begun making noises reminiscent of previous issues, adding to their anxiety. With plans to add onto their beloved home, they are rightfully seeking assurance that everything regarding the foundation is solid. Thankfully, with the installation of our SmartJacks support posts in the crawl space, Amanda and Andrew's home is now stable and secure. It's heartening to know that we could help them protect their investment and provide peace of mind as they move forward with their plans.

Deb and Rob noticed sagging floors, wall cracks, and a sinking beam in their 1970s home. Worried about worsening damage, they turned to Ayers for help. We stabilized their foundation with SmartJack® supports, restoring structural integrity and ensuring their home stays secure for years to come. Now, Deb can finally rest easy knowing their investment is protected.