Hickory Corners, MI Pro Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Christopher's unfinished basement had water leaking through a couple of his walls. Heavy rains were a huge concern. Our Ayers crew was glad to help waterproof this troublesome area. Christopher didn't want to mop up these frustrating leaks anymore, so we recommended our WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump pump systems. WaterGuard is an interior drainage system placed in the subfloor of the basement around the perimeter. We poured concrete over the drain to conceal the solution within the ground. Next, we installed TripleSafe, a three-pump system where leaks get sent from WaterGuard. Each pump can handle heavy volumes of water. The third pump is battery-operated, ensuring it stays on during power failures. Christopher won't have to get out his mop again for those pesky wall leaks!

Joan and Richard had water entering their crawl space so they called our team. We installed SmartSump and IceGuard in their crawl space. The SmartSump Crawl Space Sump Pump was perfectly designed for crawl spaces. It prevents flooding by reducing moisture in the crawl space and by removing any water quickly. The IceGuard Sump Pump Discharge Line System allows water to leave even when the discharge line is frozen. Therefore, this system prevents flooding even in freezing temperatures or when the snow is piled up high. Lastly, this system is totally automatic so Joan and Richard won’t have to worry about when they should turn it on or off. 

Tim and Carol noticed a musty smell wafting through their house. It was coming from heavy moisture in their crawl space. Our team installed CleanSpace, a plastic sheet material used as a vapor barrier to restrict all moisture, outside air, and pests from entering your crawl space. In addition, we installed the SaniDry XP Basement Dehumidifier. This dehumidifier never needs to be emptied because the water drains automatically and it is ten times more powerful than typical dehumidifiers.

This block wall crawl space allowed water to leak in, causing problems for the homeowner. There were two sump pumps and a dehumidifier in the crawl space, but water was still an issue. To update this space and eliminate water, we installed CleanSpace, drainage matting, a SmartSump, and the IceGuard system. 

For the first part of this project, we installed drainage matting on the floor of the crawl space. This matting has a dimpled surface that helps water on the floor easily make its way to the sump pump. The matting was sized and cut for the crawl space and was put in place before the CleanSpace liner was installed.

Next, we installed the CleanSpace liner that is used to encapsulate the crawl space with its waterproof and vapor-proof material. The liner was sized to fit the dimensions of the space and was installed on the floors and walls. The system was securely attached to the walls, keeping it in place, and the material is extremely durable to protect it from any type of damage. This liner was used to keep water or moisture from coming in through the ground or block walls.

To update the ineffective sump pumps in the space, we installed one powerful SmartSump sump pump. A SmartSump is designed for crawl spaces and provides the homeowner with full protection from water. The system has a sturdy liner that collects water and a cast-iron Zoeller pump to effectively pump water out of the space. 

To combat potential frozen pipes, we installed the IceGuard system. We installed this on the home’s discharge line to help water from the sump pump immediately exit the home through specially designed holes, even if the pipe is frozen. This will prevent the water from re-entering the home and causing a flood or large leak. 

Ryan J. now has a dry crawl space that is protected from any type of water leakage.