Trustworthy Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Specialists Serving Manistee, MI
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Your Basement & Foundation Contractor
Ayers Basement Systems has been serving Manistee homeowners for over 40 years. Our locally owned and operated businesses provides professional basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling and foundation repair. If you need help with your below-grade service, we are Manistee's trusted contractor.
Why Us for Basements & Foundations:
- Experience - 40+ years and hundreds of successful projects.
- Patented Products - proprietary basement & foundation tools.
- Trained Professionals - trained & experienced repair specialists
- Professional Service - dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction
We have the expertise, experience and tools needed to permanently solve your basement and foundation problems. Get started today with a free home inspection and no-obligation cost estimate. 1-866-379-1669
Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair
Water in the basement or crawl space means eventual mold growth and rot. If left ignored, over the years the damage to your home can become extreme. To prevent that from every happening we install a waterproofing system in the basement and an encapsulation system in the crawl space. We protect your Manistee home.
We can fix:
- Wet Basements
- Damp or Moldy Crawl Spaces
- Leaking Wall Cracks
- High Humidity in the Space
- Uncomfortable Temperatures
Wet Basement Waterproofing
Ayers Basement Systems is a member of Basement Systems, the international network of basement & crawlspace waterproofers. As part of the network, our waterproofing specialists receive advanced training in waterproofing techniques. They also receive access to exclusive, patented waterproofing products. All these products together form a complete basement waterproofing solution. We install an interior drainage channel along the inner perimeter of your basement. Any water entering through the basement walls is collected into the channel and runs to a sump pump. The pump evacuates the water out and safely away from your home. The systems is completed with a energy-efficient basement dehumidifier. By removing the water and controlling the humidity in the basement mold and rot are prevented.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
If you have a crawl space rather than a basement, we can protect the area with a similar system. An insulating mat is laid on the crawl space floor and then a thick, vinyl vapor-barrier is placed on top running up the crawl space walls. The vapor-barrier prevents water from seeping into the crawl space. The crawl space vents are close and a sealable entrance is installed. A crawl space dehumidifier and sump pump are added to complete the system. Any entering water is immediately removed and the space is insulated and sealed. No mold, no rot and no cold floors over crawl spaces.
Foundation Repair & Concrete Leveling
Foundation issues are much more serious than basement waterproofing problems as they can permanently damage your home. Foundation problems need to be corrected quickly and professionally. Ayers Basement Systems permanently repairs foundations for business and homeowners throughout Manistee.
We can fix:
- foundation wall cracks
- Separating floors
- Soil issues
- bowing walls
- Sunken concrete slabs
Professional Foundation Repair
We use a number of different foundation piering solutions to correct sinking or settling foundations. These include helical piers, push piers, slab piers and helical deck piers. These piering systems drill down to a stable soil base capable of lifting and supporting your home in its original position. Whatever your foundation issues, we have the right solution.
Updated Mudjacking Techniques
If your home has sunken concrete slabs in your driveway, patio, sidewalk, etc. we use an updated variation of mudjacking to correct the problem. Mudjacking or slab jacking traditionally involves pumping a mudslurry beneath concrete slabs through holes drilled through the slab. Rather than using a heavy mudslurry we use PolyLEVEL, an expansive polyurethane foam. The foam expands to fill all the gaps beneath the slab, lifting it back to its level position. The foam is also much lighter than mudslurry putting less stress on the underlying soil. PolyLEVEL also cures within hours rather than the days that mudslurry takes. Ayers Basement Systems is Manistee's trusted concrete lifting and leveling contractor.
Crawl spaces are taboo areas under a home that nobody pays attention to. Yet, these spaces hold a lot of power; the stability of a home, it's temperature, and air quality are all related to the crawl space we never go in.
Our foreman created a dry and supported environment that preserves the longevity of this house with Clean Space technology and Smart Jacks. We sealed the entire crawl space with a strong, durable lining that prevents mold and is waterproof. This liner is thicker and won't rip, unlike store-bought plastic liners. In addition, we armed the foundation of the crawl space with three Smart Jacks, a steel support system that stabilizes the sinking floors above. Smart Jacks spread the weight of your home to more stable soil which provides visible and long-lasting stabilization and lift.
Poorly taken care of crawlspaces, negatively affect the whole home whether you know it or not. It can make the air bad to breathe, raise air bills, all of that stuff. Well, this customer from Manistee called us about his crawlspace that we wanted insulated. We installed two things. 1) CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a 20 mil thick plastic liner that fits to the crawl space to completely seal the home from the earth. Polyester cord reinforcement allows for a lot of durability, to make it last longer than the home will. This liner also contains an antimicrobial additive to prevent mold.
We also installed Frothpak. This is a spray foam insulation used on rim joists and hard to reach areas. FrothPak does not absorb moisture, so it does a great job at sealing crawlspaces from the outside environment. Now this homeowner will have a perfectly insulated crawlspaces for years to come.
