Trusted Crawl Space Encapsulation & Structural Repair Company in Presque Isle County, MI

Mike contacted us with concern for his mother’s home. Last spring, the basement in the house had flooded terribly after the snow melted, just as it had in previous years. The water didn’t leave any mold, mildew or smell, but it did leave Mike and his mom worried about what would happen in the future.

Together they decided to waterproof her basement to prevent flooding in the future and ensure that it would be dry even in the case of a minor leak. Our system design specialist, Dennis, visited the home to assess the situation and discussed the best plan of action for waterproofing the area. It was decided to install several products that work well together to keep the basement dry at all times.

First, WaterGuard, a specially designed subfloor drainage system was installed. This piping is laid around the perimeter of the room at the bottom of the walls. WaterGuard collects water from any leaks in the walls and reroutes it to the sump pump. Since the piping sits on top of the footing rather than alongside, it won’t get clogged with mud, allowing it to do it’s job at all times.

The WaterGuard system was then connected to a new SuperSump pump. This sump has a sturdy liner with holes to accept water directly from the ground as well as from the WaterGuard system. SuperSump has an airtight lid, too, which prevents any water from evaporating out of the hole in to the basement.

Both WaterGuard and the SuperSump are great choices to keeping your basement dry. By collecting water from the leaks and then pumping it out of the space, Mike’s mom can be confident that a flooded basement is a thing of the past.

Mike S. of Rogers City is not sure where the water is coming from in his basement. The basement flooded really badly after the snow melt in the spring and it has happened in previous years, as well. With this being said, Mike gave us a ring.

To remedy this situation, we installed two of our customer favorites: the WaterGuard French drain system and the SuperSump premier sump pump system. SuperSump is a sump pump specifically designed to keep your basement dry for long periods of time. Capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour, this sump pump is suitable for heavy water intrusion.

After that was installed, we moved onto the WaterGuard system. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement. Once that water is caught, it is redirected to the sump pump -- the SuperSump, in this case -- to be pumped up and put of the home. 

Mike, no need to worry about water with these systems in place.

James R. of Rogers City, MI had water leaking into his basement through the walls and floors and needed a solution to keeping his basement dry.

We decided a great fix to this situation would be to install our patented SuperSump premier sump pump. The SuperSump is a sump pump specifically designed to keep your basement dry for long periods of time. Capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour, this beast is suitable for heavy water intrusion.

Step aside, water!

Dave C. of Millersburg, MI wanted his crawl space to be clean, dry, and free of cold air -- so we recommended a crawl space encapsulation.

Upon inspection, we determined the best fix for his crawl space would be to install the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. CleanSpace is our patented encapsulation system for crawl spaces that is sure to keep cold air, water, dirt, and moisture out of the crawl space. It is a 20 mm thick plastic lining that is also built with anti-microbial properties. These anti-microbial properties ensure that no mold will grow in the crawl space, keeping it as clean as can be.

Dave can rest easy with the CleanSpace encapsulation system from Ayers. 

Wayne I. of Millersburg, MI was experiencing the ugly side of his crawl space. It was constantly damp and was putting off a musty, mildewy odor that was traveling up into the home. On top of that, a wet crawl space can cause other problems in the home itself such as sticking doors and windows, Wayne needed a fix -- and fast.

We installed our patented CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system to give this crawl space a face lift. CleanSpace is a 20mm thick plastic lining that seals off crawl space entirely from the surrounding elements. No dirt, water, cold air, or moisture is able to pass through this thick barrier. And as an added bonus, CleanSpace is developed with anti-microbial properties that prevent mold growth.

It doesn't get any better than this.

Jamie & Ryan H. felt their cabin beginning to sink. The couple knew the problem would only continue to worsen over time. Jamie & Ryan were sitting at home stressing about their cabin floor sinking when they saw an Ayers commercial on TV. Jamie wrote down our phone number and called to schedule a free appointment for an estimate. Upon assessing the couple’s needs, we recommended the installation of five Smart Jacks and a steel supplemental support beam to stabilize their cabin. The Smart Jack is a supplemental support system for crawl space applications. The Smart Jack effectively supports sagging beams and floor joists caused by, a length of span greater than spanning capability, floor load increased after construction, exceeding design values, and weakening over time due to high moisture and rot. We are so thankful for the opportunity to provide a permanent solution to the problem our new friends from Onaway, MI faced. With this strong support solution in place, Jamie & Ryan’s cabin is once again a wonderful place.

Thomas was having problems with both intruding water and foundation support in his basement. He called our team and luckily, we do it all! We were able to come to Thomas’s residence and help with both waterproofing his basement and supporting his foundation. 

Our team installed WaterGuard, a drainage system that is installed inside the home that catches water that falls from higher up on the walls and elsewhere in the basement. Waterguard is easily installed and is nearly invisible once the concrete is replaced and dries. This drains into the TripleSafe Sump Pump system that will pump the water out to the barely visible LawnScape Outlet and away from the house. As a secondary measure, the IceGuard system was also installed so that water can be expelled from the house even in freezing temperatures. The TripleSafe system is unique in that it is a battery-operated system with three pumps, one for everyday use, one for larger than average volumes of water, and one for when the power goes out to ensure drainage even in the dark. 

In addition to the waterproofing system, our team installed SmartJacks, a system produced to halt your sagging floors. Floors above basements and crawl spaces are vulnerable due to the damp nature of the lowest floor. The Smart Jack system is a permanent fix to these issues. It uses steel columns, threaded rods, and a solid base to address any problems your basement may have. Installing this system usually takes less than a day and it provides immediate stabilization.

Thomas’s basement will be dry and secure for years to come. The best part is that the results and changes will be instant and long-lasting.

Diane is a repeat customer of ours, who is always satisfied with the work Ayers provides. The basement windows in her Rogers City, MI home were rusted out and made her feel unsafe. Diane wanted the windows to have a tighter seal so that water would not come in, as well as stronger glass and a better locking mechanism for her family’s safety. 

We installed our EverLast Basement Windows. They are designed to help make your home more energy-efficient and safe. They are framed with vinyl, instead of the more common metal or wood, so it won’t rust or rot. They have a tight seal so no drafts of air or water will get into the home. 

Diane was home during the installation and was thrilled with the work done by Ayers, yet again. She felt like she got her peace of mind back, knowing her home was protected. 

Greg's home is over 100 years old and so new foundation support was definitely needed, so he called Ayers. We sent a crew to inspect his home so we could come up with an efficient solution. After this was conducted our System Design Specialists were able to recommend SmartJacks.

SmartJacks are the right answer for Greg's problems as they are supplemental support systems that effectively support sagging beams and floor joists. This consists of steel columns, threaded rods, and a solid base for support help. These steel columns then get adjusted in order to raise the floors to a level position.

Greg was grateful to have his old home supported properly so he no longer has to worry about his family’s safety!

Mike was looking into getting his crawl space sealed up as he noticed it was damp and musty smells were coming from there. He determined that Ayers had the best crawl space repair options for him so he gave us a call. We had a crew come out to inspect the area to come up with the best solution. It was settled that CleanSpace and SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier would work best. 

CleanSpace will work much better than any store bought tarp or plastic sheet Mike could buy. CleanSpace is a waterproof, thick, durable liner made of plastic that holds a vapor barrier property to ensure excess moisture is eradicated. This excess moisture is what was leading to mold and bacteria growth, in turn creating this musty smell he hated. Then we added our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to clean and dry the air to ensure the space remains dry. This is the highest-performing and most efficient dehumidifier so this will get the job done. Mike was relieved to get his crawl space fixed up and smelling right again!

Trevor was having work done by the team at Ayers Basement Systems and needed to install new discharge lines. With the installation of new lines, the Ayers team suggested implementing the IceGuard System. Since Trevor lives in Michigan and it can be cold, there is a potential for frozen lines. The IceGuard system produces an anti-freeze fitting that allows water to flow through the holes if the pipes freeze. Trevor was happy to have found an extra waterproofing precaution for his home!

Nancy was frustrated with the waterproofing system she had in place, it was not able to keep up with the water leaking into her basement. She decided to call our waterproofing experts at Ayers for a more permanent solution! Our crew inspected the basement to determine the proper systems that would resolve the leaks. From there, we agreed our WaterGuard System partnered with our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, would eliminate the leaks. WaterGuard consists of drainage piping placed in the subfloor of the basement. We run this system along the perimeter of the basement to ensure the water that leaks through the walls gets collected in the drain. Our experts pour concrete over the drainage system to conceal it. We hooked our TripleSafe Sump Pump System to the WaterGuard System so that the water is directed there instead of the floor. TripleSafe utilizes three pumps, each equipped to handle water intrusion. The last pump is battery-operated, which means it will turn on if the power fails. Nancy was glad she made the upgrade from her previous waterproofing system!

We responded to a call from a concerned homeowner in Posen, MI, who was sick of cleaning up pools of water in his basement. Thomas knew Ayers had years of experience with waterproofing solutions. Our system design specialist recommended our WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump pump systems. When water seeps through the walls and puddles on the ground, this interior drainage system in the subfloor will collect the leaks. From there, the water reroutes to the sump pump. Next, we hooked up the TripleSafe sump pump system. As the name implies, this solution holds three pumps in one durable liner. The third pump is even battery-operated for power failure situations. Thomas is happy with his decision to get permanent waterproofing solutions!

We headed to a home in Millersburg, MI, to help Ted with a foundation repair solution. His block foundation walls in the crawl space were bowing, so our crew began installing PowerBrace as a permanent resolution. PowerBrace is a foundation wall repair system consisting of steel beams secured to the joists above with steel brackets. The beams are adjustable over time, potentially straightening the wall back to its original position. Ted is grateful for the hard work put in to make his home safe once again!