Elk Rapids, MI Friendly Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing

Jerry visited his crawl space for the first time and noticed it was very damp. He realized mold was growing and wasn't sure how to fix the issue, so he called Ayers. We sent our professionals to inspect the situation and recommend a solution to the problem. They decided the best plan was to install CleanSpace, an antimicrobial-lined vapor barrier applied uninterruptedly to the crawl space walls and floors. CleanSpace eliminates moisture entry and consequently prevents mold growth. Jerry is relieved to have his project complete!

Richard was concerned when he found water pooling in his basement. Needing a solution he contacted Ayers and allowed our foreman Bruce Daniel to inspect the area. Bruce noticed that the home's drainage system was not able to handle the demand the water had placed on it. To remedy the issue Bruce installed a new TripleSafe sump Pump with three levels of precaution, a WaterGuard drainage system to help with any potential overflow, lined the area with a protective CleanSpace cover, and all the while treated the area with a powerful dehumidifier.

Cathy F. contacted us because the sliding glass door in her home cracked due to foundation settlement. Some of the doors were also sticking, which is a common sign of foundation failure.

We installed helical piers to lift and stabilize the settled foundation. The soil outside of the home was excavated in order to attach the helical pier system to the base of the home. The system was secured into place with steel brackets and then the piers were drilled down into the ground until stable soil was reached. The piers anchored into the ground and the weight of the foundation was then transferred through the pier to completely stabilize the settled foundation.

Carol and Bill called us out to their home because they were having issues with their basement windows. They had moved into the home only a few months before and began to notice a pattern during summer thunderstorms. Moisture from rainfall would seep between cracks in the concrete wells and leak into the basement. In total, the couple wanted three new replacement windows and accompanying wells.

The team went to Elk Rapids and immediately got to work. Energy efficient egress windows and SunHouse wells were installed as replacements for the three rectangular windows. Our plastic window wells and covers are designed to keep moisture out. The plastic material won’t erode like the couple’s concrete egress, so cracks and seepage should stay a thing of the past. As an added bonus, the larger windows will allow more light to pass into the basement. So not only are the replacements more reliable, they also brighten up the room.

Congratulations to Bill and Carol on the new home! We hope that you’re back to enjoying it, instead of looking for improvements. 

The call we received from Mike and Janet was definitely unique. They had already taken the necessary steps to waterproof their crawlspace but now they were facing a different kind of problem. After the crawl space began to flood, Mike discovered that the pump was draining directly into their sewer line.

The Ayers team knew the solution was to add in a new discharge line that would carry the water out of the home and to a LawnScape outlet. All LawnScape outlets are placed at a safe distance from the home, so the discharged water won’t back flow to the foundation. This Elk Rapids home had the perfect location for this. The discharge line was extended enough for the water to exit through an outlet and then flow into the lake at the edge of the yard. The team also installed an IceGuard to keep the home protected even if the line freezes over and the water doesn’t make it all the way to the lake.

Mike and Janet’s plumbing problem was solved after a one-day installation and now they are free to enjoy their beautiful lake home.