Premier Basement & Crawl Space Repair Experts Serving Sparta, MI

Kurt worried his basement windows wouldn't open wide enough for an escape from the inside. Concerned for his family's safety, he researched his options and called Ayers for help. We sent our specialists to his home and after evaluating the space, they recommended installing an egress window designed to allow an easy escape during emergencies. Egress windows are built to withstand heavy soil and water weight and include a polycarbonate safety cover to prevent falls. Kurt loves his new window!

The previous owner of Linda's home has had the second floor raised. The past owner neglected to have extra support installed, adding a major stress factor to the home's supportive work.  Needing a safe and reliable solution, Linda contacted Ayers.

Our resident foreman Bruce was able to inspect the area and diagnose the issue. The home's crawlspace and rim joist were too weak for the amount of weight the home had. Bruce and his team installed SmartJack piers to re-stabilize the home.

SmartJack piers are metal beams placed strategically along the structure's supportive rim joist. The bottoms are anchored into the ground with poured concrete while the tops are capped with load-bearing joints that are attached to the rim joist. The entire pier's height is adjusted till there is constant pressure being applied, reintroducing support to the entire framework.

Leann K. from Sparta, MI was having water puddle in her basement before reaching out to us. Standing water, or any water at all, can lead to mold growth, bad odors, sticking doors and windows, and congestion in the home. For all these reasons, Leann gave us a call – and we had the perfect solution for her. 

We installed two of our favorite patented products: the WaterGuard French drain system and the TripleSafe sump pump system. The WaterGuard French drain system rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement from he walls. Once this water is collected, it is transferred to the sump pump (the TripleSafe) to be pumped up and out of the home.

The TripleSafe sump pump is a sump pump that provides three levels of protection against water leakage. Whether it be normal water supply, heavy volumes of water, or in the case of a power outage, this sump pump will keep your basement dry. For normal water supply, the Zoeller ⅓ horsepower pump functions. At a heavier level, the Zoeller ½ horsepower pump activates. In the case of a power outage, the UltraSump backup sump pump will pump water on a backup battery.

WaterGuard and TripleSaf work in perfect harmony to make sure that Leann's basement stays dry and free of issues.

Tim K. of Sparta, MI has some seriously bad luck with the cement slabs at his house. His front porch, sidewalk, and back patio had all been sinking deeper and deeper into the earth, created a tripping hazard for his family and his guests. This said, Tim gave us a call.

We used our patented PolyLevel injection foam to raise these three slabs for Tim. PolyLevel is inserted underneath the slabs by drilling small, penny-sized holes and using those as access points. After we are done raising the slab, the holes are refilled and barely noticeable. In the end, the slabs are ready to walk on again within about 15 minutes!

Ben L. from Sparta, MI was in serious trouble before he reached out to us: he had a bowing wall. A bowing foundation wall can put the home and its occupants in danger. This said, Ben gave us a call for a professional solution. 

We installed our patented PowerBrace foundation wall repair system. PowerBrace stabilizes tilting, bowing, or buckling basement walls. The system uses steel I-beams that secure to the joists above the wall to offer maximum support. The PowerBrace system is even strong enough to bring foundation walls back to their original position with continued tightening.

Courtney P. of Sparta, MI had two inches of water in her basement. There are 2 small windows that water was seeping in from. On top of that, the drain tile system was not pulling water away from the home. Hence, she gave us a call.

Our solution? The SuperSump premier sump pump system and the WaterGuard French drain system. We started out by installing the SuperSump. 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 s suitable for heavy water intrusion.

Following that installment, we moved onto the WaterGuard system. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement through the walls, etc. Once that water is collected it is redirected to the sump pump -- the SuperSump, in this case -- to be pumped out of the home.

Courtney, say goodbye to water issues in your basement.

Kristina was in the process of selling her house when a home inspector informed her that the floor joists were sinking. Basically, the weight of the floor was too much for the foundation to handle and caused the floor to slope on one end. As you can imagine, sloping floors aren’t exactly an attractive home feature in the eyes of potential buyers. Since every other aspect of the house ready for the market, Kristina really wanted to get this problem taken care of in a hurry. So, she and her realtor reached out to Ayers looking for a solution.

Failing floor joists are actually a pretty common problem. It makes sense when you consider that floor joists and most support beams are made of an easily rotted material, wood. The fact that the joists and beams are set up in damp basements or crawl spaces doesn’t help too much, either. When dealing with failing floor joists like Kristina’s, we’ve found that the best solution is a two-step process. Step one is providing a more reliable base for the floor joists. By using galvanized steel beams, the team reinforced the rotting joists with material that wouldn’t be affected by the moist environment of the basement. Once the beams were attached, the crew moved on to step two and installed our SmartJack Floor Support System. SmartJacks work the same way a car jack would. They were placed under the steel beams and then raised to a height that would level out the sloping floor.

Kristina’s floor is now as ready to sell as the rest of her home, good luck!