Sturgis, MI Quality Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Tracey knew the floor in her kitchen was slanted and she couldn't tolerate it any longer. After researching her options, she called Ayers for help, so we sent our crew of experts to her home. They evaluated the space and recommended installing the SmartJacks supplemental support system. SmartJacks are a system of floor jacks hot-dipped in galvanized steel and zinc-plated to promote durability. The base of each jack is placed two feet below the surface, which reduces load-bearing stress significantly. Tracey is happy with her level floor!

Larry had moisture entering his crawl space, resulting in a damp, dirt floor. He knew he needed to fix the issue, so he researched his options and called Ayers for help. We sent a team of experts to his home to inspect the space and recommend a solution. They decided installing CleanSpace, an antimicrobial-lined vapor barrier, would be best. CleanSpace is applied uninterruptedly to the crawl space floors and walls to prevent moisture entry and is also designed to be walked and crawled on. Larry loves his clean crawl space!

Edna noticed that her floors were sloping. Unsure of how to fix the issue, she contacted Ayers. Our resident foreman Evan was able to inspect the area and realized the crawl space needed support. To fix the issue Evan decided to install SmartJack piers.

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. 

Edna noticed that her floors were sloping. Unsure of how to fix the issue, she contacted Ayers. Our resident foreman Evan was able to inspect the area and realized the crawl space needed support. To fix the issue Evan decided to install SmartJack piers.

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. 

The sidewalks and concrete slabs outside of this business were unleveled and separating from the base of the building. The owners were looking to raise the concrete and prevent them from settling again.

We used the PolyLevel system to raise the slabs and prevent them from sinking again in the future. We drilled small, penny-sized holes deep into the concrete and then injected them with a specialized polymer material. Once injected, the polymers expanded to raise the slabs and because of their dense and lightweight nature, they assisted in keeping the slabs up while dealing with the weak soil issue below that caused them to sink in the first place. We also used the NexusPro joint sealer to seal off any cracks or openings after the Polylevel system cured.

Water was leaking into Brittany C.’s basement. She was concerned the water was leaking in through her poured concrete walls.  The Ayers team came in and waterproofed Brittany’s basement. We installed the WaterGuard basement perimeter system and the Triple Safe sump pump. The WaterGuard System is installed around the perimeter of the basement so any water coming through the walls will go into WaterGuard. WaterGuard will then guide the water to the Triple Safe sump pump to be pumped out the basement. The combination of these products ensures that any water entering your basement does not cause any headaches for you and your family.

Von M. of Sturgis, MI has an in-ground pool in his yard and over the years, the cement slabs surrounding the pool have begun to sink. This can be due to loose soil underneath the slabs or weathering over time -- but nonetheless, the issue needed to be solved. 

We used our patented PolyLevel injection foam to remedy this situation. PolyLevel is lightweight yet strong and is proven to be a better solution than mudjacking. We start the project by drilling small, penny-sized holes into the slabs and use these holes as access points for which to inject the foam through. Once we inject the PolyLevel, we refill the holes with cement, making this procedure very non-invasive. 

Kevin P. of Sturgis, MI had dealt with a musty smell in his basement for quite some time. It got to the point where his guests were making mention of the odor -- leaving both parties uncomfortable. So, Kevin gave us a call for a long-term solution.

We installed our patented SaniDry XP standing dehumidifier. The SaniDry XP is a best of a duhumidifier -- it can collect up to 109 liters of water per day despite its compact size. This is a perfect solution to alleviating musty odors and the moisture that lingers in the air of a wet basement. 

Hunter R. of Sturgis, MI dealt with a crack in his basement floor for years. The breaking point was when the crack began to let water into the basement. Thus, he gave us a call.

We installed our patented WaterGuard French drain system to remedy this water issue. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor but above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement from the walls. Once this water is collected, it is redirected to the sump pump to be pumped up and out of the home. This solves the issue of water seepage by catching the water before it gets into the basement itself. 

Steve S. from Sturgis, MI had a 21x4 foot sideway that was sinking. This can become a serious tripping hazard for those who use the sidewalk, so Steve gave us a call.

Our fix? PolyLevel injection foam. PolyLevel is lightweight and proven to lift slabs more efficiently than mudjacking. We start by drilling small, penny-sized holes into the slab for the foam to be injected through. Once we inject the PolyLevel, we refill those holes, making this project very noninvasive.

Fifteen minutes after the project was completed, this sideway was ready to walk on again. 

Seth S. of Sturgis, MI found water seeping through his stone foundation in the basement. He had only owned his house for about a year and was looking to waterproof the basement so he could finish it. Our crew noticed that the previous owners had attempted to seal the leaks with dry lock paint, although it was beginning to flake off. This was a temporary fix that didn’t actually solve the problem. Basement systems came in and offered Seth a permanent solution to his problem.

The bulk of Seth’s waterproofing needs included the installation of Waterguard, a SuperSump sump pump and a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. The WaterGuard system was installed around the interior perimeter of the basement to ensure any water leakage would channel into the pipe and exit into the sump pump, keeping the basement dry. A SuperSump was also installed, which is an effective sump pump system that will prevent your basement from flooding if a water leak occurs. The pump channels water in from the WaterGuard system as well as any other water from under the ground. To top off Seth’s basement waterproofing, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. This is an efficient dehumidification system that filters the air and takes 100 pints of water per day out of the basement. The combination of these three products will surely keep Seth’s basement dry.

Seth can now happily finish his basement without having to worry about water seepage. He can be assured his basement will stay dry from now on!