Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in MI

The Importance of Basement Waterproofing in Kalamazoo

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:04:47 -0500

Homeowners in Kalamazoo, Michigan are no strangers to rain and snow. Living in a northern city has taught them how to prepare and protect their homes from potential damage caused by wet conditions. If you haven't yet looked into basement waterproofing in Kalamazoo, there's no better time than right now! Don't hesitate: act now and seal-up that leaky, wet basement before it's too late.

The Many Benefits of Basement Waterproofing
Waterproofing your basement is one of the best home renovations you can make. Why? For one, a wet basement poses serious health risks to the people living in the home. Wet basements are a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can lead to allergies, asthma, skin and eye irritation, and fatigue in both humans and pets. A wet, humid basement also produces an unhealthy, musty smell that is quite unpleasant to live with.

Another benefit of basement waterproofing is that a sealed basement will be better protected from leaks and possible flooding. A waterproofed basement not only protects your wallet from potential water damages and costly repair bills, it also helps protect your home -- your investment -- from potentially serious foundation cracks and repairs.

A final reason to waterproof your Kalamazoo basement is to increase your home's overall value and usable square footage. If you're looking to sell your home in the near future, you'll have a much better chance of doing so if the home is free of mold and mildew. Why? No one wants to invest or live in a home with a musty, wet basement. Transforming a wet, neglected basement into a dry, usable space will pay dividends whether you decide to sell your home in the future or remodel your basement into a family room, home office, or kids' playroom.

Interior versus Exterior Drain Systems
Basement waterproofing technicians in Kalamazoo have a wide range of training and expertise when it comes to musty, wet basements. In some cases, they will install an interior basement drain system to help keep the basement clean and dry.

An interior basement drain system has many advantages over exterior drain systems. For starters, interior drain systems cost about half the price of exterior drain systems. That's music to the ears of many Kalamazoo homeowners. Secondly, an interior basement drain system does not require outdoor excavation and will not damage or alter your home's property or yard. And finally, interior basement drain systems take as little as one to two days to install. Continue reading to learn how an interior basement drain system can protect your home from water damage.

Types of Interior Basement Drain Systems
Interior basement drain systems can be installed underneath the perimeter of your basement floor or above the floor along the perimeter. A drain system above the floor is generally recommended for homes with a monolithic foundation (where the footing and floor were poured in a single piece), or for basements with radiant heat. Both types of interior basement drain systems (above-floor and below-floor) act as a waterproofing agent for concrete foundation walls and will not become clogged with dirt or debris. Once installed, these interior basement drain systems collect any excess water in your basement and pump it outdoors, away from the home.

To protect your home from basement flooding in Jackson, MI, call the professionals at Ayers' Basement Systems!

Michigan Snow in Winter Can Lead to Floods in Spring

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:31:36 -0500

Western Michigan is already on track for a snowy winter, which means a flood filled spring when the snow melts. As the seasons change from winter to spring the snow begins to thaw out and saturate the ground. Typically after the thaw the spring showers follow. The already saturated ground cannot retain this added water, creating a recipe for disaster for your basement. This melting season causes many Michigan basements to flood due to the water built up against foundation walls causing hydrostatic pressure.

Hydrostatic Pressure and Your Foundation

Hydrostatic pressure is pressure from a body of water at rest. The weight of the water itself is what causes the pressure. The higher the water is in a vertical column, the more pressure. So when the soil outside of your foundation is filled with water it will cause hydrostatic pressure to push the water into your basement. The higher the soil is filled, the more the pressure.

When all of this water builds up, and saturates the soil, it creates a bowl around your home and looks for an entry point of least resistance. This access point could be small cracks in your foundation walls or floor, window wells, places where the pipes or wires have not been sealed completely, or the floor and wall joint. The joint between the floor and wall is the most common point of access. This is because many foundations are created by first, pouring the footing and after this sets, the walls are poured on top, leaving a joint through which water can enter. Properly designed and constructed footing and foundation walls are often strong enough to hold up against the forces of nature for many years. However, the combined pressures of gravity, soil swelling with water, freezing and thawing, hydrostatic pressure, and tree roots, among other forces, are all working together to break through. Sooner or later, a crack will form, a seal will break, or something else will give way, which is why it is best to be prepared.

Being Prepared for the Spring

The first step to being prepared is installing a sump pump. A sump pump will pump the water that has accumulated in the sump basin out away from your house. A sump pump is key when it comes to keeping your Michigan basement dry this spring season. The next step would be to install an interior water drainage system. This system installs along the inside of the basement wall and captures water directing it to the sump pump to be pumped out. These interior systems tend to be more affordable than an exterior drains and cause less damage when installed. The final step to being prepared for this spring season is installing a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier will pull the moisture out of the air and collect it either in a tank or direct it to a sump pump . Dehumidifiers are a great way to reduce the potential for mold in a basement.

It is best to act sooner, rather than later when it comes to basement waterproofing. If you have already noticed minor signs of flooding in your basement they will not get better, but rather continue to get worse. You have a head start before your local basement waterproofing contractors get busy with calls from other unfortunate Michiganders calling about their flooded basements.

Ayers’ Basement Systems has been repairing wet basements in Michigan since 1981. They provide superior basement waterproofing to Lansing, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor, St. Johns, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Holland, Muskegon, and surrounding areas in western and central MI.

PVC Drain Pipe: Why It Falls Short For Basement Waterproofing

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:58:47 -0500

For years, contractors who were hired to waterproof a basement have relied on "one size fits all" PVC pipe to direct water towards the sump pump system. Admittedly, this was a competent solution for many homeowners, and it established the groundwork for more advanced drainage systems to be developed.

As time passed, that's exactly what happened -- systems that were more advanced (and had more to offer) were created to meet homeowner demands and compete with other waterproofing specialists. Modern drainage systems are far superior to PVC pipe and have rendered it completely obsolete for basement waterproofing.

Shortcomings of PVC Drainage Systems

PVC drain pipe systems are designed to be installed underneath the basement floor, with a gap running along the edge of the basement wall. This gap remains open, collecting water from the floor, while the drain is pitched downward towards the sump pit using gravity to direct the water to the pump.

This design has three major flaws:

Must Be Installed Below The Basement Floor: While a typical basement allows for a system that's installed below the basement floor, a below-floor drain is not appropriate for all homes. Basements that use monolithic foundations (where the basement floor and foundation footer are poured in one piece) can make a below-floor drain system very labor-intensive to install, as the floor will be unusually thick around the basement wall perimeter. In other cases, the basement floor is just plain thick, presenting similar issues.

Must Be Installed In The "Mud Zone": PVC pipe is large and round. As such, it cannot be installed on top of the foundation footer. Barring this, the remaining option is to install the system further back, behind the footer and in the "mud zone" . This means that you have to remove much more of your floor than you would have to with a drain system that's fitted to rest on the foundation footing. That's more work for you, and more waste to remove. On top of that, placing a drain directly in the mud means that the mud will eventually get into the drain, which will then clog.

The Open Gap Along The Perimeter: Leaving a wide-open gap along the perimeter of the basement walls allows unwanted elements into your home, including humidity, odors, and radon gas. This gap also tends to fill with debris from the basement floor, which can lead to a clogged system.

Modern Basement Drain Systems

As waterproofers move away from PVC drain pipe, they begin to adopt drainage systems that are specialized for the specific issue they're solving.

Examples:

For Basements With Monolithic Floors: Since jack hammering the floor will create a lot of dust and take a lot of labor to complete, contractors will instead to choose a baseboard drainage system for this application. This can be adhered to the top of the basement floor -- not quite as attractive, but just as effective and far less expensive.

For Basements With Thin Floors: If the basement floor is too thin for a drainage system mounted on the foundation footing, then a two-part drain system can be installed. This involves placing the drain in the mud zone (not so labor-intensive for very thin floors), and running a wall flange to the drain. The wall flange will collect water from the walls, but without the large gap that is present in traditional PVC systems. To compensate for sitting in the "mud zone", drainage stone is laid on all sides of the drain system before the concrete floor is restored.

To Collect Water From Hatchway Doors: Many basements experience water flooding in through hatchway doors. In these situations, the drain can be run into the hatchway entryway, behind the closed door, and integrated with a section of drain that includes a grated opening. The opening will collect water, but is located outside of the door, so it does not add humidity or odors to the basement.

In Basements With Iron Ochre: If your basement has issues with iron bacteria and iron ochre, a typical drainage system can easily become clogged with this "slime". In these cases, your drain system will need a removable lid, so that the drain can easily be cleaned and maintained.

No matter what your basement needs, you will always be better off when choosing a customized drainage system over a traditional PVC pipe.

We Install Patented, Award-Winning Drainage Systems!

As your local Certified Basement Systems Dealer, Ayers Basement Systems has exclusive access to Basement Systems' complete line of warranted basement drain systems. We specialize in crawl space repair, sump pumps and basement waterproofing in Michigan! If you live in the Michigan area, near Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Portage, Kentwood, Cadillac, Wyoming, Holland, Walker, Muskegon, Mount Pleasant, Traverse City, or nearby, we have a solution for you! Contact us by phone or e-mail today for a free basement waterproofing estimate in Michigan!

Foundation Repair Due to Expansive Soils

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:52:01 -0500

Known by different names (expanding soil, expansive clay soils, etc.), expansive soils can be found in many parts of the country, and these soils do billions of dollars of damage in the U.S. every year.

Sometimes referred to as expansive clay soil because of high clay content, this type of soil has some very distinctive characteristics. It shrinks and cracks when it dries out, sometimes cracking in a polygonal pattern. When it rains, the same soil absorbs water and expands, often with astonishing force. It’s this cycle of expansion and contraction that damages foundations. In expansion mode, clay-rich soil can exert over 5,000 lbs. of pressure per square foot on foundation walls. This lateral pressure can cause a foundation wall to crack, bow or tilt inward. Expansive soil located beneath a slab can cause the slab to crack and heave upward.

During dry spells, clay-rich soil shrinks away from foundation walls, footings and slabs. This can leave a void beneath a slab that causes the slab to crack and settle. Gaps between the soil and a foundation wall allow large amounts of water to enter during rainy weather, increasing the soil’s expansive force. Alternately, these gaps are sometimes filled with stone, additional soil and other debris that cause more pressure against the wall during the next wet expansion cycle.

Foundation Repair Contractors Can Overcome Expansive Soil Problems

A foundation repair specialist who is familiar with local soil conditions will probably know whether or not expansive soil has played a role in damaging a foundation. Since water is what makes clay-rich soil swell and shrink, one of the first things a foundation repair contractor will do is to check the function of gutters, downspouts and general drainage around the house. Moving water away from the foundation is a reliable way to limit soil movement, protecting the foundation from soil’s expansive pressure.

A foundation repair specialist may point out that soils rich in clay and silt aren’t just unstable; they also have poor load-bearing characteristics compared to soils that contain sand and gravel. If soil pressure has caused the masonry to crack and sink, the repair strategy sometimes calls for helical piers to be driven into the soil. The helical flanges (or plates) on these steel piers are shaped like the threads on a wood screw, and function in a similar way. As the contractor turns the shank of the pier, the helical plates pull the pier deeper into the soil. The contractor can add pier sections in order to reach stable soil beneath the damaged foundation. When the pier’s resistance to rotation reaches a predetermined level, the contractor knows that the pier is solidly anchored, and can provide the stable support the foundation has been lacking. A bracket is installed to connect the pier to the foundation; this can also enable the contractor to lift a sunken slab, footing or wall back to its original position.

Ayers' Basement Systems specializes in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and foundation repair in Wyoming, MI and other surrouding areas. Visit them online for a free foundation repair estimate in Battle Creek, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo or in a nearby area.

Heavy Rain Leads to Potential Flooding in Kalamazoo, Jackson, Lansing

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:57:39 -0500

Kalamazoo, MI - Western Michigan has been experiencing heavy rain throughout the past week. The rainfall has the potential to cause localized flooding and ponding on roadways and there was a flood watch issued for Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Lansing, St. Joseph and Van Buren.

In many areas heavy snow has followed the rain. Some Michigan towns have seen up to 9.5 inches of snow. This snow storm has left thousands with out power and is causing dangerous road conditions in Lansing, Saginaw, Detroit, Jackson, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo as the rain freezes on the streets.

Heavy rains bring the potential for widespread basement flooding and leaking in homes. Ayers Basement System can repair your wet basement in Michigan. We service Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Battle Creek and more. Contact us for a free basement waterproofing estimate in Michigan.

Ayers Hosting Pet Adoption Event

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:54:04 -0400

Looking to add a furry little friend to your family? Ayers Basement Systems along with 9&10 News will be hosting a Pet Adoption Day at The Wex In which is located in Cadillac, MI.

The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Animals will be coming from AC Paw, Wexford County Animal Shelter, Missaukee County Shelter, Homeward Bound Animal Shelter, and Stephanie’s Animal Rescue with the hope of finding a forever home.

Some shelters will be offering reduced adoption fees on this day.

Ayers Basement Systems has announced that they will be covering the cat and dog adoption fee for all senior citizens at this event!

Bring a donation for the animal shelters and get entered to win great door prizes. There is no charge to attend this event or to visit the animals.

Severe Weather Could Call For Foundation Repair in Michigan

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:47:41 -0500

Lansing, MI - Not many locals are wishing for more snow, and after this storm system passes, most locals may be in need of some foundation or basement repairs-- as meteorologists are predicting a 100% chance of precipitation Saturday and Sunday.

Severe weather has been pounding Michigan since Thursday night, dropping freezing rain overnight into today. Unfortunately the icy conditions may prove to have caused the death of one motorist, although the investigation is still underway.

However, the weather is only expected to worsen as the heaviest rain is expected to fall this evening into Saturday morning, and with 3-5 inches of snow still on the ground, this could lead to some serious repercussions.

Basements across Michigan may be experiencing some serious problems, as rain tends to melt snow quickly causing a buildup of water in some basements. As flood warnings are being posted across the state, experts recommend that homeowners have their basements evaluated to protect against future water damage. Foundation repair is another option to prevent buckling and bowing walls from the influx of hydrostatic pressure and heavy rains.

Ayers Basement Systems is a local home improvement contractor that has fixed many wet and leaky basements/foundations over the past 28 years. They offer crawl space repair, basement waterproofing and foundation repair in Michigan including Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas, as well as all surrounding locations.

Michigan Foundation Repair Expert Hosts Animal Adoption Day

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:36:02 -0500

Lansing, MI - Ayers Basement Systems is sponsoring and participating in an animal adoption day being held Saturday November 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Painted Tail Pet Supplies located at 1575 Lincoln Rd, M-40, Allegan, MI 49010.

Seminars and special offers will be available to those attending the adoption day, as the Red Cross will be conducting a Dog and Cat CPR class and a Tip Top Tails Trainer will be hosting an animal behavior seminar. In addition, Ayers will be paying for any fees charged to all Senior Citizens wishing to provide a home to an animal at the adoption day.

All animals up for adoption will come from the South Haven Humane Society, Allegan Animal Shelter, Rover Retreat, Greyhound Rescue, Adopt a Friend for Life, and SPCA Rescue and adoption Center from Kalamazoo.

Ayers Basement Systems offers basement waterproofing and crawl space and foundation repair in Michigan including Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas, as well as all surrounding locations. They have been servicing Michigan for 28 years and continue to grow in their experience, and commitment to quality service and impeccable products.

Contact Ayers Basement Systems today with any questions regarding this event, or to schedule a free estimate for basement waterproofing in Michigan.

Ayers Basement Systems of Michigan Receives Awards in Two Networks

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0400

Lansing, MI - Ayers Basement Systems has been awarded as the number eight Basement Systems dealer and number 14 CleanSpace dealer in a network of nearly 300 dealers across six countries. They received these awards at the network annual convention held August 18-20, 2010 in Connecticut.

The 2010 Basement Systems Convention included all-day training on Wednesday and Friday at the headquarters in Seymour, Conn. There was an award ceremony held at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, Conn. on Thursday evening where all those in attendance heard from guest speaker, Liz Murray who is the face to the Lifetime Emmy nominated movie, "Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story".

Ayers Basement Systems offers basement waterproofing and foundation/ crawl space repairs to the Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas, as well as all surrounding locations. They have been servicing Michigan for 28 years and continue to grow in their experience, and commitment to quality service and impeccable products.

The Basement Systems, Inc. network is an international network of the world's finest basement waterproofing experts. The network is an industry leader with 300 contractors that specialize in basement and crawl space waterproofing, 25 patented products, and 22 quality and innovative prizes.

For basement waterproofing in Kalamazoo contact Ayers Basement Systems today, at 1-800-471-4039. They're highly trained and certified basement environment experts ready and willing to serve you.

Ayers Basement Systems of Michigan Commits to Three Animal Adoption Days

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:45:21 -0400

Lansing, MI - Ayers Basement Systems is a local basement waterproofing and crawl space/foundation repair company that has recently committed to assisting the local animal rescue centers and humane societies who are devoted to placing animals into loving adoptive homes and providing owners with pet supplies. Ayers has planned to contribute time, monetary funds, and other services to assist on three adoption days this fall, as well as many future events.

Currently, Ayers is involved with three scheduled adoption days. They will be traveling to areas surrounding Cadillac, Lansing, and the Grand Rapids. The adoption in Lansing will be held at the Ayers' company facility at 2505 S. Waverly Hwy.

In addition, Ayers is petitioning for all animal associations to reduce their animal adoption fees by half price for all who adopt an animal on these scheduled adoption days. They have also offered to completely pay for the adoption fees charged to any Senior Citizen.

Not only will Ayers be present during these adoption days, but they will also be a vital role in the organization of the holiday advertising campaigns. Ayers encourages Michigan residents to look out for television ads, especially referring to those adoption days being planned for Valentine's Day.

Ayers will also be involved with an animal adoption and information event scheduled for Saturday August 28, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with seminars planned for 12, 12:45, 1:15, and 2 p.m.

As a member of the internationally renowned Basement Systems, Inc. network, Ayers Basement Systems is a reliant and dedicated basement waterproofing, crawl space/foundation repair expert. They service the Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas, as well as all surrounding locations. They have been servicing Michigan for 28 years and continue to grow in their experience, and commitment to quality service and impeccable products.

Contact Ayers Basement Systems today with any questions regarding their recent involvement with animal adoption and support, or to schedule a free estimate for Lansing basement waterproofing, or an area near you.

Local Basement Systems' Contractor Sponsors Animal Adoption Event in Michigan

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:28:31 -0400

Lansing, MI - Ayers Basement Systems is a sponsor and participating vendor in this month's animal adoption seminar being held this Saturday August 28, 2010 at The Wexford Civic Center in Cadillac, MI, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Animal adoption is of the utmost importance to Ayers, which is why they have chosen to provide pink or blue food dishes as a token of appreciation to the families and individuals choosing to adopt an animal.

The first 20 families to complete an adoption at this Saturday's event will receive an adoption package prepared full of gifts and pertinent information regarding their new life-changing decision to adopt an animal.

Some of the participating shelters will be offering a fee reduction from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., while Ayers Basement Systems will be paying for all pets being adopted by Senior Citizens!

Although there will be plenty of pets ready to be adopted, there will be plenty of vendors and seminars available to those interested in learning more about their pets or have completed an adoption. Each individual who donates an item to one of the shelters will receive a ticket to be entered into a raffle for a door prize.

There will be five animal shelters and one rescue center attending the event, along with dogs and cats that are available for adoption.

Ayers Basement Systems offers basement waterproofing and foundation/ crawl space repairs to the Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas, as well as all surrounding locations. They have been servicing Michigan for 28 years and continue to grow in their experience, and commitment to quality service and impeccable products.

Contact Ayers Basement Systems today with any questions regarding their recent involvement with animal adoption and support, or to schedule a free estimate for basement waterproofing in Michigan.

Below is a description of the day's seminars as well as the requested items for donation.

Seminars

12:00- Common Obedience Problems and Q&A with Sean Nowicki from Traverse City Dog Training
12:45- Vaccines, Senior Care, Toxicity, and more with Dr. Brinkman from Meyer Veterinary Clinic
1:15- Disaster Preparedness for Pets with the American Red Cross
2:00- Grooming Tips with Lisa from Dancing With Woofs

Donation List

Can of dog food- 1 ticket
Can of cat food- 1 ticket
Medium bag of dog food (under 10 pounds) - 5 tickets
Medium bag of cat food (under 10 pounds) - 5 tickets
Large bag of dog food (over 10 pounds) - 10 tickets
Large bag of cat food (over 10 pounds) - 10 tickets
Cat litter- 5 tickets
Pet Toy- 2 tickets
Bleach- 4 tickets
Towel- 5 tickets
Blanket- 10 tickets

Ayers Basement Systems Sponsors a Little League Team in Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:04:01 -0400

Pictured above is Coach David and his team of 5-year olds that Ayers Basement Systems sponsored out of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. They took 1st place this year.

Ayers Donates to Grand Champion Veal Calf

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:27:32 -0400

"A special Thank you to all of my generous buyers and premium donators of the Grand Champion Veal Calf you have made this a very special 2010 fair year for me. I will be able to put money away for my education and be able to buy my fair project for next year. My first year in 4-H has been very successful thanks to all of you."

Many Thanks ,
Dakota Thurston

Ayers Welcomes Baby Scott!

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:20:12 -0400

Shane and Amanda Cunningham became proud parents of Scott Alexander Cunningham on July 19, 2010. Baby Scott was born at 2:38 pm and weighed 7 lbs 3 ounces. He was 20 inches long. Ayers Basement Systems would like to say congratulations to Shane and Amanda on their new addition to their family!

Holiday in July Party a Success

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:03:32 -0400

Lansing, MI - Holiday in July party deemed a charitable success

Ayers Basement Systems hosted a holiday party on July 17, 2010 to benefit their local Toys for Tots chapter. Hundreds of local business owners and residents were invited to this networking party, and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero was among the 250-plus attendees. Party goers were asked to bring an unwrapped toy which was given to Toys for Tots.

The gifts Ayers collected were placed in a semi-tractor trailer and brought to Toys for Tots. The goal of the truck of toys is to help give area children a wonderful holiday with gifts that they otherwise would never have. Ayers Basement Systems takes great pride in giving back to the community and General Manager Kathy Wolf remarked that she "Met some really great people. With Michigan's economy, it was great to promote networking. It allowed us to help out local businesses. We exchanged business cards and built some good relationships, all while supporting a great cause."

Party attendees were also able to see the new 20,000 square foot facility that Ayers Basement Systems recently moved their headquarters to. Ayers Basement Systems is the leader in basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation and foundation repair in Kalamazoo and the state of Michigan. They are based out of Lansing and have representatives located throughout the state. For more information, visit their website www.ayersbasementsystems.com or call 1-800-471-4039.

Fenton, MI - Customer Appreciation For Ayers Basement Waterproofing

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:35:11 -0500

The customer is always right and we here at Ayers Basement Systems couldn't agree more. Recently, we had the pleasure of working on a customer's wet basement in Fenton, MI . Here's what he had to say about Ayers Basement Systems:

"This note comes with great appreciation for the quality work done on my damp and wet basement of 30 years. The three men that did the work deserve a round of applause!!

I have hired a lot of contractors, but these 3 were the very best workers that I have ever seen! They worked constantly from when they arrived until the job was over 2 1/2 days later.

The basement remains completely dry and warm. It is nice to go down there and look around occasionally because it is a job very well done. I would like to thank Paulson's Construction for recommending Ayers Basement Systems. Mr. Ayers priced out the job and it was exactly as he quoted. This is the kind of firm that I would highly recommend. Thanks again and continue to do good work." -R. W. Reynolds

Our philosophy of professionalism, doing a job right the first time and having knowledgeable staff to answer any questions our customers have, has worked for us for over 28 years. We continue to do each job the right way and we think you'll like the results we bring into your home, too.

Break Time Wine

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:59:22 -0500

The ladies in the offices of Ayers Basement Systems traveled to Hometown Cellars Winery in Ithaca, MI about 8 weeks ago, to make the first two batches of our company Wine.

Hometown Cellars Winery is a full service winery offering over 20 varieties of quality wine for you to sample and choose from as well as wine accessories, wine racks, gift certificates and more.

They also invite you to make your own wine in the premises, with their ow equipment and create customized labels and packages for your creations.

The ladies at Ayers have named their wine creation "Break Time".

Today 11/19/09 they will again travel back to the winery, to bottle the two batches of wine and label the bottles.

These bottles of wine will be given away to special customers and at presentations given by Ayers Basement Systems. The ladies truly hope everyone enjoys a little "Break Time".

Toys for Tots

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:54:54 -0500

Ayers Basement Systems is very fortunate to be a co-sponsor for the Toys for Tots with Independent Bank.

Everyone is invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Toys for Tots drop box located at:

Ayers Basement Systems,
2505 S. Waverly Hwy,
Lansing, MI
48911

We have posted a 6' X 3' sign for Toys for Tots, for the public to be able to locate us better in our front yard.

We are very excited to be a part of this great program and are hoping to collect a record number of Toys this year as the need is really great.

Recently finished encapsulating a crawl space

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:24:02 -0400

Recently Ayers Basement Systems was fortunate to be able to help a homeowner on Long Lake Dr in Kalamazoo, MI. The crawlspace encapsulation crew, with Shane,as the foreman really enjoyed doing this job for these homeowners.

Ayers Basement Systems layed over 600 sq ft of drainage matting and covered it with their clean space product. The Clean Space Crawlspace liner is a very tough 20 mil, seven-ply barrier. It consists of three layers of high strength polyethylene film laminated together with two layers of molten polyethylene, with two layers of nylon cord reinforcement sandwiched in between, and is treated with UltraFresh antimicrobial finish to prevent mold growth.

The Project Manager, and the crew were very excited to convert their dirty, musty crawlspace into a encapsulated bright white storage area. They also installed a smart sump to help keep the crawlspace dry in the future.

Moving and Expanding

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:17:08 -0400

Ayers Basement Systems, LLC announces a move to a new building and expansion of the company. Ayers Basement Systems, LLC has purchased 2505 S. Waverly Hwy, Lansing , MI 48911. The intended move date is Nov. 1, 2009. Due to their continuous growth, Ayers Basement Systems has been able to hire many new employees over the last several years. Causing them to out grow their present location near Charlotte, MI Ayers Basement Systems, LLC has added many new basement waterproofing and crawlspace encapsulation crews. They now employee 15 salesmen located across the state as well as a Sales Manager. Founder, Virgil Ayers, states Ayers Basement Systems, LLC is a product of very hard work, dedication and positive attitudes combined with great employees. It all equals growth and productivity. Ayers Basement Systems, LLC is so excited that in today's economy they are adding to their employee roster, not laying off personnel. One of Ayers Basement Systems, LLC,most important objectives is to keep all their employees working and supporting their families. They will announce an open house for their new location to be held next July. As Ayers Basement Systems, LLC is a year around drop off point for the Toys for Tots campaign, the open house will be held as a "Christmas in July" celebration. Every one attending will be asked to contribute a toy for the Toys for Tots campaign.