Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Tom noticed small cracks forming in his basement below a window. He called Ayers for our years of waterproofing experience. We sent a crew to the home for a free inspection. Our system design specialists recommended our FlexiSpan solution to seal the cracks. FlexiSpan will treat the slits without the stress and cost of remodeling the entire wall. First, our crew fills the small gaps with a flexible sealant. Then, we install a drainage layer. If water permeates the white panel over the now sealed cracks, the water will flow to the subfloor drain installed under the wall. Concrete is poured over this drain to conceal it within the floor. Tom is grateful for the quick fix that prevents further water damage!

Olivia knew her walkway was uneven, but it wasn't until she tripped on her way out that she realized it was a problem. She researched her options online and decided to call Ayers for assistance. We sent a crew of experts to her home, and they recommended the installation of PolyLevel. The process starts by drilling a minimum number of pea-sized holes in the concrete slab and injecting polymer foam underneath it. The foam expands to raise the affected slab to the desired level. Olivia loves having an even walkway in the morning!

The best thing about CleanSpace is it can easily be installed around objects in the basement such as pipes. CleanSpace works to encapsulate the entire area. It makes sure moisture, dust, dirt, and unwanted insects stay out of your crawl space. If a crawl space becomes damp this can transfer to the living areas above it. Moisture can cause mold and no one wants mold in their home. 

Mark M. called because he noticed large cracks forming in his basement walls. It is important to know the warning signs for wall failure depending on the type of wall that is present in your home. As you can see in the before picture, his cinder block walls were showing signs of horizontal and stair-step cracking, which is a common sign for this type of wall. These warning signs show that over time the soil outside of his home was putting continuous pressure on the wall causing it to bow inward.

Our crew of experts decided to install Geo-Lock anchors to save the failing wall. This system consists of galvanized steel anchors that are placed in the soil away from the home and then connected to wall plates with steel rods. The installation of this system ensures your basement walls are stabilized and have the opportunity to straighten over time. An advantage of the Geo-Lock anchors is that you are able to tighten them during dry periods (a time when the soil isn’t putting as much pressure on the wall), which allows you to straighten the wall even further over time.

Mark can now check “failing wall” off of his to do list!

This crawl space was poorly built and in need of encapsulation. The homeowner called us to see what his options were. In the end, he chose not only to encapsulate but chose also to insulate as well. We installed our CleanSpace encapsulation system to create a reliable moisture barrier between the home and the the walls and floor of the crawl space. Any water that entered under the encapsulation layer is directed to a SmartSump pump system that removes the water from the crawl space. SilverGlo insulation on the block walls helps reflect heat back into the home, making floors warmer and heating cost lower. Finally, spray foam helps seal and cracks, gaps, or common entry points for water or cold air. This crawl space got the royal treatment and we're sure the homeowner is going to love the difference.