Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Adam bought his home in Clio, MI, in 2020. He never looked in the crawl space until the summer of 2024 when he heard a critter inside. Concerned, he tried to fix the old black tarp barrier to keep out debris and block the entry. After several attempts with no success, Adam decided to call Ayers for help. Now that the crawl space is encapsulated, Adam enjoys the warmth of the floors above. He no longer worries about water entry or critters, making their home a more comfortable place to live.

Sump pumps are one of the most important features of a waterproofed basement. A sump pump you can depend on is key to not having to redo your waterproofing. As you can see in the before photo, the sump pump in this St. Johns basement was doing everything it could to keep the basement above water. Sadly, it wasn’t enough. When we received the call, there was standing water in the basement, so the homeowner wanted us to come out and check for clogging in the line. Our system design specialist presented the owner with 3 repair options that would solve the discharge problem. Eventually, the owner settled on a new sump pump liner and a perimeter drainage system.

Think of the sump pump liner as the bucket seen in the after photo. The liner will prevent the pump from clogging up in that muddy hole while also allowing water from both the perimeter drainage system and the ground to be pumped out. For a new perimeter drainage system, the team went with our WaterGuard. WaterGuard sits in the foundation and wall joint and will collect any standing water from the basement. Included in the system were 4 inspection points, so the homeowner can check the system for clogging whenever he wants. The two systems were then tied to the preexisting discharge line for disposal.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your sump pump as well, then give us a call. We’ll be more than happy to discuss your options with you.

This half-finished basement was dealing with water seeping through the cracks of the basement walls and damaging the wood panels. When a finished basement begins to leak – especially one that uses wood material – not only does it damage the wall, it also means that mold isn’t far behind. To solve this homeowner’s waterproofing issue without sacrificing the finish of his basement, the owner gave Ayers a call.

Our EverLast Wall Restoration System is designed specifically for finished walls. The panels are made from inorganic materials making them mold resistant and durable enough to not be affected by water damage. Once the crew put in a perimeter drainage system at the foot of the wall and removed the wood panels, they installed a vapor barrier to direct moisture to the system below. The EverLast panels were then attached in front of the vapor barrier to create a permanent solution for this waterproofing problem. 

After placing a bid on this St. Johns, MI home the prospective buyers noticed the slight curve the wall in the before photo. A bend like this, no matter how small, is usually a sign that walls are dealing with pressure from expanding soil and starting to bow. Before they purchased the home, the new homeowners wanted to guarantee that they would be safe.

Our PowerBrace system gave them the peace of mind they were looking for. The beams in the after photo are a large part of the system. As you can see, the PowerBrace beams expand from ceiling to floor. Once the beams are tightened with a special bolt that connects them to the floor joists, they will stop the inward bowing motion. Given enough time, PowerBrace may even straighten the walls back to their original position.

The sump pump in the before photo was trying its best to get the job done. Sadly, it wasn’t enough. The basement had already flooded 5 times, so the owner really wanted a change. While he had originally called to request a new sump pump to go along with the previous, he instead chose to go with the TripleSafe sump pump in the after photo as a replacement. The TripleSafe has two backup pumps that will protect against any possible future floods. The primary pump in the TripleSafe system discharges over 2,000 gallons of water per hour and the backup discharges almost 4,000. There’s a third battery operated pump that will push out water even if the power is out.  With the new TripleSafe in the basement, the owner won't have to worry about any future floods.