Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

The homeowner noticed uneven floors in their Lansing home and was unsure whether it was due to sagging or sloping. The Ayers team inspected the crawlspace, which had a 4-foot height and a decent-sized entry. They identified that the floors needed reinforcement to stabilize the structure. The team installed supports in the crawlspace to level the floors, providing a permanent solution to the homeowner's concerns about the unevenness. This approach helped improve the stability of the home and ensured the floors were secure.

After years of worrying about his aging foundation and leaky cistern, Travis called Ayers for help. With SmartJack® supports and a new steel beam, we stabilized his Eaton Rapids farmhouse—giving him peace of mind and a solid foundation for future projects.

Jack and Patti’s 127 Victorian home had very little water coming in from the crawl space, but Jack wanted to make sure his home was still stable given its age. The couple called Ayers for an inspection, and our crew determined that their foundation would need lots of work. We installed SmartJacks, CleanSpace, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier.  

SmartJacks are steel supports that balance the foundation of the crawlspace, lifting it to its original position. They can be adjusted so the home will never shift out of place and are anchored into the ground with poured concrete. CleanSpace Wall System is a moisture barrier that uses a thick plastic liner along basement and crawl space walls to keep them dry and last decades longer. It also has antibacterial properties that prevent mold and bacteria growth.  Damp air takes more energy to heat and cool. Cutting down on the moisture in the crawl space, in turn, will cut down on how much it costs to heat or cool the home. Finally, the SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier automatically removes up to 100 pints of water a day from the air in the home’s basement. This system circulates the now dry air through the basement and automatically removes the leftover water so you don’t have to. 

Jack and Patti were absolutely thrilled with the service Ayers provided. The couple could not be happier with the work done and products installed!

We answered a call from a concerned homeowner in Hanover, MI, looking to get her crawl space insulated. Our system design specialists spoke with Karen during an inspection to determine the best solution. The team's recommendation was to install CleanSpace. This liner is placed on the crawl space floor and walls, providing a waterproof and airtight seal. The vapor barrier it holds prevents the buildup of excess moisture. The soil moisture leads to mold and bacteria development. Before laying down the liner, we add our drainage matting. This dimpled mat makes it easier for water to flow under the liner to the sump pump. The sump will eradicate the water from her crawl space. Our solutions will not only keep this area insulated for Karen but will also ensure permanent protection!

When your damp crawl space causes mildew to grow around the rest of the house, it’s probably time to intervene. That was this Ellsworth, MI home’s problem and the reason they sought out our help. You can see in the before photo just how messy the crawl space was and what the moisture was doing to it. The wet conditions of the crawl space had resulted in damage to the insulation and an ongoing battle with mold. All of that changed when the CleanSpace system was introduced. The plastic vapor barrier keeps out moisture and won’t allow mold growth. Not pictured, but also installed and helping with the battle against moisture is the crawl space dehumidifier Sanidry CX. So not only will the crawl space look dry, it will feel like it too.