Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Brandon saw one of our commercials for the egress windows Ayers offers. He was interested in getting one to make his basement safer, so he gave us a call. Egress windows allow a safe exit in the event of an emergency. Installing this window is especially crucial if you plan on finishing the basement or turning it into a regular living space. Brandon's basement will be brighter and more inviting for guests. He won't have issues with water seeping in during heavy rains since the windows are waterproof. Brandon is thrilled with how much larger and welcoming the basement feels now!

Jack in South Lyon, MI, wanted to create a safe, livable basement space for his growing family while adding value to his home. To kick-start the renovation, we installed an egress window, ensuring safety and natural light. During the project, we extended the sump pump discharge line away from the foundation to prevent future water issues. With the groundwork set, Jack is now ready to transform his basement into the perfect play area for his son.

In their South Lyon, MI home just a stone’s throw from Whitmore Lake, one homeowner dreamed of escaping summer heat by relaxing in his cool basement “man cave.” But his wife had one rule—no spending serious time down there without a safe exit. That’s where Ayers came in. We replaced their old basement window with a large, code-compliant escape window (egress window) and added a sleek, galvanized steel cover for protection and curb appeal. Now, he can enjoy his retreat in comfort and safety—and she has peace of mind knowing the basement is secure and up to code.

Sometimes you just know something is wrong, even without obvious symptoms. This was the case with our customer in Ypsilanti, who called with a problem crawl space. But the culprit wasn't flooding, or mildew, or even cold floors. It was dust.

There were little signs of all the others, of course, but their major impetus for calling was the excessive amount of dust that seemed to be in the house at all times. They were concerned for their health and the health of their six dogs.

So we checked it out, and sure enough, the vented crawl space was the dust culprit. Dust (and water, and bugs, and who knows what else) would enter through the vents, then travel through the ducts to the rest of the house.

We encapsulated the crawl space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier system and installed SilverGlo insulation panels to protect the crawl space from the elements, and the house above from the crawl space. And to make sure the job was complete, we sealed off those pesky vents with our Everlast Crawl Space Vent Covers.

John's crawl space was in rough shape. It had a dirt floor, weak rotting support structures, and no encapsulation. He decided it was time to call Ayers for a permanent solution. The inspection we conducted of the crawl space helped our professionals determine the best recommendations. We suggested CleanSpace for encapsulation and SmartJacks for better support. CleanSpace is a heavy-duty liner made of waterproof antimicrobial material. The vapor barrier property it holds will prevent moisture buildup that leads to mold or bacteria. Then we installed SmartJacks to provide foundation support. This solution is a supplemental support system for crawl space applications meant to support sagging beams and floor joists. SmartJacks consist of a solid base installed in the subfloor and steel extendable columns. John is thrilled with the stellar transformation and protection these solutions provide!