Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

The homeowners in Battle Creek, MI had a lot of water coming into their basement through their floors after experiencing heavy rains. The water was so bad that it started pooling on their floor and causing water damage. 

Our professional team decided that the WaterGuard long lasting interior perimeter drainage system was the way to go. The system sits on the top of the footing in the basement in order to prevent clogging from mud and debris. WaterGuard works by capturing water seepage from the floor and walls before it has time to damage the homeowners basement. Once the water is trapped in the drain it is immediately sent to the basement sump pump. The sump pump then removes the water from the home!

The before picture shows what the WaterGuard system looks like before it is covered with a layer of concrete and the after photo shows the finished product! 

Jamie P. from Battle Creek, MI was noticing that water was coming in through the egress window they had in their basement. The water was so bad that it ruined their carpet to the point where it had to be removed.

Our professional team solved the problem by installing a WellDuct basement window well drain. When a basement window well fills because of rain, it could easily leak around the window opening and flood your basement. The WellDuct window well drain is designed to prevent basement flooding due to window well leakage. The well drain connects the base of the window well to an interior drainage system. In this case, the WaterGuard interior drainage system was installed on the floor of the basement around the perimeter. The water that gets trapped in the well drain is moved to the WaterGuard drainage system, which is then moved to the sump pump. The sump pump then effectively removes the water from the basement keeping it dry and clean! 

A customer wanted to turn his basement into a living space and so he called us to install Egress Windows and Wells. Egress Window Wells are required because they are big enough to provide a safe exit in case of emergency. In addition, these windows provide lots of natural light. Lastly, most windows offer minimal protection against outside air entering the home due to poor insulation around the window. Egress windows will help ventilate your indoor areas and prevent unwanted allergens from entering your house.

Patrick, a retired veteran, had been struggling with a persistent water issue in the basement of his 1989 home in Morley, Michigan. A vertical crack in the corner allowed water to seep in during heavy rains, and despite a repair made in the 2000s, occasional leaks continued along the north side of the foundation. As he considered the possibility of selling his home, he wanted to ensure the basement stayed dry and looked good—an improvement that would enhance his quality of life and his home's value.

All of Patrick’s concerns were addressed with a complete waterproofing solution. WaterGuard® was installed around the perimeter to collect and direct water to the SuperSump® Plus pump system, keeping the space dry. The FlexiSpan® crack repair system provides a flexible, long-lasting solution to seal the vertical crack, even with any future foundation movement. Additionally, BrightWall® panels made the basement look clean and finished while also ensuring any moisture would be channeled into the drainage system.

Patrick now enjoys a dry and visually appealing basement. Whether he decides to stay in his home or put it up for sale, he can feel confident knowing that the waterproofing system has added value, improved the space's attractiveness, and provided him with peace of mind. This solution was exactly what he needed to protect his home and enhance his living environment.

After just buying a home, Ramon realized that water was getting into his basement. Ramon decided to contact Ayers for a professional opinion. After an inspection of his house, The team at Ayers concluded water was coming up and into the basement through cracks in the floor. While Ramon did have a sump pump present, it appeared there was a failure with the system. Ayers suggested installing TripleSafe as it would efficiently pump all the water out of his basement. TripleSafe utilizes two pumps within one-liner, with the addition of an external battery in the case of a power outage. After installing TripleSafe, Ramon no longer had issues with standing water in his basement!