Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

The Fulton family wanted to finish their basement and create a bedroom downstairs. They opted for an egress window to bring in more light but also to satisfy the requirements of the law that stipulate that all basement bedrooms have an egress window. You can see that enough dirt is excavated to allow for an easy exit in case of an emergency. That cleared space also brings in a ton of light.

Patti was sick and tired of the water leak issues wreaking havoc in her home so she called up Ayers for help. After our team conducted a free inspection at her home it was determined that our WaterGuard System and TripleSafe Sump Pump System would offer the best solutions. WaterGuard will provide Patti's basement with a sub-floor drainage system that will collect this water seeping in through her walls and keep it off her belongings. We conceal this system with concrete so once it dries it will blend. We also added a better sump pump known as TripleSafe which consists of three trusty pumps that fit in one durable liner and work together to keep water out. With the second and third pumps there for backup and the WaterGuard System in action, Patti can trust that her home will now remain free from these water intrusion issues!

This home, built on sandy soil, showed significant foundation concerns, including a cracking basement window and deteriorating block joints near the bottom. With both an addition featuring a block foundation and an original stone Michigan basement, the customer was understandably worried about the stability of their home.

Ayers thoroughly inspected all joints, joists, beams, and footers, then reinforced the foundation and repaired the deteriorating joints. We also applied a clean coating to the basement walls, enhancing the structure’s integrity. Now, with a stable and secure foundation, the homeowner can rest easy knowing their home is safe and sound.

At Benton Harbor, the homeowner faced significant foundation issues, including crumbling areas and holes in the basement, with limited access to the crawlspace. Our team resolved these concerns by installing CleanSpace for moisture control, applying FrothPak insulation to seal cracks, and reinforcing the structure with Smart Jack assemblies. These measures effectively stabilized the foundation, sealed vulnerable areas, and ensured a safe, durable home environment.

 The owners of this Benton Harbor, MI home were more than annoyed when they would have to spend hours cleaning up water in their basement, only to have more enter once the job was supposedly finished. Luckily Ayers was able to take a load off of their back and help them waterproof their basement, saving them hours of unproductive work.

To collect the water from the leaks in the walls, Ayers installed the WaterGuard drainage system. This specially designed piping is placed on top of the footing around the perimeter of the room, collecting water and draining it to the TripleSafe sump pump before it can make its way to the rest of the room. TripleSafe is a one-of-a-kind sump pump system with three sump pumps in one liner. One of these pumps is battery operated, so the pump can still operate in the event the power goes out, and the other pump is located higher in sump hole and works in case the first pump fails or can’t keep up. The sump pumps water out of the basement and reroutes it away from the home through a discharge line.

WaterGuard and TripleSafe work well in this Benton Harbor, MI basement to continually keep water out, giving the homeowners a dry basement and a break from their mopping sessions.