Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This Fennville homeowner had standing water in his mostly finished basement. It was bubbling up from a crack in the floor but he did not have a a sump pump or any other way for the water to exit the home, causing the flooding. We used the TripleSafe sump pump to send the water outside of the home and keep the basement dry. This sump pump provides 3 levels of protection, with the last level being a back-up battery to keep water being pumped out in case of a pump malfunction, tripped circuit, or a power outage. We also used the IceGuard to protect the home from flooding in case of a frozen discharge line. The IceGuard gives the water a secondary escape route through slotted openings so the water won't back up and cause the sump pump to stop working. 

Norma's basement lacked waterproofing systems, making the space vulnerable to leaks. She decided that calling Ayers would be the best move to prevent water damage. Our experts inspected her basement to determine the appropriate recommendations for the space. We suggested our TripleSafe sump pump system and WaterGuard system. TripleSafe contains three pumps that fit in one durable liner. Each pump works hard to keep water leaks under control. The last pump is battery-operated, meaning it turns on if the power fails. Next, we installed WaterGuard as a drainage system to collect water leaking through the walls. This drain is installed in the subfloor and runs along the perimeter of the basement. Concrete is poured over the drainage system to ensure it blends with the space. Norma is thrilled with these waterproofing installations that protect her belongings!

Donald and Meredith’s home was built in 1941. A foundation wall recently fell in, leaving a gaping hole in the side of their Carson City, MI house. The couple called Ayers Basement Systems for an inspection immediately. Our crew determined that they would need SmartJacks and Helical Piers to stabilize the foundation. 

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. Helical Piers are made of steel helix-shaped blades that are screwed into the soil and the piers that can be extended to the appropriate depth. They're attached to the foundation’s footing, so the weight is evenly distributed and the home is permanently sturdy.

Donald and Meredith were ecstatic when we cleared out the old mess of a fallen wall and promptly stabilized their home. They can sleep soundly at night knowing this nightmare is over and they can go back to their lives with more peace of mind. 

We use CleanSpace, a durable plastic liner - like a pool liner - for lining dirt crawl spaces. It is perfect as a basement wall solution for stone wall basements. Because stone walls are not flat, they are not candidates for BrightWall paneling. The CleanSpace provides a vapor barrier, drains water behind it, and dramatically brightens the basement. It will have little waves in it because it comes off of a roll rather than in panels, but the CleanSpace is very durable and nearly impossible to rip.

Aliyah gave Ayers the call when she noticed her current sump pump wasn't able to keep up with the water anymore. We had a crew come take a look to determine the best solution, which was to install our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. This sump pump has three pumps total that fit in one durable liner and will effectively keep any water out of the basement. The first pump does most of this job, the second will run if more assistance is needed, the last pump is battery-operated for power failures. Aliyah was grateful to get a more efficient sump pump installed so she won't have to worry about her belongings getting soaked!