Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A homeowner called in with a few issues going on in his basement. He had cracks on the wall and on the floor, that was allowing water to flow in. After calling other company to remove the water in his basement, he decided to call Ayers.

One of our System Design Specialist took a trip out to see the damage. After reviewing the problems, our System Design Specialist suggested our French Drain System was required to prevent and protect against rain entering the basement again. 

Our French Drain System consist of an effective perimeter drainage system. This system is installed underneath the flooring near the walls in a basement. Water that enters the home is caught by these pipes and run down to a sump pump. There, the sump pump will carry the water away from the home through a drainage pipe. This allows for a dry basement, all the time. 

Our system design specialist came up with a unique use of one of our products to help out this Grand Rapids, MI customer. The home had a long driveway that was mostly asphalt but turned to concrete just in front of the garage. A slope in the ground where the concrete and asphalt connected would regularly fill with rain after storms and the resulting standing water was starting to erode both pavements. Our TrenchDrain grated pipe system is usually used outside of doorways and entrances to catch water before it flows into the home, but to keep this driveway serviceable, our system design specialist drew up a plan for a TrenchDrain to be placed in the dip of the asphalt. As you can see in the after photo, the drain spans the length of the driveway and will capture water any water that builds up in the trench. Not pictured is the discharge line that was also installed and will lead the rain water to a distantly placed lawn outlet. Water build up won’t be a problem for this driveway again. 

Jacob plans on finishing his Kentwood, MI basement and wants to add another bedroom. To do so, he called Ayers for an inspection for an egress window installation. 

Egress windows from Ayers bring safety and beauty in one. Building codes require that basement living spaces must have a large enough window to safely evacuate in case of emergency. Our windows have built-in steps and durable covers that hold up to 500 pounds. Because adding an egress window requires cutting a hole in the foundation, a window installation company is not the safest option. Ayers knows foundations and knows how to install an egress window properly. 

Jason was thrilled with the installation done by the Ayers crew. He was more than satisfied with the egress window and can’t wait to finish the rest of the basement! 

Deron's oldest son resides in his Grand Rapids, MI basement bedroom, but there was no egress window or proper escape route. To meet fire code and improve safety, we recommended installing an egress window. Understanding the potential yard disruption, we advised scheduling the project in late May to minimize impact. Additionally, we suggested replacing a section of BrightWall® paneling to maintain a clean, finished look. With these improvements, Deron can ensure his son's safety while adding value to his home.

The homeowners had water leaking into their basement. They had an existing sump pump, but it was not effectively removing water from the home causing water damage on their floors. 

Our professional team replaced the old sump pump with the TripleSafe sump pump.  The TripleSafe pump keeps your basement dry with triple protection! The first sump pump will remove water effectively handling up to 2,600 gallons of water per hour. The second pump is more powerful and has a second drainage line that is there for you if the first pump fails. Finally, the third pump is equipped with batteries so it is there for you if the power goes out!