Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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!

Jeanne's basement was old and unprotected, causing water to leak through the walls. She realized she had zero waterproofing solutions to combat the water, so she called Ayers. The inspection we completed of her home helped us determine the best recommendations. These suggestions were to have our experts install our WaterGuard System, TripleSafe Sump Pump System, and CleanSpace Wall System. WaterGuard is a subfloor drainage system installed along the perimeter of the basement. This drain will collect the water leaking through the walls and direct it to the sump pump. The next part of the installation was the addition of our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, a three-pump system there to keep water off the floor. Lastly, we added our CleanSpace Wall System to give the walls a vapor barrier, preventing excess moisture development. 

In order to get fully waterproofed, this home in Grant, MI needed our WaterGuard installed. WaterGuard is a french drain system that sits below the floor slab and rests on top of the foundation footing. What this does is keep the drainage system out of the dreaded "mud zone", where drains are susceptable to clogging.

As you can see, WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter of the basement to fully maximize its effectiveness. It's also installed with minimal invasion to the slab, and once the project is complete, new concrete is layed over the drain, making it practically invisible to you or any guests in your home. The WaterGuard also has a drain outlet directly to the sump pump and will not cause any damage to the foundation.

It's extremely important for every homeowner to have a proper drainage system in their basement, especially around this area with all of the rain and snow that we get. Thanks to WaterGuard, this Grant, MI home now has a clog-free drainage system that will help keep their basement dry all year round.

Al noticed cracks in his garage wall and worried it would eventually cave inward. He researched his options and called Ayers for help. Our professionals visited his home and recommended the Supportworks GeoLock wall anchors. This wall anchor system is designed to be heavy-duty and firmly planted in undisturbed, solid soil. The anchors from the wall and ground are connected by a steel rod, which tightens to stabilize the wall. Al is relieved he took action and got the job finished!

The homeowners had owned their home for eight years, and during that time, the support structures in the crawlspace had deteriorated significantly. Traditional support options, like piering, were considered but would have required extensive and costly renovations, including ripping up their deck, floors, and kitchen subfloors, which was impractical.

Smart jacks were installed to stabilize the crawlspace effectively without invasive renovations. This solution provided solid, reliable support, meeting the homeowners' needs without disrupting their home’s interior. They now have peace of mind with a secure foundation, and the installation was completed affordably and efficiently.