Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

In order to combat a terrible water problem in this family's basement, we at Ayers suggested the TripleSafe sump pump. As it appears in the photos, a majority of water stemmed from a sump pump that did not live up to these homeowners' expectations, so our patented TripleSafe saved the day. This sump pump provides three levels of protection against water leakage-- normal water supply, heavy volumes of water, or in the case of a power outage. For normal water supply, the Zoeller ⅓ horsepower pump functions. At a heavier level, the Zoeller ½ horsepower pump is activated. In a power outage, the Ultrasump backup sump pump will pump water on a backup battery. In any situation that arises, the TripleSafe will put up its defenses for this Johannesburg home. 

When this Johannesburg, MI, customer noticed basement wall cracks and other signs of foundation settlement, they knew action was needed before the issue worsened. Ayers quickly addressed the problem with a CarbonArmor wall reinforcement installation—a smart solution for basement walls with early signs of cracking and bowing. CarbonArmor offers long-lasting support without requiring extensive floor systems, and it often takes just a day to install. This straightforward foundation repair makes their basement secure for the long haul.

Freezing pipes: A homeowner's nightmare. In the wintertime, a discharge pipe connected to a sump pump really needs to stay away from freezing because if the water in the pipe is frozen, the sump pump will overflow into your basement! A Johannesburg residence realized this, and called Ayers to get their discharge line inspected. Our expert opinion? IceGuard was necessary; IceGuard is a discharge line protector that is grated, allowing water to leave your sump pump even in freezing months. Thanks to IceGuard, this home is now protected from sump pump flooding in the winter, making the basement a dry, usable space.

John and his wife’s retirement home in Luzerne, MI, nestled in the peaceful Huron National Forest, needed a crawl space upgrade. John wanted to seal off the area for long-term peace of mind and make it safe and usable for storage, so his wife would feel comfortable accessing it if needed. Our team installed a durable underlayment (drainage matting) to manage incoming moisture, followed by a crawl space sump pump system (SmartSump®) to collect and remove moisture intrusion. We sealed the space with a thick, moisture-blocking liner (CleanSpace® vapor barrier) to finish the job, creating a dry, clean, and accessible area. Now, John and his wife can enjoy retirement knowing their crawl space is protected and usable for years to come.

Paul retired and found the perfect home in 2021 that the whole family can enjoy. It was time to make sure the home was safe and dry from his family. Paul called Ayers and after our initial inspection, we determined that the CleanSpace Wall System and the TripleSafe Sump Pump would be his best options. CleanSpace Wall System is a moisture barrier that uses a thick plastic liner along crawlspace walls to keep them dry and last decades longer. It also has antibacterial properties that prevent mold and bacteria growth. Damp air takes more energy to heat and cool. Cutting down on the moisture in the crawl space, in turn, will cut down on how much it costs to heat and cool his home. The TripleSafe Sump Pump utilizes three pumps in order to remove excess water from the basement or crawlspace. the second and third pumps are in case of emergencies so the basement can remain dry, even when the power goes out. Paul was ecstatic that his home will forever be safe and dry for his whole family.