Friendly Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing Contractor in Muskegon, MI

A 65 year old home in Muskegon, MI was having major foundation problems after it was impacted by a vehicle. This caused the concrete bricks to begin cracking and bowing. The foundation of your home is obviously very vital to your safety, a bad foundation can decrease the resale value and once the foundation begins cracking water, rodents and other unwanted things can get inside.

We were able to install our Geo-Lock wall anchor system to fix this foundation. Wall Anchors are a great option for many different types of foudation issues as they are very versatile. They are also the best way to fix a wall over time. Wall Anchors can not be used if there isn't space on the outside of the home for them to be installed though. They can also be installed around obstacles on the walls such as pipes, vanities, sinks, toilets etc.

Our customer owned a cottage built in the early 1900’s. The floors were beginning to sink. The home was beginning to show signs sagging floors such as the doors sticking. Common solutions to raise sinking floors are to place concrete columns underneath the  floor joists.

This seems like a good solution because concrete seems pretty strong, but it is time consuming and can not be adjusted over time. The columns will settle into the troubled soils recreating the problem again.

Thats why we at Ayers Basement Systems installed our SmartJack stabilizing system. They can support more than 60,000 pounds and transfers that weight to more competent soils, addressing the actual issue. In addition, SmartJacks provide the best possibility for lifting floors back to their original positions over time.

Tom B. from Muskegon, MI lives in a home with a crawl space that used to be filled with sand and water before he gave us a call. Water and humidity can create a myriad of problems for a home, and we were determined to give Tom a hand before any more problems were incurred. 

We installed our patented CleanSpace crawl space insulation system to remedy this issue. CleanSpace is a 20mm thick plastic lining that keeps crawl spaces dry and free of elements that surround your crawl space. CleanSpace also seals air leaks to guard your home against cold air coming in through your floor.

Tom, say goodbye to wet sand in your crawl space. Stay hello to CleanSpace.

These customers had weak beams in their crawl space that were causing the floors to sag and the walls to crack in multiple areas. There was no sign of sticking windows or doors, which are other common signs of sagging floors, but the homeowner wanted the issue resolved before more problems occurred.

We installed the SmartJack system and a galvanized beam to stabilize the sagging joists in the home’s crawl space. We first installed a galvanized steel beam to replace the weak wooden beams in the area. A steel support was then installed in the floor at the base of the crawl space and was securely attached to the steel beams above. Once tightened into place, the jack stabilizes the floor, the walls and any weight within the home.

Brain Y. of Muskegon, MI has a home that was built in 1902 but the basement was added in the 1950s. He found water in his basement and gave us a call for a solution.

We installed our patented SuperSump premier sump pump system and WaterGuard French drain system. The SuperSump is a sump pump specifically designed to keep your basement dry for long periods of time. Capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour, it is suitable for heavy water intrusion.

The WaterGuard French drain system rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement from the exterior. Once this water is collected, it is redirected to the sump pump to be pumped up and out of the home. This sump pump would, of course, be the SuperSump.

Stephen B. of Muskegon, MI bought a house 2 months ago. It has a block foundation and a finished basement, but there are cracks in the basement floor and puddles of water on the floor. 

Upon inspecting the home, we determined that the best way to fix Stephen's water problem would be to install our patented WaterGuard French drain system. WaterGuard sits below the basement floor but above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps in from the foundation walls. The water is then directed to the home's sump pump, and pumped outside. No more puddles, with WaterGuard!

Joanne R. from Muskegon, MI has a crawl space that was very moist. This moisture was causing her heat ducts to rust and her floors to squeak.

To solve this issue, we installed our SaniDry CX crawl space dehumidifier. The SaniDry CX is specifically designed for crawl space use, and is self-draining so Joanne doesn't have to worry about going down into her crawl space to empty the collection tray. This patented dehumidifier is sure to prevent any further rusting or squeaking in the uostairs of Joanne's home. 

Shawn M. of Muskegon, MI bought his house about a year ago. The water issues were undisclosed -- the seller stated there weren't any. His house sits on a peninsula, and water used to get in the basement through the cove when there was enough water to saturate the ground, whether it was rain or snow melt. The foundation is block and the basement is unfinished. When he called us he said that the water was the worst it had ever been. 

Upon a professional inspection, we determined that the best fix for Shawn would be our WaterGuard French drain system. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps in through the walls. After installation, WaterGuard is covered with a new layer of cement, making it virtually blend into Jeffrey's basement floor. 

No more water in this basement -- even though it's in a watery area. 

Jeffrey W. of Muskegon, MI lives in a home that was built in 1948. The house is constructed on cement blocks and over time those blocks have been worn away. There were horizontal cracks in the basement walls and the walls were bowing. Jeffrey decided to give us a call.

Our fix? We installed our PowerBrace foundation wall repair system -- a system designed to support bowing, tilting, or buckling foundation walls. PowerBrace is made of steel I-beams that attach to the floor joists above the basement wall, offering a maximum amount of support. The PowerBrace system is even strong enough to possibly return the wall to its original position. After this installation, Jeffrey has no need to worry about his bowing wall.  

Marsha and David’s basement had been taking in water for a few years now. It would happen whenever it rained, the snow melted, and sometimes, even when the sprinklers were on. The problem had started a few years ago, but after it stopped completely for a while, the last 2-years brought worse leaks than ever. They started to find water in a lot of different areas of the basement. Finally deciding enough was enough, they gave Ayers a call for a solution.

Marsha and David already had an existing sump pump and discharge line, and as far as they knew, both were operating fine. So, the crew decided all the basement would need to solve the waterproofing problem would be a perimeter drainage system. The best system for Marsha and David's needs was a WaterGuard system. WaterGuard sits below the foundation floor in the floor and wall joint to collect any water that leaks through the floor or the walls. Once inside the system, that water will be directed to Marsha and David’s existing sump pump and discharge line to be pushed out of the basement. Neither rain nor melting snow will leak into this basement again.

For over 6 weeks, Glenn and Joyce’s sump pump had been discharging water out of their basement. It had all started when they went downstairs and discovered 5 inches of water puddling in the basement. They weren’t sure why their basement had recently started taking in so much water, but it was happening to their neighbor, as well. And strangely, it all started right after construction on a nearby road concluded.  Ready to solve the problem once and for all, Glenn and Joyce gave Ayers a call.

The main culprit of the leaks were the cracks in the floor. When water leaks through the basement floor, it flows to the floor and wall joints. To help solve this, the crew installed a perimeter drainage system. Once the water reaches the floor and wall joints, it will flow into the system and then be directed to the sump pump for discharge. Though Glenn and Joyce’s previous sump pump had put up a valiant effort, they decided it was about to replace it. The crew installed a SuperSump, one of our more reliable sump pumps, to handle discharging the water from the perimeter drainage system. One of the leaky cracks was right at the foot of the stairwell, so the crew also put in a TrenchDrain and connected it to the rest of the discharge system. With this combination of waterproofing products, this Muskegon, MI basement can return to the dry, protected space it was only a few months ago. 

Lois was in need of a solution for her bowed, cracking walls.

Ayers installed Geo Lock Anchors, a tightening kit and wall anchors for her home. It sealed up the cracks, lifting the foundation back to its original position.

The project was completed in just a day, delivering a permanent, lifelong solution to foundation settlement for Lois.

Lois was in need of a solution for her bowed, cracking walls.

Ayers installed Geo Lock Anchors, a tightening kit and wall anchors for her home. It sealed up the cracks, lifting the foundation back to its original position.

The project was completed in just a day, delivering a permanent, lifelong solution to foundation settlement for Lois.

Sarah's basement was continuously flooding due to water seepage. She had a functional sump pump and could not find the source of the problem. She called Ayers Basement Systems for a free estimate on repair for her sump pump.

Ayers installed a TripleSafe sump pump to ensure proper water excavation along with an IceGuard and WaterGuard and LawnScape Well. Sarah also needed an extra drain line to get all of the water out of her basement.

The system is designed to keep her basement dry, healthy and able to be used.

Sarah's basement was continuously flooding due to water seepage. She had a functional sump pump and could not find the source of the problem. She called Ayers Basement Systems for a free estimate on repair for her sump pump.

Ayers installed a TripleSafe sump pump to ensure proper water excavation along with an IceGuard and WaterGuard and LawnScape Well. Sarah also needed an extra drain line to get all of the water out of her basement.

The system is designed to keep her basement dry, healthy and able to be used.

Harold and Sharon had 1 to 2 inches of standing water in their basement, frequently. Their basement has been flooding with all of the rain that has been occurring. They were desperate for a solution.

In just two days of work, Ayers Basement Systems was able to install a TrenchDrain drainage system with a TripleSafe sump pump and WaterGuard. The couple also had a SaniDry installed to control the humidity and moisture in the basement, along with Basement to Beautiful insulated wall panels with the EverLast wall paneling over them. 

Altogether, the couple received a dry, healthy, waterproofed basement, which can now be utilized without the fear of water damage.

Harold and Sharon had 1 to 2 inches of standing water in their basement, frequently. Their basement has been flooding with all of the rain that has been occurring. They were desperate for a solution.

In just two days of work, Ayers Basement Systems was able to install a TrenchDrain drainage system with a TripleSafe sump pump and WaterGuard. The couple also had a SaniDry installed to control the humidity and moisture in the basement, along with Basement to Beautiful insulated wall panels with the EverLast wall paneling over them. 

Altogether, the couple received a dry, healthy, waterproofed basement, which can now be utilized without the fear of water damage.

Dennis and Barb were having trouble with their basement collecting water. They continuously came home to water all along their basement floor. The water had nowhere to go, so it sat in the basement, creating a moist, damp space. 

Luckily, Ayers was able to install a whole system to properly drain the excess water from the basement into the discharge line strategically placed in their yard. They had the TrenchDrain, WaterGuard, IceGuard, and LawnScape systems installed along with a TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe will provide Dennis and Barb with a lifelong solution to their wet basement problems.

The project was completed in three days and now Dennis and Barb have a dry, healthy basement they can use all the time!

Dennis and Barb were having trouble with their basement collecting water. They continuously came home to water all along their basement floor. The water had nowhere to go, so it sat in the basement, creating a moist, damp space. 

Luckily, Ayers was able to install a whole system to properly drain the excess water from the basement into the discharge line strategically placed in their yard. They had the TrenchDrain, WaterGuard, IceGuard, and LawnScape systems installed along with a TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe will provide Dennis and Barb with a lifelong solution to their wet basement problems.

The project was completed in three days and now Dennis and Barb have a dry, healthy basement they can use all the time!

Harold S. has lived in his home since 1994. With water leakage problems for the last five years, he decided that it was time to have the problem looked at. The unusually harsh winter made it tough for Harold to find spots to place the shoveled snow. As a result, the snow melt caused heavy leaking in his basement and destroyed the majority of the items he left on the floor.

To stop the water coming through the foundation, WaterGuard XL was installed around the perimeter to catch and transport the water to the sump pump. Next, a TrenchDrain was installed directly behind the doorway to catch any water seepage from under the doorway and funnel it to the WaterGuard system. This project took just one day and after years of worry, Harold’s basement will now stay dry all the time.

Harold S. has lived in his home since 1994. With water leakage problems for the last five years, he decided that it was time to have the problem looked at. The unusually harsh winter made it tough for Harold to find spots to place the shoveled snow. As a result, the snow melt caused heavy leaking in his basement and destroyed the majority of the items he left on the floor.

To stop the water coming through the foundation, WaterGuard XL was installed around the perimeter to catch and transport the water to the sump pump. Next, a TrenchDrain was installed directly behind the doorway to catch any water seepage from under the doorway and funnel it to the WaterGuard system. This project took just one day and after years of worry, Harold’s basement will now stay dry all the time.