Experienced Home Foundation Repair Company in South Bend, IN

Addressing a foundation problem can get complicated. Signs of structural damage, such as a leaning chimney and wall cracks, can have different meanings and require unique repairs. Less obvious signs can also go unnoticed, such as jammed windows and uneven floors.

Ayers Basement Systems has been the trusted foundation repair company of South Bend since 1981. This means we can accurately identify areas of concern and recommend permanent foundation repairs tailored to your specific situation.

Common Signs of Foundation Problems:

• Sticking windows and doors
• Leaning chimney
• Sinking floors
• Tilting or bowing walls
• Sagging floor joists
• Interior ceiling, floor, and wall cracks
• Foundation cracks
• Basement flooding & leaking

Accurately identifying structural damage is the first step of any permanent foundation repair project. That is why Ayers Basement Systems offers a range of customizable, high-quality structural repair systems throughout Michigan & Indiana, including South Bend, and surrounding areas.

Foundation Wall Problems & Our Solutions:

• Wall Cracks: Narrow cracks are a sign of regular wear and settlement. However, foundations with stair-step cracks, horizontal cracks, and leaking cracks accompanied by bowing or tilting walls indicate a severe issue that needs to be addressed. For cracked walls, we recommend helical foundation piers. By driving helical piers deep into load-bearing soils, we can transfer the weight of the home to better support the structure. They prevent future cracks and can be adjusted to provide lasting support.
• Tilting or Bowing Walls: When soils expand and contract from normal environmental conditions, this causes hydrostatic pressure, which strains foundation walls, causing them to lean or tilt with horizontal and diagonal cracks. After, the walls will start to bulge inward at the top. For tilting or bowing walls, we recommend GeoLock® Wall Anchors. By securing the foundation to stable soils, we can restore walls to their original position. Wall anchors also prevent future bowing and tilting. The PowerBrace Wall Repair System is another solution we offer for failing foundation walls, including those that are tilting, bowing, or buckling.
• Leaky Wall Cracks: The basement is particularly vulnerable to water-related issues, which can cause problems for the entire home if left unaddressed. Water can seep into the basement through porous concrete and cracks, causing mold, musty odors, flooding, wood rot, and other issues. For leaking wall cracks, helical piers can fix damage caused by foundation settlement. We also offer a patented basement waterproofing system to create a secure, dry below-grade space.

Foundation Wall Solutions

Foundation wall problems don't stand a chance with our help. We offer an extensive selection of proven, warrantied foundation wall repair solutions in South Bend and throughout Greater Michigan.

• GeoLock® Wall Anchors repair bowing foundation walls by securing the wall to stable soils beyond the home. The wall anchors not only restore foundation walls to their original position but also prevent them from bowing in the future.
• Helical foundation piers repair damage and close cracks caused by foundation settlement. The helical piers are driven deep into the ground to locate stable, load-bearing soils beyond the home, thereby providing better support for the structure's weight.
• The PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System stabilizes failing foundation walls, preventing them from bowing, buckling, or tilting inward.

Foundation Floor Problems & Our Solutions

If the foundation is settling in the soil under the home, it can no longer support the weight of the house. Once the dirt compresses, it puts pressure on the foundation, causing it to sink into the ground. Foundation settlement can cause issues throughout the house, including cracked, sinking floors.

Cracked or uneven floors in your home may indicate a foundation problem. If that is the case, we recommend helical piers, which are driven into stable, load-bearing soil to create a solid base that transfers the home's weight onto. This adjustable system restores the home to its original position, closing cracks and providing long-term support.

Ayers Basement Systems has been your trusted foundation repair company, offering reliable solutions and service to South Bend since 1981. Whether you have a leaning chimney, foundation settlement, bowing walls, or wall cracks, we have the time-tested experience and skill to get the job done right. With the backing of Foundation Supportworks, a renowned foundation repair network, we have exclusive access to patented products, innovative best practices, and professional training from the industry's top experts.

Ready to create a more secure and valuable home with the foundation repair services from Ayers Basement Systems? Start by scheduling a free foundation inspection, where we accurately pinpoint any structural damage and develop a customized repair solution tailored to your specific situation. We even offer a transferable lifetime warranty for all products and services. So you can have absolute confidence in the quality we provide.

The harsh freeze-thaw cycles and moisture fluctuations in Northern Michigan can cause soil to shift, wash out, or compact beneath your concrete. Over time, this leads to:

Benefits of Egress Windows:

• Cracked or sinking driveways
• Uneven walkways and sidewalks
• Increases property value
• Tilting concrete steps or porches
• Sunken garage or basement floors

These issues only worsen with time, but with Ayers, you don’t have to tear it all out to fix it.

PolyLevel® is a lightweight, high-density polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the slab to lift and stabilize it. Compared to traditional mudjacking or full slab replacement, PolyLevel®

• Fast & Non-Invasive: Most jobs completed in hours, not days
• Accurate: Controlled lift tailored to each slab
• Durable: Waterproof and resistant to shrinkage or washout
• Minimal Disruption: No heavy equipment or long curing times

If your concrete is structurally sound but uneven or sinking, lifting is often the best—and most cost-effective—solution. Full replacement is more expensive, time-consuming, and often unnecessary. Our experts can assess the damage and recommend the most suitable repair for your South Bend home.