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Raising a Sinking Home in Saint Ignace

Lawrence and Susan were feeling as if their home was being split in half because both ends of the home were sinking. The sinking was causing cracks in the basement walls and some cracks in the drywall on the main floor as well. They wanted to make this a permanent home once they retire so they knew the issues needed to be fixed. We had just the solution to stabilize the home and lift it back up! We used Push Piers because the soil conditions of this home were unknown so it was the best option for a permanent solution. 

 

SmartJacks Lift and Support Home in Linden, MI Lacking Foundation Support

We responded to an inquiry from Guy, a homeowner looking for better foundation support. He realized the floors were sagging and the wooden support structures were failing. Guy called Ayers for our foundation repair solutions. Our crew inspected his basement's current support situation and determined SmartJacks would provide the appropriate support required. SmartJacks will not rot or warp like the wooden support beams Guy previously had. The system was installed by attaching steel support beams to the floor joists. They rest on a sturdy base in the subfloor. Once the support columns were installed, the crew adjusted them to raise the floors to a level position. Guy is satisfied with the results now that he has a permanent solution to support his home's foundation!

Sagging Floor in Linden, MI, Home, Lifted by SmartJacks

Mark noticed the slant in his living room floor was deepening and wasn't sure how to fix it. After researching his options, he called Ayers for help, and we sent our specialists to his home. After evaluating the space, they recommended installing the SmartJacks supplemental support system. SmartJacks are floor jacks built to last, hot-dipped in galvanized steel, and zinc-plated. Each base is also implanted two feet below the surface to reduce load-bearing stress. Mark loves the new feel of his living room!

SmartJack Solution for Weak Wood Structures in Flushing, MI Crawl Space

Tomas had issues with the wooden support structures in his crawl space, so he called Ayers. He needed a more substantial support system, so we had our crew inspect the area to determine the best replacement. Our System Design Specialists recommended our SmartJacks. This solution will effectively support sagging beams and floor joists or provide supplemental column support where an existing column and pier foundation has settled. This solution utilizes a strong, steel foundation base installed in the subfloor for the home to sit on. The steel columns are attached to this base and can be extended in the future. We installed a steel supplemental support beam above the columns for additional help. Tomas was happy with the new support system that keeps his home stable and safe!

GeoLock Anchors Put an End to Bowing Wall in Brighton, MI

We received a call from a worried customer looking for a solution to fix her bowing foundation wall. She made the right call trusting our foundation repair experts at Ayers, so we sent a crew to her home for a free inspection. Janice was told by our System Design Specialists that GeoLock Anchors would solve these issues. GeoLock Anchors will provide a long-lasting solution that will prevent any further inward movement of the wall. First, we install the interior anchor plate which sits on the inside of the foundation wall and will appear in your basement. Then we add a steel cable by drilling it through the plate, the wall, and the soil to a predetermined distance from the home. Finally, another plate is anchored to the other end of the cable in stable soil. Outside soil pressure caused this wall's bowing movement in the first place, so this solution will fix this. The cable can be tightened in the future, potentially straightening the wall. Janice was happy to have this foundation wall secured with a trustworthy fix!