Before & After Photos

Jill's old foundation slab had been cracking over the past 30 years, causing it to pull away from her home. She decided it was time to call for professional help, so she chose Ayers. Our team inspected the problem area and concluded our helical piers were the perfect solution. This system consists of steel and includes a set of helical blades on the lower section of the pier. These piers are installed within the soil mechanically to the appropriate depth required. The pier system creates a solid support base that transfers the weight of her home to strong supporting soils below. Jill was relieved after receiving proper foundation stabilization!

As Melissa prepared to retire this year, she wanted to eliminate future home maintenance worries, starting with stabilizing her settling garage foundation in Southfield, Michigan. Over time, the foundation had begun to sink, causing cracks and uneven surfaces in the driveway and garage floor. Melissa chose Ayers for a permanent, stress-free solution. Our crew first installed deep foundation supports (helical piers) to lift and secure the sinking structure. Then, we rebuilt and reinforced the worn foundation walls using a high-strength concrete application (shotcrete). With her garage now level and secure, Melissa can move forward in retirement knowing her home is protected for years to come.

Lias noticed cracks in her foundation and contacted us at Ayers Basement Systems. Our team set up and concluded an inspection; her foundation was bowing inwards, and foundational supports were needed. Our team suggested the PowerBrace system, which utilizes steel columns that attach to the footing of the home and the floor joist above. This system stopped Lisa's foundation from bowing and permanently stabilized it!

Greg's home is over 100 years old and was in serious need of foundational support since his current support beams were starting to twist and crack, so he gave Ayers a call for help. After inspecting the area our crew was able to conclude that he needed SmartJacks for support. SmartJacks will add strength and stability to the foundation as they are steel support columns that will stabilize his home. The support beam will properly lift the home to a level, stable position.

Greg was glad he made the call to ensure the safety of his older home!

Stair step cracks in basements are a common sign that the foundation walls are bowing. Seeing two sets, like in this before photo, means that the foundation is really struggling. When bowing is this severe, the basement needs a proven system. The PowerBrace Wall Repair System is perfect for fighting the inward pressure that causes bowing. The beams in the after photo make up the system. They span from the floor joists in the ceiling to the foundation floor and put a halt to wall movement and any further damage. At the top of the beams, there are special tightening bolt attachments that can actually force the walls back toward their original position. With the strength of 16 PowerBrace beams behind the walls, this basement will remain protected and stable for years to come.