Before & After Photos

This is a unique before and after, as the before photo was actually taken during the early parts of the installation. The Okemos, MI wall in the photos had been leaking, and the owner had called us looking for a solution.  To solve small cracks like these, we at Ayers use the FlexiSpan System. It’s a flexible, two-layer system that first plugs the leaking areas and then provides a drainage route for any water strong enough to leak through that plug. The bulges on the wall in the before photo show where the first layer of polyurethane clogged up the leaks. After the initial plugging was completed, the crew installed the second drainage layer to the wall. Not pictured in the photos, but installed earlier at the foot of the wall is a drain well. The drainage layer will lead water down to the well below for disposal. As seen in the after photo, once the installation was completed, the wall was both repaired and looking much better. 

Just by looking at the basement walls in this before picture, you can see where water has leaked through the cinderblock, leaving traces of efflorescence—the mineral buildup that’s left once water evaporates from a surface. Installing WaterGuard along the bottom of the wall, on top of the footing, we provided a drainage system to collect water from the wall leaks. Finally, BrightWall paneling drastically improves and brightens the space. These panels also stop water vapor and allow for wall leaks to drain behind them. Now this basement not only looks brighter, but is dry, too!

A customer from Okemos called us about receiving a free estimate on their basement so we drove out to their property. We checked their basement and noticed that the current sump pump is not suitable for defeating Michigan weather. We upgraded basement by replacing their Sump Pump with a TripleSafe Sump Pump. TripleSafe is a sump pump with three different pumps in one liner. The first being the 1/3 hp zoeller pump which does most of the pumping and is placed at the bottom of the liner. The second is the 1/2 hp zoeller that is placed slightly higher than the first. This pump is more powerful but will only be turned on when needed. The final pump is the battery-operated UltraSump DC which is used in case of a power outage, this pump can pump up to 24,000 gallons of water. Now, this Okemos homeowner won't have to worry about their basement flooding ever again.

Jack is trying to sell his home but there is water leaking through the wall into the basement. They wanted a soltuion before the home was sold. We installed the WaterGuard System to collect and drain the water to the sump pump. The system is a French drain that is installed under the floor but above the foundation as to not clog.

Deena realized her basement lacked an escape route and wanted one installed. She knew she couldn't do this herself, so after researching her options, she called Ayers for help. Our experts visited her home and recommended installing an egress window to provide easy escapes during emergencies. Egress windows are built to withstand pressure caused by heavy soil and water and prevent surface falls with a polycarbonate safety cover. Deena feels much safer in her basement!