Before & After Photos

We have probably all seen ugly sump pumps that just look like holes in the basement, just like the picture on the left, but that is not how its supposed to be, sump pumps should be clean, like the one on the right. We took this Traverse City sump pump and replaced it something that is loads better, the SuperSump. The SuperSump contains a pump stand (prevents clogging of any debris in the sump liner), pump alarm (for when the basement floods), and an airtight sump lid with a floor drain in it (helps water to go down but not air to come up). This homeowner should never have to worry about water problems in her basement ever again.

A musty smell was lingering in Wendy’s house that was coming from her crawl space. The smell from the crawl space was making her son’s allergies act up. So Wendy called our team and we insulated her rim joists. Small cracks and seams can exist around rim joists, but after insulating them all of those cracks are sealed off. Now flow is restricted keeping moisture and unwanted allergens out. Therefore, musty smells won't be drifting around Wendy's house and her son's allergies will be better.

Jeff and Pam were looking to install an egress window and well. Once the team at Ayers had conducted an inspection, they reviewed the results with the couple. The couple decided to install the Rockwell window cover and well to provide a watertight seal! The installation crew at Ayers got right to work, established the window in the foundation, and then implemented the Rockwell systems! Jeff and Pam were thrilled with how the job turned out and looked!

The homeowners had a bowing wall in their basement. A bowing wall is a sign of foundation failure and can lead to more expensive damage in the future if not fixed right away. 

Our professional team installed Geo-Lock wall anchors to combat the bowing wall. The Geo-Lock anchor system is installed by excavating the soil surrounding the foundation wall in order to imbed galvanized steel anchors into the ground. Those anchors are then connected to steel plates with rods on the foundation wall, immediately holding it in place. After the installation, the backfill and sod will be replaced so its like we were never even there. During dry periods you will be able to tighten the anchors to straighten the wall back to its original position over time.

Thanks to the Geo-Lock wall anchor system the homeowners wall is well on its way to being straightened! 

Nan moved into her home and realized the windows in her basement didn't allow for an easy escape. Safety in her home is a top priority for Nan, so she researched and called Ayers for help. Our crew of professionals visited to evaluate the space and recommended installing an egress window. An easy escape from the basement during an emergency is integral, and our egress windows include stair steps, easy-open windows, and a polycarbonate safety cover to prevent surface falls. Nan loves her new window!