Before & After Photos

Have a foundation comprised of stone or brick? Odds are, this foundation will start to give out sooner or later. When it does, like this Sherwood, MI family's did, we can repair the damage with our patented Shotcrete. Shotcrete is a sprayable, air-bubbled filled concrete that is also known as cellular concrete. Cellular concrete is resistant to freeze-thaw changes that weakens traditional concrete, is lightweight and practically self-leveling, has a fast installation process, and can easily be modified to suit multiple purposes. With Shotcrete, this family has a long-lasting solution to prevent against foundation failure. 

Quinn's concerns about her foundation support were growing. The wooden support posts in her basement were rotting. She called Ayers for our foundation repair options. We sent a team to her home for a free inspection to determine the appropriate repair option. SmartJacks are the right solution for Quinn's basement. SmartJacks provide supplemental column support. We installed this system by attaching steel support beams to the floor joists and a sturdy base in the subfloor. The steel columns are adjusted to raise the floors to a level position. Quinn's new SmartJack system will provide a permanent solution to support issues!

Ross called Ayers after he noticed a horizontal crack and slight bowing occurring in the foundation wall in his basement. We sent a crew to his home for a free inspection to determine the best products for foundation repair. Our System Design Specialists recommended our PowerBrace solution. PowerBrace is a wall repair system that uses steel beams that secure to the joists above the foundation wall. This solution offers revolutionary support and even has the potential to straighten the wall to its original position. This system will keep the walls in place and can be tightened over time. Ross will no longer have to stress over his home's safety with the bowing wall corrected permanently!

Tony was dealing with a foundation that was settling and was unsure how to fix this serious issue himself, so he called Ayers. We sent a crew for an inspection and determined our Helical Piers would work perfectly. This solution consists of steel and a set of helical blades on the lower section of the pier. They are mechanically advanced into the soil with our professional equipment. When installed to the appropriate depth and capacity, they will put an end to these foundation issues. These piers may even be able to lift the home back to a level position. This pier system creates a solid supporting base that transfers the weight of the home downwards to strong supporting soils. Tony was relieved to receive a safe, trustworthy solution for his home!

You probably have seen basements with stone walls, because they are very popular in Michigan and Indiana. Well, unfortunately that is terrible for your foundation, they are hard to fix once they crack and crumble.  So we used Shotcrete on this home in Nappanee. We start by connecting the old wall to a framework that will help support the concrete being sprayed on the wall. We just build the new wall right on top of the other wall. This has fewer risk than lifting the entire house does and it is quicker and cheaper, making it easy for you. You won't even need to leave your home. This concrete will strengthen this home for many more years to come.