Before & After Photos

Lynette needed solutions to tackle the foundation issues she was running into that were causing her block foundation wall to start bowing. She made the call to Ayers for our foundation repair options. Our System Design Specialists determined GeoLock Anchors would work best after conducting a free inspection. GeoLock Anchors have an interior anchor plate that sits on the inside of the foundation wall. Then a steel cable is drilled through the plate, the wall, and the soil to a predetermined distance from the home. Lastly, another plate is anchored to the other end of the cable in stable soil. This system will prevent further bowing caused by soil pressure. Lynette was relieved to have a foundation repair system installed that will keep her home safe!

Properties with separate structures often run into similar issues with their foundations and the fact that they are not meant to be lived in can make it tempting for contractors to cut corners. These shortcuts can lead to expensive renovations if not careful. Ronald sadly had a bowing brick wall on his garage. When our foreman Blade inspected the sight he noticed the support was compromised to the point that the snow was heavy enough to bend the roof. Blade prescribed a series of SmartJacks to line the wall and restabilize the structure.

SmartJack piers are steel beams designed to reintroduce support to a wall. They are placed strategically along the support and anchored into the ground with poured concrete. The tops are fixed with load-bearing joints that are secured to a support beam. Each SmartJack is adjusted to constantly apply pressure to the initial structural support, this proves a permanent source of stabilization.

Jeff was looking to get better support structure posts in his crawl space to help support his home better, so he called up Ayers. After we conducted a free inspection at his home to pinpoint the best solution, it was decided he could use SmartJacks. This is a supplemental support system built for crawl space applications and made of steel columns that will support her failing support structures. This will lift the home back to its original position and ensure the home's weight is supported and stabilized. This also consists of a sturdy base installed in the ground and attached are these strong, steel columns that extend to maximize support. Jeff was glad he got a professional fix that will keep his home and family safe!

Sally has a poured concrete foundation in her Harrison, MI home. Horizontal cracks were beginning to emerge, threatening the integrity of her home. She called Ayers for an inspection and we determined that PowerBraces would be the best solution for her. 

PowerBraces are steel supports that secure to the joists above the foundation. They evenly distribute the weight of the home, strengthening the foundation over time. Sally was grateful that we could provide her with a more stable home to live in.

Lori recently bought a new second home lake house in an area with many natural springs. She wanted to remodel the house but was unable to until she addressed her sinking foundation. After our initial consultation we informed Lori we would need to install SmartJacks to stabilize the home. SmartJacks are steel supports to balance the foundation of your crawl space, lifting it to its original position. They are adjustable so that as your home adjusts and settles, it can always be supported. We also installed CleanSpace Wall System. CleanSpace uses a thick plastic liner along basement and crawl space walls to keep them dry and last decades longer. After these few adjustments, Lori can continue her home's remodel and knows that she can live there safely for years to come.