Before & After Photos

Vera was worried about the small crack in her basement wall because she didn't want this issue to progress into a bigger problem in the long run so she called Ayers. We conducted a free inspection so we could make our recommendation which was to install FlexiSpan. This is a two-layer sealant that will fill the crack with a polyurethane sealant and we then create a drainage route for the water intrusion. A drainage well is placed below the floor and under the white panel we place over the now sealed crack. This is where the water will be directed if any water permeates. Vera was grateful to have these troubling wall leaks finally resolved!

A home in Washington, MI was experiencing water seepage in their basement due to a failing sump pump and improperly installed discharge lines. As a result, water was not being pumped far enough away from the home, leading to a wet basement. To address this issue, we installed our TripleSafe sump pump and IceGuard. This solution provides the homeowner with peace of mind, knowing that their home is now properly protected and the water is being effectively pumped out. The IceGuard Discharge Line System is a fitting placed over the top of the discharge line, serving as a secondary escape route for water, particularly in the winter when discharge lines may freeze. This ensures that all water can still escape as needed.

Jon noticed minor cracks in the wall where water was seeping through. Water was pooling onto the floor, causing frustrating damage. He called Ayers for waterproofing solutions, so we sent a crew to make the proper recommendations. Our system design specialist on the job site suggested our WaterGuard system and FlexiSpan solutions. First, we installed FlexiSpan to seal the cracks. We apply a flexible sealant to the full extent of the slit, then a strip of porous and flexible foam is placed over the wall. The final step is installing a subfloor drainage system right below the wall so that if water does permeate, it will flow into this drain. This drain is our WaterGuard system in this case. This drain collects water leaking through the walls. The water then goes to the sump pump it's hooked to. We conceal the system with poured concrete. Now Jon is worry-free from further water damage!

Todd was tired of his sump pump being unable to keep up with the water intrusion after heavy rains. He decided to make the call to Ayers for a permanent fix. Our crew inspected his home and concluded our WaterGuard System would tackle the water leaks. The WaterGuard System is a subfloor drain installed along the perimeter of the basement at the bottom of the walls. This product ensures the water leaking through the walls gets collected and directed to his sump pump. The drain is placed in a bed of drainage stone on top of the foundation's footing to prevent clogging. This drainage system is also concealed after installation by poured concrete. Todd's belongings are no longer getting soaked by these pesky water leaks!

Which came first: The wall crack or the leak?

It's hard to tell, since water can come in through cracked basement walls but water can also CAUSE wall cracks by weakening the structure, but either way, we can fix it.

These homeowners had a long horizontal wall crack on one of their basement walls (marked in both pictures by the gray tape), along with a leak. After we installed new discharge line and a set of LawnScape outlets to take care of the leak, we used six 8 foot PowerBraces to reinforce the failing wall.