Before & After Photos

A couple called us after they were instantly sold on this house in Grand Rapids, MI. The bank they were using to finance wasn’t as enthusiastic. Before the bank was willing to move forward, it wanted the cracks in the basement walls filled in. The cracks had allowed in a lot of water seepage and were responsible for the water damage seen in the before picture. Since they weren’t ready to give up on this great find, the future owners started meeting with different waterproofing companies to see what their options were.

We received our call after the couple met with another company who want to solve the issue by filling the cracks in with epoxy and then laying another seal over it. Our FlexiSpan system is also a combination of a 2-layer sealant, but it includes an interior drainage system for maximum protection against flooding. The drainage system was installed below the floor after removing a portion of the concrete slab. Keep in mind that the after photo shows the basement before the concrete was restored. Instead of the leaking water leaving its mark on the walls and floor it ran down, it will flow into the drainage well at the foot of the wall for disposal. The benefit of the two-part FlexiSpan solution is that the two layers create a durable solution without being an eye sore.  First, a polymer was used to fill the crack, much like the proposed epoxy, except FlexiSpan won’t dry out or be disturbed by wall movement. Then, another layer of sealant was overlaid on the crack to keep any water that does leak in away from the visible eye. The water will drain behind this layer into the drainage system. We can’t speak for the bank, but this basement now has the Ayers’ stamp of approval.

A common place where water tends to get into basements is through the seam where the floors meet the walls. This is due to hydrostatic pressure, that is, the force that ground water puts on the basement walls. The water finds the easiest path to travel and it's often through this seam. The homeowner in this case appears to have tried to use a sealant or caulk of some sort to stop the water from flowing in but it wasn't enough to fight against the hydrostatic pressure. Our team installed came in and installed a WaterGuard french drain system along the wall. The drain system sits below the concrete floor along the base of the walls, right on the footing of the home. As the water enters, the home, it is directed right into the drain system and is carried to a sump pump for removal from the home. This homeowner will no longer have to worry about puddles in his basement. The water will be safely diverted. 

Window wells often become filled with plants and vegetation.  This example in Grand Rapids was even starting to crack and fall apart.  The SunHouse window well cover ensures the area won't be filled with unwanted debris and plant life.  The SunHouse's light color and curved shape also works to direct sunlight into your basement to help heat it up a little bit and give the dark basement space some natural sunlight.  

We responded to a call from Andrew, who was looking into a waterproofing system for his basement. He chose Ayers for our years of waterproofing expertise. We sent a crew to the home for a free inspection. Our system design specialists recommended our WaterGuard system. This interior drainage system will collect the water leaking through his basement wall. The water is then sent to his sump pump to keep it off his belongings. To conceal the drain, we pour concrete over the top that will help it blend in. Andrew is elated with the permanent solution provided to him!

This Grandville homeowners had some water issues in their basement and wanted the problem to be fixed. We installed the WaterGuard System to give them peace of mind. This French drain is designed to be installed below the floor slab which keeps the drainage system out of the area where drains can clog. This system collects water that seeps through the basement walls and drains it into your sump pump. WaterGuard is installed with minimal invasion of the slab, and all concrete is restored after installation.