Before & After Photos

This Grand Rapids, MI home had cement block foundation walls with multiple hairline cracks. The walls were also beginning to bow inward and the homeowner wanted to issue fixed before further damage occurred. We installed the PowerBrace system that used zinc coated steel I-beams to stabilize the failing walls and potentially straighten them over time. The base of the steel brace was installed in the floor at the footing of the wall and the top of the brace was securely attached to the joist above the wall. Using the specialized joist reinforcement method, this system works to stabilize and adjust the wall over time without damaging the floor above.

You know that weird sound that old floors make when you walk on them? That sound happens because of poor foundation for those floors. A homeowner from Grand Rapids had a similar problem with her floors and she called us to get it fixed. We drove to her property and installed our SmartJack system.  The SmartJack is a support system used to stabilize and level the floor joists in a crawl space. This system can support up to 60,000 pounds. The SmartJack system is placed on strong concrete fillings that have replaced the soil in that small location underneath the SmartJack. Now this homeowner will never have loud floors ever again.

Our customer is interested in purchasing a home and called us with a couple preexisting issues such as floor sagging, standing water, and rotting wood.  This crawl space was in desperate need of an overhaul.  Most of these issues were caused by high relative humidity; adding waterproofing and a vapor barrier will help to combat these issues.  Using a vapor barrier called CleanSpace, as well as our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and a Smart Sump Pump we are able to cut down a lot of excess humidity.  With the rotting wood holding up the floor of the house replaced with Smart Jack Assemblies, we were able to also fix the sagging floors as well. 

Bob rents this home to collage students in the area. The garage has a corner that has settled which has been an issue for a while but he wants it fixed before it gets any worse. We used Helical Piers to stabilize the garage. Helical Piers can have sections added to be able to reach stable soil in which the piers will anchor in. The system stabilizes the structure but also restores it to the original position. The installation is fast and can be done year round so no need to worry about the season, we can fix your settled home anytime!

Mr. Emmert was suffering from foundational issues that were causing unsightly problems with his basement. Wanting to keep the space usable as a gym, he contacted Ayers to find a stabilization method that would give his home the best support, all while saving as much space as possible. After contacting our team, Ayers's resident foreman Blade was able to inspect the home and draft a treatment plan that met Mr. Emmert's needs and budget.

Blade prescribed PowerBraces for the structure. By lining the weak wall with steel beams that fix to the rim joist, they are able to push the wall back into place all while adding new support to the basement. A permeate solution, these braces can be easily hidden or even have drywall placed over it.

Now Mr. Emmert has a safe and stable home, all while never sacrificing living space.