Before & After Photos

When your damp crawl space causes mildew to grow around the rest of the house, it’s probably time to intervene. That was this Ellsworth, MI home’s problem and the reason they sought out our help. You can see in the before photo just how messy the crawl space was and what the moisture was doing to it. The wet conditions of the crawl space had resulted in damage to the insulation and an ongoing battle with mold. All of that changed when the CleanSpace system was introduced. The plastic vapor barrier keeps out moisture and won’t allow mold growth. Not pictured, but also installed and helping with the battle against moisture is the crawl space dehumidifier Sanidry CX. So not only will the crawl space look dry, it will feel like it too.

Angela just bought a home that was built in 1900 that had some obvious damage. She called Ayers for an inspection after another company told her to tear her entire home down. We immediately saw that the living room floors were caving in, the floorboards were coming apart, and water was flooding the basement. We installed SmartJacks, TripleSafe sump pump, CleanSpace Wall System, and SaniDry dehumidifier. SmartJacks are steel supports to balance the foundation of your crawlspace, lifting it to its original position. They can also be adjusted so your home will never shift out of place. The combination of our TripleSafe sump pump, CleanSpace Wall System, and SaniDry dehumidifier will keep your basement dry for years to come. The TripleSafe sump pump utilizes three pumps in order to remove excess water from your basement. The second and third pumps are in case of emergencies so your basement can remain dry, even when the power goes out. CleanSpace Wall System uses a thick plastic liner along basement walls that directs access water toward the sump pump. The SaniDry dehumidifier automatically removes up to 100 pints of water a day from the air in your basement. This system circulates the now dry air through your basement and automatically removes the leftover water so you dont have to. Angela didn't have to demolish her home and can remain safe and dry for years to come. 

Our crew headed to a homeowner in Sumner, Michigan, to install a waterproofing system. Larry's basement had a problem corner where water would creep in. We agreed to install our WaterGuard solution. This interior drainage system is placed along the basement's perimeter to collect water leaks. The drain is concealed with concrete to ensure it blends with the rest of the floor. Any leaks will then get redirected to the sump pump. Larry is glad his worries about water damage are gone! 

We all know doing laundry isn’t the most enjoyable experience, but it’s probably a lot less unpleasant if you have to do it in a basement like this one. The mortar around the cinderblock walls is crumbling, letting moisture into the basement. While the owners have a sump pump, there’s no way for the water from the leaky walls to enter it; that’s where WaterGuard comes in.

Our team installed WaterGuard, a drainage system that’s laid on top of the footing around the perimeter of the basement. This piping collects water from the leaky walls and reroutes it to the sump pump, where it’s then forced out of the basement through a discharge line.

To improve the overall look of the walls, we also installed BrightWall paneling. These plastic panels fastened to the wall brighten the space, while still allowing water from the walls behind it to drain to the WaterGuard system. These panels prevent water vapor from coming through the walls and evaporating the basement, too.

WaterGuard helps eliminate the water from the leaky walls in this basement, while Brightwall paneling dramatically enhances the space. We won’t promise the homeowners that doing their laundry will be fun, but we hope it will be a lot more bearable when it’s done in this bright, dry basement.

With the installation and air sealing of the basement complete, the last step to finishing this basement was to put up the Everlast wall panels. These panels are sturdy enough to hang even the heaviest TV and are easy to wash.