Before & After Photos

This historic lakeside home in Forestville, MI, faced major basement issues, including bowing and crumbling walls, severe cracking, and a dirt floor that allowed water intrusion. We implemented a comprehensive solution to restore and protect the foundation: Shotcrete to stabilize and reinforce the walls, CleanSpace® encapsulation to seal out moisture, and SmartJack® supports to strengthen the structure. The result? A secure, dry basement that preserves the integrity of this historic home for years to come.

 Before Ayers Basement Systems stepped in, James and Donna's crawl space was a damp, musty nightmare. Water seepage had taken its toll, creating an unsuitable environment for storing anything. Once our team installed the CleanSpace liner, the transformation was remarkable. The once-damp crawl space is now dry, clean, and usable.

Homeowners in Decatur, MI were concerned about potential tree instruction in their basement, causing the bowing of their block foundation's walls. Motar had stretched apart into significant gaps, walls were bowing in about 2-3 inches, and the cracks were holding together with a DIY fix. After a free estimate inspection, it was evident that the homeowners needed to repair their home. Our specialist provided a few solutions, and they agreed on the installation of Everbrace, PowerBrace and CarbonArmor not only to halt further damage but to promise reinforcement for years to come.

The crawl space in East Jordan, MI was starting to crumble, with visible signs of sagging and uneven floors. Unable to support itself any longer, Ayers stepped in and installed SmartJacks to provide a permanent solution. This ensured the stability of the crawl space and foundation, and restored the floors to a level position.

Walls closing in around a person sounds like a scene from a scary movie, but it’s even scarier when it’s a reality. As the soil around the foundation changes and expands, it can exert a pressure on the walls, causing them to bow, as seen in this before photo. Luckily, we have a solution for that. PowerBraces are designed to stabilize basement walls and straighten them over time. The zinc coated beams are attached to the floor joists, and can be tightened by our team to help improve the condition of the wall. Now these homeowners can have peace of mind that the only way these walls are moving are back to their original position.