Before & After Photos

Jacob plans on finishing his Kentwood, MI basement and wants to add another bedroom. To do so, he called Ayers for an inspection for an egress window installation. 

Egress windows from Ayers bring safety and beauty in one. Building codes require that basement living spaces must have a large enough window to safely evacuate in case of emergency. Our windows have built-in steps and durable covers that hold up to 500 pounds. Because adding an egress window requires cutting a hole in the foundation, a window installation company is not the safest option. Ayers knows foundations and knows how to install an egress window properly. 

Jason was thrilled with the installation done by the Ayers crew. He was more than satisfied with the egress window and can’t wait to finish the rest of the basement! 

Marcy was sick of the foundation crack that was causing her all sorts of trouble like water leaks. She made the right call talking to Ayers and getting an appointment set up. After an inspection we went forward with installing CarbonArmor and our CleanSpace Wall System to address these issues. First with Carbon Armor these carbon fiber straps will fix the bowing wall by preventing further inward movement. Then with the CleanSpace Wall System this will cover these foundation walls and act as a vapor barrier to combat excess vapor or moisture with its poly sheet material. 

Marcy was happy to get these serious issues resolved before they jeopardized the safety of her home!

Steve’s front porch was cracking and settling, raising concerns about safety and stability. He wanted a permanent fix without the cost of a full replacement, so he called Ayers for an expert solution. Our team installed helical piers beneath the slab, anchoring it to stable soil for lasting support. Now, Steve’s porch is level, secure, and built to stand the test of time—without breaking the bank!

Ellen's basement walls were cracking, and she worried if they were left untreated, those cracks would continue to grow. She needed help, so she researched and called Ayers to learn about our solutions. A team of experts visited her property to evaluate and recommend a solution. They suggested GeoLock wall anchors, anchored to the failing wall and connected to a ground anchor by a steel rod. The ground anchor is placed away from the home in solid, undisturbed soil to secure the connection. Ellen feels more comfortable in her house!

When water enters the ground, soil begins to expand. During this expansion, soil will go any and everywhere possible. A lot of the time that can mean pushing in your foundation to make more room. That’s why the walls in this Grand Rapids, MI basement were beginning to bow inward. The house was built over 50 years ago, so it had been dealing with pressure from soil for a long time. As the soil continued to push on the walls, vertical cracks began to develop. These cracks are what initially drew the homeowner’s attention and caused him to call us. To fix the wall, the crew installed the PowerBrace system. The beams in the after photo are bracketed to the floor joists in the ceiling and attached to the basement floor. By spanning the height of the wall, the beams will prevent any further inward bowing. And thanks to the tightening ability of the brackets, the beams will actually improve the condition of the wall over time.