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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Bow 2010 First person of Bangladeshi origin to be elected to the House of Commons, and one of the first three Muslim women to be elected as a Member of Parliament.
Harry Harpham Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough 2015 Died February 2016, triggering a by-election.
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These homeowners had a sump pump failure leading to some basement flooding in a carpeted area. They decided that it was time to get rid of the carpet and find another flooring option that would work well in a potentially wet space. That's when they contacted us about our MillCreek Wood Laminate Flooring. Made from 100% inorganic materials, they are completely waterproof and will never mold or be harmed by water. They also are designed to add a thermal break between the surface that you're stepping on and the cold concrete below. This helps to make the floor and entire room a little bit warmer and more enjoyable. Mahogany wood laminate was installed in this basement living area and it looks fantastic. These homeowners won't ever have to worry about ruined flooring with pump failures. This is a solution that they can be confident in.
The concrete slab leading into this Zeeland, MI garage had sunk about 2" on one side and about 1.5" on the other. Using PolyLevel, we were able to lift the slab back into its original position. PolyLevel is the process of injecting high-density polymers into voids beneath the slab through tiny holes drilled in the slab. The voids are filled and the slab is lifted. The holes are then patched and the seams are filled with a joint sealer to help prevent further issues with sinking slabs.
After a longstanding problem with water in the basement, our customer called to take care of it once and for all. Among the problems was a sump pump that just couldn't keep up. In addition to not being strong enough, the pump also didn't have a cover, and leaving it open made it vulnerable to damage or being clogged with debris.
We installed a SuperSump pump to efficiently discharge the water from the basement. In addition to its powerful motor, the cover protects the system.
Matt, Nick, and Logan were all courteous and friendly. Matt explained the entire process and how it will work. They cleaned up everything extremely well! Thank you guys!
Very friendly and professional, Dan and Doug and crew were very awesome to work with. Love the results! Thank you!
Paula A. Sun Valley St.
Improvements would be more installation staff to accommodate your demand. Install times of 3-6 months out is extensive for people with water leaking into their home.
With 30 years of experience Ayers Basement Systems is the right choice for your home. From basement waterproofing to concrete lifting we have the right equipment, the right team, and right experience for the job. Give us a call to get started.
We will send one of our foundation specialists to inspect your home and identify the issue. Our specialist and you can sit down together to discuss any questions you may have an set up a time for our crew to install a foundation repair system (warranted for 25 years).
If you have sinking concrete we can lift the slab back up to a level position using PolyLEVEL. PolyLEVEL is a polyurethane foam we inject below the slab and is a superior option to traditional mud jacking techniques.
We are the best in the business when it comes to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation. From an interior drainage system, to a high volume sump pump to an energy-efficient dehumidifier we make sure your home is protected from water damage and mold growth. Our system comes with a written lifetime warranty.
This crawl space was damp and uninviting. Now the crawl space doesn't give you those goosebumps when you have to think about going down there. This creates an effective vapor barrier for the entire crawl space, from the walls down.
A sump pump is installed in your crawl space to collect and discard any water that enters the crawl space. This will ensure whether there is a small ground water leak or a flood that your crawl space stays dry.
Howard needed a new sump pump. His had been unreliable, causing water to leak in several times. It was unable to keep up with the amount of water two times in the past year.
Ayers Basement Systems installed a Zoeller sump pump with the parts necessary to help it run and function efficiently, all the time.
Howard's home will no longer flood with water because the pump will be able to safely drain it. The whole project was completed in a day, and now Howard can rest assured his home won't suffer from water damage.
Ken and Eileen needed a solution to their damp, musty basement. They wanted a dry, usable space that they wouldn't have to worry about flooding or being succumbed to moisture damage.
Ayers Basement Systems was able to install a full waterproofing system for the couple. We installed a SuperSump kit with TripleSafe liner and UltraSump backup. We also installed a WaterGuard drainage system and supplemental beams to keep the basement foundation strong and stable.
The couple can now utilize their basement however they please without the fear of their belongings being damaged by water or moisture.
Linda is the proud owner of a cottage in Holland, MI. The large sidewalk connected to her home is slanted, causing water to pool toward both the front and back of her home. Eager to preserve the livelihood and history of her beloved home, she need a permanent concrete repair solution.
Linda decided to reach out to Ayers Basement Systems. After consulting with a knowledgeable sales representative, Jason, she decided PolyLEVEL would be the perfect solution for her sinking concrete.
Being the busy woman that she is, she wanted a quick response and fast and efficient results. PolyLEVEL would be applied surrounding the house, being completed in several stages. Ayers began the project on 5/18 and finished it 10 days later.
The PolyLEVEL method not only raised the sidewalk back to its original position, but it also firmly stabilized the concrete slabs all around Linda's cottage. There were no more gaps between her home's foundation and the concrete beneath it, and the water would no longer slope towards her home or yard. PolyLEVEL made a drastic difference for Linda.
Our customers called when the "all-purpose room" they'd added onto their house started sinking. All of the telltale signs were visible upstairs, including cracks in the walls and ceiling that indicated an issue with the foundation.
Upon entering the crawl space, we found that many of the wooden support beams were rotting, rendering them pretty useless when it came to structural support.
We reinforced all of these failing beams with new galvanized steel beams, and then installed SmartJack support posts to provide reliable support and structural integrity to the side of the crawl space that was sinking.
Words can’t explain how happy we are to now offer Shotcrete services. Our new favorite toy that shoots concrete out of a hose has been keeping the production crews busy ever since it arrived. Here’s the story of customers who, after hearing about the new service, asked that Shotcrete be used for a project they had already scheduled .
Randy and Jean had already faced their fair share of moisture problems in their Holland, MI home. The garage had a few leaks in the past and, as a result, the floor was damaged. After fixing up the garage floor, Jean and Randy realized something they hadn’t thought of before: their storage unit, which sits directly below the garage, was also probably damaged from the leaks. Sure enough, checking on the storage room confirmed that the ceiling had taken quite the beating. They were sure that the water damage would threaten the support beams in the storage unit and the structural integrity of the house as a whole.
A meeting with our system design specialist resulted in the couple choosing to patch up the affected areas with our CarbonArmor system, a technological marvel itself that is used by the Department of Defense and aerospace engineers. The crew was all set to go when they received another call from Jean asking if the new Shotcrete would be a viable option for the job. After some consideration and a few talks with Randy and Jean’s system design specialist, the crew packed up the Shotcrete machine and headed out. Once a new ceiling frame was completed, the crew sprayed on Shotcrete across the storage unit. With a new concrete ceiling, Randy and Jean won’t have to worry about their foundation again.
If you’d like to know more about the revolutionary Shotcrete, check out this informational blog explaining the process.
Jim and Lonnie were surprised when they noticed that their attached garage looked like it was pulling away from the house. They weren’t exactly sure what was going on, but they had also seen a large vertical crack on the inside wall of the garage. They suspected that the problem was with the footing of the garage, but they didn’t want to dig it up to check. So they called a company who would do it for them.
Our crew went to Jenison, MI and got right to work on lifting the tipping garage. The crew had determined it was only the front corner of the garage that had started to sink and caused the tipping appearance of the garage. The first step to solving the problem was raising the foundation walls with the piering system. They put 3 different helical piers on the corner, one on each wall and one directly at the corner. The piers were driven into deep, untouched soil and then attached to the foundation. This way Jim and Lonnie's garage has a much more stable base. The crew then lifted the actual concrete floor up with a PolyLevel injection. PolyLevel is a waterproof foam that replaces sunken soil under concrete slabs. The foam expands and fills the voids left by the soil until the slab reaches a leveled height with the rest of the floor. After the two part project, Jim and Lonnie’s foundation was back to being completely upright.
When we received a call from Greg, the realtor of a Spring Lake, MI home, he was in desperate need of help. He was eager to sell the home that he was representing for his company, but during his inspection, he discovered a few problems with both the crawl space and basement. Before hiring Greg, the previous owners had tried to repair it themselves but were unsuccessful. The block walls in both areas had large horizontal cracking running across the center and had shifted inward a full inch. The inward shift was caused by groundwater putting pressure on the walls. Not only had it caused the walls to bow, the groundwater was also seeping in and threatening the crawl space. With no time left to wait for repairs to be made to the crawl space, Greg gave us a call for a permanent solution before the home was sold.
The biggest concern for the crew was installing a product that would stop the bowing walls. Bowing walls can threaten the entire foundational integrity and could cause the walls to completely collapse. To solve the problem, our crew used one of our most innovative systems: the Carbon Armor system. It’s the same product used to reinforce bridges and bomb shelters. The Carbon Armor straps were attached to the wall with a sticky epoxy that will eliminate the horizontal crack on the basement walls. Once the basement walls were repaired, the crew moved on to the crawl space. Using the CleanSpace vapor system they were able to prevent water from passing through either the dirt floor or cracked crawl space walls. Greg's crawl space and basement are both fully protected.
After fixing the bowing wall in their basement with the PowerBrace system, in hopes that it would not only address the structural problem, but prevent water from entering their basement. While the wall was steadied and straightened, Dan and Becky contacted us again to help further waterproof the space.
To prevent any water that entered the space from paddling on the floor, our team installed WaterGuard. This subfloor drainage system sits along the footing around the perimeter of the room. This collects any water from the walls, and reroutes it to the sump pump. Since it sits on top of the footing, it won’t get clogged with mud once the dirt becomes wet.
CleanSpace was installed over the basement walls to brighten the space, but also provide a moisture barrier. This durable plastic liner allows wall leaks to drain behind it into the WaterGuard drainage system. It’s manufactured with an antimicrobial additive, so mold won’t grow on the inside of the liner.
Where does all of the water collected go? The sump pump. Installing a SuperSump in this basement ensures that all water is pumped out of the basement and is discharged through a line away from the home. SuperSump is unlike many pumps that sit in a muddy hole in the floor, exposed. It has a sturdy liner with holes in it, allowing it to be covered with an airtight lid, while still collecting water directly from the ground. Its larger inlet hole accepts water from the WaterGuard system.
When Erin noticed the step down onto her porch was larger than normal, she started seeing all of the other spots around her home where the concrete was sinking, sloping, and generally scary. So she called us to fix it.
We used PolyLevel to raise the sinking slabs and eliminate gaps that are not only inconvenient, but can be a safety risk and even damage your bike or car. And with minimal disruption from the 5/8" injector and a quick curing time, it's like we were never even there.
Except for the safe, level sidewalks, that is.
We were called to inspect a rental property in Allendale that had high rates of water accumulation where the walls met the floor. We discovered that the floor was monolithic - that is, the floor and footer were poured together in one piece rather than separately - and so we needed to use a special waterproofing system.
Because monolithic floors are a floor/footer combination, they're much thicker than traditional floors, so jackhammering them takes forever and creates endless dust. So instead of the traditional WaterGuard installation, we used the DryTrak drainage system. DryTrak installs above the floor and looks similar to baseboard. It collects water from the floor/wall joint and directs it to the sump pump for discharge.
Along with the DryTrak, we installed a new sump pump and put IceGuard and a Lawnscape outlet on the discharge line to prevent backups and allow the line to be buried.
A basement way up in the penninsula, in Sault Ste. Marie was experiencing some moisture and mold on the walls. Water wasn't puddling so much but it was causing problems. These homeowners called us in search of an answer. With water possibly starting to find its way in to the basement more than in the past, we helped the homeowners get ahead of the problem with a WaterGuard perimeter drainage system which collected water from the walls and along the footing and directed it to their new TripleSafe sump pump system. This sump pump system is the envy of many homeowners with 3 pumps. One pump handles the majority of the work while a second pump sitting slightly higher provides a backup if the first pump fails or can't keep up. Finally, a battery backup pump protects the home during a power outing so that the basement stays dry all the time. The big game-changer in this case was the SaniDry XP dehumidifier. This machine can move significantly more air through it on a daily basis than almost any conventional dehumidifier and at the same or less energy usage. It will help keep the basement dry and free of harmful water vapors, preventing mold growth. This basement is in great shape now and the homeowners can rest easy.
Word of mouth advertising is the best form of advertising. It doesn't just mean more business, it means that our customers like the work we did enough to tell others about it. A couple in Grand Haven contacted us after we encapulated a crawlspace for a neighbor. The work impressed them and so they wanted us out to take a look at their three separate crawlspaces at their home. We were able to encapsulate each of them with our durable and mold resistant CleanSpace material and insulate them with SilverGlo insulation on the walls and foam insulation in the rim joists and any gaps or cracks. There should now be a noticeable difference when these homeowners walk on their floors in the winter and hopefully they continue to share about our work with more and more neighbors.
Renoulte A. in Jension, MI was suffering from water problems in his basement. There seemed to be water leaking in and the problem needed to be solved.
Our solution? WaterGuard. The WaterGuard French drain system has great effects and when the job is finished, cannot even be seen. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing to catch water that enters the basement. The water is then directed to the sump pump.
David S. from Jenison, MI dealt with wetness in his basement until we came into the picture. He had a completely finished basement that had water on the carpet and mold growing on top of it. He did not have a sump pump to drain any of the water, either.
To help David, we first installed the SuperSump premier sump pump system. It is engineered to help keep the basement dry and healthy for extended periods of time, even in times of heavy water intrusion.
We then installed our patented WaterGuard French drain system. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing to catch water that enters the basement. The water is then redirected to the sump pump.
Ashton C. called because water was leaking through his wall on the southeast section of the basement. The home was built in the 1960’s and had block wall foundation.
In order to collect intruding water and discard it from the home, we installed the WaterGuard perimeter waterproofing system. Sections of the flooring around the interior perimeter of the basement were excavated in order to place piping. Crushed stone filled the remaining space around the piping and the floors were restored with cement fill. Water that was seeping in through the wall was directed down the wall and into an opening in the floor where it then drains into the piping. The water then makes its way to the sump pump to be discharged from the home. All of this was done under the flooring so even though the homeowner can’t see it, the system is always hard at work.
Next we installed BrightWall panels on the basement walls. This white paneling is made of plastic sheeting and adds a bright, clean look to your basement. The paneling is waterproof and vapor proof to prevent moisture from entering the home and its inorganic materials prevent rot and mold growth. An added benefit to BrightWall is that any water coming in through the wall, behind the paneling, is immediately directed to the Waterguard system to ensure water never enters the basement.
Rich and Marcia N. called because one of the walls in their basement was bowing inward and they wanted a permanent fix. There were two cracks on the inside walls and the damage was happening slowly over a long period of time. The homeowners had a large tree removed right outside of the house and they believed the roots may have had something to do with the condition of the wall.
In order to stabilize the wall, we installed the Geo-Lock wall anchor system. This system uses steel anchors to stabilize the wall and address problem soils. To begin this installation we excavated the soil out away from the foundation wall, making sure we removed enough to place steel earth anchors in stable soil. Next we connected the earth anchor to the failing foundation wall and secured it with an interior steel wall anchor and steel rods. Next we tightened the system, which immediately stabilized the wall and will prevent it form shifting any further. The system can be tightened over time to possibly lift the wall back to its original position.
This homeowner called because he wanted an effective way to insulate his crawl space to prevent cold air from entering other areas of the home. Fiberglass insulation is the traditional insulation type people choose, although it absorbs moisture in the space, which can cause it to fall and makes it extremely susceptible to mold growth.
To begin, we wanted to insulate the crawl space floor and prevent moisture from entering through the exposed dirt ground. First we placed TerraBlock insulation right on top of the floor. This insulation has a moisture barrier on both sides and is made of a durable material that is resistant to ware and tare.
On top of the TerraBlock insulation, we installed the CleanSpace floor liner. This liner gives the crawl space extra protection from intruding water and water vapor. The liner is made of a durable plastic material that was sized and cut to fit the dimensions of the floor and then securely fastened.
To insulate and prevent moisture from entering through the walls, we installed SilverGlo and FrothPak insulation. SilverGlo serves as both a radiant heat and vapor barrier. The small graphite particles lower the conductivity and reflect heat back into the space to save the homeowner on energy bills. FrothPak foam insulation was sprayed on the small spaces of the wall to further seal the crawl space off from outside air and moisture. The inorganic materials in this insulation resist mold growth and do not absorb ambient moisture like fiberglass insulation.
Shannon T. had a house that was built in the 1920’s and the unattached porch cracked and sunk about 3 inches. It was important to this homeowner to have this issue fixed to improve the look of her home and prevent injury or further damage to the property.
The slab sunk originally because the soil underneath it was no longer able to hold the weight of the home. PolyLevel was used to lift the slab by addressing weak soils and using effective lightweight polymers. We drilled small holes in the slab that were then injected with the high-density polymers, which filled the void in the soil below and expanded to raise the porch. The polymer material is a neutral color that blends easily with the concrete and the installation was fast with had minimal disruption.
Atilay T. had a crawl space that was an addition on the house and the floor above the space was very cold. She was looking to the get the space insulated and encapsulated from outside air and moisture.
Before we installed the crawl space liner to encapsulate the area, we needed to fully insulate the space. To insulate the dirt floor and prevent moisture from entering through the exposed earth, we installed TerraBlock insulation. This insulation shields the space from moisture with its vapor barrier surface and insulates at the same time.
The poured concrete walls in this crawl space allowed moisture and the outside air directly in, which created a damp space and the cold floors in the room above. SilverGlo wall panels were cut to fit the space and then adhered to the wall to provide effective insulation. This paneling is made out of a graphite material that prevents sporadic temperature spikes and reflects heat back into the crawl space, which provides the homeowner with substantial energy savings. This insulation also has vapor proof qualities to prevent moisture from coming in through the walls. FrothPak spray foam insulation was also applied to the walls to further seal off the small openings in the wall. Unlike fiberglass insulation, FrothPak will not absorb ambient moisture and fall off the walls and it is resistant to mold growth because of its inorganic make-up.
To encapsulate the crawl space we used the CleanSpace liner. This liner is extremely durable and was sized to fit the crawl space walls and floor and then securely attached to the wall to prevent it from falling down. The liner is waterproof and vapor proof to stop outside moisture from getting in and the antimicrobial additive in the plastic prevents mold growth.
Val H. was looking for a solution for her settled and cracked front stoop and walkway. The areas were mudjacked previously, although the problem continued. Mudjacking is ineffective at fixing slab settlement because it doesn’t actually deal with the reason it sunk in the first place. The slabs settled because the soil beneath them could no longer support the heavy concrete above it, so drilling holes in the slab and filling them with heavy concrete pretty much guarantees the problem with persist.
PolyLevel uses lightweight, high-density polymers that address weak soils and lift the settled concrete. Holes were still drilled into the slab like in mudjacking, although they were much smaller (about penny-sized) and were filled with the specialized polymers that expanded to lift the slab back to its original position. We also applied NexusPro joint sealer to the cracks in the cement, which seals them off and prevents them from shifting any further.
The walls on this pole barn were cracked and bowing inward, which raised some concerns for the homeowner.
To save the barn and stabilize the walls, we installed the Geo-Lock wall anchor system. For this installation we excavated the landscape outside of the barn in order to place steel earth anchors. These anchors were then connected to the failing wall and then attached and secured with steel wall anchors and rods. Once the system was tightened into place, the wall was immediately stabilized. The anchors ensured the wall would not continue to bow and over time the system can be tightened to attempt to pull the wall completely back into place.
Dale and Susan C. of Spring Lake, MI had some structural issues before they called us. Their west wall has stair step cracks on both the north and south sides and the floor joists rest on that wall. With this being said, a solution needed to be found.
Our fix? The PowerBrace foundation wall repair system. PowerBrace is made of steel I-beams that secure to the floor joists above the wall to offer maximum support. This system is a great solution for buckling, tilting, or bowing foundation walls when you don't want any exterior excavation.
Melissa and Roman W. of Spring Lake, MI had just moved into their home a week ago when they called us. There was no standing water or signs of water damage or cracks in their crawl space, but there was a high level of humidity and a very strong smell. Melissa said they ran a dehumidifier all the time and it filled up quickly. This said, they reached out to us for a solution that would last.
We installed a customer favorite of ours: the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. CleanSpace is a 20mm thick plastic liner that completely locks out the elements surrounding the crawl space. No dirt, water, cold air, or moisture can get through this stuff. And as an added bonus, CleanSpace is made with anti-microbial properties, preventing any mold growth. This means no moisture, and no yucky smells.
Craig B. had water coming through the bottom 2 rows of blocks in his basement. It happened for the first time last summer, and then would happen after a big rain or snow melt. Craig tried some waterproofing on his own, but it didn't do much. This said, we called us for a professional fix.
Our solution? The SuperSump premier sump pump system and the WaterGuard French drain system. We began by installing the SuperSump; the SuperSump is a sump pump specifically designed to keep your basement dry for long periods of time. Capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour, it is suitable for heavy water intrusion.
After that was installed, we put in the WaterGuard French drain system. WaterGuard sits below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that enters into the basement through the walls. Once this water is collected it is directed to the sump pump -- the SuperSump, in this case -- to be pumped up and out of the home.
Dennis K. of West Olive, MI contacted us when he realized the foundation issues he was having had to come to an end. He stated there was a tree located next to his MI basement and that there were some cracks in the cinderblock wall. He also mentioned that the wall was bowing in.
Our solution? The PowerBrace foundation wall repair system. PowerBrace is a wall repair system that stabilizes tilting, bowing, or buckling basement walls. The system uses steel I-beams that secure to the joists above the wall.
As an added bonus, this system can be adjusted over time to eventually bring the foundation wall back to its original position.
Ben T. of Zeeland, MI was dealing with a lot of basement water issues prior to calling upon us. The bottom of his basement walls were getting wet when it rained hard or when the ground thawed in the spring. There is a sump system on the back side of the house but not one on the front. Thus, Ben reached out to us for a professional solution.
We decided the best way to remedy this situation would be to install a customer favorite of ours: the WaterGuard French drain system. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement from the walls. Once this water is collected it is redirected to the sump pump to be pumped up and out of the home.
Amy B. of Zeeland, MI told us that her basement walls were wet on all sides where the poured wall meets the brick. She usually had standing water after a heavy rain and wanted a long-term solution for this issue.
Our fix? The WaterGuard French drain system. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement through the walls. Once that water it collected in the drain it is filtered into the sump pump to be pumped up and out of the home.
Charlotte N. of Zeeland, MI told us that her crawl space was having some issues that she wanted to resolve. It was always damp and humid, which can cause dampness and humidity in the upper levels of the home. This said, Charlotte gave us a call.
Our solution? The CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. CleanSpace is a 20mm thick plastic lining that completely seals off the crawl space from the surrounding elements. No dirt, water, cold air, or humidity will get in with this system in place. And as an added bonus, CleanSpace is made with anti-microbial properties, preventing the growth of mold.
John F. of Zeeland, MI had water coming in through a cove in his basement. He noticed the issue about 2 years ago. There was a sump pump in place but it didn't pick up the water leakage. So, John reached out to us for a professional solution to the problem.
Our fix? The TripleSafe sump pump system and the WaterGuard French drain system. TripleSafe is a sump pump that provides three levels of protection against water leakage. Whether it be normal water supply, heavy volumes of water, or in the case of a power outage, this sump pump will keep your basement dry. For normal water supply, the Zoeller ⅓ horsepower pump functions. At a heavier level, the Zoeller ½ horsepower pump activates. In the case of a power outage, the UltraSump backup sump pump will pump water on a backup battery.
The WaterGuard French drain system rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement from the walls. Once that water is collected, it is redirected to the sump pump -- the TripleSafe -- to be pumped up and out of the home.
Mike B. of Zeeland, MI had water seeping through the concrete block wall on the south side of his house. This can create a serious problem in a home, so Mike gave us a call.
Our fix? The WaterGuard French drain system. WaterGuard rests below the basement floor and above the foundation footing, collecting water that seeps into the basement from the wall. Once that water is collected it is redirected to the sump pump to be pumped up and out of the home, keeping the basement the most dry it can be.