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Homeowners in Ada, Michigan, enlisted Ayers to update their outdated egress window to meet current code standards. After recently finishing their basement to include a kitchenette and additional living space, they wanted to enlarge the existing window to ensure proper egress and enhance the safety and functionality of the area. As a bonus, the home's value increased with the space now brought up to code.
Aliyah gave Ayers the call when she noticed her current sump pump wasn't able to keep up with the water anymore. We had a crew come take a look to determine the best solution, which was to install our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. This sump pump has three pumps total that fit in one durable liner and will effectively keep any water out of the basement. The first pump does most of this job, the second will run if more assistance is needed, the last pump is battery-operated for power failures. Aliyah was grateful to get a more efficient sump pump installed so she won't have to worry about her belongings getting soaked!
Chris noticed his basement walls had large, deep cracks in them. He knew this couldn't be good, so he called Ayers for help. We sent a team of trained specialists to his house to examine his basement and see what we could do. Our experts recommended a wet-spray concrete process called Shotcrete. Shotcreting applies a concrete or mortar wet-spray through a high-pressure hose to fill a form or repair damaged surfaces. Chris was happy to have the cracks in his basement walls sealed up for good!
Merilee called in search of an egress window for the basement she hoped to use as an office. In addition to fire code requirements, she just wanted the room to be brighter and more pleasant to spend time in.
By adding the egress window, we not only brightened the basement, but we added value to the home by creating more (legal) living space.
The LawnScape outlet is an underground extension that enables downspout water to escape. The outlet can also be used for discharge lines on sump pumps. This family in Climax, MI had the LawnScape installed and it didn't even leave a sore spot on their lawn. A few decorative stones and the LawnScape outlet becomes an accessory that functions to help keep your home ( and more specifically, your basement) clean and dry.