Before & After Photos

You can have basement flooding even if you don't have a basement. Such was the case in this Eaton Rapids split-level house; the sump pump was running almost constantly and even then there were times it couldn't keep up.

A new M-53 Zoeller pump replaced the old hole in the ground, and everything was as good as new.

Plumbing issues are one of the more common ways that basements flood. These can be anything from leaky water heaters to burst hoses on washing machines. After noticing a lot of moisture in his basement, this homeowner decided to investigate. He found that water was flowing through the hole where a pipe for his pressurized well tank met the wall.

When there is a leak in a basement wall the water will flow down and puddle on the floor. To collect and direct this water to a safe discharge area, we install perimeter drainage systems. However, much like with water heater leaks, well tanks can create their own floods and pools. The easiest way to prevent these leaks from causing damage to your basement is with a FloodRing. FloodRings are 4-inch high PVC rings that encircle tanks and water heaters to keep water from spreading. The ring can then be connected to a perimeter drainage system and discharged outside. With these two products in place, this basement will be protected from leaks in the walls and on the ground.

After watching a section of their basement wall repeatedly leak during rains, this Eaton Rapids, MI couple decided that enough was enough. They were optimistic that the leaking cracks could be fixed with a noninvasive procedure that could permanently solve the problem. A quick call to Ayers confirmed that they were right, we had just the product they needed.

Our FlexiSpan wall system is really a combination of two systems: Flexispan itself, and a drainage system installed at the foot of the wall. The team started by removing a portion of the corner floor to make room for the drainage system. Once the pipes were laid, fresh concrete was poured back into the excavated square. You can see the darker color floor in the after picture where the new concrete was added. To seal the actual crack, FlexiSpan was placed deep into the walls. Another layer of sealant was then laid over the durable and flexible FlexiSpan to act as a drainage layer. This layer will direct water flow down to the drainage system below for discharge. The two systems working together will keep this basement corner dry, no matter how hard the rain is falling. As an added bonus, the FlexiSpan sealant looks much better than the previous water stains. 

This customer was getting ready to try and sell his home, but he knew that the small crack in his basement wall would make it difficult. Another company claimed to have solved the problem using a simple seal, but whenever it rained or he washed his deck, the crack would still leak. Knowing how troublesome small leaks like these can be during a sale, our system design specialist took a trip to Eaton Rapids to offer the owner a permanent solution.

Using our FlexiSpan system, a two-layer polymer, the crew was able to seal this crack and prevent it from being noticed. The process was pretty simple. To start, the crew excavated part of the basement floor directly under where the leak to install a drainage system. You can the system in the after photo (the crew replaced the concrete after the photo was taken). Next, the first layer of polymer was put into the crack to create a flexible seal. This layer will stop almost all water from entering into the basement. Lastly, the second layer of polymer was put over this section of the wall to provide a drainage route for any water that is strong enough to penetrate the first seal. The moisture will flow behind the drainage layer and into the drainage system for discharge. With a permanent solution to his leakage issue, this house is now ready for the market.

Basement floors are often made up of wood sub-floors. The problem with wood is if something were to start leaking in your basement, you’re in big trouble. They are easily ruined by water and are the perfect surface for mold growth.

We installed our ThermalDry flooring system, a system made with the only plastic, all inorganic subfloor in the world. It won’t be ruined by water, vapor can’t pass through, and mold won’t grow on it. There are a variety of finishes to choose from so you don’t have to compromise style for functionality.