Before & After Photos

James knew his basement did not have a reliable and efficient exit in case of emergencies and decided it was time to fix the problem. After researching his options online, he decided to call Ayers for help. Our crew of experts stopped by his house to evaluate the space and provide a solution. They recommended the installation of an egress window to provide a safe and easy escape. Egress windows are designed with built-in stairsteps and a polycarbonate safety cover to prevent accidents. James feels much better about his family's safety!

The open hole sump is pretty common in basements. The only problem - besides a passageway to the depths of the black lagoon in your house - is the hole leaves your system vulnerable. Vulnerable to flooding, clogging, and general basement destruction.  These problems are only amplified when your home is dealing with iron ochre issues, a rust-colored sludge that builds up inside of your pipes, as this Omer, MI homeowner could attest.

Iron ochre was coming through the pipes of his open hole sump and clogging up the entire discharge system. All Ayers crew members are familiar with iron ochre and know which type of products will be effective in the fight against sludge. First, the team went ahead and installed a WaterGuard IOS perimeter drainage system. This WaterGuard system was designed with large drainage holes to prevent clogging.  Our TripleSafe (as seen in the after photo) sump pump’s reliability also makes it extremely effective against iron ochre. The two backup pumps included in the system make sure that the sump is continuously working, even if the main pump becomes overwhelmed or shutdowns from power failure. Extra pumps equal extra discharge and to actually get that water out, the system needed an additional discharge line. Lastly, an airtight lid was placed on top of the triple safe sump liner. It may seem simple, but it does a lot to ensure the proficiency of the system. This way, debris can’t fall in to mess up the system, not to mention the lid almost looks like art compared to an open hole sump.

If you have questions about iron ochre or the best products to use against it, give us a call, and we'll send a specialist your way. 

Denny noticed water flooding his basement and wanted to fix it. He contacted Ayers for help, so we sent a team to his home to examine the issue. They decided installing the TripleSafe sump pump system would be best. The system is equipped with three pumps; a primary, a backup, and a third, battery-powered pump, to react promptly to sump pump failure. Denny is relieved to see his basement so dry!

Donna realized that water had pooled on her basement floor after the last heavy rainfall. After researching her waterproofing options, she called Ayers for help. Our trained specialists stopped by her house and installed TripleSafe, the sump pump system designed with three pumps, even one that kicks on during power outages. Donna loves how dry her basement is now!

Jennifer wanted to complete her basement by adding an Egress Window. Her daughter wanted to move into the basement so Jennifer was looking to get a bigger window that would open up the space. She did some searching online and found that Ayers installs Egress Windows so she gave us a call. 

These Egress Windows are much larger than the typical basement window so more natural light and fresh air will fill the room. The most important feature being these windows allow for a safe, quick exit in an emergency situation. This is definitely needed with her daughter wanting to live in the basement. The window will open up her space and make it more inviting for her or any guests that visit.

Jennifer was thankful with the final look of her basement as this Egress Window transformed the room into a regular living space!