Before & After Photos

Charlene & Kevin from Charlotte, MI were having issues with the walls in their basement bowing outward. With continuing observation, they could tell the walls were continuing to move. The crack in one of their walls grew to a horizontal distance of more than twelve feet. This couple became observably frightened about their walls future and called us in search of professional help. We went to their home and devised a complete solution consisting of twelve PowerBraces. The PowerBrace system encompasses adjustable steel I-beams that secure to the joists above the foundation wall, offering revolutionary support. The PowerBrace improves the condition of bowing and cracked walls by reversing the forces of nature and allowing them to move back to their original position. With this cutting-edge solution in place, Charlene & Kevin can remain calm knowing their walls will eventually return to their proper position.

Denise had noticed stair step cracks on her basement wall and took the issue into her own hands. She filled the cracks with traditional sealant because it was advertised as a quick fix. Luckily, she called us because stair step cracks are a tell tale sign of foundation issues and there is no "quick fix" for foundation problems.

Our team determined that her basement walls were still in the early stages of cracking. This meant that our team could install Wall Anchors, which are braces that hold your wall still and will prevent the issue from getting worse. These wall anchors are a permanent solution for Denise's stair step cracks and our team even covered the the cracks to make her basement more appealing.

Kim called Ayers after noticing her foundation support was getting weaker and causing the floors to sag. We conducted a free inspection and from this our System Design Specialists were able to recommend SmartJacks as the solution. SmartJacks are a supplemental support system that will protect her home from sagging beams or floor joists. It will restore stability and straightness to her sagging floors by attaching the steel support columns to a sturdy base at the floor. They will raise her floors to a level position and ensure her home's safety!

This home in McBain, MI was well over 100 years old, and the Michigan basement was in desperate need of some help. Every time it would rain, dirt would wash into the home, and the foundation seemed to be unstable because of this.

We first added SmartJacks in the space to support and stabilize the floor joists. These steel support beams work well in problem soils to keep the floors above stable. Shotcrete was also applied in the basement to repair and reinforce the walls. This concrete is sprayed into the desired spot with a high pressure hose, and provides a durable solution to these suffering basement walls .

Over time, the jacks supporting Sue’s foundation weakened and shifted, causing her floor to sag and become unstable. Sue decided it was time to seek professional help, and that's when she contacted us at Ayers Basement Systems. Our team thoroughly inspected Sue's home and recommended the SmartJack system. The SmartJacks were strategically placed to lift and level the sagging portions of the floor joist. Upon completion, the results were nothing short of remarkable. Sue's once sagging floor was now level and secure, thanks to the SmartJack system!