Before & After Photos

This Mason, MI, home had been dealing with a crumbling basement foundation for some time, and the issue had recently progressed to signs of water intrusion. The homeowner wanted to address these foundation concerns first to avoid further damage to the structure. Shotcrete proved to be the perfect solution, not only to strengthen the basement walls against future foundation damage and moisture problems but also to give the space a fresh, clean look. With the basement foundation stabilized and fortified against water issues, the homeowner felt relieved and confident, knowing the foundation was finally secure.

In East Jordan, MI, a homeowner was struggling with a sagging crawl space foundation in their historic home. After attempting to stabilize the floors with concrete blocks and wood planks, it became clear that a more permanent solution was needed. That’s when they reached out to Ayers.

Our team installed SmartJacks and supplemental beams to provide the necessary support and stabilize the sagging floors. Now, with a lasting solution in place, the homeowner can enjoy peace of mind, knowing their home’s foundation is secure and they won’t have to rely on makeshift DIY fixes again.

Robert's Jackson, MI home was built in 1920 and was passed onto him and his brother when their father passed away. The brothers wish to sell the home, but knew there were some issues with the foundation and wanted to get maximum value for the home. They called Ayers for an inspection, and our crew discovered that several of the beams in the crawlspace that support the whole foundation were rotting and needed to be replaced. SmartJacks were the perfect solution for them. 

SmartJacks are steel supports that balance the foundation of the crawlspace, lifting it to its original position. They can be adjusted so the home will never shift out of place and are anchored into the ground with poured concrete. 

Robert and his brother were impressed with the level of professionalism by the Ayers crew and were more than satisfied with the installation provided. They feel better knowing they'll be able to sell the house easier and for a higher price. 

Elizabeth’s Jackson, MI, home faced foundation settlement issues, with cracked stone walls and failing support poles in the dirt floor basement. By applying durable shotcrete wall reinforcement and installing SmartJack® supports to lift and stabilize the floors, her foundation is now secure, and her home is protected for the long term.

We received a call from these Jackson, MI residents complaining about a bulging basement wall. Our system design specialist immediately identified the problem as a bowing wall, a common issue for foundations caused by added pressure from surrounding soil. Thanks to a wide variety of products, we can treat bowing walls interiorly or exteriorly.  After meeting with one of our system design specialists, the couple decided they didn’t want to go through the excavation and invasiveness of an exterior solution and elected to install the PowerBrace system inside of their basement.

PowerBrace systems work by relieving the foundation wall of pressure and transferring it over to the steel beams. The beams are bolted to the floor joists in the ceiling using an adjustable bracket that will continue to force walls back to their original positions as time passes. The bottom of the beam is then attached to the concrete foundation slab. The condition of these walls will continue to improve until that “bulge” is a thing of the past.