Before & After Photos

Our crew at Ayers decided SmartJacks would be an excellent solution for the insufficient foundation support in Joe's crawl space. These jacks are made of strong galvanized steel and are attached to the floor joists above the crawl space, and they rest on a sturdy base within the ground. This repair system will ensure that his home has a stable crawl space that won't sag or sink. This solution can be adjusted in the future for even more accuracy, potentially straightening uneven floors above!

Homeowners in Decatur, MI were concerned about potential tree instruction in their basement, causing the bowing of their block foundation's walls. Motar had stretched apart into significant gaps, walls were bowing in about 2-3 inches, and the cracks were holding together with a DIY fix. After a free estimate inspection, it was evident that the homeowners needed to repair their home. Our specialist provided a few solutions, and they agreed on the installation of Everbrace, PowerBrace and CarbonArmor not only to halt further damage but to promise reinforcement for years to come.

The crawl space in East Jordan, MI was starting to crumble, with visible signs of sagging and uneven floors. Unable to support itself any longer, Ayers stepped in and installed SmartJacks to provide a permanent solution. This ensured the stability of the crawl space and foundation, and restored the floors to a level position.

Walls closing in around a person sounds like a scene from a scary movie, but it’s even scarier when it’s a reality. As the soil around the foundation changes and expands, it can exert a pressure on the walls, causing them to bow, as seen in this before photo. Luckily, we have a solution for that. PowerBraces are designed to stabilize basement walls and straighten them over time. The zinc coated beams are attached to the floor joists, and can be tightened by our team to help improve the condition of the wall. Now these homeowners can have peace of mind that the only way these walls are moving are back to their original position. 

This home built in the early 1900’s was having some serious foundation issues. In their michigan basement, the walls were cracking and bowing. To stabilize these walls, our engineers explored every available option before deciding that PowerBraces would work best. This system uses a joint reinforcement method, as zinc coated beams are fixed to the floor joists. The system is tightened over time which gradually improves the condition of the wall, allowing for straightening over time .