HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Kelly E. in Petersburg, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because the floors above her crawl space were not level – meaning the support below needed repair – and she was also interested in learning about crawl space encapsulation. 

Project manager David Kingsley inspected the crawl space and indeed found that the support was lacking, causing the floors above to sag as well. He also informed Kelly about our encapsulation process, and since the crawl space was very moist and muddy, Kelly wanted to go ahead with it! 

Foreman Jon Davis and his crew first installed our Crawl Space Support Jacks to stabilize the crawl space, and also lift the floors back to their original position. These will not sink into the ground and cannot be damaged by pests, which is why homeowners love them!

Then Jon encapsulated the crawl space by sealing off the floors and wall with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. All gaps and joists were also sealed with our SilverGlo Rigid Foam Insulation to stop air leaks. This ensure that no water, moisture, air or pests can penetrate the crawl space. The job was finished off by installed our CleanSpace Vent Covers and an EverLast Crawl Space Door. 

This entire process stops cold air from entering the home in the winter, and humid air from entering in the summer. This means no cold floors during wintertime and no musty smells or mildew in the summertime. Overall, this saves homeowners money on energy costs, which they definitely enjoy. 

Kelly in Petersburg now has a healthy crawl space and a warranty to boot! 

Our team installed a new egress window and vinyl window in Dundee.

This homeowner from Dundee, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because water was leaking into her basement after heavy rains and her sump pump was too old and outdated to remove the water. 

To protect the basement and the belongings stored down there, HomeSpec waterproofed the home. Foreman Jon Davis and his crew installed a WaterGuard Drainage System (aka French Drain) around the perimeter of the basement. This was connected to a TripleSafe Sump Pump, which will promptly funnel water away from the home even during heavy rainstorms. 

Jacks were installed to reinforce the foundation in the crawl space. 

A family in Lambertville, MI noticed a musty smell in their home after returning from their vacation. They knew that the cause of this was moisture and wanted a solution that would prevent situations like this in the future. So, they reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair with an interest in a vapor barrier. After Zach, a senior project manager, did an inspection of the home and crawl space, he revealed to the homeowners that there was also some sagging in the floor due to a main beam in the crawl space.

The homeowners decided to address both the musty smell emanating from the crawl space as well as the floor sagging. Zach proposed a CleanSpace® vapor barrier, as the homeowners originally anticipated, as well as a new crawl space vent cover for each vent lining the home. These vent covers would prevent moisture from entering the crawl space as well as pests and cold winter air. Another method of moisture management proposed was the SaniDry Sedona crawl space dehumidifier. Instead of being preventative like the vent covers, the dehumidifier actively fights any moisture, mold, and allergens that are in the crawl space. The homeowners agreed to all of these options and they were later installed by foreman Jon and his team. They were happy with the results and knowing their home would not be musty or moisture-damaged again in the future.