HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

An Ann Arbor, MI home had a partially finished basement when a new family moved in. The parents turned the basement into an entertainment area for the child to safely play and watch TV. One day, a parent went downstairs and discovered there was water damage affecting both the carpet and drywall. They feared that the water would create mold in the basement and cause health issues for their family. It was a priority that they resolve any and all basement leaks, so they contacted HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.

A project manager went out to the home to provide a free inspection as scheduled. He spoke with the family about the symptoms of water intrusion and about their goals. It was important to the parents that the basement not only be waterproofed but that it be refinished. The project manager then went into the basement to gather measurements and assess the situation. After completing his analysis, he proposed products that aligned with the family’s expectations. One part of the solution was to install a SunHouse™ Window Well to prevent water from getting in through the window or the surrounding area. It helps protect the window from the elements, keeps the view of the window clear, prevents critters from approaching, and maximizes sunlight in the basement. This, along with other products, was installed by multiple HomeSpec teams. The family was happy with their waterproofed and refinished basement!

A homeowner in Detroit had been putting off encapsulating their crawl space for some time and when the floors finally started to become unbearable, they reached out to us to have their issue solved. With the CleanSpace encapsulation system, the crawl space remains dry and protected, preventing moisture and debris from building up. 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because they were suffering from a wet basement in their old Detroit home. They had made attempts to fix the drainage, but everything failed. Water was seeping through the block foundation walls after heavy rain, causing the paint on the walls to peel. The floors would also be damp. The basement was in bad shape and the homeowners didn't want to stress about any longer. 

Our team solved this problem by completely waterproofing the basement with an interior drainage system, vapor barrier, dehumidifier, and two new sump pumps. The vapor barrier over the walls will prevent water vapor and moisture from entering the basement and instead direct it down to the drainage system. After the water drains into the drainage system, it'll be directed toward the sump pump and expelled away from the home, preventing water issues. 

This commercial building in Detroit was suffering from an extremely wet basement, as you can see from the photos. The basement flooded after an old sump pump went out, so the owners called HomeSpec for help. 

Project Manager Bobby Whitus came up with a repair plan that addresses all aspects of this problem. Foreman Jon Davis and his crew installed a WaterGuard Interior Drainage System connected to a TripleSafe Sump Pump. This system collects the water and deposits it into the sump pump, where there's 3 levels of pumps for triple the protection. This then pumps the water away from the foundation. 

Our crew then installed a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to seal the walls off from moisture, and instead directs it down into the drainage system. 

A homeowner in Detroit, MI experienced a shock most people won’t, their home was hit by a neighbor’s car. There was damage to both the outside and inside of the house which included a horizontal crack lining the foundation wall. The homeowner wanted to have the damage repaired and prevent the foundation from getting worse. They called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a professional evaluation.

Mark, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, visited the house to inspect the true scope of the damage and develop a repair plan. He took notes of the measurements and then spoke with the homeowner about the best way to repair their home. Mark suggested installing CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System to secure the foundation wall and prevent it from moving or bowing. The homeowner agreed to this plan and scheduled a crew to move forward with the project. They were happy with the completed project and looking forward to turning the basement into a living area now that the foundation was stable.