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Owners of a home in Southfield, MI were worried about their sinking sidewalk and driveway. Water was pooling in front of the house and turning into a sheet of ice during the cold months. The homeowners had sought help from HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair just a year prior to address the water in the basement. They were happy with their sump pump solution and knew that HomeSpec would provide the right option for this issue as well.
A project manager named Elon went out to the home to investigate the sinking concrete during a free inspection. He took detailed notes and then discussed his findings with the homeowners. Installing TrenchDrain™ Grated Draining Pipe would capture water that had been pooling and direct it away from the concrete and home. To address the concrete that had already sunken, Elon recommended lifting the slabs with PolyLevel® Injection Foam. After lifting to an even level, the crew would seal the joints using NexusPro sealant and apply SealantPro, a protective layer. The homeowners approved of this repair plan and it was seen to completion by the teams of Fred and Rick.
With proper crawl space encapsulation, homeowners can prevent pests, humidity, mold, water damage, and a variety of other issues from affecting their home through their crawl space. Having an encapsulated crawl space has many additional benefits as well, for example, your home won't feel as damp in the summer, while the floors will remain warm in the winter, helping save an average of 20% energy consumption. Needing crawl space repair or crawl space encapsulation? Contact us now for a FREE estimate.
Our CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system, consists of 7 interwoven layers of a mix of high and low-density polyethylene for puncture resistance, while remaining flexible. This material is also manufactured with a special antimicrobial agent throughout to ensure maximum resistance to outside factors such as mold and vegetation. The beautiful clean white finish adds a beautiful aesthetic finish for any crawl space. If you or someone you know is considering crawl space encapsulation with a variety of benefits or crawl space repair, contact us now for a FREE no obligation inspection and estimate provided by local professionals near you!
This homeowner contacted HomeSpec after she bought a home with severe foundation issues, including a wall that was cracked from top to bottom and bowing - and ultimately at risk of collapsing.
Our team of experts straightened the wall and pushed it back into place. It was waterproofed from the outside, and the cracks were repaired with our polyurethane sealant then reinforced by power grids on the inside. The walls were permanently stabilized by a carbon fiber system and a power brace system to prevent movement in the future.
This homeowner is now so happy and ready to enjoy her new home knowing her basement is stable and dry.
A homeowner in Southfield, MI originally reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair with interest in external waterproofing solutions. Unfortunately, water was entering their basement and causing trouble. HomeSpec did help with waterproofing the home thanks to the foremen, Vernon and Ryan, and their team. All was well that could be seen. However, hiding behind a section of drywall in a new area, there was a large foundation crack that later began to leak.
The homeowner reached back out to HomeSpec and a project manager soon visited. This project manager inspected the crack and came up with a plan to fix the leak. They proposed to the homeowner that HomeSpec use a high pressure urethane injection to stop the leak. The injected material would fill the space behind the foundation wall that was allowing water to enter the basement. The repair team would then seal the crack on the inside of the wall to further prevent leaks.