HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Buying a home is a stressful enough process in itself, but when you buy a home with structural issues - that's a whole different level of stress. These homeowners bought an old home in Clifford, Michigan, but there was a big problem - a foundation problem. 

The floors above the basement were sagging, which was caused by insufficient support below. There were wooden support posts and beams that were deteriorating and failing to support the weight of the home. They needed to be replaced, and more needed to be added to ensure they won't sag again over time. The experts at HomeSpec assured these homeowners that we could fix their problem permanently.

Our crew installed over a dozen new steel beams and support posts. The floors were raised back to their original position and the posts will prevent the floors from sagging in the future. This support is crucial to the structural integrity of the home - and now these homeowners don't have to worry, but instead can enjoy their new home! 

Did you know that HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair does work on housing cooperatives and apartments as well as single-family homes? In this case, Homespec was contacted by a management company to fix a few vertical cracks in the basement walls of a co-op unit in Center Line, MI. These types of cracks can be easily repaired by one of HomeSpec’s foremen using high pressure urethane injections. The manager agreed to let HomeSpec move forward with the repairs.

A PolyLevel foreman, Domonique, injected a material that expanded behind the crack to fill in the gaps where water might pass through. The crack was then sealed to provide a permanent, waterproof solution. The company was happy with the crack repairs and happy knowing a new resident would be able to enjoy every floor of the unit. 

Our crews were called to a job where multiple basement walls were cracked. We installed I-beams to stabilize the walls.

An interior drainage system was also installed in the basement. 

This home in Warren, MI was experiencing an issue with water in the basement. The homeowner heard from a neighbor that they had been struggling with the same type of problems. Knowing they would have to call a company just as their neighbor had, who better to call than the same company? They gathered the contact information and gave HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair a call.

The inspector, Elon, recommended a handful of products including a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System. This Before and After shows how important it is to have a functional sump pump. While HomeSpec was installing the new drainage system, the sump pump began to fill with water because the water that caused the homeowner concern was already being rerouted. Once the sump pump was fully installed and active, it was able to properly discharge the water out of the basement. Thanks to the work of HomeSpec’s crews, led by Foremen Vernon and Brandon, the basement is dry and the homeowner is happy! Happy enough to leave HomeSpec a five-star review!

Not all homes are going to be cookie-cutter rectangles. Some basements, like this one in Warren, MI have a plethora of angles that are all equally important to have waterproofed. Luckily, this homeowner called HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair who is always up to the task.

The inspector, Elon, did a walkthrough of the home, discussed issues, and went over goals with the homeowner. Together, they decided that the best course would be to waterproof the walls and floors. This included an interior drainage system made of WaterGuard®, the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, a sump pump discharge that has freeze protection, a wall vapor barrier using CleanSpace®, and ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring. HomeSpec’s crew was led by Foremen Vernon and Brandon to complete all of these projects at the same time. The work was completed in only a couple of days and the homeowner was very happy with the results. They were happy enough to give a five-star rating!