HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner and their partner in Saint Clair Shores, MI were preparing to sell their home but were running into a reoccurring problem. Unfortunately, two offers fell through due to concerns. Inside the home, the floors were uneven due to a lack of support in the crawl space. The homeowner wanted to make sure the house was stable and then secure the sale. They contacted HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free inspection and estimate.

Zach, a senior project manager with crawl space expertise, went out to meet the residents and discuss their concerns. They showed Zach where the floor was sinking and where the entrance for the crawl space was located. While inspecting, Zach wrote notes of what he noticed and began to make a repair plan. He returned to speak with them and proposed two products. The first was to install SmartJack® support posts to lift and stabilize the crawl space while also helping the floors above. Secondly, installing a CleanSpace® vapor barrier would prevent moisture issues in the crawl space and maintain a cleaner environment. The homeowner agreed with these recommendations and scheduled a time for the repairs to be completed. A foreman named Kyle led a crew in this installation process.

A pair of homeowners in Saint Clair Shores, MI planned to be in their house until it was time to move into a retirement home. Unfortunately, their driveway, garage, and patio all had cracks and were sinking which created tripping hazards. The driveway was so cracked that the concrete slabs appeared as worn out puzzle pieces. The homeowners knew they wanted these issues fixed sooner rather than later, so they contacted HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to get a free estimate.

One of HomeSpec’s project managers, Jeremiah, visited the residence and evaluated the concrete surrounding the home. He measured the dimensions as well as tested how deep a space was under the slabs. He then conversed with the homeowners about a plan to repair everything. Jeremiah shared that the products HomeSpec would use are PolyLevel® Injection Foam and NexusPro sealant. The crew would drill small holes through the concrete so the PolyLevel® Injection Foam reaches underneath the slabs and it would then lift them into place. Once all of the concrete was leveled, then the team would use NexusPro sealant to protect the joints and cracks. The homeowners agreed to this plan and later watched it come to life thanks to teams led by Domonique and Rick. They were happy with the final results!

These homeowners had water leaking into their basement through cracks, rod holes, and between the floor and the wall. The usual suspects! 

Our team of experts repaired the cracks and rod holes, and then installed an interior drainage system to solve their water problems permanently. The drainage system will collect the water, and then the sump pump will pump it up and away from the foundation. 

The discharge for a sump pump in Armada, MI clogged and caused an overflow. The water was threatening the foundation of the home. The homeowners also noticed a leak in a basement wall whenever there were heavy rains. They knew these issues needed to be fixed if they were going to move out of state like they planned. So, they decided to reach out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free estimate.

A senior project manager, David, inspected the basement and the areas of concern. He shared a repair plan with the homeowners starting with a new sump pump. This would be connected to an interior drainage system as well as an exterior discharge line. These products would ensure that any intruding water is pumped out and away from the home. The homeowners accepted this plan and had HomeSpec’s team install the project. The team was led by foreman Vernon. The homeowners were really happy with their work!

This Marlette, Michigan homeowner was very worried about the foundation wall in her basement. The wall was not only severely cracked and bowing inward, but also shearing at the bottom of the wall. 

When a wall is bowing (and shearing) it's because the wall is under stress and being pushed inward, usually by hydrostatic pressure or expansive soils. If left alone, the wall could collapse and have to be completely rebuilt. 

Fortunately, that didn't happen in this case. Foreman Ryan Loop and his crew were able to repair the wall with the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System. This consists of steel I-beams that prevent further inward movement and can potentially straighten the wall since the braces can be tightened. 

The horizontal and stair-step cracks in the mortar were filled, and the shearing was also repaired. The homeowner can now rest easy knowing her foundation is no longer at risk, and she's very happy with the results!