Job Stories

These homeowners contacted us about water seeping into their basement when it rained.  HomeSpec waterproofed the basement by installing an interior drainage system which drains the water into your sump pump. We also installed a dehumidifier and a wall vapor barrier which holds back water vapor passing though your walls and directs it to your sump pump. 

A homeowner reached out to us for a cost effective way to permanently repair a leaking crack in her basement wall.  Our team injected the crack with polyurethane to prevent future leaking. 

Water was threatening to destroy the finished basement in this Manitou Beach home. The carpet and drywall were often damp and almost ruined by the water intrusion. Unfortunately, a lot of people pass over basement waterproofing when finishing their basement. Because these homeowners never had water issues, they thought their basement would be fine. HomeSpec installed an interior drainage system and sump pump to control the water and expel it away from the foundation. The homeowners also wanted our powerful dehumidifier installed to control moisture and humidity in the air. After these systems were installed, the homeowners were able to re-install the drywall and carpet. Now they don't have to worry!  So if you're thinking of finishing your basement space, seek out a free inspection first. While it's possible to remove carpet and drywall for waterproofing, it's definitely much easier to waterproof before those things are installed (and before any belongings are ruined by water intrusion!) 

These homeowners had a full waterproofing system installed by HomeSpec several years ago - sump pump, interior drainage system, and dehumidifier. They contacted us again recently about installing basement wall and floor products, which conveniently pair with the waterproofing system. They were very excited about this because they were worried that other companies' products would interfere.  The homeowners chose the BrightWall® Basement Wall Panels with the ThermalDry Elite Plank Flooring. BrightWall is a rigid plastic sheeting that creates a vapor barrier on your walls. It is waterproof, washable, and made of inorganic materials to avoid mold growth and rot. The plank flooring is a faux-wood flooring also made of inorganic materials for the same reason - to be waterproof and mold-resistant. Their basement looks beautiful and they can rest easy knowing it's also dry and healthy. 

Chris in Clayton, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because he had several vertical cracks in his poured concrete foundation walls. HomeSpec quickly sent our crack tech to fill the cracks and seal them permanently – to prevent water leakage and to prevent them from worsening. Chris was very thankful for the quick service! 

Amanda in Clayton, Michigan contacted HomeSpec to install an egress window and replace several other leaky windows in her basement.  HomeSpec installed the egress window with a window well and cover. We made sure to install proper drainage in the window well to prevent water from pooling and leaking into the basement. The cover will keep out pests, debris, and water as well.  Amanda loves her new windows, and they keep water out of her basement! 

Keith in Clayton, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because his block basement walls were cracked horizontally and bowing inward. His home was very old, and the foundation was only worsening over time. He finally decided to have it fixed after finding water pooling on the floor constantly after heavy rains.  HomeSpec straightened and stabilized the bowing basement walls with the PowerBrace Wall Repair System – steel beams that prevent the wall from moving or worsening. We also sealed all cracks permanently to prevent water seepage. Lastly, Keith wanted an interior drainage system installed to prevent water from leaking into the basement.  Keith now has a dry and healthy basement, and no more foundation worries!!

Justin C. in Weston, Michigan contacted HomeSpec after discovering mold in his crawl space. Justin was aware that his crawl space had a water issue, but he was unaware of how bad the situation really was. After looking inside, he saw water on the ground, and mold on the wood floor joists. He knew he finally had to do something about it before the mold get worse and the joists began rotting.  HomeSpec had a solution for Justin – crawl space waterproofing and encapsulation. A drainage system was installed and connected to a sump pump to manage the water after the mold was removed. Then, the walls and floor were sealed with a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier to prevent water or air leaks. Lastly, a SaniDry Sedona Humidifier was installed to remove moisture from the air and maintain the relative humidity at a healthy 55%.  This process prevents water intrusion, prevents mold and rot, prevents damage to the structural support, prevents cold or sagging floors, and improves the home's energy efficiency. Justin's crawl space is now dry, healthy, and protected! 

Kasey W. contacted HomeSpec after her basement flooded after extremely heavy rains. Her home was not equipped with a sump pump or any waterproofing system, which could have mediated or completely prevented the flood.  To prevent Kasey's basement from flooding or leaking again, HomeSpec installed a WaterGuard Perimeter Drainage System and a TripleSafe Sump Pump. The system collects water coming in from the walls and the floor, and directs it to the sump pump. Then the water is pumped far away from the foundation, preventing water damage.  Since Kasey's basement walls had water stains, she also wanted insulated wall panels installed. These hide unsightly walls, insulate the space and direct water from the walls into the drainage system. Even after several more storms, Kasey's basement remained dry and protected! 

This crawl space in Onsted, Michigan was in bad shape and in desperate need of repair. The insulation was failing and sprawled all over the ground. The high-humidity over time led to mildew and musty smells - that affected the entire home. The exposed ground was always wet and muddy. The homeowners wanted a permanent solution, so they called HomeSpec. Our crew installed CleanSpace all over the walls and ground to seal off the crawl space from moisture. Their old sump pump was upgraded to a brand new TripleSafe sump pump. Lastly, a dehumidifier was installed to suck the moisture out of the air - this maintains the relative humidity as a healthy 55%.  The homeowners reported the musty smells disappearing almost immediately, and the temperature of the home evened out drastically. They were very happy they called HomeSpec!