Job Stories

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into his finished basement from the corner.  The source ended up being a crack in the foundation. To solve this problem, our crew repaired the crack by injecting it with our innovative polyurethane sealant to ensure it won't ever leak again. 

A homeowner in Brighton, MI had recently purchased a home located in an area with a high water table, which caused the basement to leak every time it rained. Despite having an old drainage system in place, it was no longer effective in preventing water from leaking in. Desperate for a long-term solution, they reached out to us for assistance.   Upon inspecting the basement, our Project Manager confirmed the presence of water through floor cracks and determined that their existing drainage system was insufficient to address the problem. He recommended the installation of a comprehensive interior drainage system which involved the WaterGuard, TripleSafe Sump Pump and the SaniDry - Sedona to effectively redirect water away from the basement.   To begin the waterproofing process, our crew first prepared their basement by clearing out any obstructions and removing all the debris. They needed to ensure a clean and suitable work environment, allowing them to work efficiently and effectively. The next step involved installing the WaterGuard, an interior drainage system designed to sit on the footing of the foundation. Our crew carefully excavated a trench along the edges of the basement floor, keeping the dust and debris away from the hole. The WaterGuard system, with its specialized wall flanges to capture water from the walls, was then placed within the trench they had dug. Given the high water table in the area, the TripleSafe sump pump system was the best solution for this homeowner. This sump pump has three powerful pumps working together to provide maximum protection against basement flooding. The primary pump handles the majority of the water, while the secondary pump serves as a backup in case of primary pump failure. Additionally, the third pump, equipped with a battery backup, ensures continued operation even during power outages, safeguarding the basement from water damage in any event. Finally, our crew turned their attention to address the excess humidity in the basement. The Sanidry - Sedona dehumidification system was perfect for this situation because it's specifically designed for basements and effectively controls and monitors humidity levels.    This dehumidifier works well with the other basement waterproofing measures we installed by capturing excess moisture from the air, filtering out impurities, and continuously draining the collected water into the TripleSafe sump pump system for removal.   Once all the products were installed, our crew tested the systems to ensure they were properly functioning. They made sure to double check the WaterGuard drainage system for any leaks or blockages, while ensuring the TripleSafe and SaniDry were running at optimum levels.   The homeowners were relieved to no longer have to worry about water seeping through floor cracks or dealing with a damp and uncomfortable basement. Our full solution allowed them to regain their peace of mind and enjoy the basement.

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec because he had water seeping into his basement. He said he had an interior drainage system that was installed by another company years ago, but that system failed. Our team installed a new drainage system to the home's existing sump pump. 

Water was leaking into this homeowner's basement where the floor and the wall meet.  To fix this problem, HomeSpec installed an interior drainage system. This system goes around the perimeter of the basement and collects any water coming in. Then the water is funneled away from the foundation to prevent flooding. 

A homeowner in Dundee, MI had been noticing water leaking in the corners of their basement, causing damage to their belongings and interrupting their peace of mind. The homeowner was quite concerned and knew that they needed to take action to address the issue before it got worse and caused further issues down the line. This led them to do some research of their own and contact HomeSpec BasementFix to help with this project. Once the homeowner had contacted us we immediately connected them with a Project Manager who specializes in basement waterproofing. The Project Manager asked the homeowner some questions about the issue and scheduled a time to assess and inspect the property, free of charge. During the assessment, our Project Manager found that the cracks in their foundation walls were allowing water to leak into the basement. The Project Manager explained to the homeowner that the water could cause serious damage to the foundation if left unchecked. Our Project Manager then proposed a solution that involved installing the WaterGuard Drainage System to drain the water away from the walls and the SuperSump Plus to pump the water outside the basement and prevent further damage to the walls and their belongings. The Project Manager explained how the WaterGuard system is designed to collect water from the basement walls and floors and then redirect it to the sump pump, while the SuperSump Plus is a high-performance sump pump system that is specifically designed to handle the amount of water in the basement. On the day of installation, our crew arrived on time and set to work right away. They first removed any damaged items and debris from the basement, making sure to keep the area clean and safe. Next, our crew began to install the WaterGuard Drainage System. They first excavated a small trench around the perimeter of the basement, which allowed them to place the WaterGuard System in place. Once the WaterGuard system was installed, the crew began to work on the SuperSump Plus installation. They first dug a hole in the basement floor and placed the SuperSump Plus in the hole. The crew then connected the sump pump to the WaterGuard System, ensuring that the water would be effectively pumped out of the basement.Then our crew made sure to connect the system to the SuperSump Plus, ensuring that the water would be pumped out of the basement and away from the property. After the systems were installed, the crew tested everything to make sure that the systems were working properly. They also made sure that the basement was clean and free of debris before leaving the property. The homeowner was very happy with our crews work and felt confident that the systems would effectively prevent any future water damage. Thanks to the Project Manager and our crew, the homeowner could rest assured that their belongings and property were safe from any further damage caused by water leaks in the basement.

These Azalia, Michigan homeowners reached out to HomeSpec because they discovered water in their crawl space.  The crawl space was extremely wet and muddy, with very high humidity. The musty smell could even be smelled throughout their entire home. The moisture was starting to wreak havoc on the wooden joists, so something needed to be done.  HomeSpec solved their problem by encapsulating the crawl space by sealing off the walls and floor with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. A sump pump was also installed to collect and expel water away from the foundation. To control the humidity, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to maintain a healthy 55% relative humidity, ultimately preventing mold and condensation.  Now, the crawl space is not only dry, but clean and healthy too. 

A customer inherited a home from his grandmother and while fixing it up, he discovered that water was seeping into the basement and a corner of the crawl space was sinking.  We encapsulated his crawl space to fix the water issues, and then installed helical piers which stabilized the foundation.

These customers were renovating a campground lodge built in 1979 and in the walkout basement they found inward dislocation of the concrete blocks and several cracks in the mortar.  Our crew repaired the cracks with our silicone-based joint sealant and stabilized the walls with wall anchors and a brace system to prevent any further damage and potentially straighten the wall. 

A family in Milan, Mi had noticed their basement walls increasingly bowing over time, leaving crevices open for water to get through and run down their walls. This was a quickly compounding problem cause for concern regarding both water damage and structural/foundation support. To let this problem continue, would have been to put the health and safety of their families at risk. Realizing the urgency, they contacted HomeSpec to investigate and offer long-term solutions.                                               Dave Kingsley sat down with the homeowners to discuss their concerns in depth. After hearing their point of view and developing an understanding of what they wanted, Dave began a thorough basement inspection to detail the problem and determine the base steps towards a proper solution. He outlined that the best way to handle these problems was to tackle the bowing wall first, add additional support to stabilize and repair the foundation walls, as well as integrate a new drainage system to divert possible leaks from the walls.                                               The best combination for this job was determined to be the use of Carbon Armor and WaterGuard. The crew would begin by installing the CarbonArmor system. This is the ideal, non-invasive solution to permanently stabilize block foundation walls. Using carbon fiber-reinforced polymers that are many times stronger than steel, yet flexible enough to contour to bowing basement walls. This system prevents the wall from leaning in at the top and moving further inward, with straps adhered with powerful epoxy resin.                                   WaterGuard is a customizable piping system engineered specifically to solve basement water problems without worry of clogging. WaterGuard has a special wall flange that creates space between the floor and wall, allowing wall seepage to drain away seamlessly to the designated basin, where the crew would reinstall the functional sump pump.             The combination of these two systems helped to waterproof this family's basement as well as permanently stabilize their foundation walls.

A homeowner in Milan, MI was facing a frustrating and worrisome situation. They had discovered persistent moisture in the crawl space, which was gradually seeping into their basement. The presence of moisture not only posed a threat to the structural integrity of the home but also gave rise to health concerns for the family due to the potential for mold growth. Determined to address this issue promptly, the homeowner sought the assistance of us.   During the inspection, our Project Manager carefully examined the homeowners crawl space and basement, paying close attention for any signs of moisture intrusion and mold growth. Ater the inspection, he discussed his findings with the homeowner, he explained that he discovered a lack of ventilation and proper insulation were causing the moisture problem. The damp environment in the crawl space was seeping into the basement, creating a breeding ground for mold. After making sure the homeowner was satisfied with the inspection, he proposed a two-fold solution: installing the Sanidry - Sedona Dehumidifier and the SilverGlo Crawl Space Insulation System.   When our crew arrived at the home, they began by installing the Sanidry Sedona. This dehumidification system would remove excess moisture from the air, preventing condensation and dampness from forming. Equipped with an energy-efficient dehumidifier, the Sanidry Sedona system promised to eliminate any moisture in the air and prevent mold from forming in their crawl space. In the next phase of the installation, our crew focused on the crawl space insulation system. The SilverGlo insulation panels were specifically designed for crawl spaces, featuring built-in insulation and radiant barriers that provide better insulation, reducing heat loss and preventing moisture intrusion.    With the installation of the Sanidry Sedona and SilverGlo Panels complete, The homeowner who once had a crawl space plagued by moisture and the potential for mold growth, was now able to rest easy knowing their worries had been taken care of.