Job Stories

A homeowner contacted us about their 20-year-old concrete porch sinking and pulling away from the home.  Our crew repaired several cracks in the porch and then used the PolyLevel system to fix the sinking—A polyurethane foam was injected beneath the concrete, rising and leveling it. 

These homeowners had dealt with a wet basement for way too many years. It was getting worse over time, and a musty smell started to become present through out the home. They eventually wanted to finish their basement to add extra living space, since their family was growing. They knew they had to waterproof their basement first - that's where HomeSpec comes in. Our project manager concluded that this basement needed an interior drainage system to connect to their sump pump. The perimeter drainage system will collect the water and filter it into the sump pump, which will then pump it away from the home through the discharge line. Several months after the job was completed, the homeowners reported no more water issues and were ready for HomeSpec to finish their basement!  Our crew installed BrightWall wall panels to not only brighten the look of the basement, but also connect to the drainage system and prevent water issues. Then they installed our ThermalDry® basement floor tiles. These are low-maintenance, and also help your floor feel warmer. The homeowners were finally able to fully utilize their basement, and have enough room for their growing family! 

This crawl space experienced a lot of water issues which led to problems like mold, musty smells, a muddy floor, and damaged insulation. The homeowners dealt with this problem for years, and finally it flooded so bad that both of their old sump pumps died. They already had to tear out their vapor barrier because of damage from previous flooding. It was obvious that these homeowners needed a permanent solution.  Thankfully, they called HomeSpec. After an inspection, their project manager designed a custom solution to defeat this wet crawl space. The answer was to install a perimeter drainage system that connects to two new sump pumps, and then encapsulate the entire crawl space. With our powerful sump pumps able to discharge thousands of gallons of water an hour, and a vapor barrier preventing moisture from entering, the crawl space is now completely waterproofed. These homeowners are so happy that they don't have to worry about it anymore! It's now out of sight, and out of mind. 

HomeSpec used our PolyLevel system to raise and level this homeowners walkway slabs back into place. Once they were even again, the concrete looked much nicer and it was no longer a trip hazard. 

This home in Fenton, MI has been in a family for decades. Each owner wants to make the space their own, to leave their mark for the next homeowner. Most recently, the current homeowner inherited the house from their aunt. They would like to add an addition but knew that in order to make that happen, the main house needed to be stabilized first. After searching for a company in the area without luck, they decided to expand their search and found HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair. They set up a free inspection to get a full understanding of what their house needed.   The inspector, Erik, came out to the house and did a full sweep both inside and outside. This home has a crawl space with a block foundation. He could tell that the foundation had begun to settle and would need SmartJack® system installed to support it. He also recommended using CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation system to protect the home from mold, moisture, and pests. Other recommendations included adding an exterior discharge line, downspout extension, rerouting the plumbing, and HVAC. The homeowner appreciated the thoroughness and approved these projects to ensure their home would be in tip-top shape.   A HomeSpec team, led by foreman Jon L and plumber Rick F, set to work on this multipronged project. They transformed the crawl space from dirty, cold, and damp to clean, encapsulated, and dry with plenty of support throughout the entire underside of the home. Once the team buried the exterior discharge line, you would never have known it was dug up in the first place. The homeowner was ecstatic that the foundation issues had been corrected and recommended HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation repair for anyone who needs help with their foundation.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because the main beam in their basement had cracked a block in the wall, and it started bowing in.  Our crew repaired the block then stabilized the wall to protect the structural integrity of the home and prevent the issue from getting any worse. 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because water was leaking into their basement every time it rained or snow melted.  We solved this problem by installing an interior drainage system with a sump pump. This means that when water comes in from the walls or ground, it will drain into the drainage system instead of leaking into the basement and causing damage. Then the sump pump will expel the water away from the home. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec about fixing a sinking and cracked patio slab. Our crew used the powerful PolyLevel system to fix this issue by injecting a polyurethane foam under the concrete slab to raise it back into place. Then they sealed the crack using our silicone-based sealant that provides long-lasting flexibility and resists harsh weather conditions.  

This homeowner is a previous customer who was happy with the work we did fixing a crack in his basement. He contacted us again about some rod holes that were leaking and needed to be fixed.  HomeSpec repaired the leaky rod holes, which is a common issue in basements. They are actually created when the foundation wall is built. Steel rods are passed through the concrete forms from one side to the other to hold the forms together, then later removed, leaving holes that are susceptible to leaking. 

HomeSpec was contacted by a homeowner who had water in his basement wall. This water was due to a large crack. A water meter outside the home was leaking, which was then getting into the house through the crack. The crack was leaking so badly that it was pouring water when our crew arrived to fix it. The water meter was tightened to stop the flowing water, and our crew was able to inject the crack and stop the water leak. Now, the homeowner will have a dry basement without fear that water will enter through the crack.