Job Stories

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!!

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! 

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! 

A flooded basement is an extremely stressful (and expensive) situation - especially if it ruins special belongings like photos or expensive furniture. That's what happened to this Tipton, Michigan homeowner, Cindy P., after a bad storm. She never wanted her basement to flood again so she called HomeSpec.  Water would leak into Cindy's basement regularly, but this was the first serious flood. She needed a solution that would keep the basement dry year-round, even after heavy rainfall.  To do this our crew installed our WaterGuard interior drainage system as well as a TripleSafe sump pump. This system collects the water seeping into the basement and deposits it into the sump pump, which then expels the water away from the home - keeping it dry.  Even after a wet spring, the Cindy reported a dry basement! 

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec after she had a different company install a sump pump to help with multiple basement floods she has dealt with. Our team installed a battery backup to the existing sump pump. We also installed another sump pump and battery backup in another area of the basement. 

A wall was buckling in a 1960s ranch home and needed to be stabilized. Our crew stabilized the wall and installed an interior drainage system to prevent future water issues and protect the structural integrity of the home.