Job Stories

An Atlas, Mi homeowner realized they had a concrete lifting need when a single slab in their driveway began protruding outwards like a sore thumb. The contrast this slab gave against the rest of the flush driveway was becoming very unsightly in the homeowner’s opinion and they wanted it rectified as soon as possible.                HomeSpec is able to quickly correct these situations with our PolyLevel system for concrete lifting. By drilling pea sized holes into the slab, a high-strength polyurethane foam is injected to fill the void underneath. The foam quickly cures and precisely lifts the slab back up. The entire process only takes our crew a few hours and is usually ready for use after just 15 minutes.                   The homeowner wanted a fast reliable answer for their problem, and HomeSpec happily delivered. 

This Atlas, Mi homeowner needed our help to correct basement walls that were tilting inwards. Most of the time, a bowing wall is caused by hydrostatic pressure; when the soil around a home is saturated with water, the soil will expand and push against the foundation bowing and bending the walls. It’s important to address these situations, because left alone the wall will continue to damage and break until it fully collapses.         Utilizing our PowerBrace system as a solution permanently stabilizes foundation walls. This system uses zinc-plated steel beams that are custom-fit for the homeowner’s basement and tightly secured against the wall with anchored brackets. The PowerBrace can also be tightened over time to eliminate any further inward movement.   The homeowner would go on to remark, how appreciative they were to feel a sense of security in their basement again.      

A family in Atlas, Mi was growing increasingly concerned about their sagging floor. They’d report being fearful of one day falling through it all together! They knew they had a crawl space below their home but had no idea how to address the issue at hand, so they searched for a crawl space and foundation repair contractor, finding HomeSpec Basementfix.   Our inspection quickly revealed the crawl space access to be hidden in a closet within the home. Our crew would restore stability to the floor above by installing our SmartJack crawl space support system. This system can be easily adjusted at any point if the home requires it, ensuring a permanent solution to the uneven floors above!   The sense of security and comfort that comes with proper foundation support and stability is a step towards helping house feel like a home.

Our homeowner contacted us because he needed his basement walls stabilized. The previous owner had braced one wall, but three were still in need of repair. We stabilized the rest of the walls to prevent movement. We also installed an egress window in the basement. 

A family in New Boston, MI, was having trouble with the moisture in their crawl space. The dampness was causing mold and mildew to grow, and they were noticing musty odors in the home. On top of that, they were also concerned about the potential for pests and the impact on the home's structural integrity. This led them to reach out to HomeSpec BasementFix in order to best provide a permanent solution to their recurring problems. After one of our experienced Project Managers was sent to the home to perform a  thorough inspection of the crawl space, they determined that the best solution for this family would be to install the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, SilverGlo crawl space encapsulation system, and SmartJack support system. Additionally, they noticed that the floors in the home were not level and decided to install the SmartJack support system to bring them back to level. Our crew began by installing the SaniDry Sedona. This powerful dehumidifier was able to remove up to 100 pints of water per day, effectively controlling the humidity levels in the crawl space. With the built-in filtration system also helping to improve the air quality in the entire home by capturing allergens and particles. Next, our crew set out to encapsulate the crawl space with SilverGlo. This insulation and radiant barrier system helped improve the energy efficiency of the home by reducing the amount of air leakage between the crawl space and the rest of the home. Additionally, it assisted in preventing moisture from entering the crawl space, reducing the chance of mold and mildew growth. Finally, the SmartJack Support System was installed. This system consists of steel support posts that were placed at strategic points in the crawl space beneath the home and adjusted to lift and level the floor above. The SmartJack support system is strong and durable, able to support the weight of the house and withstand movement of the soil. This permanent solution is also adjustable, meaning that it can be fine-tuned and readjusted year round to maintain the level of the floors. With the combination of the SaniDry Sedona, SilverGlo encapsulation, and SmartJack Support System, this family's crawl space was now dry, healthy, and energy efficient. The musty odors were gone, and they no longer had to worry about mold and mildew growth or pests. Furthermore, the floors were now level and the home was more comfortable and safe for the family.

This homeowner needed her driveway slabs leveled and repaired, so she called HomeSpec. Our crew injected the cracks with our waterproof, UV-proof sealant, and then leveled the slabs with our PolyLevel system. An expanding polyurethane foam in injected underneath the concrete and raised to the desired height. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because his floors were sagging. The main beams were rotting and damaged - they needed to be replaced immediately. The foundation of the home is no doubt the most important part - it supports the structure and holds the home up - which means its dire to quickly repair issues that arise.  To solve this problem, our crew installed new main beams and support posts. This stabilizes the foundation and prevents the floors from sagging. Now the homeowner has a structurally sound foundation once more. 

This Davison homeowner had a large, vertical crack in his basement that extended from the floor to the ceiling. At first it would leak a little bit after rain, but over the years it got progressively worse. The homeowner decided to call HomeSpec after finding puddles of water on the floor near the crack, and seeing the damage the water had done to the wall.  The crack was filled and sealed by one of our professional crack technicians here at HomeSpec. The flexible, waterproof material ensures the homeowner will not have to worry about this crack leaking again. Then it was reinforced to ensure the crack will not worsen, and so new cracks will not form.  The process was so quick and easy, the homeowner wished he had called HomeSpec sooner. He also reported having no water in his basement even after a very wet spring! 

A long time homeowner in Davison, MI  was experiencing a sagging porch at the front of their home. They noticed that the porch had sunken over the years and was no longer level, causing it to appear uneven and unstable. This homeowner was concerned that this was a sign of a more serious problem with his home's foundation, so they began researching the best repair contractors nearby. This led them to call HomeSpec BasementFix and schedule an appointment. Zach, a crawl space repair expert, was called out to the home to conduct  an inspection of the problematic areas. He discovered that the porch was sinking due to settlement issues in the crawl space. The crawl space beams and joists were sagging in this homeowners home which was causing the porch above to sink as well. He explained to the owner that this was a common problem that can occur due to soil movement, erosion, or other factors. Zach proposed a solution: installing the SmartJack Support System in the crawl space. The SmartJack system is a crawl space stabilizing solution that is designed to support and level sagging or settling crawl space beams and joists. The SmartJack system is adjustable, which allows for fine-tuning and ongoing maintenance throughout the year, ensuring that the support remains effective over time. The homeowner agreed to the proposal and our crew got to work. They first cleared debris from the crawl space to access the beams and joists, then they installed the SmartJack Support System, which included a series of corrosion resistant steel support jacks that were placed under the beams and joists to provide support and stability. Our crew would proceed to adjust the jacks and level the beams and joists, ensuring that they were properly supported. Once the installation was complete, our crew conducted a final inspection to ensure that the porch was now level and stable. The homeowner was thrilled with the results, and relieved the porch was now level and stable. The SmartJack Support System not only solved his porch settling issue, but it also prevented further foundation settling, improved structural integrity, and prevented damage to the home. This owner was happy to have the SmartJack Support System installed in their crawl space, it gave them peace of mind knowing that their home was now safe and secure. 

This homeowner often hosted summer parties in his backyard for friends, family and neighbors. They would swim, barbecue and make awesome memories together, but there was one problem - the patio was severely cracked with ugly weeds growing in between. Since the homeowner always had people over he wanted his backyard to look as nice as possible, so he called HomeSpec to repair the patio.  Our crew leveled the sinking slabs with the PolyLevel system first. Then they filled the cracks and joints with the NexusPro joint sealant. This prevents unsightly weeds from growing in the cracks, and keeps water from getting under the concrete and washing away the soil.  The patio looked good as new, and the homeowner was shocked! He's very excited to host parties again this summer.