Job Stories

These homeowners were suffering from a wet crawl space that was making their entire home feel damp and musty.  To solve this problem, HomeSpec encapsulated and waterproofed their crawl space. With a dehumidifier to control the moisture and a sump pump to funnel water away from the foundation, the homeowners will no longer have to worry about their crawl space. 

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! 

Our team was contacted to do work in a basement where water was leaking inside from two places. We installed an interior drainage system, which included a sump pump. A dehumidifier was also put in the basement to help reduce moisture. 

A homeowner in Monroe, MI had been experiencing wet spots in the corners of their basement for several months. They noticed that the problem was getting worse and were concerned about the potential for further damage to the home and their belongings. After doing some research online, they came across HomeSpec BasementFix and reached out to us for help.  Our team scheduled an appointment to send out a Project manager that would inspect the basement and assess the problem. Once he arrived at the property, he immediately noticed the wet spots on the basement floor. After conducting a thorough inspection of the basement, he identified the source of the problem as a clogged drainage system. Our project manager explained the issue to the homeowner and recommended we install the WaterGuard Drainage System. The homeowner was pleased with the recommendation and agreed to the installation.  The WaterGuard Drainage System is a reliable and efficient solution to basement water problems. It is a french drainage system designed to sit on the foundation footing and capture water before it reaches the basement floor and redirect it to a sump pump for proper discharge. Our crew installed the system along the perimeter of the basement, hidden in the concrete joint, so it does not detract from the appearance of the basement. Once it was properly sealed and secured, they tested the system to ensure it was functioning correctly and that no water was entering the basement. This homeowner was very impressed with the workmanship and the attention to detail shown by our crew. After the installation was complete, the homeowner no longer had to worry about the wet spots in the basement. The WaterGuard Drainage System was working efficiently, capturing water before it reached the basement floor and redirecting it to the sump pump for proper discharge. They were very satisfied with the results and grateful for the solution provided by our crew.

A concerned homeowner in Monroe, MI had been experiencing water seepage in their basement through a crack in the floor whenever it rained, over the years it had been slowly growing and more water was leaking in. This homeowner, having put it off for too long, was becoming increasingly frustrated and worried about the potential damage that the leak could cause to their property. That's when a neighbor recommended us as the best basement waterproofing company for the job. To start, we sent out one of our skilled Project Managers to assess the situation and provide a solution that would fix this homeowners problem once and for all. After examining the basement, and conducting a thorough inspection, he determined that the best course of action for this project would be to install the WaterGuard Drainage System and the TripleSafe Sump Pump. When our crew arrived on the date of install, they began by excavating a perimeter trench around the basement foundation to install the WaterGuard Drainage System. This french drain system collects water that seeps into the basement and directs it to the TripleSafe Sump Pump which then relocates the water away from the home. The WaterGuard Drainage System is designed to be installed discreetly under the floor, and on top of the foundation footing, ensuring that it does not detract from the appearance of the basement. Once the WaterGuard Drainage System was installed, our crew then moved on to installing the TripleSafe Sump Pump. This pump is specifically designed to handle high volumes of water and comes equipped with three powerful pumps to ensure that water is removed from the basement quickly and efficiently. The TripleSafe Sump Pump also comes with a battery backup system, ensuring that the pump continues to function even during power outages which makes this an ideal solution for the homeowner. After the installation was complete, we were able to solve the homeowner's problem quickly and efficiently, which they were thankful for. The homeowner was pleased with the work done by us and relieved to know that their basement would remain dry and free from water damage in the future.

      A brother and sister duo in Monroe, MI had recently acquired their parents home and were looking to renovate the basement into an extra living space for the family. They had previously noted some of the floors in the home were sagging, which led them to believe they would need to contact a crawl space repair contractor before starting any renovations. A neighbor who recently had basement waterproofing done recommended HomeSpec BasementFix as the best option for crawl space repairs.Jesse, who had solved a number of crawl space repair problems, was called to the property to provide a free detailed inspection and review the homeowners concerns. Sagging floors can be attributed to a failing crawl space support system a majority of the time. A humid crawl space can lead traditional wooden supports to rot and when these supports fail, the floors begin to sag, causing uncomfortable living conditions for the family. During the inspection, Jesse also observed puddles in the crawl space, which led them to believe there was also a crawl space waterproofing problem that needed to be solved to prevent future possible damage as well. This led our Project Manager to propose a custom solution for these homeowners that involved the SmartJack Support System to raise the floors and a SmartSump Sump Pump to drain the water away from the crawl space.In order to address the sagging floors, our crew would have to enter the 3 foot high crawl space and install the crawl space support jacks. The SmartJack Support System is engineered with galvanized steel rods to prevent moisture in the crawl space from causing damage to the support jacks. The adjustable nature of the SmartJack allows it to be adjusted year-round to meet the needs of the home as they see fit. With the ability to support over 60,000 lbs., the SmartJack support system is an ideal solution for this home's sagging floors. The next problem addressed in this repair was the sump pump drainage system in the crawlspace. The SmartSump Sump Pump is specifically designed for crawl spaces and is capable of pumping 2,500 gallons of water per hour to provide all the protection these homeowners need from leaks and floods.With the floors raised back to level, and the crawl space leaks addressed, the brother and sister were ready to begin their renovations, knowing they had found an effective solution to their problems with HomeSpec BasementFix.

A homeowner with an unfinished basement in Monroe, MI was using the space as extra storage for their home, when water first started leaking through the large vertical crack in the wall, the homeowner just started moving the valuable items to higher ground. Eventually it got to the point where the basement water was beginning to seep into all the belongings from below and the homeowner was ready to address the problem once and for all. After doing some research into the best basement waterproofing contractors nearby, this homeowner contacted HomeSpec BasementFix for the repair.   Dave, a Project Manager with experience in basement waterproofing, was called to Monroe in order to further understand this homeowner's concerns and perform a free, detailed inspection. While talking with the homeowner, it was brought to the attention of our Project Manager that they feared the cracks could continue to spread if left unattended and cause more water leaks, damaging all the belongings and causing a multitude of future problems for the house. During his inspection, our Project Manager also noted how the floors above were uneven and this could be a sign of the water damage causing the support beams to become weakened. Dave understood the struggle of this homeowner and recommended the CarbonFiber PowerGrid in addition to a High Pressure Urethane Crack injection to fill the crack, a SuperSump Sump Pump to solve the water flooding the basement and the SmartJack support System to bring the floors back to level.    The first thing our crew had to address during the basement waterproofing project was the bucking walls and the large crack. To solve this successfully our crew would begin by installing a CarbonFiber PowerGrid consisting of digging slits along the cracks and filling them with carbon-fiber plates to prevent any further spread. The next step in installing this basement waterproofing system was to seal the crack with High Powered Urethane Crack Injection and install the SuperSump Sump Pump. The SuperSump is a sump pump capable of expelling up to 2,200 gallons of water, ensuring this homeowner's basement was kept dry and protected from flooding in the future. Lastly, the SmartJack support System was installed to bring structural integrity back to the water damaged floors that had begin to sag, with the ability to support loads over 60,000 lbs., the Smartjack is more than capable of bringing this homeowner's floors back to level and preventing them from sagging again.    With the basement waterproofing system completely installed and the walls prevented from bowing or buckling, this homeowner had the option to finish the basement with their fear of a future flooding problem put to rest.  

A homeowner in Monroe, MI had been living in their house for over a decade, due to  the age of the home, they were noticing how the walls in their basement were bowing inward, and they also saw some cracks of various sizes appearing on the walls. This was leading to water damage whenever it rained and the homeowner knew that it was  time he contacted us to prevent further damage. After we scheduled this homeowners inspection, one of our Project Managers was sent to the residence to further discuss this homeowners concerns. The first thing he recommended to the homeowner was that we install the PowerBrace Wall Support System and the CarbonArmor Support System to address the bowing walls and prevent further movement. Next, to address the water damage, he recommended the WaterGuard Drainage System and the SuperSump Plus Sump Pump. The PowerBrace Wall Support System is a patented, steel I-beam system designed to stabilize and straighten bowing basement walls. It can support loads up to 100,000 pounds, making it an ideal solution for this homeowners problem. Our crew set to work on installing the PowerBrace system along the basement walls to provide the necessary support and prevent any further bowing or movement. While some of the crew worked on the PowerBrace System, the rest were making sure to install the CarbonArmor Support System. It is a unique solution that uses fiber-reinforced polymers to stabilize and strengthen basement walls. The system is ideal for addressing wall cracks, which was one of the problems they were facing in their basement. Our crew made sure to install the CarbonArmor strips along the cracked walls, creating a strong bond that prevents any further cracking and strengthens the wall. Finally, our crew would set to work on installing the WaterGuard Drainage System and SuperSump Sump Pump  to solve their waterproofing problem. The WaterGuard system is a patented, interior drainage system that collects water from the basement walls and floors and directs it to the SuperSump Plus Sump Pump for removal. These two systems ensure the basement remains dry and safe. In the end, the homeowner was delighted with the work the our repair crew did in their basement. The PowerBrace Wall Support System, CarbonArmor Support System, WaterGuard Drainage System, and SuperSump Plus Sump Pump provided a comprehensive solution that addressed all the problems they were facing and allowed them to sleep comfortably at night knowing the basement would remain dry.

A homeowner in Monroe, MI had contacted us and explained how they had not changed their sump pump in over 23 years, they had never experienced any problems with their sump pump, so they never thought about replacing it. However, recently they noticed some moisture and dampness in the basement, and realized that something was not right. They were also noticing a musty smell and some mold growth, which they were sure was not there before. Wanting to address the issue immediately, they reached out to us for a solution.  When our Project Manager arrived at the home and had conducted his thorough inspection of the basement, he identified that the sump pump had finally failed, and it was the reason for the moisture and musty smell. He also noted how the mold growth was due to the high humidity levels in this homeowners basement. After discussing possible solutions, he settled on recommending three systems to address their basement waterproofing issues: the TripleSafe Sump Pump, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and the CleanSpace SilverGlo insulation. These systems would ensure the basement remained moisture and mold free for years to come.  Our crew began by removing the old sump pump system and installing the TripleSafe Sump Pump. They also installed a new discharge line and a battery backup system to ensure that the system would function even during a power outage. Our crew then installed the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and connected it to a drain line to ensure that the water would be removed from the basement. The SaniDry Sedona is a high-capacity dehumidifier that can remove up to 100 pints of water a day. It also has a built-in air filtration system that can remove mold spores, dust mites, and other allergens from the air. Finally, our crew installed the CleanSpace SilverGlo insulation system on the walls and floor of the crawlspace to create a barrier made of layers of foam insulation and a layer of reflective foil to prevent heat loss and moisture buildup. After the installation was complete, this homeowner was able to enjoy a dry, comfortable basement without the worry of mold or musty odors affecting their health in any way.