Job Stories

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec to waterproof their constantly leaking basement.  Water was seeping in at the joint where the floor and the wall meet. To solve this problem, we proposed installing a perimeter drainage system below the floor. This would collect the water and prevent it from leaking into the basement. This was connected to a powerful sump pump to dispose of the water and funnel it far away from the home.  The homeowners are very pleased with their dry, healthy basement. No more leaks! 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec to completely waterproof his crawl space. Our crew encapsulated the crawl space with our CleanSpace system, installed a dehumidifier, and insulated the crawl space with our high-performance rigid foam insulation. 

The insulation in this Rockwood crawl space was in a very poor condition and looked incredibly messy, so the homeowner wanted it removed and the crawl space encapsulated instead. Encapsulation is much more efficient and reliable than old insulation that quickly loses its R-value over time.  After the crawl space was cleaned and sealed with the encapsulation process, the homeowner immediately noticed a difference in her home. It was winter, but her floors felt warmer. The slight musty smell in the home also disappeared. She was so ecstatic to see and feel the effects of her newly encapsulated crawl space!    

These homeowners were having trouble with water pooling in their yard after rain, especially near their foundation. Then they noticed that their basement was wet and a crack in the wall was leaking. They were worried it was due to the poor drainage in their yard, so they graded the ground to slope away from the foundation. The basement was still leaking though, so they called HomeSpec.  Our crew installed an interior drainage system with a sump pump to waterproof the basement and ensure these homeowners won't have to deal with this problem again. We also buried the sump's discharge line and extended it to the fence, so water won't be able to pool around the foundation. 

A Family had recently moved into their new home in Gibraltar, MI and was experiencing some structural issues in the basement. The home they had purchased was over 70 years old and had experienced a lot of settling and shifting over the years. This resulted in cracks in the walls and an uneven floor that made it difficult for them to use the space for anything other than storage. After consulting a few friends and family about the best possible course of action, this family reached out to HomeSpec BasementFix to solve their problem.    Upon learning about their situation, our Project Manager was sent to the home to assess the damage and provide a free detailed inspection. After conducting his thorough evaluation, he proposed a solution that involved installing the SmartJack Support System in their basement.  This homeowner was pleased with the proposal as they had done some research about the benefits and capabilities of the SmartJack Support System and were excited for us to get started.   Our crew of skilled technicians arrived at home to install the SmartJack Support System. They began by removing the old, unstable support posts and installing the new SmartJacks in their place. The SmartJack Support System provides a stable and secure foundation, ensuring that the basement remains free from cracks, settling, and other common problems. Additionally, the SmartJack system is fully adjustable, allowing the homeowner to adjust the height and level of the floor as needed. This meant that they could accommodate any changes in the height of their basement, ensuring the floor remains level and stable over time. Furthermore, the SmartJack system is also cost-effective and easy to install for this family, making it an ideal solution for these homeowners who want to improve the stability of their basement without breaking the bank.    After the project was completed, the family was pleased with the results of the installation. Their basement was now a safe, stable, and functional living space they could enjoy. They were particularly pleased with HomeSpec BasementFix for providing a solution that was cost-effective, easy to install, and provided long-term support to their structural issues.  

    Remodeling a home has many benefits, including, increasing the property value, improving the quality of life for the homeowners and even retaining peace of mind knowing the home is in good shape. That's exactly what these homeowners in South Rockwood, MI had in mind when they renovated their property a few years ago. The amount of time and money put into renovating the home was in jeopardy when they had begun to notice the drywall splitting in the center of their home. Not wanting to waste any time and risk further damage, these homeowners decided they needed to address the problem head-on. After consulting with friends and family about possible causes of splitting drywall, they were recommended to HomeSpec BasementFix, by a friend who recently had basement waterproofing done, as one of the best foundation repair companies nearby. Our Project Manager, who understood the homeowners situation and had experience in foundation repair, was sent to the South Rockwood property to provide a free detailed inspection. When discussing the homeowners concerns, it was brought to our attention that the crawl space was damp and had been showing signs of mold. Understanding this to be a weakened support post-issue, our project manager recommended the SmartJack Support System to restore integrity to the crawl space and level out the floors, preventing any further cracks from forming in the walls. Over time, due to humid conditions in the crawl space, traditional wooden support joists can be subject to mold, pest damage, and wood rot. This failing structural support system can cause long term damage and create future concerns for the homeowner. The SmartJack Support System solves this structural integrity problem by installing a base of crushed gravel to support the jacks and prevent them from sinking into the soil, and galvanized steel beams that are adjustable year-round to prevent mold, and pest damage. The SmartJack Support System is capable of supporting loads of up to 60,000 lbs., ensuring these homeowners retain long term peace of mind with this ideal solution.With the crawl space successfully supported and the homeowners thankful the money and effort they put into the renovations didn't go to waste over a failing support system, they were more than happy to receive a small referral discount from HomeSpec BasementFix for the services provided.

A homeowner in South Rockwood, MI was getting increasingly concerned with their home when they began to see water seeping into their unfinished basement. They feared that the water would cause damage to their foundation, create mold, and lower the air quality of their home if this issue was left unaddressed. They were also worried about the high cost of repairs if the damage was taken care of in a timely manner. After reaching out to us for a solution, we appointed a Project Manager to help solve their problem. When our Project Manager arrived at the property to perform the detailed inspection, he had discovered cracks along the wall of the basement that converged where the floor meets the wall, allowing water to leak through the foundation. In order to successfully stop the leaking, he proposed a solution that involved the installation of the WaterGuard Drainage System and the SuperSump Sump Pump, which would collect the water that was leaking from the walls and drain away from the house. Our crew arrived at the property once a date and time were set for the installation. They started by breaking out a section of the concrete floor around the perimeter of the basement to install the WaterGuard Drainage System. The WaterGuard Drainage System is a patented, sub-floor system designed to capture water seepage from walls and floors. It is made of high-density polyethylene which is also installed in a bed of drainage stone along the foundation walls, and covered with cement to ensure that it is flush with the basement floor. Then, our crew started on connecting the WaterGuard Drainage System to the SuperSump Plus, a powerful sump pump system that is equipped with a reliable cast iron pump, a WaterWatch alarm system, and a battery backup system to ensure that it continues to function even when the power goes out. The homeowner was grateful that our crew could restore their peace of mind at home with the excellent work they did and was happy to leave a review stating how efficient, clean and knowledgeable our crew was.

These homeowners were suffering from a typical wet crawl space - a musty smell protruded from below the home, and the mold that resulted from the high-humidity was causing health concerns. There was almost always puddles of water in the crawl space, and the ground was always muddy.  HomeSpec solved this problem by waterproofing and encapsulating the crawl space after treating the mold. A drainage system was installed and connected to a sump pump to control the water and prevent flooding. A powerful dehumidifier was installed to control the moisture in the air. A vapor barrier was installed over the ground and walls to seal the crawl space and prevent water vapor from entering.  The crawl space is now dry with healthy, clean air circulating throughout. The smells were eliminated and the mold won't be able to grow again. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because he needed his basement waterproofed. Our crew repaired all cracks by injecting them with a polyurethane sealant, then installed an interior drainage system as well as an egress window. 

  A long time homeowner in Brownstown Township, MI had been struggling with cracks in their foundation for a number of years; with their life getting busier, they never had time to fully address the root of the problem, which was their settling foundation. Finally, one weekend they decided to address the foundation settlement by contacting HomeSpec BasmentFix, who were recommended to them by a friend who recently had basement waterproofing done.Foundation settlement, if left unaddressed, can cause major structural damage to the home over time; this is why Keith, a veteran in foundation settlement repair, was sent to the property to discuss the homeowners concerns in more detail and provide a detailed inspection, free of charge. When the soils dug out to build the foundation wash out, due to too much moisture, or dry up, due to insufficient wetness, their ability to support the weight of the foundation is compromised. This creates an empty space that the foundation settles into, causing the walls to crack and even doors to jam. Over time, this leads the home to lose value and compromises the structure from withstanding harsher climate conditions. After the homeowner was made aware of the effects of their foundation settling , Keith recommended a Helical Pier Support System to lift the foundation back to level and return stability to the home.The Helical Pier Support System gets its name from the helical plates that are welded to the shaft of the piers; these are advanced to the appropriate depth and attached to the home with steel brackets. The piers are screwed into deeper load bearing soils in order to transfer the weight of the foundation, through the piers, to newer soils that are more capable of supporting the home. The Helical Pier Support System addresses the root cause of this homeowners problem by providing a permanent solution that firmly stabilizes the foundation and raises it back to the appropriate level preventing further settlement and cracks from forming in the future.The homeowners were happy to finally address the crack repair issue at the source before it evolved into a more involved structural project. They knew a bandage on a symptom wouldn't address the problem overall, so they were happy with the long-term solution.