Job Stories

This past customer discovered new rod holes and a horizontal crack that needed to be repaired.  Our crew repaired the crack and rod holes by injecting them with our powerful polyurethane sealant, a sealant that is flexible enough to move with your wall, but that will never dry out or crack. 

This homeowner had one crack and one rod hole in her basement that needed to be repaired. She got an estimate from another company and they wanted to install a full interior drainage system with a sump pump. HomeSpec ended up repairing the crack and the rod hole for her. Our crew injected them with our flexible polyurethane sealant that will never dry out or crack. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because her basement wall was buckling inward and had water seeping in. It also had several horizontal cracks as a result of the buckling.  Our crew installed an interior drainage system to address the water issues, and installed beams to stabilize the walls and prevent more movement after sealing up the cracks. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because a beam in the middle of his crawl space was low and needed to be replaced. Our crew inserted a crawl space support post to stabilize the floor above and prevent any sagging. 

The windows and doors in this Hadley, Michigan home were often sticking and difficult to open/close. Then the homeowner started noticing diagonal cracks sprouting out from the corners of the doorways. There was even gaps in between the floor and the floor boards. He looked it up online, and read on the HomeSpec website that those are signs of foundation issues, so he contacted us immediately.  Upon inspection, it was discovered that the foundation of the home was settling into the soil, but because of varying soil characteristics, it was not uniform. To solve this problem, HomeSpec installed a foundation pier system. The piers are inserted underneath the foundation at key points to jack it up. This stabilizes it and returns it to the original position.   

This Hadley, Michigan homeowner contacted HomeSpec because the concrete around his home was so badly cracked, he thought he would need to replace it all. That includes his driveway, walkway, and patio. The homeowner said he put it off for years because he thought it would be a large, time (and money) consuming project. But HomeSpec informed him that the PolyLevel system would repair his concrete within a day and for only a fraction of the cost of replacing it. He was so shocked! The concrete slabs were first leveled using PolyLevel. Then all of the cracks were filled and the joints were sealed. This prevents the soil underneath from being washed out, and keeps weeds from growing between the slabs. The concrete around the home looked as good as new, and the homeowner was able to use his driveway later that day. PolyLevel saved the day once again!   

This customer realized there were leaking cracks in his elderly mother's basement after a heavy rainfall, so he immediately contacted HomeSpec. Since no one ever went into the basement, the cracks had gotten pretty bad over the years and water was pooling on the floor. The homeowner's son was worried about his mother and was worried the basement might flood eventually.  Our crack technician was able to quickly make it out to Hadley to repair the cracks. They were waterproofed and sealed to ensure they won't worsen over time or leak any further. Our crack sealant is flexible enough to move with the wall so it won't dry out. The homeowner and her son feel so much better now and thanked HomeSpec for giving them peace of mind. 

James and Sienna L. contacted HomeSpec because they realized their crawl space was the root of many issues in their home. They noticed that the floor above the crawl space was sagging and a bit bouncy and when they inspected down below, they found puddles of water across the muddy ground and mold on the rotting joists. The foul stench that they experienced explained the funky smells that they noticed throughout the home.  HomeSpec came up with a custom solution for this problem. We first cleaned the contaminated mold surfaces with Mold-X2 and then repaired the rotting joists. To fix the ones that were sagging, we lifted them with our SmartJack support posts. We finally sealed off the crawl space from moisture with the CleanSpace vapor barrier. This blocks water vapor and prevents moisture from seeping in.  James and Sienna noticed the smell immediately disappeared and the sagging floors were returned to normal. They were very thankful to the HomeSpec crews who made it all happen! 

A family that had recently inherited a second home from their father was growing increasingly concerned with the condition of the floors. They had planned to sell it, but in order to receive a reasonable offer on the home and move back to Tennessee, these homeowners in Ferndale, MI needed to address the uneven, sagging floors in their living space. The first step in restoring the property value for this family was to search for the best crawl space repair companies nearby, this would allow them to have a professional look at the problem and provide a solution that fits their needs the best. This is what led them to contact HomeSpec BasementFix and schedule an appointment.   Our qualified Project Manager arrived on time and assessed the damage, explaining the causes of the uneven floors and noted how the laundry room specifically had floors that needed to be lifted as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Being impressed with the Project Managers  knowledge and professionalism, they were pleased to hear our crew would be able to solve their problem in no time.    The best fit for this family was to recommend the SmartJack Support System.  The SmartJack Support System is a patented product designed to stabilize and level foundation systems, specifically crawl spaces. It is made of high-grade steel and is engineered to provide a stable support for the floors above. The system is adjustable year-round, allowing for precise leveling and stability, and can support loads of up to 60,000 pounds per support jack. The SmartJack is also resistant to moisture and pests, ensuring long-term durability and effectiveness. Overall, the SmartJack Support System is a versatile, durable, and effective solution for these homeowners, restoring their peace of mind.   The family was relieved to see the floors were no longer sagging into their crawlspace and were grateful for our prompt and effective service. They were happy with the solution and felt confident that their home would be attractive to potential buyers.  

    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.