Job Stories

A homeowner in Flat Rock, MI had been experiencing a persistent water leak through their egress in the basement, causing their floors to constantly be wet and the ground around their home to be inadequate. Additionally, they had noticed their gutter downspouts were not up to the standard of the rest of their home, resulting in poor water drainage around the foundation. Aware of the importance of proper downspout extensions, they decided to address this issue as well, in order to get their home back to standard.   The first step our Project Manager took was to thoroughly assess the homeowners situation. They inspected the egress area and identified where the cracks and openings were most prominent that allowed water to accumulate around the basement. After careful examination, he determined that a high-pressure urethane crack injection would be the most effective solution for this family.   To begin the process of sealing the egress leak, our crew prepared the affected areas. They cleaned the cracks with a high pressure water jet, ensuring there was no debris that could hinder the effectiveness of the injection. The High Pressure Urethane Crack Injection is specially formulated to penetrate deeply into the cracks, creating a strong, watertight seal. The high-pressure application ensures that the urethane mixture filled every nook and cranny, leaving no room for water to accumulate. Having successfully addressed the basement, our crew turned their attention to the next aspect of the project—the gutter downspouts. The solution was to install new downspout extensions to ensure the smooth flow of water away from the home.    WIth the homeowners basement now fully waterproofed and the cracks sealed, they could rest easier knowing they wouldn't have to worry about egress leakage for many years to come.

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.