Job Stories

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.

The homeowner, who is a returning customer, contacted HomeSpec because there was water seeping into the basement of one of his rental properties. Our crew installed an interior drainage system, which included a sump pump and discharge. The homeowner previously had HomeSpec repair a different property he owns and said he chose us again because of how well that job was performed. Read his full review here.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec to repair a vertical crack in her basement wall. Our crew also discovered a bowing wall in the laundry room, so after sealing the crack we also stabilized the wall to fully waterproof and protect the home. 

This homeowner in Redford, Mi discovered his backyard patio to be tilting towards his home and believed that to be the cause of water leaking into his basement. Believing he would need a concrete leveling specialist or a basement waterproofing contractor near Redford, he compared his options before reaching out to HomeSpec Basementfix as his company of choice.                                        Project manager Erik was the specialist who met with the homeowner and conducted the job site inspection of the problem. However, our inspection uncovered that there was no need for concrete leveling, PolyLevel or otherwise, and that there was a different cause for his wet basement problem. It turned out this homeowner actually had a few large vertical cracks hidden behind a bookshelf that were letting water in. A surprise to be sure, but a much simpler fix overall.                               Our crew would use a high-pressure urethane crack injection to fill out the cracks, while installing a carbon fiber grid along horizontal slits placed along the cracks to prevent any future spread over time and ensure stability. The injection would prove to be a permanent waterproofing solution, and effective sealant, as our team would pave over the finished work for a clean look.                                 This homeowner was more than grateful that his fears about needing foundation repair or heavier work were unfounded, ultimately only needing simple basement crack repairs, and that he reached out to an honest company like HomeSpec for a solution

A property manager was experiencing some structural problems with one of their rental properties in Waterford, MI. More specifically, the foundation was beginning to sink and this caused the crawl space support posts to sink lower, which was making it nearly impossible for them to support the floors above. After doing some research into the best foundation repair companies nearby, they came across HomeSpec BasementFix and reached out to schedule an appointment.When the ground underneath the foundation is unstable, it can lead to the foundation sinking over time. Due to excess water, or excess dryness, the soil beneath can wash out and cause a void that the foundation sinks into over long periods of time. When our Project Manager, Zach, was sent out to this property to inspect the damage, he noticed how the sill plate in the crawl space was beginning to show signs of faulting. After explaining the possible causes to the owner, Zach recommended The Helical Pier Support System in order to raise the foundation, and The SmartJack Support System to bring the floors back to level.The first step in repairing this homeowners foundation is to install the helical piers. Once the piers are attached to the foundation via steel brackets, the helical plates, from which the piers get their name, are screwed into the ground, acting like an anchor. These piers are adjusted to the appropriate depth to ensure the foundation is supported permanently and finally a lift procedure is performed to raise it back to level. The next step in this process was for our crew to install The SmartJack Support System. These corrosion-resistant jacks are ideal for this homeowner because they offer an adjustable permanent solution to the sagging floors. With the ability to support over 60,000 lbs. these support jacks are more than capable of raising the floors back to level and keeping them there. With the property manager satisfied, and the rental unit restored to its original condition, the owner was pleased to once again be able to rent it out. 

A homeowner called us because water was entering her basement, and there was a threat of flooding. Our team installed an interior drainage system, including a sump pump, to solve the problem. 

This homeowner in Taylor, Michigan reached out to HomeSpec over concerns with their basement. In the summer, they would experience very high humidity levels and no dehumidifier they tried could help. In the winter, they would experience cold floors indicating that they needed better insulation.  Humidity in basements is dangerous because it can cause moisture which will lead to mold, mildew, rotting joists and musty smells. The damage and repairs for these can be costly.  HomeSpec remedied the issue by installing our powerful, high-efficiency SaniDry Dehumidifier. This constantly conditions the air while maintaining a healthy 55% relative humidity – all while saving energy and costs.  HomeSpec also installed our ZenWall™ insulated panels – which look great and keep the basement warm in the cold Michigan winters. They are washable and drywall or wall panels can easily be installed over them for a finished basement! These Taylor homeowners are very happy with their dry, healthy basement! 

A family in Taylor, Mi was trying to sell their home, but kept getting lower offers due to the state of their crawl space, deducting from the value. It's not that there was any standing water in the crawl space, but there was a lot of debris, sheet metal, and nothing to separate the dirt ground from the rest of the house. This became extra prevalent because of the relatively easily accessible nature of their particular crawl space. Tired of being low balled on offers because of this consistent issue, they needed to find someone in the Taylor area who specialized in crawl space repair and crawl space encapsulation. They needed HomeSpec.                                            Jesse was the representative sent to meet with and help the family. with their property problems. The homeowners explained their frustrations with selling the home stemming from the value being reduced due to the state of the crawl space, a story HomeSpec is well familiar with by now. Afterall, why sell at a lower value with concessions being made, when you can have the work done and increase the overall value to your benefit? This was a straightforward task to get the crawl space cleaned, repaired, and encapsulated.                                                Our crew set to work to remove debris and sheet metal littering the crawl space, ensuring a nice safe working environment. Jesse's inspection didn't reveal any cracks or foundation repair needs, so it was time to begin encapsulation. To fulfill that need, CleanSpace liner was used. CleanSpace is manufactured in 7 layers with a mix of high- and low-density polyethylene for puncture resistance and flexibility, respectively. CleanSpace encapsulation is permanently held in place with drilled-in fasteners and addresses all major concerns that come with a crawl space. Jesse had noted the two concrete support piers in the crawl space, which would also need to be carefully wrapped and sealed off, not being conscious of the slight change to encapsulation methodology this brings, could have resulted to the owner’s detriment. Thankfully, HomeSpec's representatives are the best of the best.                                                                    Dirt crawl spaces left to go wild have a variety of negative effects including high humidity and condensation, wood rot, vegetation, pests, cold floors and higher heating costs, odor, and generally unhealthy and comfortable living spaces. By getting this work done, to address all these problems and make for a cleaner, more presentable presentation and inspection process for prospective buyers, this Taylor family was able to maximize their homes value.

After living at their home in Taylor, Mi, for a number of years, the homeowner was growing tired of what felt like an increasing amount of difficulty opening their garage door. Over the years, it was becoming more clear that this wasn't a simple door issue. The garage walls had cracks forming where the floor was separating and twisting away. Fearful for the integrity of the foundation, and not wanting to leave the headache to his kids when they eventually inherit the house, he began to look for foundation repair contractors nearby. The search led them to contact HomeSpec BasementFix as the best foundation contractors for the repair. Chris, one of our Project Managers experienced in foundation settlement repair, was sent to the home to discuss the homeowners concerns and perform a detailed inspection of the property. Once he got a closer look at the floor twisting away from the wall in the garage, and also noted that a section of the garage had sunken approximately 3 inches over the years, Chris understood this to be a settlement issue. If left for long periods of time, foundation settlement can cause the floors to sink, make doors hard to open or close, and can even lead to cracks in the walls. After explaining his findings, he proposed a solution for the foundation repair that included NexusPro to seal the crack between the foundation and the wall, as well as a Helical Pier Support System to bring the foundation back to level.Our Helical Pier Support System was used in this foundation repair to transfer the weight of the garage through new structurally sound foundation piers. Helical Piers work by screwing the helical plates attached to the pier deep into newer load bearing soils acting as an anchor. In order to best service the concrete foundation repair in this situation, NexusPro, a silicone based, weather-resistant solution that is more effective than traditional caulking, was used. NexusPro is UV resistant, which allows it to maintain its flexible structure throughout the year.   With the foundation brought back to level, and the crack successfully sealed, the homeowner's needs were met and the foundation repair completed.

  A recent homeowner in Taylor, MI was trying to move furniture around the home when they noticed that some of the furniture was sloping to one side, this caused them concern and was preventing them from having peace of mind, wanting to address the problem before it got worse, this homeowner searched for crawl space repair nearby and contacted HomeSpec BasementFix. One of our Project Managers experienced in crawl space repair was sent to the home to further discuss and inform the homeowner of their current condition. After completing the inspection, and finding out the main beam was sagging, the project manager explained that a sagging beam could be caused by failing supports in the crawl space that are prone to sinking and shifting in the soil below. This led him to recommend the SmartJack Support System to this homeowner to raise that beam back to level and provide support back to the living space floors. The SmartJack Support System is specifically designed to support loads of up to 60,000 lbs. And paired with the base of engineered fill can safely and permanently support the floors above. The year-round adjustable nature of the SmartJack Support System allows the floors to be adjusted at any time, meeting the needs of the home and the homeowner throughout time. This recent homeowner was stressed out about their sagging beam turning into a future problem for them and was pleased to have the SmartJack Support System installed to future- proof their home. With the professional work done by our crew, the homeowner was happy to leave a review and recommend HomeSpec BasementFix to any friends in need of crawl space repair.