Job Stories

In a small neighborhood in Dearborn, MI there was a homeowner who was already planning for the future. They envisioned creating a comfortable and healthy living space for their family and knew that in order to achieve this, they needed to address the moisture issues in the crawlspace. Organic growth like mold and bacteria had become a big concern for them in recent months due to the heavy rains, especially with their young daughters and elderly parents living under the same roof. Although allergies weren't the primary concern, they just couldn't ignore the discomfort of cold floors in the kitchen area during meal times with family. After looking into crawl space repair companies nearby, they came across our website and scheduled a visit as soon as they could.    Upon arriving at the residence and listening to the homeowners concerns, our Project Manager proceeded to inspect the crawl space thoroughly. He made sure to take note of any mold that was starting to show signs of growing. After completing the free inspection, he recommended the best way to protect the home was to have the crawl space sealed with the CleanSpace Encapsulation and to address the kitchen floors, the EverLast Door would be the perfect choice for their home.   The CleanSpace Encapsulation System is designed to address moisture and organic growth issues in crawl spaces. Our crew began the process by thoroughly cleaning the debris in order to prep the area for installation. Then, they installed the multi-layered vapor barrier, which locks out moisture and prevents any mold or bacteria from growing. The encapsulation not only protected this home from long-term damage but it also ensured a healthier living environment for the family.   Next on the list was the EverLast Door to tackle the cold floor problem in the kitchen area. Our crew identified the area with the most noticeable temperature fluctuations and replaced the old, inefficient exterior door with our EverLast Door. This door boasted better  insulation properties like preventing heat loss and maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the home.    Having finally completed the project, the homeowner was glad to have future-proofed their home for many years, and could rest better knowing they wouldn't have to worry about mold or cold floors for a very long time.

A homeowner needed the foundation of his porch restored, as it had sank about 2 inches. Our team installed helical piers to lift the porch. The piers hold the weight of the porch, allowing it to be returned to its original height. 

A homeowner called us to fix bowing and cracked walls in her basement. We installed braces and a stabilization system to prevent the walls from moving in the future. 

This homeowner needed their driveway leveled and some cracks repaired so we injected polyurethane to raise the driveway and fill the cracks. Within only 24 hours the driveway was usable again.

These homeowners had cracks in their foundation, but they were weary about hiring a contractor. Words like "shifty," "unreliable," and "untrustworthy" came to mind immediately. After a Google search though, they found HomeSpec.  Our customer care agent estimated the repair over the phone, and within a week our crack technicians went out to the home and filled the cracks with a polyurethane sealant. The homeowner was so surprised with how simple and easy the process was, and thanked HomeSpec for solving their problem with a stress-free experience!

A homeowner in Lake Orion, MI, was dealing with continuous water leakage in their basement due to cracks in the concrete foundation. They use the basement for many things, such as storage and a play area for their children, both of which were being affected by the water. The homeowners wanted a dry basement so they wouldn’t have to clean up water every time it rained, so they decided to call HomeSpec for help. Mark, one of the senior project managers, visited the home to provide a free inspection. He confirmed the water leakage in the basement and knew HomeSpec could help. Mark proposed filling the crack with a high-pressure crack injection, which would seal the crack and prevent any further water intrusion. The homeowner agreed to the plan, and a team from HomeSpec got to work. Once the job was done, the homeowner was pleased with the finished product and was glad to be able to use their basement in peace.

Sean in Mayville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because the floors above the crawl space in his very old home were sagging badly.  To solve this issue, HomeSpec installed SmartJack Support Posts in the crawl space to hold the weight of the foundation and prevent further movement. They were also able to use these to lift the floors back to their original position.  No more sagging floors for this homeowner! 

Michael J. in Mayville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because water was leaking into his finished basement. He kept finding wet spots in his carpet after heavy rains, so he finally removed the drywall and found the culprits – several large vertical cracks in his poured foundation wall.  HomeSpec sent out crack technician out to repair the cracks immediately. He filled and sealed the cracks to prevent them from worsening and prevent more water seepage.  Michael was thankful for the permanent fix, and now he doesn't need to worry about his basement being damaged!

Sharon G. in Mayville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec after many years of living with a damaged foundation. Her basement walls were cracked badly and bowing inward. Sharon was worried about undertaking such a large project and put it off for many years, but the state of the walls only worsened the longer she waited.  To help Sharon and fix her walls permanently, HomeSpec installed PowerBraces and Carbon Fiber Straps to the walls to straighten, stabilize and prevent them from further movement. The cracks were also filled and sealed to prevent water leakage.  Sharon is so thankful that she no longer needs to stress about her foundation, and thankful that HomeSpec took care of everything from beginning to end! 

Larry P. of Caro, Michigan reached out to HomeSpec because he found a few leaking cracks in his basement. Two were in the storage room, and one was under the stairs.  Our crack technician promptly went out and injected the cracks with our polyurethane sealant called FlexiSpan. This waterproofs the cracks to prevent water intrusion, and is flexible enough to move with the walls so it doesn't crack.