Job Stories

Matt L. contacted HomeSpec to repair the concrete around his home, including the driveway and walkway. The problem he was facing was that the concrete was very uneven and cracked. It made the curb appeal of the home suffer. Other companies wanted to charge an arm and a leg to rip out the old concrete and re-pour everything, but Matt wanted a more simple solution.  Luckily for him, HomeSpec offers the cost-effective and proven PolyLevel method. We injected our expanding rigid foam below the sinking concrete slabs to lift and level it with the rest. This method installs and cures in one day so Matt can use his driveway and walkway again without a hassle. He was very pleased with his decision and happy with how brand new his concrete now looks. 

HomeSpec was contacted to repair a basement wall after cracks were discovered in cinder blocks. Water was seeping through the cracks. Our team installed two beams to support the wall. This fix includes a lifetime guarantee that protects the wall against future wall movement.   

A homeowner in Lincoln Park, MI, was unhappy with the way their kitchen floor was starting to sag; the sagging floors had caused the cabinets to come off the walls, and was overall leading to a bad experience. Fearful of a greater problem within the house, they searched for the best repair companies nearby, and came across HomeSpec BasementFix. After doing some research, they reached out to schedule an appointment for their crawl space repair. Ben, who has experience in crawl space repairs, was sent to this home to discuss their concerns further and provide a free detailed inspection of the property. During his inspection, Ben noted how the floors were sagging towards the middle, which led him to believe this was a crawl space support post fail. When the support posts in the crawl space fail due to age, or even water damage because of the humid environment, it causes them to sink and therefore leads to the floors above sagging.With this in mind, Ben recommended The SmartJack Support System as the best solution to this homeowners problems. The SmartJack works as a permanent solution to this homeowners problems because of the specifically engineered fill that the jacks are rested on in order to prevent them from sinking. These support jacks are custom fit to the crawl space and can be adjusted year round to meet the needs of the homeowner should they arise. After The SmartJack Support System was installed, the crew proceeded to clear the debris from the site and provide this homeowner with a clean, dry crawl space. With their floors raised back to level, and the kitchen cabinets no longer falling off the walls, this homeowner was pleased to leave a review and recommend HomeSpec BasementFix to any neighbors in need of crawl space repair. 

This Melvindale crawl space was very wet and musty. There was no sump pump installed, and no vapor barrier over the walls over exposed ground to keep out moisture, so the humidity levels were high. The homeowners could smell it from the rest of their home, so they called HomeSpec to make it better.  Our crew of experts installed a new sump pump and encapsulated the crawl space by completely sealing it off from the outside. A dehumidifier was also installed to maintain a healthy 55% relative humidity to prevent mold and rot.  These homeowners now have a dry, healthy, smell-free crawl space. 

A homeowner contacted us because there was moisture in his basement. Our team installed an interior drainage system and a moisture barrier to prevent future issues. 

These homeowners in Birmingham, Michigan already had some waterproofing work done in their basement several years ago. But with all the rain and severe storms we've had recently, their basement started to leak again in multiple spots - including where the work was done.  When the homeowners tried contacted the company that did the work, they discovered that the company no longer existed. This is when they contacted HomeSpec to remedy the situation. Unfortunately, this happens to homeowners all the time and this is why they end up calling us. Sometimes a company will still exist, but they will refuse to honor warranties or come back out to fix the issue.  Luckily for these homeowners, HomeSpec will always get the job done and do it right. Our project manager inspected the leaking areas and provided a custom solution to upgrade the existing waterproofing work - and this time keep their basement dry permanently.  The homeowners were very happy to see that even after more heavy rain and storms, their basement was indeed dry! 

 A homeowner in Birmingham, Michigan had discovered their crawl space had rotted away, giving them a particular fear of infestation. However, situations like this that permit possible still water scenarios, can lead to further problems such as mold and mildew rot as well as further complications affecting the structure.  Realizing the possible severity and risks of the situation, the homeowner contacted Homespec Basementfix.  Promptly, we sent out representative Erik Nielsen to perform a thorough inspection and discussion with the homeowner to find a best fit solution for the situation, providing a free estimate.  With the crawl space door rotted away, the risks of moisture building from the ground up to the home became prevalent. Our capable team cleared out the crawl space and installed a patented SmartPipe drainage system as well as encapsulation. Encapsulation not only helps control pests and keep out animals, but also has the added benefit of; on average, reducing energy consumption by 20 percent, by creating a more comfortable home atmosphere. The work of the HomeSpec team was able to condition the air, seal air leaks, prevent water intrusion and seepage all with an efficient process  Finally, the steps of installing a triple two pump system which consisted of: powerful sump pumps and dedicated electrical work for the waterproofing was all accomplished, before sealing the new door. The homeowner was granted a new peace of mind, with their problem not only solved but future proofed, and had all their questions and concerns put to ease by HomeSpec’s attentive customer service team.

Our crew worked on a basement that had multiple leaking cracks.  We injected the cracks with polyurethane, installed a system to stabilize the wall, and put an interior drainage system in the basement. 

A homeowner contacted us about bowing walls in their basement, so we stabilized the walls to prevent future structural problems with the home and help straighten the wall.

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because they had vertical cracks in their basement walls, floor cracks, and water was seeping in. Our crew repaired the cracks with our polyurethane sealant and reinforced them. Then we stabilized the walls with braces to prevent movement. To waterproof the basement, we installed an interior drainage system with a sump pump and installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier on the walls.  This ensures not only that water will not get in, but that the foundation walls will remain stable.