Job Stories

A family in Deford, Mi called us for assistance with a sagging floor above their crawl space. The wife would report the situation as “the floor kept feeling lighter, and honestly, we’re afraid it might give way eventually”.Our crew would install our powerful SmartJack to help lift the floor back to level. These crawl space supports are a great way to restore foundation integrity and can be easily adjusted at any point should the need ever arise.

A homeowner in Warren, MI heard about their neighbor's basement problems such as leaky walls and pooling on the floor. Their own home was experiencing similar issues and they were struggling to keep their items safe from water damage. This homeowner asked their neighbor for the information of the company they used and called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation.   HomeSpec’s inspector, Elon, went out to the house to evaluate how severe the situation was. Upon inspection, he recommended an interior drainage system using WaterGuard®, a sump pump like the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, a sump pump discharge with freeze protection, and CleanSpace® wall vapor barrier. After further discussion with the homeowner, Elon also recommended waterproof flooring ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring in the color Dark Walnut. The homeowner approved all of these ideas and HomeSpec scheduled their teams.   To get this basement in shape quickly, within only a few days, HomeSpec sent multiple teams led by Foremen Vernon and Brandon. They were able to work both inside and outside of the house in an efficient manner and guide the homeowner through their projects. These solutions allowed any water that tried to leak into the bathroom to be redirected out of the home, prevent it from freezing, and give the basement a dry, clean surface along the walls and floor. The homeowner was very pleased with the results and left a five-star rating.

After recently purchasing their new home in Warren, MI, this family was experiencing a soft spot in the middle of their hallway get progressively worse. After doing some digging into the possible causes, they came to the conclusion that the previous homeowners had water damage that was not properly addressed. More specifically, the water damage to the support posts was causing the mold in the crawlspace to affect the air quality in the home. Wanting to permanently fix the issue, and retain the property's value when it comes time to sell, they reached out to HomeSpec BasementFix for a solution.Sagging floors in a home can be annoying to live with, and combined with the mold in the air, it becomes a problem that can quickly compound into other issues for this family. When Zach, one of our experienced Project Managers, was introduced to the homeowners, he immediately noticed the toll this was taking on them. Wanting to solve this as soon as possible for the family so they could return to their normal lives, Zach recommended The SmartJack Support System to raise the floor back to its original level, and the SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to purify and keep the mold out of the crawl space for good. When the support posts under the floors of your home can no longer support the weight of the daily traffic over them, they begin to weaken and sag. Water damage speeds this process up and introduces mold into the air, which leads to many adverse health problems. The SmartJack Support System is ideal for this family because the corrosion-resistant steel jacks are placed on a base of engineered fill in order to support the floors above without the fear of them sinking. The next step in this crawl space repair was to install the SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to keep the crawl space dry and the air coming through fresh. After the support posts were replaced, and the air coming into the home noticeably fresher, these homeowners were pleased to have a weight taken off their shoulders and ready to enjoy the new floors. 

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec because his floors were cold, so he was looking to insulate his crawl space. Our team insulated and encapsulated the crawl space to create a warmer living space in the home above.

A homeowner had another company repair a leaking crack from the exterior of his home. However, the crack started leaking again so he contacted us for an interior repair. We injected the crack with polyurethane to prevent future leaking. We also repaired a rod hole. 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec about wall and floor cracks in their basement, and water that was seeping in. Upon inspection, it was discovered that this distress was caused by street creep--or the lateral movement of the driveway and garage slabs pushing against the foundation wall.  Our crew reinforced and stabilized the wall and then used the street creep system to prevent any additional movement. 

This homeowner in Warren, Michigan expressed their concerns to HomeSpec about water constantly flooding into their basement after rain. The water would slowly leak in through the joint where the floor and the walls meet until the entire basement was under an inch of water. He was sick and tired of cleaning the water up and throwing out damaged items, so he put his trust into HomeSpec.  Luckily for him, HomeSpec permanently waterproofs basement on a daily basis. We installed a French Drain System around the perimeter of the basement to capture water seepage, and then deposit it into his new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The walls were then sealed with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to block moisture and water vapor leakage. This system seals the basement tight and keeps it DRY!

A homeowner had water in her basement after a window well failed.  Our team installed a new window well. We also put an interior drainage system in the basement to prevent future water issues. 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec concerning leaking rod holes and vertical cracks in their poured basement walls (as shown in the photo).  Our crew combated this issue by sealing the rod holes and injecting the cracks with our innovative polyurethane sealant, ensuring a waterproof seal. 

This homeowner in Sterling Heights, Michigan contacted HomeSpec to repair their basement which doubles as a living space. The walls would leak every time it rained, which would soak the carpet and drywall – causing expensive damage. Since the basement serves as a bedroom, living room, laundry room and storage room, the family was desperate to get the space repaired and waterproofed permanently.  HomeSpec saved the day by installed an interior drainage system (French Drain) around the perimeter of the basement. Then a Sump Pump was installed to pump the water far away from the home. To prevent costly water damage repairs in the future, we also installed our ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring - a faux-wood waterproof flooring that looks great and protects the basement. Lastly, the walls were sealed with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to direct leaks down into the drainage system, and block vapor and moisture from entering.