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The basement in his Romeo home flooded badly after a heavy rainfall. The power went out during the storm, and with it, the sump pump. Luckily, the basement wasn't finished and there weren't too many belongings on the ground. Too often are precious memories or things ruined by floods - including the basement itself. The homeowner was stressed and never wanted this to happen again, so she called HomeSpec.  Our team installed a full basement waterproofing system. That includes an interior drainage system which will collect water from under the floor and from the walls and filter it into the TripleSafe sump pump. This sump is equipped with 3 pumps for triple the power and protection. It's powerful enough to pump out thousands of gallons of water an hour. She also decided to have a sump pump alarm installed to immediately alert her in case the pumps are working for any reason. This homeowner can now rest assured that her basement is dry and protected. 

This Romeo, Michigan family was quickly growing. They had two children and were expecting twins, so they needed more living space. That's when they decided to finish their basement, but there was one problem - it wasn't waterproofed. They had a lot of water problems in the past and didn't want to risk it. This is when HomeSpec stepped in. We used an interior drainage system and a sump pump to waterproof the basement. Then we installed our BrightWall panels over the walls to act as a vapor barrier and brighten up the living space. Unlike drywall, they are rigid plastic panels that are waterproof and washable! For the flooring, the homeowners chose ThermalDry® carpeted floor tiles, which keeps your basement floor dry and warm. Made of inorganic materials, the homeowners won't have to worry about mold or rot. Since their young boys' rooms were being moved to the basement, they were worried about the kids damaging the tiles. HomeSpec assured them that individual tiles can easily be replaced. The homeowners were happy they were able to waterproof their basement and double their living space. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec to repair his sunken and cracked walkway. Our crew injected our expanding PolyLevel foam under the concrete slabs to raise and level them, then repaired the cracks with our strong silicone-based sealant for a brand new looking walkway.

Poured foundation walls often suffer from leaking vertical cracks and rod holes. The cracks naturally form when the foundation settles, and the rod holes are left in the walls from when the basement was originally built.  HomeSpec injected cracks and rod holes in this Caseville home with a flexible sealant that moves as the foundation settles to keep it from leaking. 

The owners of this old Imlay City home contacted HomeSpec to repair their damaged foundation. The walls were cracked and bowing inward, which jeopardizes the structural integrity of the home.  To solve this problem, our crew installed PowerBraces along the bowing wall. These beams stabilize the wall and potentially straighten it to its original position. The homeowners felt relieved to have this issue resolved and were very thankful to the crew at HomeSpec. 

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec because she had cracked, leaking walls that were bowing. Our team installed beams to stabilize the walls and an interior drainage system for water in the basement. 

A homeowner in Eastpointe, MI was in their backyard throwing a birthday party when they noticed the sliding glass door to get back into the house would not open properly. A common sign of foundation settlement, they set the issue aside for the time being. Once the party had ended, she went into the backyard to try and figure out why the door wouldn't open properly. After a quick walk around, she also noticed the back wall of her home had large cracks, another sign of foundation settlement. After doing some research. She decided to check her porch's level and noted that it was, in fact, slanted. Realizing this was a bigger issue than she initially thought, and with no intention of moving anytime soon, she set out to look for the best foundation repair companies nearby. HomeSpec BasementFix was selected as the home repair contractor of choice for this job.Ben, who had experience in foundation repair, was sent to the property to discuss the homeowners' concerns in more detail and provide a free foundation inspection. After addressing the homeowner's worries and taking notes of the different types of cracks he found during the inspection, Ben looked at the porch sinking and immediately realized that this was a foundation settlement-related issue. Some of the more common signs of foundation settlement are doors not being able to open or close properly, cracks in the walls and uneven living spaces. Foundation settlement happens when one of the layers of soil under your home, typically the top layer, starts to shift, creating voids that the foundation settles into. Each layer is composed of different types of soil which have different properties that affect the ability to support the weight of the home. Typically, the soil gets more compact and stronger the deeper you go, and this is why Ben recommended our Helical Pier Support System as the best solution to homeowners' concerns.Our Helical Pier Support System works best for this homeowners foundation repair because of its ability to stabilize the foundation from settling further and bring the porch back to its original position. When the soil gets too dry, it can cause the layers to shrink, and when it gets too wet, the top layer of soil can wash out completely, leaving a void that the foundation wants to fill. Helical Piers solve this problem with the helical plates that are welded to the shaft of the pier. These plates act as a screw and dig deep into new load bearing soils, which then act as an anchor to the ground. The first step was to expose the foundation and prepare the footing for the pier system; then the Helical Pier is adjusted to the appropriate height and advanced into the ground. This fast and effective process is capable of transferring the weight of the foundation to more competent layers of soil that will be able to support the foundation for an extended period of time. Helical Piers are a permanent solution designed with homeowners' peace of mind at the forefront of the support system.With the porch successfully restored to its original height, the homeowner was relieved to learn that this problem was addressed before a larger foundation settlement issue caused even more headaches.

Having the floors leveled in your home can bring a variety of benefits, both practical and aesthetic. One of the most obvious benefits is that it can improve the overall safety and functionality of your home. So when this homeowner in Eastpointe, MI was experiencing uneven floors and tripping hazards, they looked for possible solutions that would make it less difficult to move furniture or appliances around. Additionally, they reached out to HomeSpec BasementFix to work on this project.  Uneven floors can cause gaps or cracks in the flooring, which can allow drafts to enter your home. This can lead to increased heating and cooling costs as your HVAC system works harder to maintain a consistent temperature. By leveling the floors, you can help to seal these gaps and reduce drafts, which can help to lower your energy bills. When one of our experienced Project Managers explained this to the homeowner after providing a detailed inspection, they recommended the SmartJack Support System to take care of this homeowner's uneven floors.  The SmartJack Support System is a solution that can be used to level this homeowners floors and provide quality of life improvements. The system is designed to support and level sagging or settling floors, which can cause unevenness and structural issues. The SmartJack is installed in crawl spaces and uses adjustable steel support jacks capable of lifting over 60000 lbs. to lift and level the floors. This process can help to improve the overall safety and functionality of the home by eliminating tripping hazards, making it easier to move around while ensuring that doors open and close properly. Additionally, the SmartJack Support System can help to improve the energy efficiency of the home by sealing gaps and cracks caused by uneven floors. Lastly, having our crew install the SmartJack Support System can increase the value of the home by making it more attractive to potential buyers, and reducing the need for costly repairs or renovations.

A homeowner in Eastpointe, MI had been in the same house for several years, and after noticing a large crack in their basement wall growing over the years, they were ready to address the problem head on. The water was causing several problems for the homeowner, including damage to their belongings and the potential for mold growth. After doing some research, they decided to reach out to us for their basement waterproofing needs. After discussing the issue with the homeowner and completing his inspection, our Project Manager recommended the installation of a WaterGuard Drainage System and the BrightWall wall restoration system. Both systems would work together to keep their basement dry and prevent any more water from leaking or pooling around their belongings. First, our crew excavated a small trench around the perimeter of the basement floor where the WaterGuard Drainage System was to be installed. Then they installed the WaterGuard Drainage System and connected it to the sump pump system. Next, they installed the BrightWall panels on the walls of the basement using mechanical fasteners which kept it stable and created a waterproof barrier. The installation process took a few days to complete, but the benefits for the homeowner were immediately noticeable. The WaterGuard Drainage System effectively collected the water that was seeping through the walls, preventing any further damage to their belongings. The sump pump system ensured that the collected water was pumped out of the basement, preventing any potential flooding, and The BrightWall panels prevented any moisture from seeping through the walls, improving the overall air quality of the basement.

A homeowner contacted us because water was seeping into his basement where the wall and floor meet. Our inspector found that the water was coming through all of the basement walls, so an interior drainage system would be the best solution to stop the problem. Our team installed the drainage system along the perimeter of the basement. A dehumidifier was also put in the basement to control humidity levels.