Job Stories

A homeowner contacted us for help after another company's attempt at waterproofing her basement failed. The company had installed an interior drainage system along two walls. The homeowner said the company who did the original work wasn't responsive when she started having issues with water again so she called us. We removed the drainage system that was not properly working and installed a drainage system along the entire perimeter of the basement to alleviate the water issues. Plus, our work is backed by a warranty, so if there were future issues with our system, the homeowner could rest assured that it would be promptly fixed by us. 

A homeowner contacted us because he was concerned about a vertical crack in his basement wall. Our crew injected the crack. This repair will keep the crack from leaking in the future. It will also prevent the crack from getting larger and damaging the foundation of the home. While cracks in basement walls aren't always an imminent threat, it is important to get them checked by a trained inspector to determine if they need to be professionally repaired. 

A Fraser, Mi homeowner was left incredibly concerned when she noticed cracks in her walls. Her main fear came from the understanding of her crawl space, and a growing concern that the foundations integrity may be compromised.                                                                         She was in good hands with our representative, Ben. He was thorough and explained very step of the inspection process, as well as what he was looking for as possible causes as related to basement cracks, basement foundation damage, structural integrity, and factors concerning her crawl space. Thankfully, there was no water in the crawl space currently. After a thorough free inspection/estimate, Ben was able to put her worries to rest, and confirm there was no current threat to her foundation’s integrity like she feared but did recommend that it would be better to handle crack issues sooner rather than later. The homeowner felt secured and valued to the point she remarked        “Outstanding customer service! We were very impressed by Ben's attention to detail. The way he explained everything to help us understand was so appreciated!! Ben, you made us feel like we were you're most important clients. We will definitely recommend your company and will not hesitate to contact your company in the future. Thank you for such a great experience.”

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into her basement when it rained. After comparing it to a few estimates from different companies though, she chose us.  Our crew installed an interior drainage system to waterproof the basement and prevent leaking in the future.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec becuase water was seeping into her basement where the floor and the wall meet, and one wall was bowing in. She has concrete block walls. Our crew installed an interior drainage system to waterproof the basement, and then installed beams to stabilize the walls and protect the foundation. 

A realtor contacted HomeSpec to repair the concrete driveway of a home that was being sold. The owner was 90-years-old and moving into an assisted living home. The buyers wanted the driveway fixed. Our crew repaired the cracks with our waterproof, UV-resistant sealant, and then leveled the driveway by injecting PolyLevel foam under it. The foam expands and lifts the slabs. 

A homeowner in Harper Woods, MI had a large vertical crack as well as many other problems in their basement. One night they were roused from their sleep by a very loud noise, which turned out to be a large amount of damage caused by sudden settlement. Scared and confused, they went to investigate the cause and found that their basement wall had split open and was about to fall in. Fearful of the structure collapsing, she rushed to search for the best foundation repair company and basement waterproofing company nearby. HomeSpec BasementFix was recommended on both levels, by a friend who recently had basement waterproofing done as the right choice for this job. A Project Manager with experience in foundation settlement was sent to the property to complete a detailed inspection of the sudden collapse of her basement wall. After calming down the homeowner and explaining that settlement usually occurs when one of the layers of soil originally dug out for the construction of the foundation can no longer support the weight above, it begins to sink. This is an example of how settlement, left unaddressed for long periods of time, can compound and cause heavier structural damage. The soils underneath the foundation are not as tightly packed as the untouched soil around it; after heavy rains, the water is absorbed into the soil, causing pressure against the foundation walls which will lead to cracks and bowing, and as soils shift they create a void that the foundation shifts into. After explaining the problem in more detail, the Project Manager recommended a way forward that involved a Helical Pier Support System to bring the foundation back to its original strength, and proper waterproofing solution with the WaterGuard Drainage System and SuperSump Sump Pump.The first step in this foundation repair was to install the Helical Pier Support System. The helical plates that are welded to the shaft of the pier are drilled deep enough to reach newer load bearing soils, shifting the weight of the structure to support the foundation. The piers are adjustable to provide additional length, but the quick and easy installation makes the Helical Pier Support System perfect for this homeowners foundation settlement repair. The next step was to install a reliable Sump Pump to drain the water away from the foundation. Our SuperSump Sump Pump System, capable of expelling up to 2,200 gallons of water per hour, helped solve the issue of water leaking from the cracks in the basement. Finally, installing the WaterGuard Drainage System to drain into the sump pump was the last step in this foundation repair process. WaterGuard is a french drain system designed to be installed on the concrete footing to keep the drain from clogging. WaterGuard is a minimally invasive procedure that works well for this foundation repair.With the foundation wall successfully repaired and the basement waterproofing system ready to be utilized, the homeowner was pleased with the work done by our crew and happy to receive a small referral discount for the repair. 

In Elkton, MI, a homeowner was having issues with their front porch. Every time it rained, water would pool on the porch, and the homeowner would have to constantly mop it up. The reason for this was that the porch was leaning in on itself and needed to be properly leveled. They had tried everything to fix the problem, but nothing seemed to work. One day, they heard about HomeSpec having success in these situations and decided to give it a try.Our crew would use the PolyLevel system, injecting a powerful foam underneath the porch, that would expand as it cured to lift everything back into place. They were amazed at how well it worked! Within minutes, the water was gone, and their porch was dry. They were so happy with the results that they decided to use PolyLevel on their back porch as well.

A homeowner in Elkton, Mi found themselves in a situation with failing foundation walls. They needed a proper support system to help stabilize foundation walls.HomeSpec’s solution was the PowerBrace system. This system is easily adjustable, allowing for tightening of the brace to attempt to raise the wall back to its original position. This system doesn't involve any exterior excavation and installs quickly with minimal disruption to your basement space. Durable, long-lasting, and doesn’t even require any invasive digging or drilling, the homeowner was more than happy with the installation restoring integrity to their walls.

After noticing that the sidewalk in front of her house was starting to sink and crack, Elkton homeowner Sarah decided to look into getting it repaired. Her mother told her of previous concrete lifting work she had done by HomeSpec and decided to give them a call.A technician came out to her house and assessed the damage. He explained to her that the PolyLevel system could lift and level her sidewalk, making it look like new again. Sarah was happy to hear that the job could be done quickly and at a reasonable price, so she scheduled an appointment. The technician arrived on time and got to work. In just a few hours, her sidewalk was lifted and level, and she was able to enjoy her new, safe sidewalk. Her job was even discounted from her mother's referral!