Job Stories

A homeowner contacted us to repair a basement that had been leaking for 60 years. Our team installed an interior drainage system and sump pump to solve the problem and prepare the home to be sold. 

A Roseville, MI homeowner called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for help with their damaged driveway. The concrete surrounding the property was sinking and cracking with plants sprouting through. The homeowner wanted this area fixed for multiple reasons. They wanted to eliminate tripping hazards, prevent further vehicle damage, and leave a better home for their son in the future.  HomeSpec’s project manager, Noah, walked the property during the free inspection. He shared with the homeowner how HomeSpec could lift the slabs using PolyLevel® Injection Foam and seal the cracks using NexusPro sealant. There were a couple of spots that needed to be removed and new concrete poured but the majority of it did not need to be replaced, just repaired. The homeowner liked this plan of primarily repairing the concrete and allowed HomeSpec to move forward. Polylevel foreman Domonique led the lifting process while another foreman, Rick, led the concrete pouring. The team was able to finish the project in just a few short days and the homeowner was happy with the final results.

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec because she had walls that were bowing. She said she another company did an exterior waterproofing of her basement several years prior to the walls bowing. Our team installed a stabilization system to the walls to prevent further movement. 

A homeowner contacted us because water was leaking into his basement when it rained. We installed an interior drainage system and sump pump to prevent future water issues. 

Foundation support problems can be a nuisance to deal with, the sloping floors; cracks in the walls, doors not opening or closing properly all affect how a homeowner sees their home and sticks with them. When this Homeowner in Grosse Pointe Park, MI was beginning to experience these side effects, they reached out to their neighbors for a possible solution to their problem. That's when HomeSpec BasementFix was recommended, by a neighbor who recently had basement waterproofing done, as the best fit for this project. In order to better address this homeowners' concerns, Mark, one of our Project Managers, was sent to provide a detailed inspection of the home. During the inspection, Mark noted how the floors were sloping in one direction and the walls were showing signs of cracks. This is what led him to recommend the Helical Pier Support System to permanently fix this homeowners sinking foundation. The Helical Pier Support System solves the underlying issue of foundation settlement by utilizing the helical plates welded to the shaft of the pier. These plates act as a screw, digging deep into newer load bearing soils that wont shift or settle over time. Once the foundation is lifted back to its original height, the homeowners fears of it sinking again can be put to rest. Happy that HomeSpec BasementFix was able to restore their peace of mind, this homeowner welcomed the referral discount and thanked their neighbor for the recommendation.

These Grosse Pointe Farms homeowners reached out to HomeSpec after something devastating happened – a city sewer backup caused their basement to flood and everything down there was destroyed. All paneling and carpet had to be torn up and thrown away. After the summer floods, this unfortunately happened to many families in Metro Detroit.  The homeowners were interested in waterproof flooring and wall products to prevent the devastating damage and costly repairs from occurring again. This is why HomeSpec installed our Everlast™ Finished Wall Restoration System – this replaces the bottom half of a finished wall. It is made of inorganic materials making it waterproof and difficult for water to damage. It even adds insulation to the basement while providing a timeless look! Next, our ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring was installed – these are faux-wood planks made of waterproof inorganic materials making the floor water and mold-resistant! These pair perfectly with the wall product to create a beautiful, waterproofed basement!  

A home in Grosse Pointe Woods has been owned by a family since 1995. It had been waterproofed before and had an interior drainage system installed in 2011. However, they never worked underneath the staircase in the basement or had a sump pump installed. These proved to be problematic for the homeowner when water began leaking again. Knowing they would be moving in a few weeks, they wanted to make sure it would not be an issue for the next tenant. The homeowner called HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair to get a free estimate.   HomeSpec sent their inspector, Erik, to evaluate the damages and come up with solutions. The first step was to install a sump pump, specifically TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System. This would connect to a new interior drainage system made of WaterGuard®, and a sump discharge line. This combination is a HomeSpec specialty that ensures the basement stays dry and water leads away from the home. The homeowner approved of these suggestions and scheduled with HomeSpec to begin the work.   Foreman Vernon led the crew in waterproofing the basement. They dug a hole in one corner of the concrete as a space for the sump pump and trenches along the base of the walls for the interior drainage system. They also connected the sump discharge line through a wall so it would drain far into the yard outside. This line was buried so it was neither a tripping hazard nor an eyesore. With the work complete, the basement remains dry, clean, and visually appealing!

A homeowner in Clinton Township, MI was experiencing a major problem with their basement - water was seeping in and causing damage to the belongings and the structure of their home. This homeowner was frustrated and didn't know what to do. But, they were determined to find a solution. After doing some research, they came across our company, HomeSpec BasementFix, which specializes in basement waterproofing and foundation repair. Once the homeowner had called us for help and we scheduled a visit to the home, one of our Project Managers began the free inspection. He noticed that there were several cracks in the basement floor that were allowing water to seep in. Our Project Manager discussed the problem with the homeowner and recommended sealing the cracks with High Powered Urethane Crack Injection, which would prevent water from entering the basement. During the inspection, he also noticed that the walls in the basement were bowing, which was causing further structural damage. To solve this issue, he recommended installing The Carbon Fiber Power Grid, which would reinforce the walls and prevent further bowing. Our crew got to work and first cleaned the cracks to ensure a proper bond. Then, they injected the High Powered Urethane Crack Sealant into the cracks, which quickly filled the cracks, creating an airtight and waterproof barrier. Our crew would then monitor the cracks and make sure the urethane had completely cured before moving on to the walls. The next step was for our crew to carefully cut the carbon fiber sheets to size and then attach them to the wall using a strong epoxy adhesive. The carbon fiber sheets were then tensioned to provide additional support to the walls, effectively preventing further bowing. This homeowner was thrilled with the results. Not only was their basement dry and protected from water damage, but the bowing walls were now reinforced and they felt confident that they could finally finish remodeling the basement. The homeowner thanked our crew for their hard work and was grateful for the solutions that they provided to solve the problem and allow them to keep their peace of mind.

A homeowner needed help after his attempt to repair a crack in his basement did not work. He said water was leaking in two spots. Our team fixed the crack. We also installed a stabilization system to prevent wall movement. 

This Decker, Mi resident needed the help of a nearby concrete lifting contractor or specialist to help them with a sinking garage located behind the house, currently being used as storage space.Our crew would use Slab Piers designed specifically to stabilize and (in some cases) raise slabs that have settled. This type of pier is driven into the soil in the settlement area, deep enough to connect the slab to stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock. This powerful foundation support pier system would raise the slab foundation back into a level position.