Job Stories

A homeowner in Decker, Mi needed to get their sidewalk leading up to their front entrance properly leveled. Multiple concrete slabs had shifted over the years, haphazardly. This happens typically because over time the soil used for backfilling during original construction will settle, shrink or wash out, leaving the concrete above to shift and settle to fill the voids.Our crew would drill tiny holes into the concrete slabs and use a powerful polyurethane foam injection that would expand from underneath as it cures, to lift and level the slabs as it filled out the voids. Cracks and joints would be repaired and sealed using our NexusPro system, proven to be waterproof and weather resistant for a long lasting solution

Decker, Mi residents found themselves in need of a foundation repair contractor or crawl space expert for the slowly sinking and sagging floor. Inspections would reveal weakened joists and beams needing to be replaced.Our crew would restore the floor to the proper level by replacing the old beams and introducing the SmartJack crawl space support system. These support posts can be installed in limited-access areas while being powerful enough to support over 60,000lbs. Installed by attaching steel support beams to the floor joists and a sturdy base at the floor. Once all posts are installed, they are adjusted to raise the floors to a level position.

A concerned homeowner in Macomb, MI was starting to notice that the cracks in their basement floor were getting bigger and more jagged with each passing day. This was becoming a safety hazard for their family as their child had already injured themselves on one of the jagged edges. The homeowner knew that they needed to take action and find a solution to this problem before it got any worse. This led the homeowner to reach out to us at HomeSpec BasementFix for help. Once we had assigned a Project Manager to assess the home and provide a solution to the family’s problem, the Project Manager was sent to the home to conduct a thorough inspection of the basement. He found that some of the cracks in the floor were not only growing but also leaking water, which was causing additional damage to the foundation walls. The Project Manager proposed a custom solution that involved the installation of the WaterGuard Drainage System to drain the water, High Powered Urethane Crack Injection to seal the cracks, and the Carbon Fiber Power Grid to prevent further damage to the basement walls. On the day of the installation, our crew arrived at the homeowner's house on time and began by preparing the area for the installation. They first used a jackhammer to remove a section of the basement floor around the perimeter of the basement walls, creating a trench for the WaterGuard Drainage System to rest in. The WaterGuard is specifically designed to catch any water that may seep into the basement and direct it to a sump pump to be pumped out of the house. Next, the High Powered Urethane Crack Injection was used to fill the cracks in the basement floor. Our crew used a special high-pressure injection gun to force the urethane foam into the cracks, sealing them from the inside out. The foam expands and hardens, creating a waterproof seal that prevents any water from seeping through the cracks. Finally, the Carbon Fiber Power Grid was installed to reinforce the basement walls and prevent further damage. The grid was cut to size and placed onto the walls, then secured with an epoxy adhesive. The carbon fiber is incredibly strong and is designed to prevent any further cracking or bowing of the walls. Once the installation was complete, the crew cleaned up the work area, leaving the basement looking cleaner than when they arrived. Our Project Manager conducted a final inspection of the work, ensuring that everything was done to the highest standards. The homeowner was more than happy to experience the benefits of the installation firsthand. They were impressed with how efficiently the crew worked, and they appreciated the professionalism and knowledge of the Project Manager. Most importantly, the homeowner was happy to have a safe and dry basement that their child could play in.

A homeowner contacted us because water was getting inside his basement when it rained heavily. Our team found a crack that was leaking, so we injected it with polyurethane. This will stop water from leaking from the crack. 

A homeowner contacted us about an uneven driveway so our crew leveled it to match the nearby sidewalk by injecting polyurethane. This raised and stabilized the concrete surface.

This homeowner's parents built her home in 1998, but in recent years she has been struggling with constant water problems in the basement.  Our crew sealed all of the cracks and rod holes in the foundation that were leaking, and stabilized the walls to prevent any more water issues. 

This homeowner was referred to us by his grandmother because she was so happy with the work we did for her. He contacted HomeSpec because his basement was flooding after heavy rain even with a sump pump. Our crew replaced the sump pump with our powerful Zoeller pump in their existing basin to prevent the basement from flooding again. 

In Macomb, MI is an older couple dedicated to their home. They are the original owners of the house and have lived in it for 23 years. Their dream is to leave it to their kids one day instead of selling the house. No parent wants to leave a hassle for their children, especially not one as significant as water coming through the foundation wall. The leaking had already allowed mold to grow in two different areas. These homeowners did not want to fret whenever it rained that their basement floor would be wet and there could be mold quietly creeping in. They found HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair and scheduled an inspection to see what remedies were available.   The inspector, Chris B., went to the home and explored both inside and out. After considering the homeowner’s concerns and discussing his findings, Chris recommended a WaterGuard® interior drainage system, sump pump, and discharge to a basin to handle the water leaks. This system catches any water that threatens the home and guides it through specialized drains to be pumped away. To finish the repair he also recommended the Everlast Wall Restoration System because it is a waterproof material that adds insulation, prevents future leaks, is washable, and comes with a 50-year warranty. The homeowners agreed with all of the suggestions and scheduled a HomeSpec team to proceed with the installation. Foreman Brandon H. led the charge. To prep the space, the crew needed to move a laundry tub that they would later re-install. The crew dug trenches along the walls of the basement for the interior drainage system to nestle inside. After protecting the drains and sump pump, the crew covered them in cement that leveled with the rest of the basement. Once the concrete had dried, it was time to install the Everlast Wall Restoration System. The crew methodically removed the lower section of drywall and evaluated the layout. They decided to make wooden frames that would protect any pipes not flush with the original basement wall and then wrap the frames in the waterproofing wall material as well. The homeowner later had carpet placed after HomeSpec had completed the work. The finished result was a waterproofed, beautiful basement that the homeowners would be proud to have their kids inherit.

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec about a broken joist, as well as bowing support beams in his crawl space. Our team replaced the broken joist. We also added a crawl space support system to restore stability. 

This homeowner reached out to HomeSpec after discovering mold and moisture in their crawl space. The mold was causing health issues for their family and they were very concerned. After removing the mold, they wanted to encapsulate the crawl space to ensure this wouldn't happen again.  HomeSpec was able to encapsulate the crawl space by sealing the walls and floor with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. This blocks moisture and water vapor from entering. Then a SaniDry Dehumidifier was installed to drain into the sump pump. This conditions the air and makes sure the relative humidity does not surpass 55% – preventing mold growth.  This was extremely reassuring to the homeowner who was worried about the safety of their family inside their own home. Now their crawl space is dry and healthy!