Job Stories

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.

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.