Job Stories

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because his concrete driveway was very cracked and sinking, and he didn't want to replace the whole thing.  Luckily, HomeSpec has a great method for repairing concrete - PolyLevel. It's more cost effective than replacing the concrete and less abrasive than traditional methods like mudjacking.  HomeSpec lifted the concrete by injecting the PolyLevel material under the concrete. Then all of the cracks and joints were sealed with the NexusPro sealant. This prevents weeds from growing and prevents soil washout.  

A home in Port Austin, MI was struggling with sagging floors on the main level and settlement issues within the foundation. The homeowner purchased the house nine years ago and was renting it out. However, as their grandchildren get older, the homeowner would like to give the home to their child and grandchildren. Before they can proceed with other repairs and updates, they need to properly fix the structural issues. They reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for help. One of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, Erik, went to the home for an inspection and to discuss the situation with the homeowner. Erik looked in the basement and crawl space to assess the damages as well as the outside of the home to see if there were other signs of concern. He used a laser tool to show the unevenness in the crawl space and proposed using SmartJack® supports to raise the main beam back into place and stabilize it. The homeowner said yes to this plan and a HomeSpec crew was scheduled to install the support system. They were happy with the completed project and to get started on more for their family.

Ben K. contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into his basement on the wall that bordered the driveway. Upon inspection, a large gap was discovered between the driveway and the foundation. Water was pooling in this gap and then seeping into the basement around the windows.  The homeowner wanted the gap taken care of and new windows installed. Homespec used our NexusPro joint sealant to fill the gap and the other joints of the driveway. We also installed brand new, airtight windows to prevent more water from leaking in. 

A family in Peck, Mi discovered they had a need for concrete lifting after regularly tripping over their back porch entrance. The concrete slabs had sunken and shifted, tilting the ground to one side and creating inconsistencies in balance. They needed a reliable Concrete Leveling Contractor in the area that could get the job done fast and get it done right.Our crew was able to ensure they could use their porch again the same day, with our PolyLevel solution for concrete leveling, which consists of using a powerful expanding polyurethane foam under the slab to push it back into place. The foam can reach 90 percent rigidity within 30 minutes, allowing the family to be able to use their porch safely and reliably again within the same day. The ease and efficiency of such a reliable long-lasting solution, left the homeowner with a sense of peace in the work done.  

This homeowner reached out to HomeSpec Basementfix in regard to getting help lifting their sinking home. They had a settlement issue, growing worse year over year to the point that there were small cracks forming where the walls and floor were supposed to meet.   To help push their home back into place, our crew would push piers in order to help restore a sense of balance. Push piers are installed next to the footings and attached with a heavy-duty steel bracket. Soil is backfilled around the piers once stabilization and lifting are complete to finish the installation. These particular piers are able to reach the greatest depths to help provide a strong, reliable support system to a foundation in need.

Walls bowing inward in a basement are a cause for alarm for any responsible homeowner. This particular homeowner in Peck, Mi knew the consequences of leaving them unattended, a previous home they live din had developed cracks over time from bowing walls that began letting water in, the basement flooding was becoming a regular nightmare for them. It was part of the reason that they moved in the first place. So, when they noticed walls bowing in their new home, they quickly reached out to HomeSpec for a long-term solution.   Our crew would install our Carbon Armor system which includes flexible carbon fiber fabric straps that are up to 10 times stronger in tension than steel. Using high strength epoxy resin, the carbon fiber straps are bonded to the interior face of the wall. With no exterior excavation, installs quickly, and won't impact future basement finishing. A permanent solution that won't interrupt the homeowners everyday life!

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec to waterproof their basement. They were constantly dealing with water intrusion, and finally, the basement fully flooded. They lost many irreplaceable items, and never wanted to go through that again.  HomeSpec protected their basement by installing a full waterproofing system. The WaterGuard drainage system collects water from the walls and floor, and then deposits it into the sump pump. The TripleSafe sump pump can funnel thousands of gallons of water away from the home every hour. And the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier seals the walls off from moisture, and instead directs the water into the drainage system. Now this basement is dry and protected! 

A homeowner contacted us after he noticed water pooling along the bottom of a wall in his basement. Our inspector found that several small cracks near the bottom of the wall were leaking, causing the water he saw on the floor. The homeowner said he knew the cracks were there, but he had never noticed water before. Our crews sealed the cracks. We also installed a vapor barrier to prevent future water issues. While a crack may not be leaking now, it could always become an issue in the future. 

A homeowner called us because she was ready to sell her home that had a foundation issue. The basement wall was crumbling. Our inspector checked the wall and determined it would need to be braced in multiple areas to stabilize it. Once the wall was stabilized, the homeowner was able to sell her house and pass on a warranty to the buyers so they can rest assured that the work is always guaranteed and their home is safe.  Read: Why You Should Fix Your Foundation Before Selling Your Home

Our inspector checked a crawl space under a Fair Haven house after the homeowner contacted us about a musty smell in their home. There were puddles in the dirt crawl space, leading to mildew -- what the homeowner was smelling in the house. We installed a vapor barrier to seal the crawl space and keep it dry. We also installed a dehumidifier to keep the moisture levels down.