Job Stories

A homeowner in Applegate, Mi discovered their bowing walls had developed large leaking cracks along the surface. If left unattended, these could have resulted in serious long-term water damage, and the spread of even more cracks along the structure. To address this problem, our team sealed the cracks with a high-pressure urethane injection and used carbon grids along the cracks to secure them from further spreading. The main task would ultimately be to restore support and balance out the bowing, cracked walls. To do so, we used our Carbon Armor wall reinforcing system, which uses the same technology the Army Corps of Engineers developed to reinforce bomb shelters!

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because a wall in their basement was bowing inward and they sometimes experienced water leaking in.  Our team stabilized the wall with a carbon fiber system to prevent further damage and potentially straighten the wall to it's original position. 

A basement crack was long forgotten in this Croswell home for many years. The homeowner rarely went into the basement and never thought to get it fixed. But when they sold the home and the new homeowners took over, they knew it was one of the first things they had to do. The crack was very large and leaking - something that would prevent the new homeowners from being able to finish the basement.  This is when HomeSpec was called on to repair the damage. Our crack technicians were able to permanently seal the crack within just a few hours. After many heavy rains the crack still wasn't leaking, so the homeowners knew it was safe to finish the basement. 

These homeowners bought a new home in Croswell, Michigan with a beautiful finished basement, but soon discovered damp spots on the carpet and drywall.  An inspection revealed that there were leaking cracks and rod holes in the foundation, hidden by the finished basement. The basement must not have been waterproofed before it was renovated, which is a mistake many people make. A free inspection is always necessary just to make sure nothing is wrong.  Luckily, only small parts of the drywall had to be removed to reach the few cracks and rod holes, so the homeowners didn't have to remove everything. Everything was patched up within a few hours and the basement was dry once more. Now they can enjoy their basement without worrying about the water damaging it! 

A family in Port Hope, Mi reached out to HomeSpec through a friend’s referral concerning concrete lifting nearby. Their friend had previous work done in a nearby town on their sidewalk and felt confident we could assist this family with restoring balance to their driveway.Our crew used a lightweight polyurethane formula and injected it underneath the sunken concrete slab causing the family problems. This formula is light enough to not add weight to supporting soils, but as it cures and expands, it’s strong enough to help push the concrete back into place. The PolyLevel system is a fast, reliable, long-term solution that doesn’t leave any of the ugly patchwork effect that traditional concrete replacement does.The family was surprised with how quick and effective the solution was and appreciated the project manager’s friendly informative nature.

In Port Hope, Mi a family found themselves in a situation where one side of their home had begun sinking. Though not drastic, the family knew it was an issue that needed to be addressed as soon as possible to prevent it from spiraling into an even more serious issue. Looking for an experienced Foundation Repair Contractor Near Port Hope, Mi led them to HomeSpec for assistance.After a thorough inspection to determine the best course of action for their particular case, our project manager proposed to have our crew use a helical pier system. The system consists of a central shaft with one or more helix-shaped bearing plates welded to the lead section. Extension sections are used to extend the pile to competent load-bearing strata and achieve design depth and capacity.After installation, the family noted a quick improvement in the overall level of their home.

This homeowner in Port Hope, Mi reached out to HomeSpec to help provide support to help stabilize their sagging floors above a crawl space.Our project manager’s crawl space inspection allowed them to determine that crawl space support systems such as the SmartJack would be the best course of action in this case. The SmartJack system addresses weak foundation soils by creating a solid base of engineered fill to distribute the weight of the home. Galvanized steel columns are cut to length, set on a 12-inch steel base, and secured to existing girders or supplemental beams with adjustable top brackets.A long-lasting, powerful, nonintrusive solution that’s also easily adjustable should the need ever arise. The homeowner was thankful that they no longer felt like they were “walking over hollow floors”.

Jen and Tim C. contacted HomeSpec to repair vertical cracks in their poured foundation walls. Some were leaking, and some extended from the floor to the cieling. These are a very common, but very annoying problem. HomeSpec injected the cracks with a flexible polyurethane sealant called FlexiSpan to seal and waterproof them. 

A homeowner in Harbor Beach, MI was surprised to learn that their home needed foundation repairs after an inspection. The front of the house had begun to experience settlement. Knowing this needed to be fixed, they reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair for help.   HomeSpec had its inspector, Erik, go to the home to evaluate the severity of the situation. After careful consideration, he proposed to the homeowner that they use a SmartJack® system to address the sinking structural issues. Other problem areas their house was struggling with were the crawl space, the basement walls, and the basement floor. Erik made suggestions to encapsulate the crawl space, waterproof the basement, get a dehumidifier, and get an air purifier. The proposition was accepted and a team was scheduled to get the work done. Led by foreman Jim, the team was able to work on those multiple projects at the same time. HomeSpec added a new sump drainage to a bubbler, interior drainage, and used products such as BrightWall®, ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring, SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier, and Aspen Air Purifier. The home no longer experienced sagging floors as planned, and the basement and crawl space were transformed from dark and moldy to bright and healthy. The homeowner was so happy with the work that they left a five-star review!

These Marine City homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their basement was leaking after heavy rain, especially during the Spring. They were sick and tired of it and finally decided to have it repaired professionally.  Our inspector decided that the best way to solve their problem would be with an interior drainage system connected to their sump pump. This was installed around the perimeter of the basement to collect water and deposit it into the sump pump - keeping the basement dry.  The homeowners were very happy with the results and they are loving their dry basement!