Job Stories

A homeowner in Carsonville, Mi needed their sinking house problem solved with proper foundation repair and lifting. They reached out to HomeSpec as a reliable foundation repair contractor nearby.Our crew would use a system of helical piers to help solve this problem. A helical pier owes its name to the helical plates welded to the pier shaft. These plates help to pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundation or structural element is transferred to the pier.Having a long-term solution in place, the homeowner would later go on to refer us to help their cousin with a similar issue.

A family in Carsonville, Mi needed their cracking, sinking floor slabs leveled. It had gone unattended to the point that there were notable cracks along where the floor was separating from the walls, and they were running out of ways to use furniture to hide the damage.To help them have a sense of security again and restore their property value, we utilized Slab Piers. Slab piers are push 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. The helical blades anchor to the soil as the pier is essentially screwed into the ground

Sally and Jeff M. were suffering from a nasty, moldy crawl space for many years. Bugs and even critters infested the empty space below their home. The mold was the most concerning, so they contacted HomeSpec to take care of it.  Our specialists suggested also encapsulating the crawl space to seal off the ground and the walls from moisture, bugs, and critters alike. The homeowners had never heard of this method, but were very excited to finally take care of their crawl space issues permanently.  Our crew sealed the crawl space with a vapor barrier and installed a powerful dehumidifier to suck the moisture out of the air and prevent the mold from coming back. After covering the vents and installing an airtight door, the crawl space was good to go! The homeowners noticed an immediate change in the air quality of their home, and thanked HomeSpec for helping them. 

These homeowners had water constantly flowing into their basement - and they were sick of it. The walls and floors had ugly rust stains, and they were always worrying about their basement flooding during heavy rains. They finally decided to reach out for help, and called HomeSpec.  Our professionals suggested installing an interior drainage system and a new sump pump. The homeowners were very excited about the system and agreed to the proposal!  Now, instead and water seeping into the basement, the drainage system collects it and directs it to the sump pump, which then funnels the water away from the foundation. The homeowners also wanted the CleanSpace vapor barrier installed over the walls to seal them off from moisture and hide the unsightly stains. The basement looks brand new, and it's finally dry and healthy!

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their old sump pumps failed after a bad storm and their crawl space flooded.  The crawl space was normally wet and musty even before it flooded, so the homeowners knew they needed encapsulation. But the flood was what really pushed them over the edge.  HomeSpec was able to waterproof and encapsulate their crawl space to eliminate these problems. We installed two brand new sump pumps and installed a vapor barrier to seal out moisture from the ground and walls.  Now the homeowners have a dry, healthy crawl space and are free of worry! 

Donald C. in Saint Clair, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because he discovered several years of built-up water damage in his basement, because it leaked every time it rained. Despite his efforts to prevent the water intrusion – like cleaning the gutters, extending the downspouts, covering the window wells, and correcting the grade around the foundation – it kept occurring. Donald was very worried about mold and other related problems.  Unfortunately, these methods only help decrease the amount of water near your foundation and work to divert water away, but water can still seep inside if the basement itself is not waterproofed. Donald wanted a long-term, permanent solution. That's why HomeSpec installed a WaterGuard Perimeter Drainage System, also known as an interior French Drain. This was connected to a powerful TripleSafe Sump Pump – it has 3 pumps for triple the protection. This system collects water from the walls and under the floor slab, and drains it into the sump pump to be expelled far away.  Since the walls were very damaged by water, we also installed a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to not only cover-up the unsightly walls, but to prevent moisture and vapor from seeping into the basement. It is instead directed down into the drainage system. 

A family in Saint Clair Shores, MI was looking to renovate their basement to use as a family room. Having just recently moved in, they wanted to add some property value, and create extra living space for their family. With no plans to move, they began by painting the walls, once they started to notice the cracks, worry set in. Having never experienced any foundation issues in the past, they consulted their neighbors for the best foundation repair companies nearby. This led them to contact HomeSpec BasementFix as the best fit for this job.One of our foundation repair specialists, Ben, was sent to the home to discuss the homeowners concerns in more detail and provide a free inspection. After learning of the family’s plans to renovate the basement, he explained that shifting soils under the foundation, due to dry conditions or excess water, can cause the soil to shrink or wash out completely. This creates a void, allowing the foundation to sink. Ben proposed a solution for this sinking foundation repair that involved a Helical Pier support System which would further stabilize the foundation and bring it back to level. Our Helical Pier Support System is specifically designed to combat foundation settlement, with the helical plates welded to the shaft; they are screwed deeper into the ground to provide additional support to the foundation. Once our crew determined the appropriate depth, the next step was to advance the piers into the ground and then transfer the weight of the foundation through the piers to more competent, load-bearing soils. The Helical Pier Support System worked well for this family because the root cause of the problem was addressed and the piers provided a stress-free, permanent solution.After the project was complete, and the foundation successfully restored to its original position, the homeowners were happy to leave a review stating how pleased they were with the quick installation and minimal disturbance done by our crew. 

A family in Forestville, Mi reached out to HomeSpec to help them with concrete repair and lifting. Their sidewalk leading up to their front entrance was uneven, and weeds had taken root between the gaps between concrete joints, furthering the problem. They needed this rectified quickly, especially with the homeowner's association leering down their necks with warning letters.The soil underneath the concrete begins to settle over time, causing the concrete to crack and lift. This can be a safety hazard, as well as an eyesore. Polyurethane foam injections are a quick and easy way to solve this problem. The foam is injected into the ground underneath the concrete, lifting it back into place. This is a much faster and less expensive solution than tearing out and replacing the concrete, as well as a more reliable solution than traditional mudjacking.  

The concrete on the front porch of a home in Forestville, Michigan was starting to sag and crack. The homeowners were concerned that the porch would collapse if the problem was not fixed. They contacted HomeSpec as an experienced contractor that specializes in concrete lifting.We inspected the porch and recommended that the homeowners have polyurethane foam injected below the concrete through tiny pea-sized holes that would be drilled in. The foam injections will raise the concrete and prevent further damage. The concrete is raised, and the porch is saved! The homeowners are happy with the results, as well as the new peace of mind found through HomeSpec’s use of PolyLevel.  

This family in Forestville, Mi had a sagging floor above their basement that was starting to worry them. To earn a peace of mind, they searched out a reputable foundation repair contractor to address the issue, leading them to HomeSpec Basementfix.Our crew would tackle this problem head on with the SmartJack support system. Engineered to be able to support over 60,000 lbs while the heavy-duty threaded rods allow for adjustment. A simple and effective solution for most sagging floors, and able to easily address and stabilize crawl space beams and floor joists alike.