Job Stories

A  homeowner who had recently moved into their home in Brownstown, MI was excited to have their basement as a recreational room for their family.. However, they soon discovered that the basement was starting to leak. This family had begun to notice water pooling on their basement floor every time it rained, and they just couldn't identify the source of the problem. Growing increasingly concerned about the potential for further damage, they called HomeSpec BasementFix to take a look.   Once our Project Manager arrived at the property and had started the inspection, they found a major crack in the corner of the wall, which was allowing water to seep into the basement and cause damage. Our Project Manager recommended that Ms. Jackson install a WaterGuard Drainage System to waterproof the basement and prevent any further issues in the future. The homeowner was hesitant at first, as they had never heard of the system before, but they decided to give it a try after our Project Manager explained the numerous benefits and permanency of the solution.    When our crew arrived, they got straight to work. They started by excavating a small channel around the perimeter of the basement floor. Then, they installed the WaterGuard Drainage System, which is a specially designed channel that collects water and directs it to a sump pump for disposal. They also installed a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from seeping through the walls. After a few hours of hard work, our crew had completed the installation. The family was amazed at how clean and efficient the installation process was and were also impressed with the WaterGuard Drainage System's sleek design, which was hardly noticeable on the basement floor.   A few weeks later, it rained heavily, and this homeowner eagerly checked the basement for any signs of water leakage. To their delight, the basement was completely dry. They were more than happy with the results and grateful to our crew for their exceptional work. They now had the peace of mind that the basement was protected from water damage and could enjoy their newly waterproofed basement for years to come.  

A homeowner in Flat Rock, MI had been experiencing a persistent water leak through their egress in the basement, causing their floors to constantly be wet and the ground around their home to be inadequate. Additionally, they had noticed their gutter downspouts were not up to the standard of the rest of their home, resulting in poor water drainage around the foundation. Aware of the importance of proper downspout extensions, they decided to address this issue as well, in order to get their home back to standard.   The first step our Project Manager took was to thoroughly assess the homeowners situation. They inspected the egress area and identified where the cracks and openings were most prominent that allowed water to accumulate around the basement. After careful examination, he determined that a high-pressure urethane crack injection would be the most effective solution for this family.   To begin the process of sealing the egress leak, our crew prepared the affected areas. They cleaned the cracks with a high pressure water jet, ensuring there was no debris that could hinder the effectiveness of the injection. The High Pressure Urethane Crack Injection is specially formulated to penetrate deeply into the cracks, creating a strong, watertight seal. The high-pressure application ensures that the urethane mixture filled every nook and cranny, leaving no room for water to accumulate. Having successfully addressed the basement, our crew turned their attention to the next aspect of the project—the gutter downspouts. The solution was to install new downspout extensions to ensure the smooth flow of water away from the home.    WIth the homeowners basement now fully waterproofed and the cracks sealed, they could rest easier knowing they wouldn't have to worry about egress leakage for many years to come.

A homeowner contacted us because his garage was sinking. Our team installed PolyLEVEL to level the garage. We also permanently stabilized a wall. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec about installing a dehumidifier in his basement. Our dehumidifier will protect the basement from excess moisture that can lead to mold growth and musty odors. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because he needed his basement waterproofed. Our crew repaired all cracks by injecting them with a polyurethane sealant, then installed an interior drainage system as well as an egress window. 

  A long time homeowner in Brownstown Township, MI had been struggling with cracks in their foundation for a number of years; with their life getting busier, they never had time to fully address the root of the problem, which was their settling foundation. Finally, one weekend they decided to address the foundation settlement by contacting HomeSpec BasmentFix, who were recommended to them by a friend who recently had basement waterproofing done.Foundation settlement, if left unaddressed, can cause major structural damage to the home over time; this is why Keith, a veteran in foundation settlement repair, was sent to the property to discuss the homeowners concerns in more detail and provide a detailed inspection, free of charge. When the soils dug out to build the foundation wash out, due to too much moisture, or dry up, due to insufficient wetness, their ability to support the weight of the foundation is compromised. This creates an empty space that the foundation settles into, causing the walls to crack and even doors to jam. Over time, this leads the home to lose value and compromises the structure from withstanding harsher climate conditions. After the homeowner was made aware of the effects of their foundation settling , Keith recommended a Helical Pier Support System to lift the foundation back to level and return stability to the home.The Helical Pier Support System gets its name from the helical plates that are welded to the shaft of the piers; these are advanced to the appropriate depth and attached to the home with steel brackets. The piers are screwed into deeper load bearing soils in order to transfer the weight of the foundation, through the piers, to newer soils that are more capable of supporting the home. The Helical Pier Support System addresses the root cause of this homeowners problem by providing a permanent solution that firmly stabilizes the foundation and raises it back to the appropriate level preventing further settlement and cracks from forming in the future.The homeowners were happy to finally address the crack repair issue at the source before it evolved into a more involved structural project. They knew a bandage on a symptom wouldn't address the problem overall, so they were happy with the long-term solution.

Recently, we received a call from a homeowner in Trenton, MI who was experiencing water seepage in their basement. They had told us the water was a murky brown color and was seeping through the wall, running down and collecting at the bottom of the floor. The homeowner also informed us that there was no visible crack in the wall, which made it challenging to determine the source of the water leakage. Upon receiving this information, we sent one of our Project Managers to the homeowner's location to assess the situation and determine the most appropriate basement waterproofing solution. When he arrived, he inspected the basement and confirmed that the water was seeping through the wall, which was made of poured concrete. The homeowner further revealed that the area where the water was entering was unfinished, which made it even more susceptible to water damage. To address this, our Project Manager recommended installing the WaterGuard system, a state-of-the-art waterproofing solution that is designed to capture water seepage before it reaches the basement floor. In addition to the WaterGuard, he also recommended the installation of the SuperSump Plus sump pump system. The SuperSump Plus is a high-performance sump pump that is designed to keep basements dry and free from water damage.  The WaterGuard was first installed along the perimeter of the basement, beneath the floor, which collects any water that seeps through the wall or floor and drains it to a sump pump. Then the SuperSump sump pump was installed and connected to the drainage system to ensure no more water could enter through the walls.  The homeowner was delighted with our services and expressed their gratitude for our prompt and efficient response. They were also pleased to know that the basement was now protected from any water damage and could be finished whenever they were ready without any worries.

A customer inherited a home from his grandmother and while fixing it up, he discovered that water was seeping into the basement and a corner of the crawl space was sinking.  We encapsulated his crawl space to fix the water issues, and then installed helical piers which stabilized the foundation.

These customers were renovating a campground lodge built in 1979 and in the walkout basement they found inward dislocation of the concrete blocks and several cracks in the mortar.  Our crew repaired the cracks with our silicone-based joint sealant and stabilized the walls with wall anchors and a brace system to prevent any further damage and potentially straighten the wall. 

A family in Milan, Mi had noticed their basement walls increasingly bowing over time, leaving crevices open for water to get through and run down their walls. This was a quickly compounding problem cause for concern regarding both water damage and structural/foundation support. To let this problem continue, would have been to put the health and safety of their families at risk. Realizing the urgency, they contacted HomeSpec to investigate and offer long-term solutions.                                               Dave Kingsley sat down with the homeowners to discuss their concerns in depth. After hearing their point of view and developing an understanding of what they wanted, Dave began a thorough basement inspection to detail the problem and determine the base steps towards a proper solution. He outlined that the best way to handle these problems was to tackle the bowing wall first, add additional support to stabilize and repair the foundation walls, as well as integrate a new drainage system to divert possible leaks from the walls.                                               The best combination for this job was determined to be the use of Carbon Armor and WaterGuard. The crew would begin by installing the CarbonArmor system. This is the ideal, non-invasive solution to permanently stabilize block foundation walls. Using carbon fiber-reinforced polymers that are many times stronger than steel, yet flexible enough to contour to bowing basement walls. This system prevents the wall from leaning in at the top and moving further inward, with straps adhered with powerful epoxy resin.                                   WaterGuard is a customizable piping system engineered specifically to solve basement water problems without worry of clogging. WaterGuard has a special wall flange that creates space between the floor and wall, allowing wall seepage to drain away seamlessly to the designated basin, where the crew would reinstall the functional sump pump.             The combination of these two systems helped to waterproof this family's basement as well as permanently stabilize their foundation walls.