Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A Grosse Pointe Woods homeowner was aware that their basement had been waterproofed in the past but was unaware that the company they used had not fixed all of the problems. It wasn’t until the basement began leaking water again that this homeowner learned they needed help once again. This time, they called HomeSpec.

HomeSpec had one of their inspectors, Erik, go out to the house to investigate. The homeowner was informed that the basement did not have a sump pump, like the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, or a sump pump drainage system. Erik recommended these solutions, as well as other waterproofing options, and the homeowner approved them. A crew, led by foreman Vernon, later came out to the home for installation. The homeowner now has a dry basement and an aesthetically pleasing yard!

This homeowner was experiencing large vertical cracks in their basement floors and walls and it was causing them greater foundation concerns, this led them to do some research into the possible solutions for their foundation needs. That's when we came in and applied High Powered Urethane Crack Injection in order to permanently seal the cracks and restore their peace of mind.

A homeowner from Macomb, MI, contacted HomeSpec after discovering water leaking into their unfinished basement. They use the space in many different ways and wanted to continue doing so without worrying about water damage. HomeSpec sent project manager Joshua to provide a free inspection of the home.

After completing his inspection, Joshua found that the homeowners’ sump pump did not have a backup system. Without a backup sump pump, a basement is much more likely to flood. Based on what he observed, Joshua proposed that the homeowner allow HomeSpec to install an UltraSump® system. This would provide the additional protection needed to prevent water leakage. The UltraSump is also a high-capacity battery backup system, offering protection if the primary sump pump fails or loses power.

In addition, Joshua recommended installing an Interior Drainage System to direct unwanted water to the sump pump, helping keep the basement dry and free of excess water. To finish the project, he suggested adding a clean, reliable finish with BrightWall®. This would protect the walls by preventing moisture and mold from damaging the basement. Once the homeowner agreed to the repair plan, a team from HomeSpec, led by Mike and Kevin and accompanied by Rick, a plumbing specialist, got to work on the repairs. When the job was completed, the homeowner was pleased to have a reliable, worry-free basement.

A couple in Macomb, MI has lived in a house for the last 23 years, since it was built. Unfortunately, there has been water leaking in the basement through a concrete foundation wall. They knew that if their children were to inherit the house they would want to take care of any and all issues first. They definitely did not want to leave mold or potential for more to grow. To get their basement assessed, the homeowners called HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair.

HomeSpec sent Chris B., an inspector, for the evaluation. He did a walkthrough of the home and a lap around the outside to get a full understanding of the condition. After speaking with the homeowners about their concerns, he provided some suggestions. A sump pump and WaterGuard® drainage system would capture the water and pump it away from the home while the Everlast Wall Restoration System would prevent future leaks and insulate the space. The wall waterproofing material also includes a 50-year warranty and offers a clean look. The homeowners approved all of the recommendations and HomeSpec scheduled a crew to begin the work.

The foreman, Brandon H., led the team in getting the work done efficiently. After installing the interior drainage system the crew turned their attention to the Everlast Wall Restoration System. They carefully removed the bottom portion of the basement walls and fitted the waterproofing material into place. The team used baseboards to finish the project and tidied up after themselves. The homeowners were pleased with the final results, a dry and beautiful basement.

These homeowners had water leaking into their basement through cracks, rod holes, and between the floor and the wall. The usual suspects! 

Our team of experts repaired the cracks and rod holes, and then installed an interior drainage system to solve their water problems permanently. The drainage system will collect the water, and then the sump pump will pump it up and away from the foundation.