Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A couple in Ypsilanti, MI struggled with every basement owner’s nightmares, cleaning up flood waters in the middle of the night. During a massive line of storms, a crack in the basement wall became a water spout. They were left cleaning up the water until 2 a.m. The couple has lived in this home for the last 11 years and they plan on it being their forever home. As such, they wanted to take care of it and protect their items stored in the basement. They called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free estimate.

Erik, a senior project manager for HomeSpec, went out to inspect the home and discuss the couples’ concerns. Aside from wanting to stop the leaks, they were also concerned about having bad allergies. After learning the situation firsthand, Erik was able to offer a repair plan. He proposed installing an interior drainage system using WaterGuard®, a sump pump, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. This would then be connected to a new sump discharge and dry well, a type of water basin. The family was happy to hear about this combination of products and even happier after foreman Brandon and his team installed them.

Your sump pump should always be pumping water away from your foundation. Especially if you live in an area with a high water table or a high level of water around your foundation, you need a reliable sump pump to keep your basement from flooding. This Melvindale homeowner did not have that - sometimes her sump pump wouldn't work at all. This made her constantly worry, until she finally contacted HomeSpec.

Our crew installed a brand new TripleSafe sump pump. This provides triple the protection with 3 powerful pumps that expel 2,000 gallons of water every hour. 

Now the homeowner doesn't have to worry about her basement flooding, knowing it's in good hands. 

A homeowner was having an issue with water leaking into their basement.

Our team waterproofed the basement and installed an interior drainage system to prevent further water issues. 

Elizabeth in Westland, Michigan contacted HomeSpec after the summer's heavy rains and bad storms left her with a wet basement. The biggest problem? Her basement was finished and water was seeping in through the walls, ruining the carpet and wood flooring. 

Upon inspection, project manager David Covert discovered that several cracks were the culprits of the leaking. Since Elizabeth had to rip out all of the water damaged flooring, David suggested installing a much better, waterproof flooring option. 

Crack technician Domonique Price filled and sealed all of the leaking cracks in the foundation walls with a high pressure urethane injection to stop the water intrusion. Then Foreman Jon Lont installed our ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring in a light gray color to match the walls. 

Being made from inorganic materials, this faux-wood flooring option is great for homeowners who want to beautifully finish their basement but also protect it from water damage in the long term. Elizabeth will not have to waste time or money ripping out musty carpet or wet wood flooring ever again, and she's happy with her choice! 

This homeowner in Westland, MI noticed a crack in their basement about ten years ago. They did a DIY repair that fixed the problem for a while but unfortunately did not permanently keep the water out. During some heavy rain, the leak returned creating a small river. They cleaned it up but do not want to have to replace their finished floor. They reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a solution. 

The senior project manager, Ben, proposed using a polyurethane sealant that HomeSpec uses regularly for this type of repair. With only one basement wall crack to repair, it would be handled quickly and permanently. The homeowner agreed and HomeSpec’s service technician, Mike, was scheduled to lead a team in the work. As expected, the repair was completed in just one day. The homeowner was happy with HomeSpec’s service from start to finish and even left a positive review!