Trusted Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, & Concrete Leveling in Clawson, MI

This Clawson, Mi family knew for a while that water was seeping into their crawl space. but their attention didn’t shift towards it until extended family moved in with them, prompting the need for more storage space. It was finally time to consider crawl space waterproofing, and the family knew they needed a specialist to handle it. HomeSpec was happy to introduce the family to representative Keith Brown.

Keith went into to the tri-level 4 ft crawl space to explore and investigate the possible causes of the problem. It didn't take Keith very long to pinpoint the problem to large cracks along the crawl space's sides. Keith would explain what he saw to the family with photographic evidence to help them understand the situation better.

Our crew would begin with draining out the crawl space's standing water and removing debris for ease of access and to make it easier to be used for storage space later as needed. Once the area was cleared, they would fill the severe cracking with a high-pressure urethane crack injection and would prevent the cracks from expanding any further in the changing seasons with carbon fiber power grids inserted along the fix. Finally, for the sake of comfortability for the house, crawl space insulation was introduced with Silver Glo. The SilverGlo insulation material is a mix of polystyrene foam with graphic and a radiant barrier to reflect heat. This type of crawl space insulation helps keep warmth in the winter throughout the house and can even help reduce heating bills with their heat reflective material.

It didn't take long for this family to have the extra storage space they wanted in their crawl space, and they even managed to save money on future energy bills!

A Clawson, Mi homeowner enjoyed his finished basement for quite some time as a recreational room; however, a few years ago his basement flooded under heavy rainstorms. The water damaged everything in its path before immediately draining down his floor drain. He was hoping this water damage situation would be a one-time thing; unfortunately, two years ago he walked into 4 inches of standing water in his basement. Fed up and stressed by the wet basement problem, the homeowner took down the walls and suspended ceilings, and painted the exposed joists black. They reached out to HomeSpec to explore their basement waterproofing options to prevent these problems in the future, as well as to ask if new finished walls could be provided to replace his hold ones.

Dave Kingsley was the representative of choice to assist the troubled homeowner. After hearing out the homeowner’s story, Dave set to work with a thorough inspection to determine the causes of the repeated water damage and leakage. Dave, had found a series of hairline basement cracks and fractures, and an improperly sealed basement window that were all likely causes of the water getting in.

Having tracked down some of the sources, Dave outlined a proposal for his crew to enact. They would trim out windows, replacing the ill fitted, slightly rotting ones with Everlast windows. These vinyl windows are entirely rot and rust-proof, ensuring a lifetime of use. They would also track down and fix a series of tiny cracks using FlexiSpan, a unique material that could move along with the natural movement of a wall to ensure a long-term

seal. Then the crew would build studded walls about 3' off the foundation walls so they could install the Basement To Beautiful wall panel system. Custom engineered, foam panels with integral studs that eliminate conventional fiberglass insulation. Electrical chases are built into the panels with vertical chases as well. Their inorganic material can never rot or grow mold, unlike conventional insulation and wood studs. They would replace the now ruined carpeting with ThermalDry Elite Plank Flooring, which is a modular faux wood plank that will not mold, rot or buckle and will even give a thermal break from the cold concrete slab, making the surface temperature up to 10 degrees warmer and more comfortable.

Finally, the crew helped relocate the water heater and other essentials back to where they belong and cleaned up to leave the place cleaner and nicer looking than when they arrived.

Ultimately, the homeowner had all water sources properly sealed, waterproofed his basement with stylish modern products, and a basement that now looked better than before the incidents began.

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into their tri-level crawl space and it needed to be waterproofed.

Our crew repaired all cracks and rod holes, and then encapsulated and insulated the crawl space to prevent water from getting in ever again. 

This homeowner contacted us because vertical cracks in her basement were leaking and needed to be repaired.

Our crew sealed the cracks, then waterproofed the basement by installing and interior drainage system, a sump pump, and a vapor barrier to the walls to prevent water issues from arising again.