Milan's Superior Basement & Concrete Repair

A homeowner in Milan, MI was facing a frustrating and worrisome situation. They had discovered persistent moisture in the crawl space, which was gradually seeping into their basement. The presence of moisture not only posed a threat to the structural integrity of the home but also gave rise to health concerns for the family due to the potential for mold growth. Determined to address this issue promptly, the homeowner sought the assistance of us.

During the inspection, our Project Manager carefully examined the homeowners crawl space and basement, paying close attention for any signs of moisture intrusion and mold growth. Ater the inspection, he discussed his findings with the homeowner, he explained that he discovered a lack of ventilation and proper insulation were causing the moisture problem. The damp environment in the crawl space was seeping into the basement, creating a breeding ground for mold. After making sure the homeowner was satisfied with the inspection, he proposed a two-fold solution: installing the Sanidry - Sedona Dehumidifier and the SilverGlo Crawl Space Insulation System.

When our crew arrived at the home, they began by installing the Sanidry Sedona. This dehumidification system would remove excess moisture from the air, preventing condensation and dampness from forming. Equipped with an energy-efficient dehumidifier, the Sanidry Sedona system promised to eliminate any moisture in the air and prevent mold from forming in their crawl space. In the next phase of the installation, our crew focused on the crawl space insulation system. The SilverGlo insulation panels were specifically designed for crawl spaces, featuring built-in insulation and radiant barriers that provide better insulation, reducing heat loss and preventing moisture intrusion. 

With the installation of the Sanidry Sedona and SilverGlo Panels complete, The homeowner who once had a crawl space plagued by moisture and the potential for mold growth, was now able to rest easy knowing their worries had been taken care of.

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.