HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair 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.

An Ypsilanti, MI homeowner wanted to sell their house. Unfortunately, no one was purchasing due to the condition of the foundation. There were cracks throughout the basement walls and they were bowing, showing the foundation was unstable. This homeowner was uncertain about what the options to fix bowing walls were and wanted an expert opinion. They scheduled an appointment with one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, Jeremiah, to learn more.

When Jeremiah arrived for the free inspection, he conversed with the homeowner about their concerns and goals. He then jotted down notes on the condition of the foundation walls, including measurements and his ideas for solutions. He returned to the homeowner to construct a repair plan together. They ultimately decided that installing the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System would be the best to ensure the foundation was stabilized. These steel beams would prevent the bowing basement walls from moving further. A foreman named Jon led a HomeSpec crew in the installation and a plumber named Rick adjusted any pipes that aligned with the repair plan. The homeowner was happy with the completed project!

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. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because he discovered leaking rod holes in his basement wall.

Rod holes are a sneaky, yet quick and easy problem to fix. They were formed when the walls were originally made - steel rods were passed through the concrete to hold the form panels together. This is done to keep the shape and prevent the concrete from bulging. They were then removed, leaving the holes behind. 

After our crew sealed them up, you couldn't even tell they were ever there! 

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.