HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Ken H. in Farmington Hills, Michigan called HomeSpec needing a permanent repair for his wet basement woes. Water would seep in after rain, then Ken would grab the towels and the floor fans to dry up the puddles every time. Him and his wife just had a baby, so dealing with a leaking basement was the last thing they wanted to do. Ken was finally ready to retire the floor fans, so Project Manager Josh McKeith developed a custom repair plan. 

Foreman Jon Davis and his crew got to work waterproofing the basement. They installed a WaterGuard Below Floor Drain around the perimeter of the basement (also known as a French Drain), and connected it to a TripleSafe Sump Pump. Crack Technician Domonique Price sealed and waterproofed the cracks in the foundation walls. 

Ken and his wife can now enjoy their time as new parents without having to worry about pesky water seeping into their dry basement! 

HomeSpec already had to repair damaged walls in this Saint Clair Shores, Michigan basement back in 2020 because they were severely cracked and bowing. Recently though, the homeowner Stephanie and her dad were removing wall panels from another room in the basement and found the same exact issues – bad water damage, bowing walls and large cracks in the blocks. 

Foundation repair expert Ryan Loop and waterproofing foreman Jerry Blevins lead the crew to complete this repair. They stabilized and braced the foundation walls with the PowerBrace Wall Repair System and Carbon Fiber Straps. A WaterGuard Perimeter Drainage System (aka French Drain) was installed to curb the water intrusion. Sections of the walls were covered with our BrightWall Vapor Barrier Panels to insulate and direct water into the drainage system. 

Stephanie and her father were once again very happy with the results of their newly repaired basement! They don't have to worry anymore about losing property value because of the damage or worry about the issues worsening. 

A Saint Clair Shores, MI home was owned by former residents of the state. Because they still owned the home, they decided it would be a good idea for their father to move in; however, it would have to be repaired first. The floors were uneven, there were noticeable cracks, shifting, and water was causing damage. Unfortunately, it was not possible to tell the scope of the damage until the drywall was removed to reveal the foundation walls themselves. The homeowners called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for an inspection and to discuss possible solutions.

The senior project manager, Zach, recommended stabilizing the walls with both GeoLock® Wall Anchor and PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System depending on the area of the basement. He also suggested waterproofing the walls to prevent further leaking and installing an interior drainage system made with WaterGuard® to route any water to a storm cleanout. The homeowners approved of these repairs and worked with the scheduling team to plan out the installations. The work was led by Brian V, Marshall, Rick F, Rick G, and Ryan. While the finished basement may have looked prettier before the repairs, the homeowners can rest easy knowing their father lives in a stable, secure, and dry environment.

A HomeSpec customer in Saint Clair Shores, MI experienced two winters in their new home and knew something had to change. The cold floors were unbearable, the $400 monthly utility costs were frustrating, and the sound of the sump pump turning on every eight minutes was annoying. Enough was enough, and the homeowner wanted to check the crawl space project off of their to-do list. They reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a permanent solution.

Zach, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, visited the home to provide a free inspection. While in the crawl space, he took measurements and notes to asist in detailing the true scope of the problem. Zach then spoke with the homeowner and confirmed that the moisture in the crawl space was contributing to the uncomfortable symptoms they had been dealing with. He proposed installing SilverGlo™ insulation and CleanSpace® encapsulation to fight moisture and temperature issues. The homeowner agreed to this plan and worked with the HomeSpec team to decide when a crew would install these products. They were happy with the finished results!

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec about repairing the failing foundation of their 100-year-old home. 

HomeSpec rebuilt some of the deteriorated blocks, then lifted the foundation and installed helical piers to stabilize the home.