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A family in Ann Arbor, MI had been noticing water seepage and dampness in their basement for quite some time. The problem worsened during heavy rainfalls, leaving behind unsightly water stains and causing damage to the belongings they had stored in the basement. Concerned about the potential structural issues and the negative impact on their property value, they decided to seek professional assistance.   When the project Manager arrived to assess the property, he began by conducting a thorough inspection of the basement, examining the walls, floors, and any visible signs of water intrusion. It was evident to him that hydrostatic pressure was causing water to seep through the foundation walls and collect on the basement floor. Based on his assessment, he determined the best solution to solve their water intrusion problems was to install the WaterGuard Drainage System.   When our crew arrived, the first step was to prepare the basement walls by creating a narrow trench along the perimeter, just above the foundation footing. With the trench prepared, our crew placed the WaterGuard drainage channel. This system features a durable plastic construction with a wall flange design that allows water to enter the channel while preventing debris from clogging it. Once the WaterGuard system was installed, and the trench resealed, the next step was to install the SuperSump Plus. The SuperSump Plus features a powerful pump, an airtight lid, and a built-in alarm system to alert homeowners in case of any pump failures.   With the installation of the WaterGuard system and the SuperSump Plus sump pump complete, this homeowner could finally bid farewell to their basement water woes.  

A family in Ann Arbor Michigan had recently moved into a new home. Their previous home had experienced repeated wet basement problems and water damage due to faulty sump pump situations. The new homeowners wanted to ensure that something like that wouldn’t be an issue in their new home. Noticing the HomeSpec work log left by their sump pump, they realized their new home had previously been worked on by the company. The homeowners decided to reach out to HomeSpec to discuss their upkeep options and discuss their concerns stemming from their previous homeowner experiences. HomeSpec in turn sent out Keith Brown to sit down with the family and talk over all their concerns. During their discussions, the family revealed that part of the reason for some of their previous basement water problems was whenever power would go out during a heavy storm, the pump would be left nonfunctional. Keith informed them of the best possible solution to put their worries at ease. That being the UltraSump Battery Backup System. This system would automatically kick in if there was any loss of power, with a small alarm to notify owners that something went wrong in the first place. This powerful battery system can help pump out in excess of 11,500 gallons of water on a fully charged battery. The family’s mind was able to be put to ease after the installation, knowing they now had a solution to all their previous stress. The new pump could outlast other styles many times over, and with the battery backup ready to go in case of emergency, they no longer had to worry about their basement flooding.

A property management company in Ann Arbor, Mi recently bought a new property to rent out. However, once the previous owners had removed their furnishings, rod holes became clearly visible, as well as stains running down the wall showing signs of past water leaks. Knowing how this could affect their property value, they recalled previously having basement crack repair work done by HomeSpec on a different property.Remembering the positive experience with the basement waterproofing company, they had prior, they asked to meet with representative Brian by name. Brian was delighted to meet with them again and sat down to discuss what their concerns were with this new property. After a thorough inspection to ensure no more problems were hiding just out of sight, Brian outlined the steps that would be taken towards resolving the problem at hand.When the foundation of the basement was originally poured during construction of the home, metal rods were used to hold the forms together until the concrete had cured. At which point the rods were removed, leaving holes to be filled with balls of hydraulic cement. These fillings, however, are prone to wear and tear, and often can lead to leaks during rainy weather over time.HomeSpec wants to make sure we provide long-lasting, reliable solutions. Our crew began by using a water swelling hydrophobic polyurethane grout made from materials that absorb and repel water, before filling the gaps with Seal-Boss foam as well (a hydrophobic water stop foam injection), and another hydrophobic polyurethane grout to top it off flush against the walls surface. Finally, surface bonding material is smoothly applied to give the whole project a cosmetically appealing finish.The company was satisfied knowing they retained their value and could rely on HomeSpec as the best company for basement waterproofing, home foundation repair and cracked concrete repair, with outstanding service, and reliability.

A family in Ann Arbor, Mi had been starting to smell what they believed to be dampness or mildew spreading through their 1942 home. They believed the smell was likely a result of unseen wet basement problems but weren't entirely certain where water could be leaking into the basement from. Nevertheless, they felt a basement waterproofing specialist near Ann Arbor should be contact, especially since they wanted to convert the basement to a home office down the line as well.                               Project Manager Chris met with the family, and understood their concerns, beginning an inspection process that turned out to have surprising results. Chris couldn't find any indication of water damage, or leakage in the basement, but the smell the family mentioned was readily apparent. The actual cause turned out to be the crawl space below, unkept for many years with a bit of evident standing water. Chris explained his findings to the family and proposed having the crawl space cleaned out and encapsulated properly to address the situation.                                Our crew began by removing the mess of debris that spread sporadically throughout the crawl space and draining the standing water immediately, there wasn't a lot of room to work with, but our team persevered. The main task here was the installation of the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system; a 20 mil-thick-liner manufactured in 7 layers consisting of a mix of both low- and high-density polyethylene blends for both durability and flexibility. With its antimicrobial additive woven into the material, it ensures no new mold growth and less pests.                                 The homeowner was happy to have contacted HomeSpec for an expert opinion, rather than getting unnecessary basement work done, which could've cost them quite a bit before addressing the actual problem.

A commercial building owner in Ann Arbor, MI was having problems with water leaking under the foundation of their building. This issue had only started once they added 5 new stories to the building, in effect, this was causing mold to grow and health issues to arise for the building's occupants. The building owner knew that this was a serious issue that could have long term consequences and it needed to be addressed immediately. That's when they reached out to HomeSpec BasementFix in order to find a solution to their problems.  The first thing we did was send a Project Manager with experience in waterproofing to assess the property. The Project Manager arrived promptly and began a thorough inspection of the building. After assessing the situation, the Project Manager discovered that the cracks in the foundation due to the stress of the added weight was allowing water to leak into the building. The Project Manager then proposed a solution that involved installing the WaterGuard Drainage System to drain the water away from the foundation and the UltraSump Sump Pump to collect and carry the water away and prevent further damage to the building foundation. Once our crew arrived on the scheduled day to install the systems, they first began by digging a trench around the perimeter of the building to install the WaterGuard Drainage System. This system would intercept the water that was seeping into the foundation and direct it towards the UltraSump Sump Pump. The crew made sure that the trench was deep enough to accommodate the WaterGuard Drainage System and that it was sloped towards the sump pump. Next, our crew installed the UltraSump Sump Pump in the lowest point of the building's foundation. They carefully dug a hole to fit the sump pump and connected it to the WaterGuard Drainage System. Our crew also made sure to install a battery backup system to ensure that the sump pump would continue to operate even in the event of a power outage. Once the systems were installed, our crew cleaned up the worksite and also explained to the building owner how to maintain and operate the systems properly to prevent any future issues. The owner was more than impressed with our crew's professionalism and efficiency in completing the project. They were relieved that the problem was finally solved, and they could now have peace of mind knowing that their building was protected from water damage. In the end, the building owner was happy with the waterproofing solutions provided by HomeSpec BasementFix and would recommend them to anyone experiencing similar issues.

The homeowner called HomeSpec to repair cracks and rod holes in his basement wall after he attempted to repair them on his own.  Our crew filled the rod holes and leaking cracks with polyurethane to prevent water from entering the basement in the future.

A homeowner contacted us about his 15-year-old home having vertical cracks in the basement foundation that would leak when rains were heavy.    Our team sealed the cracks to prevent any future water issues.  

These homeowners contacted us about water seeping into their finished basement through rod holes. Our crew repaired the rod holes to waterproof the basement and prevent more water issues in the future. 

This homeowner contacted us after finding some mold on the drywall in her basement. HomeSpec installed an interior drainage system as well as a dehumidifier to keep the humidity levels low and prevent any more mold issues in the future. 

These homeowners contacted us about rod holes in their basement walls that were leaking during heavy rain.  HomeSpec solved the problem by sealing the rod holes and installing an interior drainage system. Then we installed our CleanSpace wall system to prevent water vapor from passing through the walls, and instead directing it to the sump pump.