Job Stories

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec to repair a vertical crack in her basement wall. Our crew also discovered a bowing wall in the laundry room, so after sealing the crack we also stabilized the wall to fully waterproof and protect the home. 

This homeowner in Redford, Mi discovered his backyard patio to be tilting towards his home and believed that to be the cause of water leaking into his basement. Believing he would need a concrete leveling specialist or a basement waterproofing contractor near Redford, he compared his options before reaching out to HomeSpec Basementfix as his company of choice.                                        Project manager Erik was the specialist who met with the homeowner and conducted the job site inspection of the problem. However, our inspection uncovered that there was no need for concrete leveling, PolyLevel or otherwise, and that there was a different cause for his wet basement problem. It turned out this homeowner actually had a few large vertical cracks hidden behind a bookshelf that were letting water in. A surprise to be sure, but a much simpler fix overall.                               Our crew would use a high-pressure urethane crack injection to fill out the cracks, while installing a carbon fiber grid along horizontal slits placed along the cracks to prevent any future spread over time and ensure stability. The injection would prove to be a permanent waterproofing solution, and effective sealant, as our team would pave over the finished work for a clean look.                                 This homeowner was more than grateful that his fears about needing foundation repair or heavier work were unfounded, ultimately only needing simple basement crack repairs, and that he reached out to an honest company like HomeSpec for a solution

A property manager was experiencing some structural problems with one of their rental properties in Waterford, MI. More specifically, the foundation was beginning to sink and this caused the crawl space support posts to sink lower, which was making it nearly impossible for them to support the floors above. After doing some research into the best foundation repair companies nearby, they came across HomeSpec BasementFix and reached out to schedule an appointment.When the ground underneath the foundation is unstable, it can lead to the foundation sinking over time. Due to excess water, or excess dryness, the soil beneath can wash out and cause a void that the foundation sinks into over long periods of time. When our Project Manager, Zach, was sent out to this property to inspect the damage, he noticed how the sill plate in the crawl space was beginning to show signs of faulting. After explaining the possible causes to the owner, Zach recommended The Helical Pier Support System in order to raise the foundation, and The SmartJack Support System to bring the floors back to level.The first step in repairing this homeowners foundation is to install the helical piers. Once the piers are attached to the foundation via steel brackets, the helical plates, from which the piers get their name, are screwed into the ground, acting like an anchor. These piers are adjusted to the appropriate depth to ensure the foundation is supported permanently and finally a lift procedure is performed to raise it back to level. The next step in this process was for our crew to install The SmartJack Support System. These corrosion-resistant jacks are ideal for this homeowner because they offer an adjustable permanent solution to the sagging floors. With the ability to support over 60,000 lbs. these support jacks are more than capable of raising the floors back to level and keeping them there. With the property manager satisfied, and the rental unit restored to its original condition, the owner was pleased to once again be able to rent it out. 

A homeowner in Highland Park, MI had just moved back to his Michigan residence from Tampa, Florida, when they realized an issue they left unaddressed for years had been acting up again. The following year, the homeowner began to notice how the floors had been visibly sagging and showed signs of caving in. Wanting to make the home safe for his 8 children when they move back in with him, the homeowner began to look for crawl space repair contractors nearby. This led them to contact HomeSpec BasementFix as the best crawl space repair company for the job.Elon, a Project Manager with us, who had experience in crawl space repair, was sent to the residence to discuss concerns with the homeowner and complete a detailed inspection of the crawl space. When Elon arrived, he immediately noticed how the sagging floors were affecting the quality of life for this homeowner and possibly even damaging property value. When he entered the crawl space, Elon could see how the support beam was cracking and starting to show signs of failure. Over time, due to age, moisture or pest damage, traditional supports can sink into the shifting soils below or start to crack and lose their integrity; this leads to sagging floors in the living space and uncomfortable living conditions for the family involved. Elon proposed a solution for this homeowner that involved sistering the support joists and installing a SmartJack Support System to raise the floors back to level. The traditional wooden supports in the crawl space are incapable of withstanding the test of time, mainly due to them being susceptible to wood rot and pest damage which greatly reduces their ability to support the floors. The SmartJack Support System solves this with the engineered fill that acts as a base for the support jacks, preventing them from sinking into the ground, and the galvanized steel beams that are capable of supporting loads of up to 60,000 lbs. This crawl space support system is adjustable year-round to accommodate the needs of the homeowner over time, allowing them to retain peace of mind and benefit from a permanent solution.With the living space floors fully restored back to their original level, the homeowner could now invite their family over without the fear of the home being unsafe for his children. HomeSpec BasementFix was happy to provide this family with exceptional service and results they can witness firsthand with the homeowner who was more than happy to recommend us to any neighbors in need of repair.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into her basement when it rained. After comparing it to a few estimates from different companies though, she chose us.  Our crew installed an interior drainage system to waterproof the basement and prevent leaking in the future.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec becuase water was seeping into her basement where the floor and the wall meet, and one wall was bowing in. She has concrete block walls. Our crew installed an interior drainage system to waterproof the basement, and then installed beams to stabilize the walls and protect the foundation. 

A realtor contacted HomeSpec to repair the concrete driveway of a home that was being sold. The owner was 90-years-old and moving into an assisted living home. The buyers wanted the driveway fixed. Our crew repaired the cracks with our waterproof, UV-resistant sealant, and then leveled the driveway by injecting PolyLevel foam under it. The foam expands and lifts the slabs. 

A homeowner in Harper Woods, MI had a large vertical crack as well as many other problems in their basement. One night they were roused from their sleep by a very loud noise, which turned out to be a large amount of damage caused by sudden settlement. Scared and confused, they went to investigate the cause and found that their basement wall had split open and was about to fall in. Fearful of the structure collapsing, she rushed to search for the best foundation repair company and basement waterproofing company nearby. HomeSpec BasementFix was recommended on both levels, by a friend who recently had basement waterproofing done as the right choice for this job. A Project Manager with experience in foundation settlement was sent to the property to complete a detailed inspection of the sudden collapse of her basement wall. After calming down the homeowner and explaining that settlement usually occurs when one of the layers of soil originally dug out for the construction of the foundation can no longer support the weight above, it begins to sink. This is an example of how settlement, left unaddressed for long periods of time, can compound and cause heavier structural damage. The soils underneath the foundation are not as tightly packed as the untouched soil around it; after heavy rains, the water is absorbed into the soil, causing pressure against the foundation walls which will lead to cracks and bowing, and as soils shift they create a void that the foundation shifts into. After explaining the problem in more detail, the Project Manager recommended a way forward that involved a Helical Pier Support System to bring the foundation back to its original strength, and proper waterproofing solution with the WaterGuard Drainage System and SuperSump Sump Pump.The first step in this foundation repair was to install the Helical Pier Support System. The helical plates that are welded to the shaft of the pier are drilled deep enough to reach newer load bearing soils, shifting the weight of the structure to support the foundation. The piers are adjustable to provide additional length, but the quick and easy installation makes the Helical Pier Support System perfect for this homeowners foundation settlement repair. The next step was to install a reliable Sump Pump to drain the water away from the foundation. Our SuperSump Sump Pump System, capable of expelling up to 2,200 gallons of water per hour, helped solve the issue of water leaking from the cracks in the basement. Finally, installing the WaterGuard Drainage System to drain into the sump pump was the last step in this foundation repair process. WaterGuard is a french drain system designed to be installed on the concrete footing to keep the drain from clogging. WaterGuard is a minimally invasive procedure that works well for this foundation repair.With the foundation wall successfully repaired and the basement waterproofing system ready to be utilized, the homeowner was pleased with the work done by our crew and happy to receive a small referral discount for the repair. 

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec because a crack he tried to repair was again leaking. Our team injected the crack with polyurethane to stop further leaking. We also installed power grids to prevent wall movement. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because he discovered cracks in his basement wall coming from an egress window (as shown in the photos). Over the summer, the cracks would leak after heavy rain, even after he extended the downspouts near the window.  Our crew sealed the cracks with our polyurethane sealant, and reinforced them with carbon fiber power grids. This ensures the cracks will not worsen or leak again.  While there, we also leveled the concrete walkway using our PolyLevel system, and sealed the joints. To do this, an expanding polyurethane foam is injected under the concrete slabs, which then raises and levels them.