Job Stories

A homeowner in Farmington Hills, MI was seeing a notable shift to one side of their house, causing the doors and windows to stick due to the uneven floors. This homeowner was worried about the structural integrity of their home and knew they needed to address the issue as soon as possible. After researching a few of the local crawl space repair companies nearby, They contacted HomeSpec BasementFix as the best candidate for this project. After one of our Project Managers provided a thorough inspection, he determined that the shift in this home was caused by settling in the crawl space. The soil beneath the house had shifted over time, causing the foundation to become unstable. To solve this homeowners problem, he recommended installing the SmartJack Support System. These support jacks can be adjusted year round to level the structure and provide ongoing support to the floors.  Firstly, our team had to carefully measure and mark the locations for the support jacks and dig holes for them to be installed. We then inserted the steel support jacks into the base of engineered fill and adjusted them to level the structure and provide support to the floor joists and beams. After the installation was complete, this homeowner was amazed at the difference. The doors and windows no longer stuck and the floors were level. The SmartJack Support System had solved the problem and provided the ongoing stability and support they were looking for. The homeowner was thrilled with the results and felt relieved that the structural integrity of their home was restored. They knew that the SmartJack Support System was a reliable and efficient solution for providing structural support to the home, and they could rest easy knowing that this was a safe and stable solution for years to come.

This homeowner in Farmington Hills, Michigan reached out to HomeSpec because water would leak into their basement through the joint where the walls meet the floor every single time it rained. They were sick of the damp, musty smells and needed to run a dehumidifier constantly to keep it somewhat dry.  HomeSpec was able to solve all of their issues with a simple waterproofing system – a Perimeter Drainage System with a TripleSafe Sump Pump. This system keeps the basement dry but capturing water and not letting it seep into the basement. The water is then pumped up and away from the foundation. We also installed a high-efficiency SaniDry Dehumidifier for the homeowner to save costs and energy compared to the old one. This maintains a healthy relative humidity of 55% in the basement while constantly conditioning the air.  Now the basement is dry and protected even after heavy rains and flooding in the area. 

A homeowner in Farmington Hills, MI noticed water was seeping into their basement. Initially, it was just a small trickle, but over time, it had become a significant problem. The water was now flowing across the entire basement, causing damage to the interior walls near the bar and bathroom. Additionally, the water had damaged the entire finished wall product on one of the walls. Wanting to address the issue before it got any worse, they reached out to us for a solution. After sending one of our Project Managers to assess the situation and provide a free inspection, he suggested installing three different systems: the UltraSump, CleanSpace Wall, and EverLast Wall Panels. First, our crew would install the UltraSump. They began by excavating a small section of the basement floor where the UltraSump would be installed. Then they connected it to a discharge line that would carry the water outside and away from the house. The next step was for our crew to install the CleanSpace Wall system. This is a thick, durable plastic sheeting that is designed to completely cover basement walls, preventing water vapor and humidity from seeping through. They made sure to cut the material to fit around obstacles such as electrical outlets, pipes, and corners to prevent any disruptions when installing the EverLast Wall Panels. Finally, our crew installed the EverLast Wall Panels. They placed a metal track around the perimeter of the basement, then cut the panels to fit and attached them to the track ensuring not to damage any of the existing modifications made by the homeowner. The wall panels are a finishing system that is designed specifically for basement environments. They are made of inorganic materials that will not rot, decay or support mold growth, and can withstand moisture, mildew, and humidity. The UltraSump would keep the basement dry, while the CleanSpace Wall and EverLast Wall Panels would prevent any further water damage. The homeowner was happy to have their needs met with our systems and very pleased with the results of the project.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec about repairing several cracks and rod holes in his basement's walls.  Our crew repaired the cracks by injecting them with our innovative polyurethane sealant, providing a complete waterproof seal.  

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec about their basement leaking in several spots.  Our crew installed an interior drainage system to collect the water, and installed a sump pump to drain the water and funnel it away from the foundation. 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their 6-year-old sump pump system was already failing and the battery wasn't charging.  Our crew replaced the sump pump with a new one, and installed our battery backup to protect the basement from water issues. The backup will takeover in case of a power outage to ensure the system never stops pumping water out of the home.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because he had leaking rod holes in his basement. This is a common problem with poured concrete foundation walls. But luckily it is also a quick and easy fix!  Our crew repaired the rod holes and sealed them so water would no longer be able to leak out. 

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec about a broken joist, as well as bowing support beams in his crawl space. Our team replaced the broken joist. We also added a crawl space support system to restore stability. 

This homeowner reached out to HomeSpec after discovering mold and moisture in their crawl space. The mold was causing health issues for their family and they were very concerned. After removing the mold, they wanted to encapsulate the crawl space to ensure this wouldn't happen again.  HomeSpec was able to encapsulate the crawl space by sealing the walls and floor with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. This blocks moisture and water vapor from entering. Then a SaniDry Dehumidifier was installed to drain into the sump pump. This conditions the air and makes sure the relative humidity does not surpass 55% – preventing mold growth.  This was extremely reassuring to the homeowner who was worried about the safety of their family inside their own home. Now their crawl space is dry and healthy!

A homeowner in Saint Clair Shores, MI had built a porch to increase the property's value and give the family some extra living space. However, after enjoying the new addition for some time, they started to notice it slowly shifting away from the house. Worried this gap was a sign of future foundation problems for the home, they consulted some friends who recently had basement waterproofing done by HomeSpec BasmentFix. This recommendation led them to contact us for foundation repair.One of our experienced Project Managers, Sidney, was sent to the home to provide a free, detailed inspection and get eyes on the widening gap. After meeting with the homeowners and discussing their concerns in more detail, Sidney explained that new additions to the home can sometimes damage the home itself while also causing damage to the existing foundation when not installed/constructed correctly. When the soil was dug up for the new addition, this caused the untouched soil to lose some of its integrity. Because of the proximity to a large body of water, the soil underneath the foundation is prone to wash out, creating a void that the porch sinks into. When the foundation settles into the weaker soil, this creates a gap between the home and the porch, which if left unaddressed, can lead to further foundation problems. With the homeowners fully informed of the situation, Sidney proposed a custom solution that involved our Helical Pier support system to bring the porch back to level with the rest of the house and close the gap.The Helical Pier Support System is an ideal solution for this family’s sinking porch because it provides long term peace of mind and stability for the home. Helical Piers work by digging out the soil around the foundation and then screwing the helical plates that are welded to the shaft of the piers to reach load-bearing soils, or even bedrock. This stability allows the weight of the foundation to be transferred to the newer soils through the piers without disrupting the weaker soils above. The proven solution addresses the root cause of the settlement by utilizing the foundation pier system to lift and level the addition to the rest of the house.With the new addition restored to its original condition and the family’s fears put to rest, they were excited to receive a referral discount from HomeSpec BasementFix.