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A homeowner contacted us after she dealt with water issues in her basement for years. She said she had cracks filled 15 years prior, but they began to leak, so she decided to permanently solve the problem. Our crew installed an interior drainage system with a sump pump. Together, these will prevent future water issues in the basement. After years of dealing with a wet basement and failed attempts to fix it, the homeowner can rest assured that she won't have to worry about it again. 

A homeowner in Newport, MI with a lakeside home for over 20 years had been facing challenges with flooding due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels. The situation had taken a toll on their home, as water had been pouring into their crawlspace, creating a significant problem and concern for mold and musty odors. THis constant flooding of the crawl space led the home's foundation to sink in certain areas and cause damage to the structure of the home. In an effort to combat the water intrusion, they had installed pumps that have been quite effective in keeping most of the water out. However, this didn't last very long because the water levels kept rising above the pumps' capabilities. Wanting to explore additional solutions to fortify their home's protection, they reached out to us for a comprehensive inspection.   When our Project Manager arrived at the home, they had noticed that the water intrusion was beginning to affect certain areas of their foundation. This led them to conclude that the best possible solution for this homeowner would be to have the Helical Pier Support System installed in order to combat the sinking structure.   So, what exactly are 3" Helical Piers, and how do they work? These piers are engineered with large helical plates that resemble screws. When installed beneath the home's foundation, they penetrate into deeper stable soil layers, anchoring the structure securely and preventing it from settling or shifting during floods or any other heavy rainfall. These piers are particularly well-suited for properties like this homeowners property, as they provided excellent load-bearing capabilities and are ideal for stabilizing structures on uneven terrain.   Our crew started the process by assessing the locations where the Helical Piers should be placed. Once identified, they excavated around the perimeter of the home to gain access to the foundation's base. With precision, they insert the Helical Piers into the ground, gradually advancing them deep into the soil until they reach the stable bedrock or load-bearing layers. As they advance the piers, the helical plates create a strong and secure grip within the ground, giving this home the much-needed support to withstand the forces of flooding. The installation process was quick, ensuring minimal disruption to their living space and daily activities. To further enhance the ventilation of the crawlspace and mitigate any moisture-related issues, our crew also encapsulated the crawl space. This would ensure proper air circulation, preventing the buildup of humidity and mold growth.   As our crew wrapped up the installation, the homeowner could see their lakeside home now fortified against the threat of flooding, providing them with the peace of mind they deserve.

This homeowner has a 111-year-old home with a fieldstone foundation that was leaking where the floor and the wall meet. He contacted HomeSpec and our crew installed an interior drainage system and a vapor barrier on the walls to waterproof the basement and prevent future water issues.

These Palmyra, Michigan residents had a huge problem - their crawl space was always wet. With it always being wet and muddy, awful smells often accompanied it. They installed a makeshift vapor barrier as an attempt to keep water out. But then after a heavy rainfall, the old sump pump failed and the crawl space flooded - ruining the vapor barrier.  HomeSpec designed a custom solution to prevent this crawl space from flooding again, and to eliminate any odors coming from it. We installed a perimeter drainage system that connects to a new sump pump, much more powerful and long-lasting than the previous one. We also sealed the walls and ground off with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. This blocks humidity, water, and water vapor from infiltrating and instead directs it to the drain and sump pump.  Now these homeowners have peace of mind with their dry, healthy crawl space. 

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec because he had water seeping into his basement. He said he had an interior drainage system that was installed by another company years ago, but that system failed. Our team installed a new drainage system to the home's existing sump pump. 

Water was leaking into this homeowner's basement where the floor and the wall meet.  To fix this problem, HomeSpec installed an interior drainage system. This system goes around the perimeter of the basement and collects any water coming in. Then the water is funneled away from the foundation to prevent flooding. 

A homeowner in Dundee, MI had been noticing water leaking in the corners of their basement, causing damage to their belongings and interrupting their peace of mind. The homeowner was quite concerned and knew that they needed to take action to address the issue before it got worse and caused further issues down the line. This led them to do some research of their own and contact HomeSpec BasementFix to help with this project. Once the homeowner had contacted us we immediately connected them with a Project Manager who specializes in basement waterproofing. The Project Manager asked the homeowner some questions about the issue and scheduled a time to assess and inspect the property, free of charge. During the assessment, our Project Manager found that the cracks in their foundation walls were allowing water to leak into the basement. The Project Manager explained to the homeowner that the water could cause serious damage to the foundation if left unchecked. Our Project Manager then proposed a solution that involved installing the WaterGuard Drainage System to drain the water away from the walls and the SuperSump Plus to pump the water outside the basement and prevent further damage to the walls and their belongings. The Project Manager explained how the WaterGuard system is designed to collect water from the basement walls and floors and then redirect it to the sump pump, while the SuperSump Plus is a high-performance sump pump system that is specifically designed to handle the amount of water in the basement. On the day of installation, our crew arrived on time and set to work right away. They first removed any damaged items and debris from the basement, making sure to keep the area clean and safe. Next, our crew began to install the WaterGuard Drainage System. They first excavated a small trench around the perimeter of the basement, which allowed them to place the WaterGuard System in place. Once the WaterGuard system was installed, the crew began to work on the SuperSump Plus installation. They first dug a hole in the basement floor and placed the SuperSump Plus in the hole. The crew then connected the sump pump to the WaterGuard System, ensuring that the water would be effectively pumped out of the basement.Then our crew made sure to connect the system to the SuperSump Plus, ensuring that the water would be pumped out of the basement and away from the property. After the systems were installed, the crew tested everything to make sure that the systems were working properly. They also made sure that the basement was clean and free of debris before leaving the property. The homeowner was very happy with our crews work and felt confident that the systems would effectively prevent any future water damage. Thanks to the Project Manager and our crew, the homeowner could rest assured that their belongings and property were safe from any further damage caused by water leaks in the basement.

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec after she had a different company install a sump pump to help with multiple basement floods she has dealt with. Our team installed a battery backup to the existing sump pump. We also installed another sump pump and battery backup in another area of the basement. 

A wall was buckling in a 1960s ranch home and needed to be stabilized. Our crew stabilized the wall and installed an interior drainage system to prevent future water issues and protect the structural integrity of the home.   

A homeowner in Adrian, MI was planning on finishing their basement in order to convert it into a room for the family to spend time in. While clearing out the space for renovations, they noticed some of the walls cracking and the doors had trouble opening and closing, common signs of foundation settlement. Understanding they needed to address the root of the problem to restore property value, the homeowner took action and searched for the best foundation repair companies nearby. The search led them to contact HomeSpec BasementFix as the repair contractor of choice.Erik, who specialized in foundation-related repairs, was sent to the home to discuss concerns with the homeowner and provide a free inspection. After consulting with the homeowner, Erik explained that over time, soils beneath the foundation can shift; this can occur when the soil dug up for the construction of the foundation is too dry, so it shrinks, or the soil becomes wet with excess moisture, causing it to wash out or become heavier. The foundation settles into this void, causing the walls in the basement to crack and the doors to become unlevel. If left unaddressed, the structural integrity of the foundation can ultimately fail and pose a serious danger to the house. This is why Erik proposed a custom solution for this homeowner that involved installing our Helical Support System to bring structural integrity back into the foundation and raise it back to level.The Helical Support System gets its name from the helical plates that are welded to the shaft of the pier; these galvanized steel plates are then screwed into the ground and attached with brackets to the foundation. To prevent further shifting, the piers are advanced to more competent load bearing soils that allow the weight of the foundation to be transferred, through the piers to newer soils, or even bedrock. This ideal solution addresses the root cause of foundation settlement by providing stability and integrity to prevent further damage to the home caused by a sinking foundation. Helical Piers are designed to reestablish the foundations strength while providing quality of life improvements and restoring the property value.With their foundation successfully stabilized and the homeowners fears put to rest, they could begin remodeling their basement without the fear of foundation settlement affecting their property value.