Job Stories

A homeowner wanted to finish his basement, but he didn't want to do so without solving a water issue. He said his basement used to leak before he got downspouts. To prevent further leaking, he called us for help. Our crew encapsulated the basement walls. We also installed an interior drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. Together, these solutions ensure that the homeowner can enjoy a dry basement and his efforts to finish the space won't be damaged by water. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because the main beam in their basement had cracked a block in the wall, and it started bowing in.  Our crew repaired the block then stabilized the wall to protect the structural integrity of the home and prevent the issue from getting any worse. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec to waterproof their basement. They were constantly dealing with water intrusion, and finally, the basement fully flooded. They lost many irreplaceable items, and never wanted to go through that again.  HomeSpec protected their basement by installing a full waterproofing system. The WaterGuard drainage system collects water from the walls and floor, and then deposits it into the sump pump. The TripleSafe sump pump can funnel thousands of gallons of water away from the home every hour. And the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier seals the walls off from moisture, and instead directs the water into the drainage system. Now this basement is dry and protected! 

A homeowner contacted us after he noticed water pooling along the bottom of a wall in his basement. Our inspector found that several small cracks near the bottom of the wall were leaking, causing the water he saw on the floor. The homeowner said he knew the cracks were there, but he had never noticed water before. Our crews sealed the cracks. We also installed a vapor barrier to prevent future water issues. While a crack may not be leaking now, it could always become an issue in the future. 

A homeowner called us because she was ready to sell her home that had a foundation issue. The basement wall was crumbling. Our inspector checked the wall and determined it would need to be braced in multiple areas to stabilize it. Once the wall was stabilized, the homeowner was able to sell her house and pass on a warranty to the buyers so they can rest assured that the work is always guaranteed and their home is safe.  Read: Why You Should Fix Your Foundation Before Selling Your Home

Our inspector checked a crawl space under a Fair Haven house after the homeowner contacted us about a musty smell in their home. There were puddles in the dirt crawl space, leading to mildew -- what the homeowner was smelling in the house. We installed a vapor barrier to seal the crawl space and keep it dry. We also installed a dehumidifier to keep the moisture levels down. 

A family recently purchased a home in Ira, MI and noticed the back basement wall leaking, putting the issue in the back of their mind. A few weeks later they heard a loud sound coming from the basement. More specifically, the basement floor now had a large crack running down the middle, causing the kitchen above to become unlevel and the sliding glass door to have a gap. After realizing it was time to address the situation, the family reached out to neighbors and friends for the best foundation repair companies nearby. They were referred to HomeSpec BasementFix by a neighbor who recently had basement waterproofing done by us.Robert, who was experienced in foundation repair, was sent to the family’s home to provide a detailed inspection and discuss their concerns. After explaining that over time, hydrostatic pressure can build up around the foundation walls causing it to bow and crack, he performed his inspection. During the inspection process, Robert noted how the large crack running through the basement was likely due to foundation settlement. While settlement doesn't happen overnight, if left for long periods of time, it can cause the foundation to sink and the basement floor to develop cracks. The leaking walls were likely due to the pressure from expansive soils building up around the foundation and causing the walls to crack and let in water. Proposing a solution for this family that involved Helical Piers, High Pressure Crack Injection and PolyLevel was the best way to solve this foundation settlement problem. In order to solve the cracks in the basement, the first step is to lift the foundation back to its original level. When the soils below can no longer support the weight of the foundation, it causes a void that the foundation settles into. The Helical Pier Support System solves this by stabilizing the foundation from further settlement and transferring the weight of the foundation from weaker soils, to competent load bearing soils through the piers. The helical plates welded to the shaft of the pier act as a screw, advancing deeper into the ground providing structural support and peace of mind for the homeowner. The next step in this family’s foundation repair was for our crew to apply High Pressure Urethane Crack Injection to seal the cracks in the foundation wall and PolyLevel, a polyurethane foam injection, to level the concrete floors in the basement. With the foundation restored to its original structural integrity, this family was pleased to receive a referral discount for the foundation repair and happy to recommend HomeSpec BasementFix to friends in need of home repair. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec about a leaking crack in his basement wall that ran from the floor to the ceiling.  Our crew repaired the crack by injecting it with our innovative polyurethane sealant, providing a complete waterproof seal. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because her basement wall was cracked and bowing. This is very dangerous. Our crew repaired the bowing wall by installing our PowerBrace system to prevent further movement and damage, stabilizing the foundation. 

The concrete walkway, driveway and porch around this customer's home were extremely cracked and uneven - causing a tripping hazard. The porch was also sinking and pulling away from the home. This problem was very unsightly so the homeowner finally decided to get it repaired, but he didn't want to do mudjacking.  Our concrete experts used PolyLevel to permanently solve this homeowner's problem. As the soil under the concrete shrinks, settles, or washes away, it allows the slabs to sink - but our polyurethane foam fills in those gaps and lifts the slabs. The homeowner was worried about how the foam interacts with the environment, but we assured him it was completely safe (read more here).  The homeowner was so happy that he was able to use his driveway and walkway the same day the repairs were done, and he didn't have to completely replace the concrete - saving him so much time and money.