Job Stories

A homeowner in Howell, MI was looking to remodel their basement and turn it into an extra room for the family to spend time in, before they could begin the renovations, they were experiencing water leaking through the block foundation wall that buckled a few years back. Needing to address this issue before they could begin working on the project, this homeowner searched for basement waterproofing services nearby, which led them to contact HomeSpec BasementFix for this job. A Project Manager who was experienced in basement waterproofing solutions, was sent to Howell to provide a free detailed inspection of the basement and go over the homeowners concerns in more detail. Upon arriving at the property, the Project Manager proposed the use of a proper drainage system to address this waterproofing need with the WaterGuard solution. Upon recommending the system to the homeowners, the Project Manager had our customer care team schedule out an installation date for our crew. Traditional drainage systems are installed in an area that is prone to clogging; this “mud zone” is usually what causes the drain system to clog and then unsuccessfully drain the water into the sump pump and flood the basement. The WaterGuard Drainage System solves this homeowner's basement waterproofing problem by sitting on top of the foundation footing, preventing it from getting clogged and allowing the water to successfully drain into the sump pump. This french drain system is an ideal solution to basement waterproofing because the minimal invasion to the concrete slab is quick and easy to install with a lifetime warranty.With the homeowners fears put to rest, they could begin their renovations with confidence knowing they had a permanent solution to their basement waterproofing problem.

A family in Howell, MI had been dealing with recurring basement water problems for years. Their home had experienced some settling over time, leading to water pooling in specific areas of the basement. The situation worsened during the winter months when melting snow and ice would seep through the concrete walls, leaving the basement constantly wet and causing the sump pump to run incessantly. Frustrated with the persistent issues, they decided it was time to seek assistance. This led them to reach out to us for a permanent solution that would resolve their basement waterproofing problems.  After a thorough inspection, our Project Manager recommended they install the WaterGuard system to address the homeowners basement water issues. The WaterGuard system is an interior drainage system designed to capture water seepage and direct it away from the foundation, keeping the basement dry and safe. Its design allows it to sit on top of the foundation footing, preventing clogs and ensuring proper water drainage. The first step in the installation process involved excavating a small trench around the perimeter of the basement's interior walls. Our crew carefully removed a strip of flooring to create space for the WaterGuard system. They ensured that the trench was sloped towards the sump pump, guaranteeing proper water flow. With the trench prepared, our crew proceeded to lay the drainage channel into the trench, ensuring a secure fit against the walls and connecting each of the sections as necessary. Our crew also had to make precise cuts and modifications to accommodate corners, columns, and other obstacles in their basement. Once the WaterGuard system was in place, our crew backfilled the trench with clean gravel to provide additional support and facilitate proper drainage. Then they replaced the flooring, leaving only a small gap to allow water to enter the WaterGuard system. After completing the installation, the homeowners were finally free from the worries of a perpetually damp basement. The WaterGuard captured and redirected water away from the foundation, preventing further water damage and eliminating the need for constant sump pump operation.

These Marine City homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their basement was leaking after heavy rain, especially during the Spring. They were sick and tired of it and finally decided to have it repaired professionally.  Our inspector decided that the best way to solve their problem would be with an interior drainage system connected to their sump pump. This was installed around the perimeter of the basement to collect water and deposit it into the sump pump - keeping the basement dry.  The homeowners were very happy with the results and they are loving their dry basement! 

A home in Marine City, MI was owned and rented within the same family. The resident had been in the crawl space and realized a pipe busted along one of the walls. This water had damaged the insulation and left puddles throughout the area. They wanted to have the crawl space checked out for mold, mildew, and wood damage by a professional, so they called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. Zach, a senior project manager, inspected the crawl space and returned to speak with the family. He revealed that mold had affected the integrity of the wood including the main beam. The family was very concerned about this information and eager to get these issues fixed. Zach proposed using Mold-X2 to eliminate the mold and installing a steel beam alongside the main beam as well as using a SmartJack® support system to support this new beam. This would stabilize the crawl space for years to come so the family would have nothing to worry about. They approved of this plan and were even happier once the HomeSpec crew finished the projects.

Our team was contacted by a homeowner because his basement wall was cracked and bowing, and water was entering the house. We braced the walls to prevent further movement. 

A homeowner contacted us after he found two cracks while doing work in his basement. Our team also discovered another crack that needed to be repaired. We injected the three cracks with polyurethane and installed power grids on a wall to prevent future movement. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec about encapsulating her crawl space. Our crew did the encapsulation, which includes stopping water intrusion, preventing moisture seepage, sealing air leaks, and conditioning the air in the crawl space.  

A homeowner called us to fix bowing and cracked walls in her basement. We installed braces and a stabilization system to prevent the walls from moving in the future. 

This homeowner needed their driveway leveled and some cracks repaired so we injected polyurethane to raise the driveway and fill the cracks. Within only 24 hours the driveway was usable again.

These homeowners had cracks in their foundation, but they were weary about hiring a contractor. Words like "shifty," "unreliable," and "untrustworthy" came to mind immediately. After a Google search though, they found HomeSpec.  Our customer care agent estimated the repair over the phone, and within a week our crack technicians went out to the home and filled the cracks with a polyurethane sealant. The homeowner was so surprised with how simple and easy the process was, and thanked HomeSpec for solving their problem with a stress-free experience!