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One summer, this Romeo, Michigan homeowner felt that his home was more humid than normal. His air conditioner was working overtime trying to cool the sticky, dense air. One day he went into his crawl space for something, and witnessed a scene that shocked him - condensation had formed over all of the surfaces. It was extremely musty and wet.  The homeowner was surprised because he thought having opening vents in his crawl space would allow air to pass through freely and keep it dry - but it did the exact opposite. This is a very common misconception. When the humid air enters the crawl space, it cools and deposits moisture. That’s when you find condensation - and eventually mold. Our crawl space expert explained this to the homeowner after completing the inspection. The homeowner decided to have his crawl space encapsulated and a dehumidifier installed to solve this problem. The vapor barrier sealed the entire area and blocked water vapor from entering. Our powerful dehumidifier controlled the moisture in the air. The homeowner felt an immediate difference in the air quality of the home above. He was so glad he called HomeSpec!  

The basement in his Romeo home flooded badly after a heavy rainfall. The power went out during the storm, and with it, the sump pump. Luckily, the basement wasn't finished and there weren't too many belongings on the ground. Too often are precious memories or things ruined by floods - including the basement itself. The homeowner was stressed and never wanted this to happen again, so she called HomeSpec.  Our team installed a full basement waterproofing system. That includes an interior drainage system which will collect water from under the floor and from the walls and filter it into the TripleSafe sump pump. This sump is equipped with 3 pumps for triple the power and protection. It's powerful enough to pump out thousands of gallons of water an hour. She also decided to have a sump pump alarm installed to immediately alert her in case the pumps are working for any reason. This homeowner can now rest assured that her basement is dry and protected. 

This Romeo, Michigan family was quickly growing. They had two children and were expecting twins, so they needed more living space. That's when they decided to finish their basement, but there was one problem - it wasn't waterproofed. They had a lot of water problems in the past and didn't want to risk it. This is when HomeSpec stepped in. We used an interior drainage system and a sump pump to waterproof the basement. Then we installed our BrightWall panels over the walls to act as a vapor barrier and brighten up the living space. Unlike drywall, they are rigid plastic panels that are waterproof and washable! For the flooring, the homeowners chose ThermalDry® carpeted floor tiles, which keeps your basement floor dry and warm. Made of inorganic materials, the homeowners won't have to worry about mold or rot. Since their young boys' rooms were being moved to the basement, they were worried about the kids damaging the tiles. HomeSpec assured them that individual tiles can easily be replaced. The homeowners were happy they were able to waterproof their basement and double their living space. 

This homeowner had been wanting to repair his cracked and sunken driveway for years. It was something he always put off and said he would do eventually. He told HomeSpec he thought it would be a huge, overwhelming project which is why he was afraid to undertake it on his own. A friend told him about HomeSpec, and how easy it was to fix his own concrete. The homeowner was so surprised, he immediately contacted us.  Our concrete specialist went out to Leonard to inspect the driveway and provide a free estimate. The next week, our crew went back to do the repairs. The sunken slabs were lifted with PolyLevel, and all of the joints/cracks were sealed. This helps prevent more soil from being washed out from under the concrete. The concrete was then covered with our SealantPro protectant to extend the driveway's life by 3-5 years. Within a few hours, the driveway was usable again. The homeowner was so happy that this project he dreaded for years was easier and quicker than he expected. 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because a wall in the basement of their old home was severely bowing. They wanted to fix up the home and eventually sell it, and they knew they had to start with the structural problems. With issues like this, the value of their home had taken a plummet. No one wants to buy a home with foundation issues.  Our crew ultimately installed braces to the wall to stabilize it. These braces are made of steel I-beams that are secured to the joists above the wall with steel brackets. This makes the braces easily adjustable to potentially straighten the wall to its original position. Afterward, the homeowners were easily able to finish the basement. The next homeowners will be very thankful! 

These young homeowners recently moved into a brand new home in Leonard, Michigan. The home was only about 10 years old, so naturally they didn’t think it would need any serious repairs any time soon. Until one day when they discovered a damp spot on their basement carpet. It just so happened to be after a heavy rainfall.  Upon inspection, our foundation expert found where the water was coming from. It was a narrow crack in the foundation wall. That same day, we repaired the crack by sealing it and completely waterproofing it. New homes are not safe from cracks - as the foundation naturally shrinks or settles, cracks occur. Luckily these are quick to repair and don’t signify serious issues.  

Foundation cracks are a very common problem homeowners deal with - HomeSpec repairs cracks almost daily.  These homeowners called HomeSpec about leaking cracks that they wanted repaired so our crack technicians were able to come out within the same week to complete the repairs.  The cracks were injected with a flexible, waterproof sealant that can move as the foundation moves without cracks. The cracks were also reinforced with straps to stabilize the wall. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec about a cracked and sinking concrete slab that needed to be repaired. Our crew sealed the cracks with our long-lasting silicone-based sealant that can survive even the harshest weather conditions. Then we injected our expanding PolyLevel foam under the concrete to raise it up and stabilize it. 

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec after getting an estimate from another company. He had water leaking in one corner of his basement when it rained and needed it repaired.  Our crew waterproofed the basement from the exterior to prevent any more water issues in the future. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec about repairing cracks in her basement wall.  Our crew injected the cracks with our long-lasting polyurethane sealant to completely waterproof it and prevent it from worsening.