Job Stories

This customer is in charge of the upkeep of her church, and contacted HomeSpec because the concrete walkway leading to the entrance was uneven and posed a tripping hazard.  Our team solved this problem by using our PolyLevel system with our NexusPro joint sealant. The polyurethane foam expands after being injected under the concrete slabs, which lifts and levels them back into place. Then we sealed all of the joints with our UV and waterproof sealant. 

This homeowner had severe cracks in their basement walls. They kept getting worse over time, to the point that some of them extended from the floor to the ceiling. The most serious part about the problem was that the cracks were heavily leaking and causing water to pool on the basement floor.  HomeSpec repairs problems like this on a weekly basis. We repair cracks permanently with the best products and materials so they will never get worse or leak again. After sealing the cracks in this Swartz Creek basement, the homeowner reported no leaks even after a rainy spring. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because water kept leaking into his basement in the same spot. Upon inspection, we discovered that the patio attached to the back of the house was sinking and sloped towards the home. This means water was pooled at the foundation wall being directed straight down to the basement.  To solve this problem, HomeSpec PolyLeveled the concrete patio. The slab was raised and leveled, then the joints between the patio and the house were sealed along with all of the other joints. This prevents water from getting under the concrete and washing away the soil - which is what leads to concrete sinking. The homeowner was happy because other companies said he would have to waterproof his entire basement, but by fixing the concrete, HomeSpec was able to prevent water from leaking into the basement again. 

Considering Port Huron borders the St. Clair River, the Black River, and Lake Huron, it's safe to say the area is a hot bed for wet basements and crawl spaces. That's why this homeowner contacted HomeSpec - the water table near his home was higher than normal and water was seeping into his basement through the cove joint (where the floor and the wall meet).  It's very common for water to leak through this joint. A very small gap is left between the floor and the wall when the basement is built - so when the groundwater level rises and the soil swells with water, hydrostatic pressure forces water though the gap.  The best way to relieve the hydrostatic pressure and prevent water seepage is to install an interior drainage system around the foundation perimeter. That's how HomeSpec solved this homeowner's problem. The drainage system was also connected to a brand new TripleSafe sump pump to expel the water up and away from the home.   

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec to see if we could find a solution to their concrete problems. The walkway leading to their front porch was in bad shape - slabs were cracked and sinking. It was an eyesore compared to the rest of their very beautiful front yard. HomeSpec assured them we had the perfect solution!  Our concrete specialists were able to use the cost-saving PolyLevel system. We injected the lightweight, but very strong rigid foam under the sunken slabs to raise and level them. The foam is stable and environmentally safe too, so it won't wash out like soil does. This process is less abrasive than other methods, and the concrete can be used that same day! The entire front yard now looks great and the homeowners are very pleased with how their walkway looks! 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their old sump pumps failed after a bad storm and their crawl space flooded.  The crawl space was normally wet and musty even before it flooded, so the homeowners knew they needed encapsulation. But the flood was what really pushed them over the edge.  HomeSpec was able to waterproof and encapsulate their crawl space to eliminate these problems. We installed two brand new sump pumps and installed a vapor barrier to seal out moisture from the ground and walls.  Now the homeowners have a dry, healthy crawl space and are free of worry! 

A homeowner contacted us several months after purchasing the house because he wanted to encapsulate the crawl space. Our team encapsulated the crawl space, creating a healthier living space above.  While there was no water in the crawl space, he knew encapsulating a crawl space is a good idea. An encapsulated crawl space protects against water and moisture. It also helps keep pests out of the crawl space.

A homeowner needed work done in his basement because he was planning to sell the house. He originally contacted us because water was seeping into the basement. However, our inspector also found that there was foundation damage that needed to be addressed. The water was coming through a crack so the crack was sealed. We also installed straps to stabilize the foundation. The work was backed with a transferrable warranty so the new homeowner would have the guarantee of a safe home. 

A homeowner contacted us because his floors were sagging. He said that a different company previously jacked up the supports in his crawl space, but the work was done incorrectly, hence the sagging. Our crew replaced the supports with new beams made of steel to ensure the integrity of the structure. We also encapsulated the crawl space. This process included insulating the crawl space. Now the homeowner has a stable foundation and a crawl space that will not fall victim to water issues. 

A customer contacted us because she was interested in having a vapor barrier and insultation installed in her crawl space. Our inspector checked the crawl space and noted that while there was no water in the crawl space at the time, it was very humid. The homeowner decided not to move forward with the work. She later contacted us, however, wanting to get the vapor barrier. She also decided that she wanted an interior drainage system that was suggested to her when the inspector first visited her house. Our crew installed the drainage system and vapor barrier, ensuring the crawl space will be dry.