Job Stories

When a homeowner in Lapeer noticed water seeping into her basement, she contacted us for help. She said the basement had an interior drainage system, but it had failed and no longer did its job. Our inspector found water seeping into the house at the bottom of the wall. We installed a new drainage system along the perimeter of the basement. Our system comes backed with a warranty, so if the homeowner ever experienced issues in the future we would repair it for her, saving her the money and trouble of finding someone else to replace it. 

A homeowner reached out to us because he had a crack leaking in his basement wall. He said he had repaired the crack himself 20 years ago and it recently started leaking again. Our crew sealed the crack to ensure he won't have that issue again. We recommend having a professional fill cracks because while sometimes they do last, in this customer's case, other times it can pose a threat to the home. For instance, a DIY fill could cause the crack to expand, leading to more leaking or even foundation damage.

The owners of this old Imlay City home contacted HomeSpec to repair their damaged foundation. The walls were cracked and bowing inward, which jeopardizes the structural integrity of the home.  To solve this problem, our crew installed PowerBraces along the bowing wall. These beams stabilize the wall and potentially straighten it to its original position. The homeowners felt relieved to have this issue resolved and were very thankful to the crew at HomeSpec. 

This homeowner needed his long driveway slab lifted because it was sinking and uneven, so he contacted HomeSpec.  Our team used our innovative PolyLevel system to solve this problem. The expanding polyurethane foam was injected under the concrete slab, and as it expanded, the slab was raised and leveled back into place. The PolyLevel installation is a quick and non-invasive process too. 

A family in Attica, Mi had questions concerning recent problems with a well pump located in their crawl space beneath their cellar. They also had concerns with the accumulated damage to their foundation over time, which was beginning to crumble due to wear and tear over time. The foundation damage had reached the point where water was starting to leak through into the crawl space below. Being business owners themselves, they were always cautious about their property value, and knew the importance of addressing these serious issues. To that end, they began searching for a foundation repair contractor nearby, who specialized in crawl spaces as well. Which led them to contacting HomeSpec Basementfix.We quickly sent out project manager Tom See, to meet with the family and discuss their concerns in detail. Tom was sure to explain each step of his inspection process, before providing a detailed estimate on how best to address the situation. Being specialized in crawl spaces, Tom noted in his inspection that water damage had deteriorated the main supports of the crawl space foundation over time. It appeared that rot had set in, and that it would be best to replace the support beams, add supplemental supports, and utilize a proper foundation support system. The other issue was the water itself, which would require proper waterproofing in the crawl space to prevent future similar scenarios.Our crew would begin by removing debris within the crawl space to secure a safe and secure worksite. We would then begin installing supplemental beams and provide additional support with our SmartJack Crawl Space Support Jacks. The SmartJack solution set, is capable of supporting loads over 60,000 lbs. and is engineered with galvanized steel and a special zinc-coating to ensure it is reliable, powerful, and resistant to erosion and wood rot. These weatherproof supports are capable of being adjusted year-round, to ensure adaptability to any change in the problem over time. Next, we would have to address any future possible crawl space water problems. To solve this, our crew would install the SmartPump crawl space sump pump system. The SmartPump is specifically designed to fit crawl spaces while being powerful enough to pump out up to 2500 gallons of water.With both their foundation repair and crawl space waterproofing needs met, these homeowners could continue on with a renewed sense of peace in their homes. The restoration of their property value was a key factor that was very important for them.

A family in Attica, Mi had recently moved into a home and had questions concerning problems with a well pump located in their crawl space beneath their cellar. They also had concerns with the accumulated damage to their foundation over time, which was beginning to crumble due to wear and tear. The foundation damage had reached the point where water was starting to leak through into the crawl space below. Being business owners themselves, they were always cautious about their property value, and knew the importance of addressing these serious issues as soon as possible. To that end, they began searching for a foundation repair contractor nearby, who specialized in crawl spaces as well. Which led them to contact HomeSpec Basementfix who is experienced in foundation repair, crawl spaces, and basement waterproofing.We quickly sent out project manager Tom, to meet with the family and discuss their concerns in detail. Tom was sure to explain each step of his inspection process, before providing a detailed estimate on how best to address the situation. Being very experienced in crawl spaces, Tom noticed in his inspection that water damage had deteriorated the main supports of the crawl space foundation over time. It appeared that rot had set in, and that it would be best to replace the support beams, add supplemental supports, and utilize a proper foundation support system. The other issue was the water itself, which would require proper crawl space waterproofing to prevent future similar scenarios.Our crew would begin by removing debris within the crawl space to ensure a safe worksite was secured. We would then begin installing supplemental beams, and provide additional support with the SmartJack Crawl Space Support Jacks. The SmartJack solution set, is capable of supporting loads over 60,000 lbs and is engineered with galvanized steel and a special zinc-coating to ensure it is reliable, powerful, and resistant to erosion and rust. These weatherproof supports are capable of being adjusted throughout the year, to ensure adaptability to any change in the foundation over time. Next, we would have to address any future possible crawl space water problems. To solve this, our crew would install the Smartpump crawl space sump pump system. The SmartPump is specifically designed to fit crawl spaces while being powerful enough to pump out up to 2500 gallons of water per hour.With both their foundation repair and crawl space waterproofing needs met, these homeowners could continue on with a renewed sense of peace in their homes. The restoration of their property value was a key factor that was very important for them.

This homeowner needed her driveway slabs leveled and repaired, so she called HomeSpec. Our crew injected the cracks with our waterproof, UV-proof sealant, and then leveled the slabs with our PolyLevel system. An expanding polyurethane foam in injected underneath the concrete and raised to the desired height. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because his floors were sagging. The main beams were rotting and damaged - they needed to be replaced immediately. The foundation of the home is no doubt the most important part - it supports the structure and holds the home up - which means its dire to quickly repair issues that arise.  To solve this problem, our crew installed new main beams and support posts. This stabilizes the foundation and prevents the floors from sagging. Now the homeowner has a structurally sound foundation once more. 

This Davison homeowner had a large, vertical crack in his basement that extended from the floor to the ceiling. At first it would leak a little bit after rain, but over the years it got progressively worse. The homeowner decided to call HomeSpec after finding puddles of water on the floor near the crack, and seeing the damage the water had done to the wall.  The crack was filled and sealed by one of our professional crack technicians here at HomeSpec. The flexible, waterproof material ensures the homeowner will not have to worry about this crack leaking again. Then it was reinforced to ensure the crack will not worsen, and so new cracks will not form.  The process was so quick and easy, the homeowner wished he had called HomeSpec sooner. He also reported having no water in his basement even after a very wet spring! 

A long time homeowner in Davison, MI  was experiencing a sagging porch at the front of their home. They noticed that the porch had sunken over the years and was no longer level, causing it to appear uneven and unstable. This homeowner was concerned that this was a sign of a more serious problem with his home's foundation, so they began researching the best repair contractors nearby. This led them to call HomeSpec BasementFix and schedule an appointment. Zach, a crawl space repair expert, was called out to the home to conduct  an inspection of the problematic areas. He discovered that the porch was sinking due to settlement issues in the crawl space. The crawl space beams and joists were sagging in this homeowners home which was causing the porch above to sink as well. He explained to the owner that this was a common problem that can occur due to soil movement, erosion, or other factors. Zach proposed a solution: installing the SmartJack Support System in the crawl space. The SmartJack system is a crawl space stabilizing solution that is designed to support and level sagging or settling crawl space beams and joists. The SmartJack system is adjustable, which allows for fine-tuning and ongoing maintenance throughout the year, ensuring that the support remains effective over time. The homeowner agreed to the proposal and our crew got to work. They first cleared debris from the crawl space to access the beams and joists, then they installed the SmartJack Support System, which included a series of corrosion resistant steel support jacks that were placed under the beams and joists to provide support and stability. Our crew would proceed to adjust the jacks and level the beams and joists, ensuring that they were properly supported. Once the installation was complete, our crew conducted a final inspection to ensure that the porch was now level and stable. The homeowner was thrilled with the results, and relieved the porch was now level and stable. The SmartJack Support System not only solved his porch settling issue, but it also prevented further foundation settling, improved structural integrity, and prevented damage to the home. This owner was happy to have the SmartJack Support System installed in their crawl space, it gave them peace of mind knowing that their home was now safe and secure.