Job Stories

This homeowner's garage consisted of concrete slabs, some of which had begun to settle over time due to unstable backfill soils. They were pulling away to the point that the floor was pulling away from the door a bit. They needed an experienced concrete leveling contractor to help provide a reliable solution.Our crew was able to use our non-invasive PolyLevel system to help raise the concrete slabs back into position. Using the polyurethane foam underneath, through tiny drilled holes, the foam will expand and lift the concrete. The foam can reach almost maximum rigidity within 30 minutes, allowing for a quick, clean, and long-lasting solution for most concrete lifting needs. The homeowner was delighted with how smooth the entire process was, allowing them to address their issues, have their peace of mind restored, as well as their garage's utility back all on the same day.

Bowing walls, are an unwelcome discovery for any homeowner, especially when they begin to cause cracks and leaks as well, as one homeowner in Mount Morris, Mi discovered. These situations are best addressed as soon as possible before they snowball into an entire waterproofing need.   Our crew would restore stability to their walls with our CarbonArmor system. The system includes flexible carbon fiber fabric straps that are up to 10 times stronger in tension than steel. Using high strength epoxy resin, the carbon fiber straps are bonded to the interior face of the wall. The straps will stabilize the wall. This system requires no exterior excavation, installs quickly, and won't impact future basement finishing. The cracks were sealed with high pressure urethane injections

This family in Mount Morris, Mi found their home sinking to one side, as floors were separating from walls due to a failing foundation that needed to be lifted and leveled back into place. A very severe need that needed a skilled onctractor to implement a long-lasting reliable solution, or else the situation could continue to evolve.   Our crew would use push piers to help level the home back into place. These rugged steel push piers feature a patent-pending external sleeve that strengthens the pier at the critical tension point below the bracket. Push piers are installed next to the footings and attached with a heavy duty steel bracket. Soil is backfilled around the piers once stabilization and lifting is complete to finish the installation. 

Robert in Otisville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into his basement where the floor and the wall meet. This is a very common spot for water to leak into a home, but HomeSpec had a solution for him. HomeSpec installed a waterproofing system into the basement to prevent seepage – a perimeter drainage system connected to a sump pump. These two work together to capture water before it leaks inside, and then pump it away from the home.  Robert is very happy with his now dry basement even after a season of heavy rains!

Bill in Otisville, Michigan owns a beautiful farmhouse that was built in 1883. The only downside to this is the stone foundation is almost 140 years old – meaning it's very susceptible to water leakage and damage.  Bill noticed that after rain storms, he would discover water leaking into his basement. He knew he needed a drainage system.  So that's what HomeSpec did – we installed an interior drainage system and connected it to Bill's sump pump. This system installs around the perimeter of the basement and keeps things dry. Bill's basement is in much better shape now! 

Ken in Otisville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because water was leaking into his finished basement. The carpet would be wet in several areas after heavy rains, so ken removed some carpet and drywall and found where the water was coming from – where the floor and the wall meet.  The best way to solve this issue was to install a perimeter drainage system around the basement and connect it to a sump pump. This means water will seep into the drainage system instead of the basement, and then it will be funneled away by the sump pump.  Ken was able to re-install the drywall and flooring over the system, and now he doesn't have to stress about ruining his finished basement! 

Ben K. contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into his basement on the wall that bordered the driveway. Upon inspection, a large gap was discovered between the driveway and the foundation. Water was pooling in this gap and then seeping into the basement around the windows.  The homeowner wanted the gap taken care of and new windows installed. Homespec used our NexusPro joint sealant to fill the gap and the other joints of the driveway. We also installed brand new, airtight windows to prevent more water from leaking in. 

A Clio, Mi resident was actually being fined by her homeowners association because the sinking concrete slabs in her driveway were “An unsightly deduction from the neighborhood property value, and a tripping hazard” as put by the letters she had received in the past.Our crew would inject the concrete slabs in question with powerful polyurethane foam injection through tiny holes drilled into the slab. The foam would quickly expand and cure to help raise the slab back to level with the others. The PolyLevel system is a lightweight formula that adds virtually no weight to supporting soils, while also being made to not wash out or dry out, the way mudjacking does.

A Clio, Mi resident found themselves in need of foundation support and repair, as their home continued to slightly slant to one side as it sank over time. It was noticeable to the point that when their kid would place down a ball, it would just start rolling in the same direction by itself every time. A friend in the neighborhood referred them to HomeSpec because of the excellent service they received for previous foundation repair work.Our crew helped realign and lift the home back to a level position by installing a helical pier system under the foundation along the sinking edge of the home. As a test to ensure level stability, they reenacted the ball example. The homeowner was relieved to see the ball stationary and having found themselves a reliably permanent solution Another pleasant surprise for the homeowner, was when their job was discounted from their friend's referral too!

This homeowner in Clio, Mi needed their garage stabilized. Built on a slightly slanting hill, there was clear evidence of wash-out. The foundation was left exposed and had begun tilting slightly. It quickly needed to be leveled and provided reliable support to ensure the situation wouldn’t grow out of hand or become a severe threat for property damage.Our crew lifted up the garage back to the desired level, with a series of spaced-out helical piers surrounding the sinking corner of the garage in question. A tried-and-true method to restore foundations; additional sections can be added to the pier until it reaches the necessary depth.