Job Stories

This homeowner in Brown City, Michigan contacted HomeSpec over concerns with his driveway. The concrete slabs had cracked and sunken, making the surface very uneven. The weeds growing between the cracks were very unsightly, and the homeowner needed a reliable solution. HomeSpec recommended using the PolyLevel system for a non-abrasive, cost-effective method. We injected a polyurethane foam under the slabs, which raised and leveled them as it expanded. The cracks and joints were then filled to prevent weeds from growing and to prevent soil washout.  The repairs were done within a few hours, and homeowner is very pleased with his brand new-looking driveway! 

A family in Brown City, MI was faced with a persisting situation when they realized that their floors on the main level of the home were sinking. When they first started to notice the problem, they put it aside and gave it little thought, but after a while it had reached a level where they could no longer ignore it. The floors had sunk so noticeably that their dining table was starting to tilt on one side and dishes would roll off the edge if toppled over. Searching for a solution to this problem once and for all, they reached out to us for help.    Upon arrival, our Project Manager conducted a thorough inspection of the affected area to evaluate the extent of this family’s problem. He determined that the floor sagging had been caused by weakened supports and inadequate structural reinforcement in the crawl space. To prevent further sagging and restore stability to the floors, our Project Manager proposed the installation of the PowerBrace system and SmartJack on Footing.   The first step our crew took to address the sagging floor in the home was to install the PowerBrace system. This involved securing adjustable steel beams vertically against the affected floor joists and firmly anchoring them to the ground below as well as the support beams above. The PowerBrace system provided reinforcement by exerting pressure against the sagging joists, preventing further downward movement of the floor. Next, to address the weakend supports, our crew proceeded to install the SmartJack on Footing. This involved placing galvanized steel support beams beneath the compromised floor joists. The SmartJack Support System provided vertical support by transferring the load from the sagging joists to a stable footing on the ground. These beams were placed on a footing of engineered fill to prevent them from sinking, and with the capacity to support loads of up to 10,000 lbs. they were fully adjustable to meet the needs of the home over time.   In the end, the family was pleased to have their floors restored to their original level and could now enjoy the comfort that came with having level floors once more.  

Matt L. contacted HomeSpec to repair the concrete around his home, including the driveway and walkway. The problem he was facing was that the concrete was very uneven and cracked. It made the curb appeal of the home suffer. Other companies wanted to charge an arm and a leg to rip out the old concrete and re-pour everything, but Matt wanted a more simple solution.  Luckily for him, HomeSpec offers the cost-effective and proven PolyLevel method. We injected our expanding rigid foam below the sinking concrete slabs to lift and level it with the rest. This method installs and cures in one day so Matt can use his driveway and walkway again without a hassle. He was very pleased with his decision and happy with how brand new his concrete now looks. 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because a wall in their basement was bowing inward and they sometimes experienced water leaking in.  Our team stabilized the wall with a carbon fiber system to prevent further damage and potentially straighten the wall to it's original position. 

A basement crack was long forgotten in this Croswell home for many years. The homeowner rarely went into the basement and never thought to get it fixed. But when they sold the home and the new homeowners took over, they knew it was one of the first things they had to do. The crack was very large and leaking - something that would prevent the new homeowners from being able to finish the basement.  This is when HomeSpec was called on to repair the damage. Our crack technicians were able to permanently seal the crack within just a few hours. After many heavy rains the crack still wasn't leaking, so the homeowners knew it was safe to finish the basement. 

These homeowners bought a new home in Croswell, Michigan with a beautiful finished basement, but soon discovered damp spots on the carpet and drywall.  An inspection revealed that there were leaking cracks and rod holes in the foundation, hidden by the finished basement. The basement must not have been waterproofed before it was renovated, which is a mistake many people make. A free inspection is always necessary just to make sure nothing is wrong.  Luckily, only small parts of the drywall had to be removed to reach the few cracks and rod holes, so the homeowners didn't have to remove everything. Everything was patched up within a few hours and the basement was dry once more. Now they can enjoy their basement without worrying about the water damaging it! 

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because his driveway was cracked, sinking and sloping towards his home.  To fix this problem, our crew repaired the cracks with our silicone-based sealant, and then raised and leveled the concrete slabs by injecting our expanding polyurethane foam under them. 

A homeowner in Lexington, MI had been noticing the floors in their home sagging for some time. After moving some furniture around and noticing the floors were unable to support the weight like they used to, they decided it was time for a fix. Initially concerned this may affect the property value and fearful of a larger problem with the home, they were referred by a colleague, who recently had some basement waterproofing done, to HomeSpec BasementFix as one of the best foundation repair companies nearby.Erik, a Project Manager experienced in crawl space-related foundation problems, was sent to perform a detailed inspection of the property. Once he arrived and discussed the homeowners concerns in more detail, he began his inspection and noted the insufficient support in the crawl space as being the main cause of the sagging floors. When the crawl space is not supported properly because of age, mold or pest damage, the floors above can begin to sag, causing uneven floors which can be unpleasant to live with. Erik proposed a durable solution that involved our SmartJack Support System in order to restore the floors back to their original condition.The SmartJack Support System was used by our crew to provide reliable support to the sinking floors, and with the ability to support over 60,000 lbs., push them back to level. Traditional support systems can sink, rot, or be damaged by water. However, the SmartJack is made of powerful corrosion-resistant metals, which allows it to withstand the unforgiving environment in the crawl space. Aside from the durability of the SmartJack, it is also easily adjustable to accommodate the needs of the homeowner over time, making it a permanent solution for the home.With the crawl space successfully supported back to its original condition, the homeowner was pleased with the work done by our team and was excited to receive a small referral discount for the foundation repair.

A family in Peck, Mi discovered they had a need for concrete lifting after regularly tripping over their back porch entrance. The concrete slabs had sunken and shifted, tilting the ground to one side and creating inconsistencies in balance. They needed a reliable Concrete Leveling Contractor in the area that could get the job done fast and get it done right.Our crew was able to ensure they could use their porch again the same day, with our PolyLevel solution for concrete leveling, which consists of using a powerful expanding polyurethane foam under the slab to push it back into place. The foam can reach 90 percent rigidity within 30 minutes, allowing the family to be able to use their porch safely and reliably again within the same day. The ease and efficiency of such a reliable long-lasting solution, left the homeowner with a sense of peace in the work done.  

This homeowner reached out to HomeSpec Basementfix in regard to getting help lifting their sinking home. They had a settlement issue, growing worse year over year to the point that there were small cracks forming where the walls and floor were supposed to meet.   To help push their home back into place, our crew would push piers in order to help restore a sense of balance. 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 are complete to finish the installation. These particular piers are able to reach the greatest depths to help provide a strong, reliable support system to a foundation in need.