Job Stories

Sean in Mayville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because the floors above the crawl space in his very old home were sagging badly.  To solve this issue, HomeSpec installed SmartJack Support Posts in the crawl space to hold the weight of the foundation and prevent further movement. They were also able to use these to lift the floors back to their original position.  No more sagging floors for this homeowner! 

Michael J. in Mayville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because water was leaking into his finished basement. He kept finding wet spots in his carpet after heavy rains, so he finally removed the drywall and found the culprits – several large vertical cracks in his poured foundation wall.  HomeSpec sent out crack technician out to repair the cracks immediately. He filled and sealed the cracks to prevent them from worsening and prevent more water seepage.  Michael was thankful for the permanent fix, and now he doesn't need to worry about his basement being damaged!

Sharon G. in Mayville, Michigan contacted HomeSpec after many years of living with a damaged foundation. Her basement walls were cracked badly and bowing inward. Sharon was worried about undertaking such a large project and put it off for many years, but the state of the walls only worsened the longer she waited.  To help Sharon and fix her walls permanently, HomeSpec installed PowerBraces and Carbon Fiber Straps to the walls to straighten, stabilize and prevent them from further movement. The cracks were also filled and sealed to prevent water leakage.  Sharon is so thankful that she no longer needs to stress about her foundation, and thankful that HomeSpec took care of everything from beginning to end! 

This Vassar, Michigan homeowner contacted HomeSpec because his foundation was in bad shape. The walls were not only cracked and bowing inward, but water was also seeping in and causing damage. The structural integrity of the home was at risk, and the homeowner wanted a permanent solution.  HomeSpec stabilized the bowing walls and filled the cracks, and then waterproofed the basement with an interior drainage system. Now the walls are straight once more, and the basement is dry and healthy! 

A resident of Kingston, Mi reached out to HomeSpec for help with getting their shifting sidewalk properly aligned and level. Originally, they were considering concrete replacement, but heard that we could offer a solution without the ugly patchwork effect of replacement.That solution was using our PolyLevel system, which injects a powerful polyurethane foam underneath the concrete, that’s so light it barely adds any weight to supporting soils. Instead, the foam will expand as it cures to help lift and level the concrete slabs back into place and are ready to be used again in just a few minutes.  

A family in Kingston, Mi was becoming very uncomfortable with the hollow yet bouncy feeling of their sagging floors. They worried that one day the floor may give way to the crawl space below without warning.To restore their peace of mind, we helped address this foundation repair/ foundation support issue by installing our SmartJack crawl space support system. Helping distribute the weight of the home by creating a solid base of engineered fill, it’s galvanized steel columns are able to support over 60,000 lbs! The homeowners were worried and concerned it couldn’t handle sudden changes but were relieved when they learned the SmartJacks are easily adjustable with quick installation.The family was happy to walk in their own home without serious concern again  

In Kingston, Mi a family needed help to fix their failing foundation, as their house started leaning to one side, sinking.Our crew addressed this problem with the use of Push Piers. Installed under the foundation on the sinking perimeter to help lift and correct the leveling issue. 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  

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because his concrete driveway was very cracked and sinking, and he didn't want to replace the whole thing.  Luckily, HomeSpec has a great method for repairing concrete - PolyLevel. It's more cost effective than replacing the concrete and less abrasive than traditional methods like mudjacking.  HomeSpec lifted the concrete by injecting the PolyLevel material under the concrete. Then all of the cracks and joints were sealed with the NexusPro sealant. This prevents weeds from growing and prevents soil washout.  

This homeowner in Carsonville, Mi contacted HomeSpec because they needed their patio and garage steps to be leveled.Our crew injected our expanding PolyLevel foam under the concrete to raise it and level it, and then repaired cracks that were present from the shifting of the concrete over time by injecting them with our long-lasting silicone-based sealant from our NexusPro system. This sealant is proven to be waterproof, long-lasting and UV-resistant for an ideal solution.The homeowner was ecstatic at just how fast the job came together, and how quickly they were able to see a notable difference.

A homeowner in Carsonville, Mi needed their sinking house problem solved with proper foundation repair and lifting. They reached out to HomeSpec as a reliable foundation repair contractor nearby.Our crew would use a system of helical piers to help solve this problem. A helical pier owes its name to the helical plates welded to the pier shaft. These plates help to pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundation or structural element is transferred to the pier.Having a long-term solution in place, the homeowner would later go on to refer us to help their cousin with a similar issue.