Job Stories

A family in Carsonville, Mi needed their cracking, sinking floor slabs leveled. It had gone unattended to the point that there were notable cracks along where the floor was separating from the walls, and they were running out of ways to use furniture to hide the damage.To help them have a sense of security again and restore their property value, we utilized Slab Piers. Slab piers are push piers designed specifically to stabilize and (in some cases) raise slabs that have settled. This type of pier is driven into the soil in the settlement area, deep enough to connect the slab to stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock. The helical blades anchor to the soil as the pier is essentially screwed into the ground

A homeowner in Richville, Mi reached out to HomeSpec for assistance with leveling their slowly sinking home. They found us out through a referral from a family member who had basement waterproofing done by us and knew that we also provided Foundation Repair Services near Richville. A sinking foundation can cause a myriad of problems over time for any homeowner. In the past we've heard reports of walls separating from floors, slanting furniture, water damage, and more. In every case, homeowners agree, these issues are always best tackled sooner rather than later. After meeting with our experienced project manager for an inspection of the situation, it was determined that the best course of action for this particular case would be to use push piers. 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 is the best foundation repair option available when soil conditions are unknown, providing a permanent solution for your settlement issuesFast, effective, and not overly intrusive, push piers most often provide the best chance to lift a home back to its proper level, an outcome that this homeowner was more than happy with, doubly so when they learned their project was actually slightly discounted from their referral.

Bowing basement walls can lead to growing cracks in the foundation, water leaks, and stability issues. Unfortunate experiences with past homes this family had lived in had taught them that lesson all too well. So, when they discovered bowing walls in their new home in Richville, Mi, they quickly began looking for a reputable Foundation Repair Contractor nearby. That's how we met them at HomeSpec Basementfix.Our project manager recommended the use of the CarbonArmor system for this particular home, after a thorough investigation of the property. A system comprised of powerful carbon fiber straps, many times stronger than steel that adhere and bond to the wall with high-strength epoxy resin. This system requires no exterior excavation, installs quickly, and won't impact future basement finishing.The homeowner was happy to have a new sense of self-assurance with their home for the first time in a while.

A family in Richville, Mi found themselves in need of crawl space support posts due to a hollow, "bouncy" feeling they would feel when walking over certain sections of their home. It was unnerving to say the least, they knew this particular home would be a bit of a fixer-upper, but they weren't sure how to tackle this floor issue.Our project manager efficiently inspected the property to determine the problem as failing aged supports and joists in the crawl space below the floors. To help restore stability to the floor above, our crew used our SmartJack crawl space support system. An adjustable solution with powerful steel supports capable of lifting upwards of 60,000 lbs. A simple, and efficient solution that quickly restored peace of mind to this family and eliminated the concerning hollow feeling of their floors.

George S. in Port Sanilac, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because his window wells were filling up with water after heavy rains, and then the water was leaking into the basement. He already had a plumber out to snake the drains, but the issue was the fact that there was NOT proper drainage in the window wells.  To fix this issue, HomeSpec not only installed proper drainage in the window wells, but we also replaced the window wells themselves. The new wells come with a cover that will help keep out debris, pests and especially water!  No more basement leaks for this homeowner! 

Zach in Port Sanilac, Michigan contacted HomeSpec to have his crawl space repaired. The makeshift supports needed to be replaced with actual supports, and the damp crawl space needed to be waterproofed.  HomeSpec installed SmartJack Support Posts to stabilize the foundation and support the floors above. We also installed a drainage system and sump pump to prevent water from leaking in and causing damage. Water can be very dangerous in crawl spaces as it can cause mold and even rot the floor joists.  But Zach no longer needs to worry about those things happening since his crawl space is now protected! 

Sam from Port Sanilac, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because the walls in the basement of his new home were cracked, bowing inward, and also shearing at the bottom. Water was leaking in through the cracks and the damage was very obvious, so he was worried about the structural integrity of the home.  HomeSpec was able to cure Sam's worries and solve his problems by installing PowerBrace I-Beams to the walls. This stabilizes the walls, prevents them from worsening and even straightens them back to their original position. We also filled and sealed all of the cracks so water would not be able to seep into the basement. Now Sam is ready to enjoy his new home without the stress of foundation issues!

A Deford, Mi homeowner reached out to us for help with concrete lifting and leveling. Their garage floor was comprised of four large concrete slabs; however, one had begun to sink in on one corner, raising another up in turn. This was becoming both a tripping hazard, and a possible hazard for popping a tire if they exited their garage the wrong way.By injecting a high-strength polyurethane foam underneath the slabs through pea-sized drill holes, we could lift the concrete back to its proper position. The foam would fill in the empty voids left by settling/shifting soil that caused the slab to sink in the first place, expanding and curing for a fast, and efficient concrete lifting solution. We would go on to apply joint sealant around the slabs as a final precaution to ensure customer satisfaction

This Deford, Mi, found themselves with a steadily sinking deck. They worried for their family’s safety and wanted to be able to reliably use it without fear again.To help restore their peace of mind, our crew solved this problem with the use of helical piers. 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. Additional sections can be added to the pier until it reaches the necessary depth.

A family in Deford, Mi called us for assistance with a sagging floor above their crawl space. The wife would report the situation as “the floor kept feeling lighter, and honestly, we’re afraid it might give way eventually”.Our crew would install our powerful SmartJack to help lift the floor back to level. These crawl space supports are a great way to restore foundation integrity and can be easily adjusted at any point should the need ever arise.