Job Stories

Larry P. of Caro, Michigan reached out to HomeSpec because he found a few leaking cracks in his basement. Two were in the storage room, and one was under the stairs.  Our crack technician promptly went out and injected the cracks with our polyurethane sealant called FlexiSpan. This waterproofs the cracks to prevent water intrusion, and is flexible enough to move with the walls so it doesn't crack. 

This Decker, Mi resident needed the help of a nearby concrete lifting contractor or specialist to help them with a sinking garage located behind the house, currently being used as storage space.Our crew would use Slab 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. This powerful foundation support pier system would raise the slab foundation back into a level position.

A homeowner in Decker, Mi needed to get their sidewalk leading up to their front entrance properly leveled. Multiple concrete slabs had shifted over the years, haphazardly. This happens typically because over time the soil used for backfilling during original construction will settle, shrink or wash out, leaving the concrete above to shift and settle to fill the voids.Our crew would drill tiny holes into the concrete slabs and use a powerful polyurethane foam injection that would expand from underneath as it cures, to lift and level the slabs as it filled out the voids. Cracks and joints would be repaired and sealed using our NexusPro system, proven to be waterproof and weather resistant for a long lasting solution

Decker, Mi residents found themselves in need of a foundation repair contractor or crawl space expert for the slowly sinking and sagging floor. Inspections would reveal weakened joists and beams needing to be replaced.Our crew would restore the floor to the proper level by replacing the old beams and introducing the SmartJack crawl space support system. These support posts can be installed in limited-access areas while being powerful enough to support over 60,000lbs. Installed by attaching steel support beams to the floor joists and a sturdy base at the floor. Once all posts are installed, they are adjusted to raise the floors to a level position.

Carol and Dave M. contacted HomeSpec after buying a new home with foundation issues. They knew this was going to be their first big project, but they had to get it done to finish renovating the basement.  The biggest problem was the cracked and bowing walls - something that will only get worse over time. Water would also seep in after heavy rain.  HomeSpec installed PowerBraces on the bowing walls to stabilize them and straighten them over time. The cracks were filled and an interior drainage system was installed to stop water intrusion.  Carol and Dave were thankful that HomeSpec made the process painless and quick, so they can continue with their renovations and enjoy their new home! 

We were called out to assist a family in Deckerville, Mi, with their concrete lifting needs. They had their driveway overgrown from vegetation that was separating and further shifting the concrete slabs. Leaving concrete settlement, joint, or crack issues unattended for a prolonged period of time can promote vegetation growth as water seeps in, this will continue to force the concrete apart, compounding the issue. They needed to have their slabs leveled to a balanced standing again, and their joints properly sealed.The ideal combination to solve this issue was the PolyLevel System, and NexusPro sealant solution. The powerful polyurethane foam would expand underneath to fill out the voids causing the slab to sink and help push it back into its proper place. The NexusPro sealant solution is proven to be far more reliable than traditional caulking, with a longer-lasting, fully waterproof seal.

This homeowner needed foundation repair to help restore integrity to their bowing basement walls. A notable jagged, staircase-like crack pattern was becoming clearly visible the more the walls pushed inwards.The ideal solution to permanently stabilize block foundation walls was to have our crew install the CarbonArmor system. This system is comprised of fiber-reinforced polymers many times stronger than steel but flexible enough to contour to the walls. Combining it with brackets and straps helps prevent leaning in at the top of the wall and any further inward movement. Adhered with a high-strength epoxy resin, allows the system to adhere to the wall with deep, long-lasting penetration.

A Deckerville, Mi resident wanted a professional foundation repair contractor to help get their sinking home back to the proper level. The house was settling for quite a few years and grew particularly concerning as cracks began forming along where the floor was separating from the walls.Our crew would install push piers along the perimeter of the homes foundation 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

A Fairgrove, Mi resident needed their concrete leveled near their front porch. Primarily because their installed concrete handicap ramp had begun sinking slightly below the level edge of the porch, creating an unwelcome bump for their wheelchair bound family member. Our crew quickly lifted the concrete back into position with our PolyLevel system. PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill the gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize the concrete surface.

This Fairgrove, Mi homeowner reached out to HomeSpec for in an issue involving foundation repair. Foundation walls not only support the weight of the home, but also must resist horizontal pressure from the soil outside created by the weight of water saturation over time. That’s what ultimately led to their walls bowing inward steadily over the years.Our crew would install the PowerBrace system to help permanently eliminate any further inward movement and even potentially reverse the effects of wall failure. This system can effectively stabilize block and poured concrete walls without the need for heavy equipment in its installation. It can also be tightened during dry seasons to help straighten the wall over time.