Job Stories

Jen and Tim C. contacted HomeSpec to repair vertical cracks in their poured foundation walls. Some were leaking, and some extended from the floor to the cieling. These are a very common, but very annoying problem. HomeSpec injected the cracks with a flexible polyurethane sealant called FlexiSpan to seal and waterproof them. 

A family in Ubly, Mi reached out to HomeSpec with the need for a concrete lifting and leveling contractor nearby. Their driveway was forming cracks due to some of the slabs shifting and sinking as the soil settled and voids were created beneath the surface over time.Our crew would address this problem with the use of a high-pressure polyurethane injection beneath the slabs through tiny holes. This lightweight special formula expands as it cures to lift the concrete above back into place while filling out the voids causing the problem in the first place. We also sealed the cracks with the NexusPro kit to provide a long-lasting waterproof seal and prevent any further damage from taking place.

A family in Ulby, Mi reached out to HomeSpec due to the growing concern around their sagging floors above their crawl space; they were even having trouble opening some of their doors due to the shift. No homeowner wants to feel as though their house is sinking in on itself, or that the floors they walk on may be unsafe. So, their search for a crawl space foundation repair contractor nearby, led them to HomeSpec due to our expertise.After investigating the situation thoroughly, our project manager would propose the use of the SmartJack crawl space support system to help restore the floors to a proper balance. Eliminates the threat of floor failure from moisture, wood rot, or most other threats in the future. The change was quickly noticeable after installation, with the homeowner later commenting that their kids were happy to be allowed to run around the house again without worry.

Jagged staircase-like crack patterns emerging from bowing walls in this Ulby, Mi homeowner's basement led them to search for a foundation repair contractor nearby. When homes are originally built, large holes are dug out for the basement. After construction, the hole was backfilled, creating what engineers call an “active wedge” of loose fill soil that is much less dense than undisturbed, native soil. Water flows into this area more easily, exerting inward pressure on your foundation—even more so when the water freezes or clay soils expand. Under stress, the walls can begin to crack, bow or lean in.   The homeowners made the right call to address this problem, before foundation stability deteriorated or water damage from water leaking in through growing cracks became additional concerns. Our crew would install the PowerBrace system to help permanently stabilize the walls. A design that involves load distributing top brackets and an adjustable system to tighten the supports overtime and help reverse the leaning and bowing effects. The homeowner was appreciative of the relatively unintrusive process since no heavy equipment was needed for the installation.

A Gagetown, Mi resident reached out to HomeSpec to help level the concrete comprising their back porch. One of the slabs near the back entrance had sunken a few inches over the years and was continually tripping up the homeowner.This was an easy fix with our PolyLevel System! Polyurethane foam is injected to fill the void underneath the slab, allowing it to expand as it cures, easily pushing and lifting the slab back to its proper level. We also used our NexusPro joint sealant to ensure a long-lasting waterproof seal. Doing so would prevent water from seeping through and starting the problem over again!  

A home in Gagetown, Mi had slowly been settling over the years, sinking into the ground. This can often occur due to the shifting of unstable soil below a foundation. It's wise to address these issues sooner rather than later, because any foundation issue has potential to evolve into a major problem.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. This solution can extend to great depths to contact stable soil or bedrock, while being completely hidden after installation holes are filled for a clean finish!

This homeowner had a bowing basement wall, bending inwards. At first, they thought they could ignore the problem; that is until the problem decided to demand the owner’s attention by cracking the walls over time and starting to let water in during the rain seasons.Our crew would seal the cracks with high pressure injections, before installing the EverBrace System to address the foundation repair issue. EverBrace permanently stabilizes even extreme failing foundation walls with its power steel-I beams and steel corrugated panels. A specialized rigid foam is also injected behind the steel panels, filling voids, and transferring the load from the failing wall to the new support!Always address foundation repair needs as soon as you are able, they can quickly snowball out of control and require more work to rectify. Thankfully, HomeSpec is always prepared!  

Greg T. of Minden City, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because he wanted his concrete driveway repaired. It was covered in unsightly weeds and cracks with several slabs sinking, making the surface very uneven. Greg didn't want to replace the whole driveway, but instead wanted to find an easier and more cost-effective method. HomeSpec recommended the PolyLevel system to get the job done!  The sinking slabs were injected with an expanding rigid foam which then raised them back into place. The weeds were dug out so the cracks and joints could be filled with our NexusPro sealant. Then the entire driveway was sprayed with our protective sealant SealantPro. The driveway looks good as new now, and Greg is extremely happy with it! 

This homeowner needed her concrete driveway and garage slabs repaired. She almost hired another company who wanted to rip out all of the old concrete and re-pour everything - wasting a ton of time and money. She heard about an easier method called PolyLevel, so she called her local dealers - HomeSpec! Our concrete specialists came up with a plan for repair and the homeowner was shocked over how much cheaper and quicker the repairs were going to be! That's because PolyLevel is a less-abrasive method. The innovative expanding foam is injected under the concrete to fill in gaps caused by soil erosion. This lifts the slab and levels it with the rest.  The homeowners driveway and garage concrete was repaired within a few hours and could be used again later that day! She was very happy she chose HomeSpec to solve her concrete problems. 

A family in Forestville, Mi reached out to HomeSpec to help them with concrete repair and lifting. Their sidewalk leading up to their front entrance was uneven, and weeds had taken root between the gaps between concrete joints, furthering the problem. They needed this rectified quickly, especially with the homeowner's association leering down their necks with warning letters.The soil underneath the concrete begins to settle over time, causing the concrete to crack and lift. This can be a safety hazard, as well as an eyesore. Polyurethane foam injections are a quick and easy way to solve this problem. The foam is injected into the ground underneath the concrete, lifting it back into place. This is a much faster and less expensive solution than tearing out and replacing the concrete, as well as a more reliable solution than traditional mudjacking.