Job Stories

The concrete on the front porch of a home in Forestville, Michigan was starting to sag and crack. The homeowners were concerned that the porch would collapse if the problem was not fixed. They contacted HomeSpec as an experienced contractor that specializes in concrete lifting.We inspected the porch and recommended that the homeowners have polyurethane foam injected below the concrete through tiny pea-sized holes that would be drilled in. The foam injections will raise the concrete and prevent further damage. The concrete is raised, and the porch is saved! The homeowners are happy with the results, as well as the new peace of mind found through HomeSpec’s use of PolyLevel.  

This family in Forestville, Mi had a sagging floor above their basement that was starting to worry them. To earn a peace of mind, they searched out a reputable foundation repair contractor to address the issue, leading them to HomeSpec Basementfix.Our crew would tackle this problem head on with the SmartJack support system. Engineered to be able to support over 60,000 lbs while the heavy-duty threaded rods allow for adjustment. A simple and effective solution for most sagging floors, and able to easily address and stabilize crawl space beams and floor joists alike.  

A homeowner in Owendale, Mi needed help to level their sinking garage built out behind their home. Currently they were treating it like an oversized shed, built on a concrete slab foundation that was showing signs of sinking into the soil behind, there was clear evidence of washout too.   Our team would propose a solution in the shape of helical piers that would be utilized around the perimeter of the sinking corner to help lift it back into place for the foreseeable future. 

This homeowner in Owendale, Mi reached out to HomeSpec in order to help resolve a need for concrete lifting. The problem in this case was specifically that their sidewalk was separating and some of the concrete slabs needed to be leveled and properly sealed. In order to level the concrete, our crew would lift the slab up with expanding polyurethane foam inserted below the slabs that would push it back up and into position. We would also use our NexusPro joint sealant to reattach and firmly seal them back together. This particular sealant is both waterproof and UV-resistant, making it far more reliable as a waterproof seal than traditional caulking methods. The homeowner found their sidewalk up to code, and was satisfied with the notable visual improvement to their property.

An Owendale, Mi a family found notable jagged staircase pattern along their foundation walls, a clear and well recognized sign of foundation walls needing support due to hydrostatic pressure (the weight of saturated soils from outside pushing in on the walls), pushing inwards on the walls from the outside.    The PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System is the ideal way to stabilize failing foundation walls. If you have walls that are bowing, buckling, or tilting inwards, installing a PowerBrace system can stop any further damage and potentially straighten the wall. A combination of steel I-beams that are secured to the joists above the wall with steel brackets.

A family in Ruth, Mi wanted to increase their overall property value before they planned to sell next year. One, issue they wanted to tackle was the uneven and sunken portions of their sidewalk/walkway leading up to their front entrance. It looked as though the concrete had started pulling away and separating over time. A family friend would recommend them to HomeSpec as their concrete repair contractor of choice, using our referral system to help discount the job slightly.Our crew would solve this problem and help restore value with a combination of the use of PolyLevel for concrete lifting and leveling, and NexusPro joint sealant for the finish. Polyurethane foam is injected below the slabs, and will expand as it cures, to help force the concrete back into the desired position. The NexusPro joint sealant is a special formula that's far more reliable than traditional caulking and is proven to be a uv-resistant waterproof seal.  A long lasting, and quickly installed solution that helped satisfy the homeowners wants.  

These homeowners in Ruth, Mi reached out to HomeSpec with a need for a Foundation Repair Contractor to help address foundation wall cracks leaking due to unchecked bowing in their basement. Leaving these types of issues unchecked can lead to a full basement waterproofing need if not addressed properly.To help address this particular case, our crew would utilize the EverBrace system and high-pressure urethane crack injections. EverBrace can help permanently stabilize a wall and protect against future damage with the use of steel corrugated panels that span between steel-I beams to strengthen the existing structure. A special rigid foam is also used to fill out any voids and ensure a proper long-term solution for even the most damaged walls.The homeowners were happy to enjoy their newly dry and structurally sound basement.

A family in Ruth, Mi contacted us about their deck in the backyard that had been sinking due to foundation settlement issues. This was a steadily ongoing issue for a few years. But at this point one side of the porch had sunken by about 3-4 inches, and the general tilt of the structure was becoming an eyesore in their opinion.To help restore balance to the structure, our crew would use helical piers under the foundation of the structure. A system owing its name to the helical plates welded to the piers to help dig and anchor them into the soil for deeper support. With these piers powerful anchoring support, the weight of the structure is easily transferred. Our crews fast and effective installation impressed the homeowners, and the leveling correction on the deck was readily apparent!

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their backyard patio slabs were sinking and uneven, and they wanted them repaired.  Our team used the effective PolyLevel method to tackle this problem. We injected the expanding polyurethane foam below the slabs, which lifted them as it expanded. This leveled out the slabs. Then the joints and cracks were filled with the NexusPro sealant. The concrete was sealed to protect it against the elements, and after a few hours it was completely finished!  The homeowners were very surprised with the results, and said they were excited to use the patio without dealing with the eyesore. 

A family in Bad Axe, Mi had repeatedly attempted to seal a leaking vertical crack in their basement themselves but found no success. The crack would continue to leak through their sealants and cause water damage. They decided it was time to look for a Basement Waterproofing Contractor nearby, in order to handle the situation once and for all. That's how they ended up contacting HomeSpec Basementfix.   Our crew would set to work immediately, using a high-pressure urethane injection to fill out the crack with a reliable waterproof seal. As a final touch we would also cover the crack using an application of FlexiSpan, which is a specially formulated waterproof crack sealant that is capable of adapting to a walls natural movement overtime to ensure a long-lasting reliable solution. Repeated attempts at self-repair can become more costly overtime as they fail. For proper basement waterproofing needs, it's best to contact a professional.