Job Stories

A homeowner in Harbor Beach, MI was surprised to learn that their home needed foundation repairs after an inspection. The front of the house had begun to experience settlement. Knowing this needed to be fixed, they reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair for help.   HomeSpec had its inspector, Erik, go to the home to evaluate the severity of the situation. After careful consideration, he proposed to the homeowner that they use a SmartJack® system to address the sinking structural issues. Other problem areas their house was struggling with were the crawl space, the basement walls, and the basement floor. Erik made suggestions to encapsulate the crawl space, waterproof the basement, get a dehumidifier, and get an air purifier. The proposition was accepted and a team was scheduled to get the work done. Led by foreman Jim, the team was able to work on those multiple projects at the same time. HomeSpec added a new sump drainage to a bubbler, interior drainage, and used products such as BrightWall®, ThermalDry® Elite Plank Flooring, SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier, and Aspen Air Purifier. The home no longer experienced sagging floors as planned, and the basement and crawl space were transformed from dark and moldy to bright and healthy. The homeowner was so happy with the work that they left a five-star review!

In Bay Port, Mi, a family recently popped a tire exiting their own garage! This happened because one of the concrete slabs in the garage had shifted over time, sinking on one side and exposing its corners. As they backed out of their garage for their morning commute, they could quickly tell something was amiss. Referred by a friend to HomeSpec for concrete leveling, we set out to help them ensure this would never happen again.This problem was solved using a high-strength polyurethane foam injection through pea-sized drill holes, otherwise known as a PolyLevel system. The foam quickly expands and cures to push the settling slabs back into place with ease. The process was efficient and effective enough to the point that they were able to use their garage safely again the same day!

A homeowner in Bay Port, Mi reached out to HomeSpec as a foundation repair contractor to help them with a failing, bowing wall that was starting to crack. The most likely culprit was probably the hydrostatic pressure, of water-saturated soils pushing in on the foundation.We would solve this problem with our EverBrace Wall Restoration System. This system helps to permanently stabilize and protect even the most extreme failing foundation walls. The EverBrace system uses steel corrugated panels that span between steel I-beams to strengthen the existing structure. A special rigid foam is injected behind the steel panels, filling voids between the existing walls and panels to transfer the load to the new support system.

A homeowner in Bay Port, Mi had discovered weakened floor joists from water damage in their crawl space. They quickly needed to restore their floors stability and address their crawl space with an experienced crawl space support contractor.HomeSpec was able to restore stability to the homes floor with 3 steps. First, we pumped standing water out of the crawl space. Secondly, we sistered and replaced some of the previously mentioned joists, and finally installed our SmartJack system. The SmartJack system is made from galvanized steel for corrosion resistance, can support loads of more than 60,000lbs, and can be easily adjusted at any point the home may require it, ensuring a permanent and reliable solution.The family complimented our crews reliable work ethic, and the informative nature of the project manager in a later review.

In Elkton, MI, a homeowner was having issues with their front porch. Every time it rained, water would pool on the porch, and the homeowner would have to constantly mop it up. The reason for this was that the porch was leaning in on itself and needed to be properly leveled. They had tried everything to fix the problem, but nothing seemed to work. One day, they heard about HomeSpec having success in these situations and decided to give it a try.Our crew would use the PolyLevel system, injecting a powerful foam underneath the porch, that would expand as it cured to lift everything back into place. They were amazed at how well it worked! Within minutes, the water was gone, and their porch was dry. They were so happy with the results that they decided to use PolyLevel on their back porch as well.

A homeowner in Elkton, Mi found themselves in a situation with failing foundation walls. They needed a proper support system to help stabilize foundation walls.HomeSpec’s solution was the PowerBrace system. This system is easily adjustable, allowing for tightening of the brace to attempt to raise the wall back to its original position. This system doesn't involve any exterior excavation and installs quickly with minimal disruption to your basement space. Durable, long-lasting, and doesn’t even require any invasive digging or drilling, the homeowner was more than happy with the installation restoring integrity to their walls.

After noticing that the sidewalk in front of her house was starting to sink and crack, Elkton homeowner Sarah decided to look into getting it repaired. Her mother told her of previous concrete lifting work she had done by HomeSpec and decided to give them a call.A technician came out to her house and assessed the damage. He explained to her that the PolyLevel system could lift and level her sidewalk, making it look like new again. Sarah was happy to hear that the job could be done quickly and at a reasonable price, so she scheduled an appointment. The technician arrived on time and got to work. In just a few hours, her sidewalk was lifted and level, and she was able to enjoy her new, safe sidewalk. Her job was even discounted from her mother's referral!

This family in Pigeon, Mi reached out to HomeSpec Basementfix for help addressing their buckling, leaning basement walls. Basement walls are constantly resisting external forces caused by hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is the force created from saturated soils, often the weakened backfill surrounding the homes foundation during construction which water seeks out during rains. To help them solve their problem, our crew team would implement the use of the PowerBrace system. Steel I-beams are secured to the joists above the wall with steel brackets. This system is easily adjustable, allowing for tightening of the brace to attempt to raise the wall back to its original position. A fast, effective and nondisruptive solution that left this family relieved to be able to safely use their basement again!  

This homeowner needed help realigning a few sunken concrete slabs that comprised their sidewalk. The stability of any concrete surface is dependent on the soils beneath it. The weight of concrete and what it supports, combined with natural soil erosion, can lead to sunken and uneven concrete surfaces.Our experienced crew was able to quickly tackle this problem head on with our PolyLevel solution. A special expanding polyurethane foam that fills the voids underneath concrete, causing them to settle, with a lifting force that can be adjusted by fine-tuning the chemical reaction that causes the foam to expand. A waterproof solution that won't wash away, while being far more resilient and reliable than traditional mudjacking or caulking. The homeowner was happy to have their property value restored with this concrete leveling solution.  

This property owner had a concrete staircase that was starting to lean in on itself as it began sinking due to foundation settlement. A notable concern for any property owner, and a clear detractor from overall value as well, not to mention the obvious safety hazards this problem would propose.Our crew helped lift the foundation back into place with the use of powerful helical piers. Owing their names to the helical plates that screw into the ground, 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. These piers effectively realigned the staircase to a safe reliable position, and helped restore the property value, and build a sense of security again.