Photo Album: Finished Basement Hiding Foundation Problems in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

A Grosse Pointe Woods, MI homeowner noticed that cracks were developing on the basement floor within a foot of the wall. This basement had been finished with drywall which made it difficult to discern if the cracks originated from issues with the foundation. They reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for help. It was important to them that they not only prevented issues from getting worse but that they understood the problem and solution. Having the situation explained would offer them peace of mind. Thankfully, that is exactly how HomeSpec operates. Keith, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, visited the home during the allotted appointment and spoke with the homeowner about their concerns. The homeowner then let Keith inspect the basement to figure out the cause of those floor cracks and create a repair plan. He took measurements and notes before returning to the homeowner to review his findings. Keith explained that this was indeed a foundation issue that would get worse without intervention. It was not simple to tell the full scope with the walls hidden behind drywall, but there were signs of the walls cracking and bowing. Depending on what was behind different sections of drywall, Keith recommended installing the CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System and PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System. Both of these products are installed to prevent further bowing and cracking of foundation walls. The homeowner agreed to this repair plan and was happy with the final installation results!