Affordable Crawl Space Repair & Basement Waterproofing in Belleville

A family in Van Buren Township, MI had been experiencing a persistent water intrusion problem in their home for some years. More concerningly, they had taken notice of a large vertical crack in the north wall of their basement. Coupled with their fear of mold growth, the structural integrity of their home was also being called into question. After having the leak persist for a few months and the water damage causing them to move their belongings to higher ground, they attempted to do some DIY work and solve the problem themselves. This involved grabbing some Flex Seal and lathering it over the crack in an attempt to seal off the leak. This worked for another month until the crack in the wall got bigger and started to leak from another area. Frustrated that they had run into the same issue they started with, they decided it was time to call in a professional for help. Once they had done enough research into basement waterproofing companies nearby, they found us and reached out for a consultation. 

When our Project Manager arrived at the home to perform the free inspection, the first thing he noticed was how the homeowner had attempted to, but unsuccessfully, seal the crack. Explaining that the fissure was too large and deep for the Flex Seal to be effective was just the beginning of his assessment. After taking some notes and going over every inch of the crack, he came up with a game plan to solve this homeowner's persistent water issue. In the custom solution he designed, he recommended they have the crack filled with High Power Urethane Crack Injection and the foundation wall reinforced with the Carbon Fiber Power Grid.

On the day of installation, our crew arrived at the property and set up for the sealing and reinforcing of the foundation wall. The first step was to prep the wall for the Carbon Fiber Power Grid, they did this by applying the High Power Urethane Crack Injection into the crack, sealing it completely. While they waited for it to dry, a special epoxy adhesive was added to either side of the crack and then the carbon fiber straps were placed across in order to bind it together completely. 

After our crew had successfully stopped the leak, the homeowner was more than happy to recommend us to their friends and neighbors in need of basement waterproofing.

A family in Van Buren, MI was beginning to notice water pooling in their basement. They were concerned about potential damage to their property and wanted to install a new sump pump to drain the water away. They made sure to contact HomeSpec BasementFix which specializes in sump pump installations and set up an inspection.

When our Project Manager arrived at the property and inspected the basement, he first made sure to check the current sump pump and look for any signs of water damage. Upon further inspection, the Project Manager noticed that the current sump pump was allowing water to leak into the basement, causing damage to the walls and items in the basement. This led our Project Manager to propose a solution that involved the installation of the SuperSump Plus. This sump pump has several benefits and capabilities that make it an ideal solution for this homeowner's problem. 

The SuperSump Plus is designed to handle high volumes of water and has a powerful horsepower pump that can pump up to 2,200 gallons of water per hour. In addition to its high pumping capacity, the SuperSump Plus also includes a battery backup system. This ensures that even in the event of a power outage, the sump pump will continue to function and prevent any water damage to the homeowners property.

When our crew arrived on schedule, they began by removing the old sump pump and excavating the sump pit to accommodate the new sump pump. Then, they installed the SuperSump Plus, ensuring that all connections were secure and the system was working properly. Our crew also tested the battery backup system to ensure it was functioning as expected. After completing the installation, our crew made sure they cleaned up the work area and provided the homeowner with instructions on how to maintain and operate the new sump pump system. The homeowner was pleased with the work and relieved to know that their basement was now protected from potential water damage.

A common sign of supports failing in the crawl space are the floors in the living space beginning to sag, and that's exactly what this homeowner in Van Buren, MI was experiencing. The uneven floors had begun to sink away from the walls and were leaving cracks in the floors. This caused the homeowner a level of distress which led them to do some research into crawl space repair services nearby. With the intention to remodel the interior of the house with new windows, sliding doors and a brand new kitchen, this homeowner contacted HomeSpec BasementFix to level out their home. 

One of our Project Managers, Jesse, who has experience in crawl space repairs, was called out to Van Buren to consult this homeowner on their concerns while providing a free inspection that yielded detailed feedback of the results. Jesse explained that the integrity of the floors depends heavily on the supports that are located beneath the home, and when these are compromised; due to wood rot, mold, or pest damage, it can cause the floors in the living space to become uncomfortable to walk on. During the inspection, Jesse noted how some of the doors in the home would not open and close properly, which led them to believe this was a failing support issue. When our Project Manager recommended the SmartJack Support System to raise the floors back to level, the homeowner was pleased to have found a solution that fit their needs.

The SmartJack Support System is a specifically engineered set of support jacks that rest on a base of concrete fill to prevent it from sinking. The zinc plated steel beams prevent the jacks from corrosion and even mold or pest damage. The SmartJack is capable of supporting loads of up to 60,000 lbs. which worked well for this homeowner because it was a permanent solution to their sagging floors. Add to that, the year-round adjustable nature of the support jacks and this homeowner was more than happy to have their problem solved by our crew.

With the crawl space repair successfully completed and the homeowner more than happy with the work done, they were finally able to begin the remodeling process and recommend HomeSpec BasementFix to neighbors and friends in need of repair services. 

This happy new homeowner had purchased a home in Belleville, Mi from someone who had an inspection done by HomeSpec and were made aware of its needs for a new sump discharge line and crawl space encapsulation. Wanting to ensure comfortable future in their new home, they got in touch with us to conduct the work brought up in the previous inspection and proposal.                                            

Project manager Jesse ensured the work to be done and double-checked the work proposal along with the new homeowner. After that, our crew would get to work, first installing a new sump discharge, leading farther out from the house as a precaution before it could become a possible problem for the homeowner. Our crew would remove debris, and level the crawl space to a reasonable extent, taking note of support piers as they went. They would then install the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system; a 20 mil-thick-liner manufactured in 7 layers consisting of a mix of both low- and high-density polyethylene blends for both durability and flexibility. With its antimicrobial additive woven into the material, it ensures no new mold growth and less pests. We took extra care, to carefully wrap the previously mentioned piers and make sure they were sealed airtight.                                      

With all required work done, this homeowner could truly enjoy life in their new abode with ease.

This customer contacted HomeSpec to have their crawl space walls and floors insulated and a dehumidifier installed.

The rigid foam insulation stops air leaks and can never be damaged by moisture. This will improve the air quality of your home and reduce energy costs!

A homeowner contacted HomeSpec looking for a solution for water seeping through his basement floor. He also needed wall cracks repaired.

Our team installed an interior drainage system to solve the water issue. We also injected the cracks with polyurethane.