Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

These Ann Arbor, Michigan homeowners purchased a home with many crawl space and foundation issues, so they called HomeSpec to take care of everything! A general inspection found that there was mold in the crawl space due to moisture, and the joists/band board were rotting badly as a result. 

On top of that, one corner of the home was sinking, also know as settling, into the soil and pulling apart from the rest of the home – resulting in severe cracking in the crawl space and outside the home. 

HomeSpec combatted the sinking issue by installing Helical Piers. These anchor deep into stronger soils and literally hold the home up, preventing the structure from sinking any further and even lifting it back to its original position. 

The rotting, moldy joists in the crawl space were replaced and sistered to make sure the floors above won't sag and the support won't give way. The cracks in the crawl space block walls were also sealed to prevent moisture from seeping in. The support in the crawl space is crucial to the home, which is why it's important to keep crawl spaces dry or else moisture will wreak havoc!! 

A homeowner in Ann Arbor, MI who had been experiencing bowing walls and leaks into their basement for some time due to a walnut tree putting pressure on the walls had finally reached the point where they decided it was time for a fix. They reached out to us to install the Carbon Fiber Strips to support the walls as well as seal up the stair step cracks that had formed as a result of the buildup of pressure. This would effectively stop the leaking and provide reinforcement to their basement walls.

A homeowner in Detroit, MI experienced a shock most people won’t, their home was hit by a neighbor’s car. There was damage to both the outside and inside of the house which included a horizontal crack lining the foundation wall. The homeowner wanted to have the damage repaired and prevent the foundation from getting worse. They called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a professional evaluation.

Mark, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, visited the house to inspect the true scope of the damage and develop a repair plan. He took notes of the measurements and then spoke with the homeowner about the best way to repair their home. Mark suggested installing CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System to secure the foundation wall and prevent it from moving or bowing. The homeowner agreed to this plan and scheduled a crew to move forward with the project. They were happy with the completed project and looking forward to turning the basement into a living area now that the foundation was stable.

A Grosse Pointe Woods, MI home had begun to show signs of settlement. Some of these signs include clear sinking from the front of the house as well as horizontal cracks and bowing along the basement walls. The homeowner wanted to address these issues before anything got worse, so they called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. Keith, a senior project manager, went to the house for an inspection and to discuss the homeowner's concerns.

Together, they devised a plan to install helical piers to lift the foundation back to its original level and CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System to secure the bowing wall. When the foreman, Ryan, and his crew arrived for the installations, the homeowner asked if it was possible to add on more repairs. After more discussion and confirming the budget the homeowner was comfortable with, the plan was to add an interior drainage system to the basement floors and a vapor barrier made of CleanSpace® for the walls. Because there were many parts to this plan, multiple teams were involved to ensure everything flowed smoothly. The other foremen who brought this homeowner’s vision to life were Eleftherios, Josh, and Rick. Once everything was complete, the homeowner was happy with their stabilized foundation and waterproof basement.

A concerned homeowner in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI contacted HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair because water was getting into their basement. They were concerned about mold damaging their property and wanted to get any and all issues fixed before retirement. Cleaning up water every time they wanted to do laundry or change the furnace filter in their basement was not in their plans for the future. Additionally, they would need a dry space for storage to protect their items.

Keith, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, went to the home and provided a free inspection. While looking for the source and cause of the water intrusion, Keith noticed there were cracks in the basement walls which meant there were structural components to consider as well. He took thorough notes and measurements before sitting down with the homeowner to decide on a repair plan together. Keith proposed addressing both the wall cracks and waterproofing needs at the same time. The HomeSpec team would fill the cracks and then use CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System to prevent the walls from moving any further. They would also install a WaterGuard® interior drainage system to capture any water and route it to a sump pump. The homeowner agreed to this plan and planned on a crew later seeing it through. This crew was led by a foreman named Jon, and the homeowner was so impressed with Jon and his team that they called in to compliment their politeness and amazing work ethic!