Foundation Repair Photo Album: Couple Worried About Structural Integrity of Foundation Walls in Trenton, MI

A couple moved into their Trenton, MI home six years ago with no suspicion of issues in their basement. Since they moved in, they have experienced wall deflection, settlement, and water intrusion. They even had to rebuild the walls! Their more recent issues involved a horizontal crack in the wall leaking whenever heavy rain falls and concrete block walls bowing. These homeowners did not want to constantly be worried about the safety of their home and desired a permanent solution. So, they called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free estimate. A senior project manager, David, went out to the house to provide the estimate. He first explored inside and outside of the home to figure out the cause of the issues. He was then able to discuss a repair plan with the homeowners. David recommended that they address the structural and settlement issues before shifting focus to the waterproofing concerns. He proposed using helical piers both inside and outside, on the north and west walls, to stabilize the foundation. Before the systems are buried, the team could then install WaterGuard® french drains and a sump pump to waterproof the basement. The homeowners agreed to this plan and had HomeSpec’s crews work to get everything installed. Ryan led the team that handled the  helical piers. The couple was happy with outcome!