Before & After Photos

A house in Luna Pier, MI was experiencing sagging floors in the middle and back of the home. The owner reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to install floor jacks in the crawl space as this would help get the house up to code. They had previously contacted someone else for help; however, that individual did not install all of the jacks, and the ones that were used were of poor quality. The homeowner had been thinking about this project for three years before scheduling a free inspection with Homespec.

A senior project manager named Zach went out to the appointment and met with the homeowner. They talked about concerns and explored the crawl space. Zach agreed that installing support posts was the right method of stabilizing the floor. He also proposed encapsulating the crawl space using CleanSpace® vapor barrier. The homeowner approved of this combination and moved forward with the project. A crew led by Travis saw this repair plan to completion so the homeowner would no longer have this issue lingering in the back of their mind.

A couple in Canton, MI loved their home and planned to pass it on to their kids one day in the future. Unfortunately, that vision was in danger of falling apart due to foundation problems. They could see the family room was sinking more and more as time went on. It was evident by the 1.5 inch gap between the wall and hardwood flooring. The homeowners struggled to enjoy the space as they feared it would get worse. With the desire to host family gatherings and protect their home, they contacted HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free estimate.

HomeSpec sent one of their project managers, Jeremiah, to inspect the home’s situation and make a fitting recommendation. Many settlement issues can be fixed using piers or some other form of floor support. However, this home required a different approach. Jeremiah suggested using PolyLevel® Injection Foam to lift the slab the family room sits on and then seal any cracks by using NexusPro sealant. The homeowners agreed to this plan and then scheduled a HomeSpec team to do the work. Fred, a foreman who specializes in PolyLeveling jobs, led the crew and together they completed the job within one day. The homeowners were happy with the final results and would later install new flooring.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because she had a vertical crack (shown in photo) in her foundation that was leaking. 

She wanted it repaired from the outside, so our crew excavated that section of the wall and sealed the crack to waterproof and stabilized the foundation (shown in second photo). Once the dirt was filled back in, it looked good as new!

The problem this homeowner was facing was that his foundation was sinking - causing serious cracks on the outside and inside of his garage. After doing some research, he called the professionals at HomeSpec. 

To solve this problem, our specialists installed helical piers under the foundation. The piers lift the foundation back into place and stabilize it - preventing any more damage. Then we repaired the cracks and the concrete inside the garage. This homeowner is extremely thankful that we were able to save his garage and his foundation! 

Robert L. in Commerce Township, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because he was suffering from sagging floors above his crawl space and knew it meant he had a structural problem below. There were also cracks in the upper level as well as the floor separating from the floor boards, which are all signs of settlement issues. 

Foreman Jon Lont was able to resolve these issues by installing a new supplemental beam with 5 SmartJack Support Posts. These galvanized steel posts stabilize the crawl space by holding the weight of the structure and lifting the floors above back to their original height – effectively eliminating the sagging floors.