Before & After Photos

A homeowner in New Hudson, MI was using part of their basement as a store room. Unfortunately, they noticed a water leak following heavy rains. It seemed to be in the same area as a repair done by the previous owner. Fixing this basement leak was a top priority. The homeowner called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free estimate.

Ted, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, arrived for the appointment and met with the homeowner. They discussed concerns about the basement leak as well as other things the homeowner found worrisome given the house’s newness. After a thorough evaluation, Ted recommended fixing the leak using a high pressure urethane injection. This technique would fill any voids on the outside of the foundation wall and prevent further leaks. The crack itself would then be sealed on the inner basement wall. The homeowner agreed to this repair plan and was happy with the completed project.

The best part about basement waterproofing systems – such as French Drains and Sump Pumps – is that they keep your basement or crawl space DRY. They do this by collecting water before it seeps into the basement, and then funneling the water away from your home. But where does the water go?

The water needs to be pumped away from the home through the discharge line. It's best for it to be buried to hide the unsightly pipe and prevent tripping hazards. The further the discharge is from the home, the better – so the water coming out won't have a chance to leak back into the basement. 

That's what HomeSpec did for this homeowner in Willis, Michigan. The discharge line was extended and buried, and when it was finished, you could barely tell the grass was removed! 

This sump pump discharge line was extended a whopping 18 feet to connect to the storm basin! The interior drainage system collects water coming into the basement and deposits it into the sump pump, which then pumps the water away from the home through the discharge line. By burying the discharge line, it elmininates unsighlty pipes and tripping hazards. 

This homeowner was looking to have some natural light and air filtration in their basement, they were unsure how to proceed, but after reaching out to us, we came up with a custom solution that fit the needs of this homeowner.

In 2022, a family moved into a home in Plymouth, MI. Over the last couple of years, the finished basement has suffered water damage during heavy rains. It had gotten so bad that the children were no longer able to play downstairs. The family installed a sump pump hoping to solve this problem; however, the next time it rained the sump pump proved ineffective. They were ready to finally be done with these leaks so they called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.

Jeremiah, a project manager for HomeSpec, went to the home to do an inspection. He saw the sump pump the family had purchased as well as the areas where water intrusion in the basement occurred. He shared with them that a sump pump was a good idea, but that it alone was not enough to stop the water. Jeremiah proposed using a powerful sump pump that is compatible with an interior drainage system using WaterGuard® french drains. These drains would line the majority of the basement walls which would reach where the previous sump pump could not. He also suggested using the Everlast Wall Restoration System which is a waterproof basement finishing material and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. The homeowners agreed to use these products. HomeSpec’s foremen, Brandon and Rick, led the installations for this project. The family was happy to have their usable basement back for the whole family when the work was completed.