Before & After Photos

Cracks in the basement floor of a Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, home were growing in both size and frequency. The homeowner was becoming concerned that there were significant issues with the foundation, but they could not tell for sure due to the drywall and carpet throughout the basement. They contacted HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to get a free inspection and determine the best course of action.

A senior project manager named Keith went out to the house and met with the homeowner. They described the symptoms in the basement and expressed worries about there being problems with the foundation, especially if the problems worsened with time. Keith thoroughly investigated the basement and prepared ideas for a repair plan. He presented them to the homeowner, and together, they came to an agreement. Depending on the severity of damage behind the drywall, using a CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System and PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System would prevent walls from bowing and cracking any further. The homeowner then scheduled a team, led by a foreman named Jim, to install those products. They were happy with the final results and were reassured that the foundation issues would not get worse.

Beams were installed to stabilize basement walls that were cracked. 

HomeSpec already had to repair damaged walls in this Saint Clair Shores, Michigan basement back in 2020 because they were severely cracked and bowing. Recently though, the homeowner Stephanie and her dad were removing wall panels from another room in the basement and found the same exact issues – bad water damage, bowing walls and large cracks in the blocks. 

Foundation repair expert Ryan Loop and waterproofing foreman Jerry Blevins lead the crew to complete this repair. They stabilized and braced the foundation walls with the PowerBrace Wall Repair System and Carbon Fiber Straps. A WaterGuard Perimeter Drainage System (aka French Drain) was installed to curb the water intrusion. Sections of the walls were covered with our BrightWall Vapor Barrier Panels to insulate and direct water into the drainage system. 

Stephanie and her father were once again very happy with the results of their newly repaired basement! They don't have to worry anymore about losing property value because of the damage or worry about the issues worsening. 

A Saint Clair Shores, MI home was owned by former residents of the state. Because they still owned the home, they decided it would be a good idea for their father to move in; however, it would have to be repaired first. The floors were uneven, there were noticeable cracks, shifting, and water was causing damage. Unfortunately, it was not possible to tell the scope of the damage until the drywall was removed to reveal the foundation walls themselves. The homeowners called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for an inspection and to discuss possible solutions.

The senior project manager, Zach, recommended stabilizing the walls with both GeoLock® Wall Anchor and PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System depending on the area of the basement. He also suggested waterproofing the walls to prevent further leaking and installing an interior drainage system made with WaterGuard® to route any water to a storm cleanout. The homeowners approved of these repairs and worked with the scheduling team to plan out the installations. The work was led by Brian V, Marshall, Rick F, Rick G, and Ryan. While the finished basement may have looked prettier before the repairs, the homeowners can rest easy knowing their father lives in a stable, secure, and dry environment.

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec about repairing the failing foundation of their 100-year-old home. 

HomeSpec rebuilt some of the deteriorated blocks, then lifted the foundation and installed helical piers to stabilize the home.