Before & After Photos

These homeowners in Berkley, Michigan wanted to add a second story onto their home, but had to halt renovations after noticing issues with their foundation. Their floors were sagging and thought one corner might be sinking. 

When inspecting the crawl space, project manager David Kingsley found many rotting posts in bad shape, causing the settlement. If they were to add a second story, the foundation would need the ability to withstand the weight. 

That's why Jon Lont and his crew installed SmartJack Crawl Space Support Posts. These lift, level, and stabilize the crawl space. With a sturdy concrete base, there's no need to worry about further sinking. The strong galvanized steel is long-lasting and resistant to water, pests, or mold. 

In Royal Oak, MI, a newly married couple bought their first home together. Within the first week of moving into the home, they noticed a musty smell that would not go away and that the floors were always cold. They decided to take a look at their new crawl space but quickly realized that it was only new to them. The crawl space was littered with debris and mold. It was a task they wanted experienced professionals to tackle, so they called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.

A senior project manager, Zach, did an inspection to determine the best course of action. He suggested insulating the crawl space with SilverGlo™ to address the cold floors and encapsulating it with CleanSpace® to fight the moisture. He also made the recommendations to fight the mold using Mold-X2 and creating a waterproof seal with an EverLast™ crawl space door. These multiple solutions reassured the homeowners and they agreed to all of the repairs with HomeSpec. They were installed by a team led by foreman Jon. Now when the couple needs to investigate their crawl space, they no longer see dirt, leaves, and other debris. They see a clean, dry, usable space.

Our crew received a request from a homeowner in Ferndale, MI who wanted to address the debris that had accumulated in their crawlspace over the years. Frustrated by the mess and its potential impact on their home's overall well-being, they reached out to us for help. With our crews' combined experience in encapsulation, they reassured the homeowner and cleared out the debris to create a clean environment beneath their home.

A homeowner in Troy, MI reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair after struggling with the effects of their crawl space and foundation. There was trouble closing doors and windows and cracks appeared in the drywall. A musty smell was also permeating the home. After reaching out for help, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, Zach, went to the home to conduct a free inspection. The homeowner accompanied Zach into the crawl space where they quickly became concerned. They were shocked to discover the main beam was tilted and only had two over-used wooden posts supporting it.

Zach took detailed notes of the condition and measurements so he could develop a repair plan with the homeowner. He proposed that HomeSpec install SmartJack® support posts along the main beam as well as an additional supplemental beam. After supporting the home, then the crew would be able to encapsulate the crawl space using a CleanSpace® vapor barrier to combat the musty smells from returning. The homeowner agreed to this repair plan and was happy when the project was completed.

A homeowner in Detroit had been putting off encapsulating their crawl space for some time and when the floors finally started to become unbearable, they reached out to us to have their issue solved. With the CleanSpace encapsulation system, the crawl space remains dry and protected, preventing moisture and debris from building up.