Before & After Photos

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.

A homeowner in Plymouth, MI had an unfinished basement with a concrete block foundation. Unfortunately, water was leaking through the foundation during heavy rains. This repeated water intrusion had caused damage to the walls, floors, and stairs. The homeowner wanted to ensure this issue did not continue to get worse. So, they reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair about receiving a free inspection.

Sidney, one of HomeSpec’s inspection managers, went out to the home and thoroughly evaluated the situation. He concluded the best way to waterproof the basement and discussed a repair plan with the homeowner. They agreed to have HomeSpec install a WaterGuard® interior drainage system, which would connect to an existing basin, as well as a CleanSpace® vapor barrier along the walls of the basement. A foreman named Brandon and a plumber named Rick led the crew in these repairs. While installing the WaterGuard® interior drainage system, they were able to blend the concrete with the deteriorating areas to create a more cohesive aesthetic. The homeowner was happy with the completed project!

This customer purchased a home from their grandfather a year ago with the plans of living there for a long time. In the excitement of renovating the home to include a man cave and a mudroom, the homeowner and their partner found black mold in the basement. In the year of living in their new home, their allergies had worsened and illness became apparent. The couple reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to not only get rid of the mold but also keep it away.

One of HomeSpec’s project managers, Elon, visited the home to provide a free inspection. He did a thorough assessment before returning to the homeowners to discuss a plan to repair their basement. Elon recommended first applying Mold-X2 and then moving on to the waterproofing efforts. This included installing an interior drainage system featuring WaterGuard® French drains, a new sump pump, a new sump pump discharge, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. The couple agreed to this repair plan and scheduled a HomeSpec crew to move forward. The crew was led by a foreman named Vernon and any plumbing concerns were addressed by Rick. The homeowners were happy with the final results, being mold-free and protected from future water intrusions.

In the first photo we can see a clearly failing sump pump and drainage system, as show from the visible floor cracks and stains across the floor from prolonged water damage.  To rectify this problem, we utilized our French drain system alongside our triple safe sump pump solution. The French drain collects water along the perimeter of the wall and diverts it seamlessly into our revitalized drainage basin/ new sump pump. This particular sump pump solution includes 3 pumps total. A primary pump, a secondary in case the water inflow turns out to be overwhelming for the first, and a battery backup system to remain operational in times of power outages.