Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Saline, MI reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free consultation. They were interested in encapsulating their crawl spaces, of which there were two. Both the homeowner and their child struggled with asthma, and feared that mold would grow and contaminate the air quality throughout the house. After explaining details to the scheduling team, they were able to set up an appointment with a project manager who regularly inspects crawl spaces.

Bill was the project manager helping this homeowner. He spoke with them about their concerns before entering the crawl spaces. While inspecting, Bill took great care in recording details not only for his analysis but so he could inform the homeowner. They talked about what Bill witnessed and then about his recommendations. Together, they decided to encapsulate the crawl space using a CleanSpace® vapor barrier and install a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. The homeowner then planned a time for the repairs to be completed. The crew was led by a foreman named Jim, and he and his team worked diligently to finish the project. The homeowner was happy with their crawl space repair!

These Ann Arbor, Michigan homeowners purchased a home with many crawl space and foundation issues, so they called HomeSpec to take care of everything! A general inspection found that there was mold in the crawl space due to moisture, and the joists/band board were rotting badly as a result. 

On top of that, one corner of the home was sinking, also know as settling, into the soil and pulling apart from the rest of the home – resulting in severe cracking in the crawl space and outside the home. 

HomeSpec combatted the sinking issue by installing Helical Piers. These anchor deep into stronger soils and literally hold the home up, preventing the structure from sinking any further and even lifting it back to its original position. 

The rotting, moldy joists in the crawl space were replaced and sistered to make sure the floors above won't sag and the support won't give way. The cracks in the crawl space block walls were also sealed to prevent moisture from seeping in. The support in the crawl space is crucial to the home, which is why it's important to keep crawl spaces dry or else moisture will wreak havoc!! 

The Community Action Network in Ann Arbor was coordinating and paying for home rehabilitation for low-income households. This home was one of five that had been identified as needing new drainage in the crawl space. After the senior project manager, Erik, inspected the area and recommended more than just drainage to fully transform this home.

The representative and Erik decided together to install SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump System, SmartPipe™ perimeter drainage pipe, and CleanSpace® to waterproof the crawl space, insulation using SilverGlo™, and a rain garden where the water is discharged. This combination would protect the home and provide a clean aesthetic both inside and out. Foreman Jon led the HomeSpec crew in the repairs and installation. The Community Action Network enjoyed working with HomeSpec on this project so much that they continued to work on other homes as well.

Kelly E. in Petersburg, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because the floors above her crawl space were not level – meaning the support below needed repair – and she was also interested in learning about crawl space encapsulation. 

Project manager David Kingsley inspected the crawl space and indeed found that the support was lacking, causing the floors above to sag as well. He also informed Kelly about our encapsulation process, and since the crawl space was very moist and muddy, Kelly wanted to go ahead with it! 

Foreman Jon Davis and his crew first installed our Crawl Space Support Jacks to stabilize the crawl space, and also lift the floors back to their original position. These will not sink into the ground and cannot be damaged by pests, which is why homeowners love them!

Then Jon encapsulated the crawl space by sealing off the floors and wall with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. All gaps and joists were also sealed with our SilverGlo Rigid Foam Insulation to stop air leaks. This ensure that no water, moisture, air or pests can penetrate the crawl space. The job was finished off by installed our CleanSpace Vent Covers and an EverLast Crawl Space Door. 

This entire process stops cold air from entering the home in the winter, and humid air from entering in the summer. This means no cold floors during wintertime and no musty smells or mildew in the summertime. Overall, this saves homeowners money on energy costs, which they definitely enjoy. 

Kelly in Petersburg now has a healthy crawl space and a warranty to boot! 

A family in Lambertville, MI noticed a musty smell in their home after returning from their vacation. They knew that the cause of this was moisture and wanted a solution that would prevent situations like this in the future. So, they reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair with an interest in a vapor barrier. After Zach, a senior project manager, did an inspection of the home and crawl space, he revealed to the homeowners that there was also some sagging in the floor due to a main beam in the crawl space.

The homeowners decided to address both the musty smell emanating from the crawl space as well as the floor sagging. Zach proposed a CleanSpace® vapor barrier, as the homeowners originally anticipated, as well as a new crawl space vent cover for each vent lining the home. These vent covers would prevent moisture from entering the crawl space as well as pests and cold winter air. Another method of moisture management proposed was the SaniDry Sedona crawl space dehumidifier. Instead of being preventative like the vent covers, the dehumidifier actively fights any moisture, mold, and allergens that are in the crawl space. The homeowners agreed to all of these options and they were later installed by foreman Jon and his team. They were happy with the results and knowing their home would not be musty or moisture-damaged again in the future.