Before & After Photos

As concrete slabs on sidewalks and driveways shift and settle over time with soil, they can end up separating themselves introducing tripping hazards with gaps. The NexusPro Joint sealant effectively seals these joints, and provides a weatherproof UV-resistant seal that's more reliable than traditional caulking

Concrete is often poured over loose, weak or backfill soil during construction. Over time the soil can settle, shrink in dry condition or soften and wash away completely as water runs down joints and cracks. Here we can see a clear visual comparison at just how effective using a combination PolyLevel and NexusPro crack sealant is. PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill the gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize the concrete surface. After using the PolyLevel system to address the immediate need, our crew would seal cracks and joints in the concrete slabs with NexusPro joint sealant to keep out water that could soften and was away the soil underneath to repeat the problem. Using these two in conjunction, provides a proper solution, that is long lasting and reliable.

A garage and driveway in Troy, MI had cracked slabs of concrete that were no longer level. The homeowner reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to see if they could help raise the garage entrance slab and inquired about how much a quote would be. A call center representative scheduled the homeowner for an inspection with Jeremiah, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers. At that appointment, Jeremiah would be able to give a precise quote.

On the day of the appointment, Jeremiah took detailed measurements and notes of the concrete in question. Other observations of the exterior of the home also helped him to dictate what the best course of action would be. He then discussed a repair plan with the homeowner so they could identify the price of the project. Jeremiah proposed lifting the concrete using PolyLevel® Injection Foam and then the cracks and joints would have NexusPro sealant applied. This addressed leveling the driveway and garage as the homeowner desired; however, Jeremiah also wanted to prevent more sinking from occurring in the future. He proposed installing a downspout extension so water would no longer wash over the driveway. The homeowner agreed to all of the ideas proposed and moved forward with the project.

A Macomb, MI homeowner contacted HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair with concerns about their sump pump. HomeSpec sent one of their project managers, Sean, to the home. Upon arriving, he noticed that there were large gaps in the driveway. Certain spots had even been invaded by grass. 

Sean spoke with the homeowner about their concerns and went on to provide a free inspection. After investigating the sump pump in the basement floor he returned to the homeowner to discuss a repair plan. Sean, of course, talked about the areas the homeowner was concerned about but also brought up the driveway. Sean recommended installing a new sump pump as well as filling the concrete cracks and joints with NexusPro sealant to protect the driveway. The homeowner agreed with both of these recommendations and scheduled a team for the repairs. A foreman named Domonique led the charge and the homeowner was happy with the crew’s hard work!

The porch on this Hartland home was sinking and pulling away from the foundation - and it was quite unsightly. So the homeowners contacted the professionals here at HomeSpec. 

Thankfully, our PolyLevel system quickly and permanently solves problems like this. The PolyLevel foam just had to be injected underneath the concrete, then it expanded and filled in the gaps caused by soil erosion and shrinkage. As it expanded, the porch was raised up back into its original position.