Before & After Photos

A Westland, MI homeowner was concerned about the scent of mold emanating from their crawl space. They wanted to control the moisture issues and be able to enjoy the home they’ve been in for the last 24 years. Accomplishing this would improve the quality of life for their family and pet. They called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free inspection to learn more about their options.

Zach, a senior project manager, visited the home and immediately noticed the smell the homeowner mentioned. He explored the crawl space and took notes of what he observed. He then brought this information to the homeowner so they could create a repair plan together. Zach recommended applying Mold-X2 to address the mold and then installing an EverLast™ Crawl Space Vent Cover to ward off moisture in the future. The homeowner agreed to this plan and the homeowner then worked with the HomeSpec team to schedule a team for the installation process. The crew was led by a foreman named Jon. When they completed the project, the homeowner was pleased with the finished product.

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their crawl space was very humid and water was seeping in.

Our crew solved this problem by encapsulating the crawl space to keep it clean, dry, healthy, and free from mold and moisture for a more comfortable home. 

Our team encapsulated a crawl space and installed an interior drainage system. 

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.