The Crack Team

Basement Waterproofing

About us

Since 1985, The Crack Team has specialized in basement foundation crack repair injection waterproofing. For over 38 years we've been providing permanent and cost-effective solutions to one of the biggest problems facing homeowners: cracked and leaking poured concrete walls. The Crack Team has the experience and the knowledge to solve your foundation-related problems. Plus, our lifetime of the structure "Happy Crack Guarantee" gives you the peace of mind you want. When it’s repaired by The Crack Team, it's repaired forever with our lifetime-of-the-structure warranty.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Poured concrete basement waterproofing by injection: wall cracks, leaking rod holes, I-beam pockets.

Services we don't offer

Block foundation waterproofing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Zelle

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.027 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
4%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews

James K.
03/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
It went extremely well. A competitor to the Crack Team told me that one of the cracks in my basement would be especially hard to fix and may require digging on the exterior of the basement. Plus he could not guarantee he could fix it and the price he quoted would be a base and could go higher depending on what he had to do. Dave from the Crack Team said no, he was confident he could seal the cracks, and his quote was a fixed price at about 2/3 of his competitor. The crack team showed up right on time, fixed the cracks, and they are dry with no leaks. I was extremely happy with Dave from the Crack Team.
Description of Work: Sealing basement cracks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia B.
12/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were able to schedule us for an estimate within a week and did the work several days later. He was punctual and neat. It was a little tricky snapping off the plastic injection ports after it had cured, but I was able to use a big chisel and hammer to slice them off close to the wall to achieve a relatively flat surface. The epoxy product was a gray color, but a fresh coat of white waterproofing paint covered it beautifully.
Description of Work: We had 3 ceiling to floor cracks in our concrete foundation wall. No water was leaking in yet, but we wanted to take care of them to prevent that.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050

Don S.
11/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I purchased this home a couple years ago. We noticed that the previous owner had applied a this coating on the basement wall in an attempt to seal wall cracks that ran from top to bottom. Obviously this was not the proper way to repair it and they began to seep as time went on. I read reviews on Angie's List and chose to call Dave with The Crack Team. He called back within a short time and gave an estimate based on my description of how many leaks I thought I had. We set a date and when he got here the estimate was reduced in half because I confused crack repair with rod hole fillings. He repaired 2 long cracks and filled about 12 rod holes. He was very friendly and professional. He did a neat job and cleaned up afterwards. Also he offered suggestions for some minor floor cracks. Thanks to him the basement now appears to be completely dry. The work came with a "Lifetime of the Structure Warranty". I am very pleased with the contractor and the workmanship and will certainly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Basement wall cracks sealed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Robert B.
06/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Outstanding
Description of Work: Rot holes fixed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ronald R.
03/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
What he did the last time was really great; i ask them to come back again to check on the wall. The previous work they did was really good. no problems with the repairs
Description of Work: To repair a crack on the basement wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Deborah M.
02/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were fantastic! So professional, quick, reasonably priced and easy to work with. They were very concerned about really finding source of issue and doing things right. Was a great experience. Would definitely use in future!
Description of Work: Helped identify source of moisture entry leading to crumbling and cracking of basement wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Mike R.
12/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Dave chiseled the crack in the poured foundation from slab floor to top. Since it was actively leaking, he stopped the leak with hydraulic cement, injected polyurethane into the crack, then sealed the surface with epoxy. It's now a month, and no hint of moisture. Also provided a lifetime transferable warranty guaranteeing that should the repaired crack leak in the future, the Crack Team will repair it at no charge. Very competitive pricing, great friendly service, and a great result. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Seal a leaking foundation crack

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$390

Charles K.
05/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Dave, quickly found the leak and repaired it. His pricing is fair, and he was very timely, showing up the day after I called him. I'm still waiting for the next rain to make sure this took care of the issue but based on the obviousness of the crack and the robustness of the repair, I believe I will be dry. Foundation cracks happen , especially in older homes. Should one sprout up again, I would not hesitate to contact the Crack Team.
Description of Work: Repaired Cracked Wall in Foundation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

k M.
05/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Solved a problem that had existed for twenty years, as a small leak, and more recently as a large leak. I had tried other remedies, not knowing that the source of the water in my basement was a set of very fine cracks in the wall. Others would have charged thousands of dollars for a repair that did the job completely for under $900. Try the Crack Team first to avoid a more costly repair.
Description of Work: Leaking Cracks in Foundation wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Leonardo S.
03/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I would give this company 1000 stars if I could. First of all, if they can fix your problem, they will tell you so and they will get it right with a single visit. No need to come back to fix something later because it wasn't done done correctly the very first time. Second, their rates are fair and I feel I get my money's worth working with them. And last but not least, even when the water problem in your basement happens to be something they don't deal with (e.g. water coming from the concrete floor instead of a crack on the wall), they are more than willing to give you sound advice and refer to companies they trust who can maybe solve your problem. For example, The Crack Team has steered me in the right direction of contacting a reliable plumbing company to snake my house's storm drain system versus spending tons of money on a new drain system. Really, I know my review may sound too good to be true, but this is my sincere experience with this company. I highly recommend them for your own home, rentals and commercial properties. Dave, thank you so much for the work you have done for me.
Description of Work: Cracks in multiple walls in my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles E.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Repaired a diagonal crack in a poured concrete wall. Service was professional, quick and clean. very satisfied.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Daniel C.
01/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I called The Crack Team and described the small crack I had in my basement wall. I was given a fair estimate on the phone and made arrangements for the repair. They were able to come the very next day to do the repair. Upon arrival I showed the crack to the repairman and we discussed the extent of the damage. To my surprise, I was told that it was not a structural issue and if the crack had never leaked water and never gotten any larger since we lived here, it really did not to be repaired with epoxy. I was advised just to apply some caulk and paint and that was all that was necessary. I really appreciate the honesty as I was prepared to pay to have the work done. I offered to pay for the service call and they would not even take any money for that. This company is great and I would definitely recommend them. Prompt service and very honest.
Description of Work: Provided a professional evaluation of a small crack in the foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert A.
06/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Dave, who had recently repaired another basement wall crack for us, was punctual, very professional, proceeded expeditiously with the work to be done and cleaned up when done. We are happy with the result. The first repair survived the 4" rain we had a couple of weeks ago, so everything appears good. We will have to see, but I don't expect there to be any problems in the further out future.
Description of Work: Repaired a large wall crack and a leak around where the septic pipe penetrates the basement wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$640

Robert A.
05/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The appointment was quickly scheduled and punctual. The results speak for themselves - the 4 inch rain we had today stayed out!
Description of Work: Repaired leaking basement wall crack

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Kevin A.
05/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The crack team did an excellent job repairing the walls in my basement. All work completed as expected.
Description of Work: Repaired 5 cracks in my basement wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

Cory C.
04/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Dave was able to give me a price quote over the phone for my repair, as well as a date to do repair. Dave showed up on time and date stated. He repaired the leaks at the price quoted, and cleaned up upon completion. Dave was very polite, professional, and informative in answering any questions I had. I would gladly recommend this company to friends and family, as well as use them again if need would arise
Description of Work: fixed leaks in my basement wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

joe M.
04/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did a good job, and it doesn't leak.
Description of Work: They repaired 2 cracks in my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Loredana P.
03/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Excellent...we haven't had any problems since! Would recommend to family and friends! Prompt and professional!
Description of Work: Repaired 3 cracks and 6 holes in basement walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Lawrence S.
10/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
This job went very well. The installer had to remove old material from previous patch attempts to expose the crack thoroughly and allow him to install injection ports. After a twenty minute cure period, the ports are ready for injection into the crack. It doesn't take long. The company uses urethane and if you do any research into the best practices published by the basement waterproofing industry, there is no question this process is the best available for non structural repairs in leaky, poured concrete walls. Despite all the evidence that this material remains pliable to fill gaps without the voids common with epoxy running down and out the other side, many companies are unwilling got change and update their methods. Clean, quiet and efficient. Dave knew what he was doing and has been doing this for quite some time proving there is no substitute for well informed experience. Clean up was good too.
Description of Work: The provider, Dave, filled a floor to ceiling basement crack using a urethane injection process. Took a couple of hours only because my wall, from previous owners, had three previous attempts to "patch" the leaky wall using cement on the surface.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

BRENDA G.
09/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
After the multiple storms and flooding of this summer, there was not a drop of water! Great job. So glad I didn't wait to get the work done. Will happily recommend you. Thank you!
Description of Work: We had a very slow flowing crack in the basement wall. It was repaired with an injection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael W.
09/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The owner, David Michalski provided phone quote, explained the scope of work he would perform and scheduled appointment. David was timely, professional, explained in-detail the work he was going to perform, provided an estimate of the time the job would take and went to work. I watchd David work and I am confident in the process he used and the work he did will keep my basement wall dry. Approx 1 week after the and quot;Crack Teamand quot; left my house, I received a guarantee of their work that's a life time guarantee and fully transferable. All-in-all, I was very happy with their work. I felt they were a bit pricey, but I'm confident in their guarantee and don't feel I will ned to invest anymore money into my basement wall.
Description of Work: Water proofed 2-7' long cracks and 8 rebar holes in basement wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Kaitlyn B.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Water was starting to dribble/leak in as the side the crack is on is not properly graded. We received estimates from a few companies, and ultimately went with the crack team, as they offered reasonable quote (don't remember exactly). The gentleman that came out was both knowledgable, patient, insightful to the situation/ further solutions to prevent leaking. Was efficient with his time but got the job done right
Description of Work: Our basement had a crack running down the side, pored concrete walls. Was repaired with the injection method.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Matt S.
05/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Dave came out to look at the cracks, explain the process, and see if there were any obstacles that had to be removed prior to doing the job. He can work around most obstacles, but I did have to move the water heater which was just 2 inches from the wall and directly in front of one of the cracks. He quoted $950 to repair three cracks.We set up an appointment on a Saturday and Dave arrived at the agreed upon time, and finished on schedule - I believe about 5 hours. Dave conducted himself in a professional manner at all times, and left very little mess to clean up.All of the work was done from the inside, and required no outside digging.Once sealed, there is material left on the wall (an epoxy?) about 2-3and quot; on either side of the crack, and ranging in depth from 1/8and quot; to 1/2and quot; or so. It is unsightly, but can be painted over. I did grind a bit of it down to make it less noticable, but the cracks weren't in a finished part of the basement, so I wasn't too concerned. I suggest you ask Dave just how far you can grind if you are concerned about appearance after the repair.It's been 10 months now, and so far, so good. We've had several rains that would have resulted in leaks before the repairs, but no water has seeped thru, and the basement has remained dry. At this point I am completely satisfied, and have one more crack that I plan on having repaired by The Crack Team..
Description of Work: The Crack Team sealed three cracks in my poured cement basemant walls. Each crack was vertical, and ran from the top to the bottom of the wall. The cracks have been there for over 30 years, and had been leaking more often in recent months.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Joyce H.
01/2007
2.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I asked for an appraisal. He called and asked if he could come earlier than scheduled and that was okay. I showed him the areas that were leaking and he looked at them for awhile. Then asked if he could run water through the outside hose into the basement to see the problem. I said no. He said that there was no other way to figure out what to do. He did not have a good understanding of how to correct the problem at all. It seemed like he really did not know where to begin and the flooding question was the last resort. I did tell him that it seemed like he could learn more about how to fix leaky basements.
Description of Work: Did not get the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from The Crack Team
We did call and let this customer know we were running ahead of schedule on this late evening appointment and asked if we could arrive ten minutes early. She said that would be okay. Some customers appreciate early arrival so they can get the appointment over and done and move on with their day or night. If the customer can not accommodate, we let them know that is perfectly fine and we'll be there at the scheduled appointment time. The injection service we provide for poured concrete walls attacks the exact location of the problem so we need to know specifically where the leak is to determine what we need to repair and the cost. Injection is a much better method for poured concrete walls than a general waterproofing solution which treats a wide area hoping to get the leak and which also normally costs more. Exactly targeting the leak is how we keep costs down for our customers. Normally, there's an obvious crack on the wall or staining that can lead us to the problem. At this estimate, we observed no evidence of a leak such as a crack or staining which helps us determine what needs to be repaired. This customer could not provide much information other than “water leaks in this approximate section of basement wall”. In these extremely rare cases where a customer has little information on the problem, we will sometimes ask to take a garden hose and run water on the outside of the house to duplicate the problem. The other option is wait for it to naturally leak again and then the customer can tell us what they observed. In this situation, there was no obvious cracks or staining, the customer could not provide information on where the leak was, nor did she allow us to use our testing methods, so unfortunately even though we would have loved to have provided a cost-effective and permanent solution, in this extremely rare instance we were unable to do so.

CHRIS V.
07/2006
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were very friendly, knowledgeable and polite. Their price was much better than the other two quotes I received. They also performed the work within a day of accepting the bid, which was a great help because it was quite a leak.
Description of Work: I had a leak in my basement caused by a crack in the wall. They came in and injected the crack.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
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Contact information

35191 Pembroke Ave, Livonia, MI 48152

https://detroitcrackteam.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2103189231
Trade License Locale
MI
Trade License Authority
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Trade License Expiration
05/31/2026
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Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing

FAQ

The Crack Team is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

The Crack Team accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Zelle
Yes, The Crack Team offers free project estimates.
No, The Crack Team does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, The Crack Team offers a 5% senior discount.
No, The Crack Team does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Crack Team offers warranties.
The Crack Team offers the following services: Poured concrete basement waterproofing by injection: wall cracks, leaking rod holes, I-beam pockets.
Block foundation waterproofing

Contact information

35191 Pembroke Ave, Livonia, MI 48152

https://detroitcrackteam.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed