Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Tomah, WI, noticed their foundation wall was cracking. Knowing they couldn't solve the issue themselves, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. The homeowner looked into "cracked foundation repair near me" and one of the first foundation repair companies to catch their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our award-winning foundation products, the homeowner knew we were the ideal choice for their home. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Chuck, to the home to take a closer look. Chuck arrived at the home to begin the estimate. During his inspection, Chuck found several cracks growing throughout the south foundation wall. To prevent these cracks from growing, Chuck recommended installing CarbonArmor strips along the struggling wall. The homeowner agreed with Chuck's recommendations, so they passed the proposal along to our Logistics team to build and approve the plans. Once the plans were approved, they were passed along to our Logsitics team. Our Logistics team built the project, and then it was scheduled for the following months. A few weeks later, our Foreman, Diego and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. After they arrived, Diego and his crew made sure the walls were ready for the CarbonArmor. Next, Diego and his crew installed seven CarbonArmor strips on the south walls. Once all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their walls were properly reinforced. American Waterworks is happy to repair its homeowner's struggling walls. 

A homeowner in Lester Prairie, MN, noticed their wall was beginning to crack. Knowing this was not a good sign, the homeowner decided to look into foundation repair options. The homeowner took to Google and searched "foundation repair near me". American Waterworks was positioned near the top of that list, so they decided to look into our service. After seeing our impressive list of services, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Soon after the appointment was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Eric, one of our Design Specialists. Eric arrived at the home and began by completing the inspection of the basement. Following his detailed inspection, Eric determined that the southwest wall required permanent stabilization. Eric recommended that PowerBraces be installed in the home to provide further support. The homeowner knew that this would provide a long-term fix, so they went along with Eric's plan. Once they got the stamp of approval, the plans were sent to our Foreman, Chris, and his crew. They arrived and began by making sure the space was ready for production. The crew installed four PowerBraces along the southwest basement wall. After the PowerBraces were properly secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed by the work completed by the crew and left a glowing review. American Waterworks is happy to make another home safe. 

A homeowner from Worthington, MN, was chatting with her neighbor one day when she learned that they had just had their home tested for radon gas. She didn't know much about the dangers of radon gas but figured it would be worth testing her home, just to be on the safe side. When the homeowner went to look for radon specialists in her area, she quickly found our website. She was impressed with other radon systems we had installed in her area and decided to sign up for her FREE estimate. Several weeks later, Ryan P, one of our Design Specialists, headed out to the home. 

When Ryan arrived at the home, he began the process by placing a continuous radon monitoring test in the home and then carried on with his inspection of the home. When Ryan finished, he met with the homeowner. He began by explaining a bit more about what radon is. Radon is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas that is emitted from the breakdown of the soil around your home's foundation. It creeps into your home through small holes or cracks in the foundation and silently wreaks havoc on lung tissue. Ryan went on to say that radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer, claiming 21,000 lives each year in the United States. Going back to the test, Ryan explained to the homeowner that the purpose of this test was to record radon levels in the house over 48 hours, delivering an average result when the test concluded. Ryan went on to say that, should the results come back higher than 4 pCi/L, he would strongly recommend the installation of a radon mitigation system. Ryan explained that a typical radon mitigation system consists of a large-diameter plastic pipe that connects the air beneath your foundation to the outdoors. An in-line fan sucks radon-rich air from beneath your foundation and expels this hazardous air to the exterior. Instead of entering your basement or other living space area through numerous gaps and cracks in the foundation, radon gas is extracted from beneath your foundation before it can permeate into interior space. He finished by saying that, when installed by an experienced professional, a radon mitigation system will lower the concentration of radon gas in your interior air to minimal levels recommended by the EPA and other health safety agencies. The homeowner liked Ryan's comprehensive approach and solution, and decided to sign on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Dakota, and his team were able to seamlessly place the system in the home. Now, our customer is thrilled to know that he no longer has to worry about dangerous radon gas! 

A homeowner in Fargo, ND, read an article discussing the dangers of radon in their home. Concerned that their home's levels were high, the homeowner began searching for a company to test their radon levels. The homeowner did not have to look far, since American Waterworks was based in Fargo, ND. After reviewing our impressive ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew we were the best option for their home. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate details were finalized, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Radon Sales and Service Technician, Jackson. Upon arrival, Jackson completed the radon test and inspected the crawl space. Jackson confirmed that the radon levels were higher in the home and the crawl space required a full encapsulation. Once the test and inspection were completed, Jackson could provide the homeowner with a solution. After hearing Jackson's recommendations, the homeowner knew it was the right plan of action. Next, Jackson passed the plans along to our Logisitcs team to build and schedule the project. Our Logistics team built and approved the plans, and then they were sent back to Jackson to complete the project. Then, Jackson took the prepared plans and traveled back to the home to begin the installation. Jackson arrived at the home and started by installing the Radon Mitigation System. Next, Jackson shifted his focus to encapsulating the crawl space. To encapsulate the space, Jackson used Drainage Matting and CleanSpace to encapsulate the damaged space. Once the crawl space was properly encapsulated, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is delighted to assist homeowners in repairing their damaged crawl spaces and property mitigating radon. 

A homeowner in Waseca, MN, had water leaking into his basement and cracks forming along the walls which concerned him about the potential damage to his home. He quickly began searching for services in the area and came upon American Waterworks through our website. After browsing our Before and After photos of Waterproofing Basements and Foundation Repair, he contacted us to claim his FREE estimate and scheduled a date with one of our experts.

Our Design Specialist, Lance S., arrived at the home and conducted a thorough inspection of the basement. He explained that one of the causes of a wet basement is the "clay bowl" effect. When excavated soil is replaced around a completed foundation, it isn't as dense and tightly packed as undisturbed soil further away. As a result, when it rains, water collects in the soil, putting pressure on foundation walls and causing it to crack. Water then forces itself through the cracks into the basement. To address this issue, Lance recommended our GeoLock anchors, CarbonArmor, WaterGuard, TripleSafe Sump Pump, IceGuard, and CleanSpace. The homeowner was happy to proceed, and Lance's design was sent to our Foreman, Diego B. 

Our Foreman, Jesus C., and Diego B., and their crew arrived at the home on separate days for the installations. To waterproof the basement, the crew installed 127 feet of WaterGuard. These are placed around the perimeter of the basement by hammering into the floor. Next, rocks are placed in the holes, and the WaterGuard is positioned on the top, connecting to the sump pump. Once set, the concrete is poured back on top of the installation. The TripleSafe sump pump provides three levels of protection for your basement. One pump is installed at the lowest level, capable of discharging 2,200 gallons of water per hour. The second pump is installed a little bit higher to act as a backup if the primary pump fails or is overwhelmed with heavy water. The third pump is installed at the highest level in case of power outages. Additionally, two IceGuards were installed outside the home to eject water away from the foundation. Our IceGuards are designed not to freeze during cold temperatures, unlike traditional discharge lines. The crew also installed CleanSpace, a plastic wall vapor barrier, on the walls to prevent mold growth. In total, they installed a total of 127 feet of CleanSpace. For foundation repair, the crew installed 18 GeoLock wall anchors. The anchors are installed by digging a hole in undisturbed soil several feet away from the foundation. The first GeoLock anchor is placed inside and attached to the interior wall, with both anchors connected by a small steel pole. The GeoLocks permanently stabilize the foundation walls and can be adjusted to straighten the walls over time. Finally, 7 CarbonArmors were installed on the remaining walls. The installation process involves cleaning the walls, applying epoxy, and securing the CarbonArmor straps on top. After everything was installed, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home, leaving the homeowner with peace of mind.

Now, our customer no longer has to worry about his basement! Are you experiencing similar issues? Click HERE to claim your FREE estimate!