Before & After Photos

Carla C.'s foundation wall was cracking horizontally and bowing slightly. She went on Google, hoping to find a local contractor that could help her. She came across American Waterworks and our foundation repair products, so she scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Mac. Mac went to Carla's house, inspected the foundation wall, and determined the solution of our Wall Anchor System. Carla was comfortable and confident with Mac's presentation, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Tremaine, and his production crew installed five of our wall anchors, which are heavy-duty galvanized earth anchors that are embedded into stable soil outside of the foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a long, steel rod to a wall plate that provides pressure against the inside of the wall. This system provides the potential to straighten the wall back to its natural position. To complete the project, our Foreman gave a thorough walkthrough with Carla, ensuring she was happy and comfortable with the final product! 

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A Winona, MN, homeowner had been keeping an eye on his basement wall for some time now. He had been aware of a large crack running the length of one of the walls and was ready to find a solution. He took to the internet to search for 'structural foundation repair near me' and quickly found our website. He was impressed with the other foundation repair jobs we had completed in his area and decided to claim his FREE estimate. Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Michel R, was headed out to the home.

Michel's inspection was scheduled for 3 hours, during which time he inspected the basement, the basement walls, and the exterior of the home. When he finished, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendations and answer any questions he had. Michel began by saying that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from the top, not the side. So when the pressure on the side of a wall exceeds what it can withstand, homeowners will commonly see cracking, bowing, sliding in at the bottom of the wall, and/or tiling inward at the top. Michel reassured the homeowner that while the diagnosis might seem a bit scary, he had just the solution to fix the problem: our PowerBrace system. Michel explained that these steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustments. Over time, the PowerBraces can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. The homeowner loved the idea of having a system that could move through the home's various stages of life and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Diego B, and his team successfully installed 2 PowerBraces on the problem wall, restoring our customer's trust in her home!

In Winona, MN, a homeowner noticed cracks forming along the foundation of the garage. Knowing the issue would worsen and lead to further issues down the road, the homeowner was determined to find a solution. After looking through a list of contractors in the area, the homeowner contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate because of our foundation repair photos. 

In less than a week, one of our Design Specialists arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, they took a precise look at the foundation and used our advanced tools to see how much it has shifted. After reporting their findings to the homeowner, our Design Specialist began working on a detailed solution to stabilize the foundation walls. They recommended installing GeoLock, our wall anchor system that redirects pressure against the foundation to stable soil. Happy that our product comes with a warranty, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Gabriel R., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew was able to successfully install 8 GeoLock wall anchors to stabilize the shifting foundation!

Now, our customer can have peace of mind! Looking for foundation repair? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

In Winona, MN, a homeowner was looking for a way to spruce up the front of her home. Over the years, her concrete patio in the front of her home had begun sinking. It was pulling away from the foundation of the home, and had become uneven in various placing, leading to dangerous trip hazards and standing water. The homeowner was curious as to what caused concrete slab sink, so she asked her Service Technician, Sam V, at her Annual Maintenance visit. Sam explained that concrete sink occurs when the soil below the foundation is weakened. Excess rain can wash soil out, extreme heat can dry soil up and shrink it, or the soil could have been poorly compacted before the concrete was poured. Sam went on to say that American Waterworks could repair concrete sink using our PolyLevel injection. Poly level is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected below concrete slabs, lifting the slab back into place as it expands, filling voids left by soil erosion. Sam went on to say that he would recommend following the lift up with our NexusPro, a silicone-based joint sealant specially designed to stand up against harsh weather conditions, UV rays, and shifting concrete to defend the vulnerable soil below. Sam showed the homeowner before and after concrete repair images, and answered other questions she had about the process. When she was satisfied, the two worked together to set a date for installation. 

On the day of the project our Foreman, Pat B, and his Co-Foreman lifted the concrete back into place, sealed the joints and cracks, and restored our customers curb appeal.

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A homeowner in Alma, WI, was cleaning around their porch when they discovered that the foundation was cracking. Nervous about the effects it could have on the structure, the homeowner decided to have a professional visit to take a look. After seeing all the positive appraisals, the homeowner decided to contact American Waterworks for a FREE estimate. Once the appointment details were finalized, we sent our Design Specialist, Brian, to the home to evaluate the status of the foundation. Following his evaluation, Brain suggested that the walls be permanently stabilized and concrete be lifted. The homeowner agreed with Brian's suggestions and a crew was assigned to complete the task. Our Foreman and his crew went to the home and began the project.  The crew began by attempting to lift and level the concert in the garage using the PolyLevel. Additionally, they attempted to fill the crack on the garage floor. After lifting the garage floor, the crew shifted their focus to stabilizing the failing walls. For this case, the crew decided to incorporate Geo-Locks to stabilize the cracking wall underneath the porch. Finally, the crew cleaned the job site and ensured everything was installed properly. The homeowner was pleased with the completed project. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!