Before & After Photos

David K. in Tracy, MN had some cracking and severely bowing basement walls. He was concerned about the stability of his home and knew he needed to have a professional take a look before it was too late. He contacted American Waterworks after he saw our sign in his neighbor’s yard. He met with one of our Design Specialists who determined that the foundation walls had moved inward due to the expansive soils and hydrostatic pressure put on the walls from outside. 

Our production crew was successfully able to stabilize David’s foundation by installing 11 PowerBraces around the foundation of the home. They started the installation by securing brackets into the floor as well as the rim joists. Then, they installed the PowerBraces into the brackets and tightened them as far as they could go. PowerBraces do not require outside excavation so it is less invasive than other foundation repair options. The PowerBraces not only permanently stabilized David’s foundation, but they also provide the potential for his walls to straighten back to their original position. 

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A homeowner in Cooperstown, ND had a settling foundation, causing them to worry about the stability and structure of their home. They got in contact with American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist team. Our Design Specialist went to their home, carefully inspected their problems, and drew up a solution that worked for them and their home repair needs. Our Design Specialist proposed our Helical Pier System, which is a system that creates a solid supporting base that transfers the weight of the house downwards to strong supporting soils. The homeowner was confident in the solution and its warranty, so they went ahead with the repairs and scheduled a date for the installation. 

Our Foreman and his production team began the project by removing the oil from where the piers were going to get installed. Then, our team mechanically screwed the helical pier sections into the soil. Once the piers met their proper depths, our team positioned the brackets below and against the foundation footing. The weight of the house was then transferred through the helical piers to the compact soil. To complete the project, our team ensured their workspace was neater than when they found it. To learn more about our Helical Pier System, click HERE! 

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When foundation walls begin to crack or bow, homeowners may be alarmed, and pressure from the soil and water can cause the walls to collapse. Dean H. of Cooperstown, ND was experiencing problems like this and he knew of our Design Specialist, Richie, so he scheduled a free estimate. Richie went to his home, carefully examined his foundation walls, and drew out a solution that worked for them and their needs. He got all of his questions answered, so he went ahead with the project and scheduled a date for the install. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his production team installed our PowerBraces around the wall perimeter, stabilizing the failing basement wall and providing the potential to straighten it out. Our PowerBraces only take about a day to install and are designed to be tightened by the homeowner overtime to ensure the walls are still staying vertical. 

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A male homeowner in Cooperstown, ND had cracked foundation walls in his basement, and he wanted to get them fixed before they cracked any further. He knew of our Design Specialist, Richie, so they discussed some possible solutions with each other, and Richie proposed our Foundation Repair Wall Anchor System. The homeowner got all of his questions answered about the product, its functions, etc., so he signed Richie's proposal and got a date on his schedule for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his crew began the anchor installation by digging holes outside of the home beyond the foundation. From the interior foundation, our crew inserted a long, metal rod to each hole beyond the foundation. Once each anchor is connected to the metal rod, the pressure is clamped, which straightens the wall back into its original position. Our wall anchors can be installed year-round, they have a 25-year warranty, it provides very little damage to the home, and does not damage interior floors. To complete the installation, our team backfilled each hole, compacted the soil, and ensured the yard space was neater than when they found it. The homeowner was happy with the work that was completed and had a great experience! 

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A Madison, MN, homeowner had noticed a large crack forming along his basement wall over the last few years. He was worried that the cracking wall could eventually impact the safety of the home, as well as the resale value. He decided to find a foundation repair specialist in his area and quickly found American Waterworks. After perusing through our photo albums of other foundation projects in his area, he decided to sign up for his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dylan W, was headed out to the home. Dylan wasted no time getting into the basement to see the problem walls. When Dylan finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner. Dylan began by explaining that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. So when the pressure being put on the side of the wall exceeds what it can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking or bowing. Dylan went on to say that we had the perfect solution. Dylan recommended our GeoLock wall anchors, explaining that these anchors counteract the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring it to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation of the home. Dylan went on to say that not only does this method offer the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position, but it can be tightened over time to further straighten foundation walls. The homeowner was thrilled with Dylan's recommendation, and the two worked to find the best day for the installation.

About a month later, our Foreman, Juan P, and his team were out at the home to install the anchors. At the end of the project, our team had effortlessly installed 12 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the failing walls. Now, our homeowner can move on from this problem, confident that his home is properly defended!