Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Goodridge, MN, noticed a musty odor throughout their home. After some investigating, the homeowner discovered the odor was coming from their crawl space. Knowing this was a bad sign, the homeowner began looking for a company that could provide them with a solution. The homeowner looked into "musty crawl space repair near me," and one of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar ratings and reviews, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of our Design Specialist. The Design Specialist promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection. After wrapping up the estimate, the Design Specialist recommended fully encapsulating the crawl space. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner agreed and worked with the Design Specialist to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Foreman, Aaron, and his crew. A few weeks later, Aaron and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, the crew isntalled Drainage Matting on the crawl space floor. After the Drainage Matting was secured, the crew installed CleanSpace on top of the Drainage Matting. Once all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. American Waterworks is glad to encapsulate its customers' musty, wet crawl spaces. 

Laurel Mezner of Baxter, MN had water seepage problems in her basement so she called American Waterworks and our Design Specialist, Shane Nephew, went to her home for a FREE Estimate. After inspecting the issue and coming up with a solution, Laurel went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Mason Chamberlin, and his production crew broke out the concrete around the pre-existing sump pump and replaced it with our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which is our best sump pump we have and it provides three levels of protection. Laurel no longer has any leakage problems and now has a restored peace of mind! 

A Burrnsville, MN homeowner was concerned about the effects his damp crawl space had on his home and his health, so he contacted the experts at American Waterworks for free consultation and on-site estimate. Jeremy noticed some mold that had built up over time due to excessive moisture that is commonly found in improperly ventilated areas of the home.  

After the mold remediation was complete, We installed a waterproof polystyrene insulation known as SilverGlo to hold back moisture from the crawl space walls.  Any excess moisture build up will then drain underneath a CleanSpace drainage matting system that directs the water flooding into his crawl space to the new SuperSump sump pump system and then removed from the home.  

Randy, a homeowner in Shevlin, MN, was experiencing water in his basement due to cracked block work. He decided to look around for options on solutions and after his FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Richie, headed to the property for an inspection. Richie found that Randy needed solutions that addressed both water and foundation issues. Following the inspection, Richie made his recommendations and answered all questions, and Randy made an appointment to implement solutions.

First, our Foreman Raul and his crew broke out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System. Our WaterGuard is a patented below-floor drain that rests in a bed of drainage on top of the foundation footing. It is our most commonly used drain system because of its resistance to water clogs, easy-to-access service ports, and ability to collect leaking water from basement walls.

Next up was our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which has three levels of protection to solve all water problems a homeowner may experience. Along with the TripleSafe Sump Pump is a battery backup that helps in cases where power is lost in a home, the battery will keep the pumps draining any excess water build-up. Once the job is done, the production team then places a new layer of concrete around the TripleSafe to provide a cleaner and more finished look.

Then, they installed a discharge line from the sump pump to our IceGuard System outside of the home. The IceGuard is a waterproofing system that provides an extra block of protection against basement flooding, especially when freezing temperatures are problematic. 

The team also installed 8 GeoLock Anchors by digging holes outside the home and installing a metal rod in each hole going through the foundation. After installing a metal rod they proceeded to attach one of the GeoLock Anchors to the end of the rod, allowing the wall to be pulled back to its original position.  Over time, these anchors may be tightened to ensure the rods are effective and stabilize the home's structure. After the installation, the production crew backfilled the holes and replaces the soil to its original look.

They then went to work installing our CleanSpace vapor barrier to address water Issues. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic barrier installed right onto the problem walls, and works to catch water entering the space through cracks and holes in the wall. This also reduces the home's chances of being exposed to radon. The crew also used spray foam to seal and waterproof the homeowner's crawl space. Our spray foam is designed to keep the heat inside and prevent cool air from coming in.

Randy loved the new and improved space and is happy that the foundation of his home is in no longer in any danger!

Wally D. of Elk River, MN had water leaking into his basement, causing him to worry about the safety and health of his home. He saw American Waterworks on HomeAdvisor so he got in contact with us and got a FREE inspection scheduled with our Design Specialist, Jarrett. Jarrett went to his home, took a look at his basement, and proposed our WaterGuard Below-Floor Drain. Our WaterGuard is designed with easily accessible service ports when it comes time for annual maintenance. It also reduces water clogs and catches water seepage from basement walls. Wally was confident in the product and its features, so he went ahead with the repairs. 

Our Foreman, Raul, and his crew broke out the concrete floor perimeter, making a trench. In the trench, our crew installed 140 feet of our WaterGuard Below-Floor Drain. To complete the installation, our team filled the open gaps in the floor with river rock and applied new concrete over them, ensuring the basement was neater than when they found it. Wally was very satisfied with our work! 

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