Before & After Photos

Todd and Wendie of Danube, MN, had significant issues with their damp basement, which had cracking and bowing walls. They decided to call American Waterworks for a FREE estimate, and shortly after the appointment was scheduled, our Design Specialist, Shane, headed out to the property. 

Following the consultation and proposed solutions of waterproofing and foundation support, Todd scheduled an appointment for installation.

Our Foreman, Luis, and his production crew started the installation by implementing our PowerBrace Wall System and GeoLock Wall Anchors to correct the foundation issues. 7 PowerBraces and 11 GeoLocks were installed. The PowerBrace system is an I-shaped beam that stabilizes and helps straighten the bow of the wall over time. The PowerBrace system is drilled into the home's support beams and the concrete on which the home lies. The Geolock system stabilizes foundation walls by anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation. 

Next, the crew broke out the concrete floor perimeter and formed a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System. Our WaterGuard is a patented below-floor drain that rests in a drainage bed 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 can collect leaking water from basement walls. They also installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. The TripleSafe Sump Pump System has three levels of protection to solve all water problems a homeowner may experience.

Along with the TripleSafe Sump Pump, there 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. To complete the WaterGuard project, Luis and his team covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. 

The team then proceeded to install the CleanSpace wall System around the perimeter of the basement. Our CleanSpace Wall System is attached to the walls with plastic fasteners, so it never falls. It also prevents humidity from invading the walls and gives the basement a clean and bright appearance, with a 25-year warranty. 

The couple was pleased with the outcome and glad they decided to go with Waterworks.

Charles W. in Saint James, MN had large, stair-step like cracks in three of his basement walls. He noticed they had started to bow inwards, so he decided it would be a good idea to have a professional look at it. A friend of his had a good experience with American Waterworks so he recommended that Charles contact us to repair his foundation. Charles called us for a free estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Jeremy Radtke, to his home to inspect the situation and find a solution for him. Charles was pleased with the thorough plan that Jeremy developed, and he felt that we were a good fit for him, so he scheduled the installation.

Our Foreman, Jesus Covarrubias, and his crew strategically placed seventeen Geo-Lock wall anchors along the three bowing walls. The anchors are placed in the ground outside of the home and drilled into the basement walls. Then, the plates are screwed on and tightened. Once the plates are tightened, the walls straighten and stabilize. Charles can rest easy knowing he chose a permanent solution to secure his foundation because our anchors are backed by a lifetime warranty.

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Mike, a homeowner in Rothsay, MN, needed support for his home's basement space. The wall in the basement was failing and he could see daylight through the cracking mortar. To top it off, his back steps were consequently uneven due to the foundation issues. He decided to call American Waterworks and claimed his FREE estimate, entitling him to a thorough inspection of the issue. Our Design Specialist, Richie, headed to the property and did a full walkthrough, making sure to give recommendations based on how we can tackle the issue to prevent the basement walls from worsening. Once the entire inspection was complete and Richie had all the information he needed, he explained to Mike how we could help. Mike was excited to begin and see how we would transform the space.

Foreman Domenic and his crew arrived at the property soon after to get started. First, they ensured the area was cleared and prepped for work. Mike had decided to invest in our PolyLevel solution for his back steps; the product is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected underneath concrete to fill the voids underneath the slab that were caused by soil erosion. Next, the team began installing our SmartJack system. Our SmartJack system is made to provide support for oversized or sagging beams, restoring stability and straightness. The team added one of our SmartJacks along the support beam of the home. Before installing the SmartJack, the production team dug a hole two feet deep. Then they backfilled the hole with engineer fill which is designed to dissipate the amount of force the SmartJack is experiencing. Finally, the team used seven of our GeoLock Wall Anchors along the north, east, and west walls to correct the issue and prevent it from worsening. This innovative system permanently stabilizes foundation walls by anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation. The anchors can also be tightened over time. Mike was happy with the results of the project and grateful he no longer has to worry about the state of his home.

Bob M. of Fergus Falls, MN had a cracked foundation wall in his basement, making him worry about the structural build of his home. He did some research on our website and came across around foundation repair products. He called our office line to set up a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Chad Johnson. Chad went to Bob's home, examined his foundation wall, and came up with the solution of our GeoLock Wall Anchor System. Bob was confident in Chad's proposal and got all of his questions answered, so he went ahead with an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Brian Colliton, and his production team began the process by digging five holes outside of the home and inserting a long, metal rod from the inside foundation to each hole outside. At the ends of each rod, our team tightened and screwed on a GeoLock Wall Anchor. The wall anchor system permanently stabilizes the foundation wall by anchoring the wall to the hard-packed, compact soil beyond the foundation. To complete the installation, Brian and his team backfilled each hole, replaced the soil, and made sure the yard looked neater than when they found it. Bob was very satisfied with the project and no longer has to worry about the support of his home. 

Keynote for homeowners: After installation, wall anchors can be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their normal positions. 

Larry H. of Fergus Falls, MN had cracked foundation walls in his basement, making him feel nervous about the structural build of his home. He did some research on our website and came across our foundation repair products, so he called our office line and scheduled a FREE Estimate. Our Design Specialist, Ian Schultz, went to his home to inspect the walls and come up with a solution. Larry was confident in Ian's proposal of our GeoLock C-Channel Anchors, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Brian Colliton, and his production team began the project by digging holes outside of the home beyond the foundation. From the inside of the basement, our team inserted a long, medal rod from the inside foundation to each hole outside of the home and screwed on an anchor at the end of the rod. At the end of the rod inside the basement, our team tightened and screwed on a GeoLock C-Channel Anchor. Our GeoLock C-Channel Anchors provide a permanent solution for bowing, tilting, or inward-moving foundation walls. To complete the project, our team backfilled the holes and replaced the soil, making the yard look neater than when they found it. Larry was very happy with the installation! 

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