Before & After Photos

A Hanska, MN, homeowner was down in his basement one day when he did a double-take while looking at his basement wall. He could swear the basement wall seemed to be bowing inward. He didn't think much of it, and one day found himself at the New Ulm Home + Health Show where he met our Design Specialist, Dylan W. He and Dylan got to chatting about the wall and Dylan informed the homeowner that a bowing wall could be an indicator of foundation failure, so the two set up a time for Dylan to complete a FREE inspection appointment at his home. 

When Dylan arrived at the home several weeks later, he headed right to the basement. When he finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner. Dylan informed him that basement walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. So when the pressure being exerted on the side of the wall exceeds what the wall can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see bowing or cracking. Dylan reassured the customer that while the issue seemed daunting, he had the perfect solution. Dylan wanted to use our GeoLock anchors to address the bowing wall, stating that these anchors counteract the pressure on the wall by anchoring it to the undisturbed soil beyond the foundation of the home. The homeowner agreed with Dylan's plan and scheduled the job on the spot. 

Eventually, the day of the project rolled around. Our Foreman, Kiko P, led his team through the swift installation of 8 GeoLock anchors throughout the basement. Now, our customer can breathe a bit easier knowing his foundation is no longer in trouble! 

Doyle H. of Buxton, ND was looking to get work done in his crawl space and wanted it leveled. He saw an American Waterworks foundation repair commercial on television, so he called our office line and got a FREE estimate set up with our Design Specialist, Ian Schultz. Ian went to Doyle's home to inspect the crawl space and determine a solution that would work for him. Ian proposed our SmartJack System which provides solid support for sagging and undersized beams. Doyle was confident in the product and its warranty, so he went ahead with the project and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Ryan Loe, installed two of our SmartJacks in the crawl space to restore the stability and straightness of the sagging floor joists. Because of its design, it can be adjusted by the homeowner over time to ensure proper stability. Doyle was happy with the work and was thankful we could help him! 

If you have sagging floor joists and need them to be looked at by a professional, call us today or click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate! 

Jeri H. in Lakota, IA was concerned about her bowing basement walls. She contacted American Waterworks after she was referred by a friend, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Dylan Woitas, to meet with her. Dylan evaluated the situation and proposed a solution for her home. Jeri approved of the design and moved forward with an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Jesus Covarrubias, and his production crew were able to successfully stabilize the bowing foundation wall with 6 PowerBraces. The PowerBraces halted further deterioration of the wall, and over time, can be tightened to make the wall straighter and more vertical. Jeri was pleased with the installation and her peace of mind has been restored! 

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The foundation of this home was bowing and showing significant signs of inward movement.  American Waterworks installed Geo-Lock Wall Anchors along the bowing walls, and used the system's clamping pressure to stabilize and restore the wall.

Jolyn N. in Willmar, MN was concerned about a large crack in her foundation and water seeping into her basement. After being referred to our company, we sent our Design Specialist, Jeremy Radtke, to her home to complete a FREE estimate. Jolyn was happy with the solution Jeremy provided, and she decided to move forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his crew started installing our waterproofing system by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement and laying our WaterGuard drainage system. Next, they installed our SuperSump sump pump and our CleanSpace vapor barrier system along the walls. The combination of these waterproofing products ensure that water will be properly discharged from her basement and that it will remain a dry and functional space. 

Then, our crew installed 16 Geo-Lock wall anchors along the damaged foundation by drilling small holes through the block into the soil surrounding the home. They dug small holes in the yard that lined up with the anchor rods, and they secured them from the outside and inside of the home with anchor plates. They tightened them as far as they would go to stabilize the walls and to halt any further movement. The installation took two days to complete, and Jolyn’s peace of mind has been restored knowing that her foundation is permanently secure! 

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