Before & After Photos

Wayne, a homeowner in Hendrum, MN, was concerned about the state of his crawlspace. The space had a floor joist cut through while the plumbing was installed in the bathroom, causing the floor to settle. After looking at what American Waterworks does, he scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Kole. Kole went to the home to inspect the problem and devise a solution. Following a thorough examination, Kole recommended that Wayne invest in our crawl space support posts. Specifically, Kole shared about our SmartJack Crawl Space Support System. Wayne was confident in the solution presented, so he proceeded with the project.

Our crew, led by our Fargo Field Supervisor, Corey, headed to the property shortly after and got to work. First, they installed a 6' supplemental support beam. To be stable, strong and level, the floor above a crawl space requires solid mid-span support, usually provided by a post-and-beam assembly. Next, the crew installed 2 1'-3' SmartJacks. The SmartJack® system supports sagging and undersized beams, restoring stability and straightness to sagging floor joists in a crawl space. Once installed in your crawl space, SmartJack® support posts can correct problems such as sloping and overly springy floors, interior wall cracks, and out-of-level door frames. Because of the design, it can be adjusted over time to provide additional straightening and leveling action if necessary. Finally, even though the crawlspace was already encapsulated, our team needed to notch some out for the SmartJacks, which meant that we also patched up the clean space to leave it better than we found it! Wayne was satisfied with the project and was grateful we could assist him with his home repair needs!  

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! 

Do you have cracked or bowing walls? Don’t wait until it’s too late! Click here for a FREE estimate.

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.