Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, noticed cracks growing across their foundation walls. Worried this could mean a larger issue, the homeowner knew they should have an expert inspect their struggling basement walls. The homeowner asked a local Facebook group for any recommendations, and several of them referred the homeowner to us, American Waterworks. The homeowner went to our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Brady, to the home to begin the inspection. Since Brady is already in Mason City, he did not have to travel very far. Once he arrived, Brady began his detailed inspection of the interior and exterior foundation. During his inspection, Brady found that the foundation was struggling due to improper soil fill around the home. To combat this issue, Brady recommended installing GeoLock Wall Anchors on the interior foundation wall. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner decided to go ahead with his suggestions. Brady sent the plans to the office to be approved, and then they were sent to our Foreman, Arturo, and his crew. Once they received the plans, Arturo and his crew traveled to Mason City and began the project. Arturo and his crew began by installing five GeoLock Wall Anchors on the struggling basement wall. Since the proposal only called for GeoLock Wall Anchors, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was thankful for the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to stabilize its customer's struggling foundation. 

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, grew worried after noticing the crack in their wall was growing significantly. Knowing they could not solve the issue themselves, the homeowner began looking into "cracked foundation repair near Mason City, IA". At the top of the list was us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner decided to take a closer look at our services. Impressed with our eye-catching before and afters, the homeowner knew we were the best choice for the job. Next, the homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of one of our Design Specialists. The Design Specialist arrived and began the thorough inspection of the basement. During their inspection, the Design Specialist confirmed that the walls required permanent stabilization. The Design Specialist presented his proposal to the homeowner and they agreed with the plans. Next, the Design Specialist sent the plans to our office for the final stamp of approval. After the plans were approved, they were sent to our Foreman, Juan, and his crew to begin. Juan and his crew traveled to the home and started by preparing the walls for the GeoLock Wall Anchors. Once they were ready, Juan and his crew installed eight GeoLock Wall Anchors on the west and east walls. After the GeoLock Wall Anchors were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was grateful for the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement is secure. 

Anthony W. in Le Center, MN had multiple cracked walls in his basement. He was worried that these cracks would cause the walls to bow, which would put pressure on his foundation. He wanted to repair his walls before his problem got worse, so he contacted American Waterworks to learn more about our foundation repair solutions. We sent a Design Specialist to his home to provide him with a solution and a FREE estimate. Anthony was impressed with our products and our team, so he scheduled the installation. 

Our Design Specialist recommended having wall anchors installed along the cracked walls to permanently stabilize the foundation. Our production crew started the installation by drilling 13 long, metal rods through the brick wall into the soil surrounding the home. They secured both ends of the rod with anchor plates and tightened them. These anchors can continue to be tightened over time to gradually straighten the wall. Anthony's walls became permanently secured with the installation of these wall anchors. He is glad he made the investment to protect his foundation for the long-term.

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A homeowner in Norwood Young America, MN, was doing their laundry when their foundation wall was beginning to crumble. Uneasy about this discovery, the homeowners began searching for repair options. While researching, the homeowner came across our website. After seeing all the services we offer and great reviews, they decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. After finalizing the details, we sent one of our Design Specialist, Ryan, to survey the status of the wall. Following his survey, Ryan suggested that the homeowners install SmartJacks to permanently stabilize the home's floors. The homeowner agreed with Ryan's suggestions and the plans were sent to the assigned crew. Our Foreman, Matt, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the SmartJack installation. Upon arrival, the crew began by making sure the entire area was clear before installation. The crew installed eight SmartJacks around the basement. Additionally, a supplemental beam was installed between two of the SmartJacks to provide further stabilization. After the SmartJacks were fully installed, the crew cleaned up their job site and left the home. The homeowner was happy to know their floors were permanently stabilized. American Waterworks is happy to know another customer's home has been properly stabilized. 

A homeowner from Waseca, MN, had been keeping an eye on his home's foundation for years now. Small cracks had slowly been forming over the years. The homeowner was slowly growing more and more concerned about the issue and decided to address the problem. He began to look for foundation repair companies in Minnesota and quickly found our website. He signed up for his FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Eric H, was scheduled to stop at the home. 

When Eric arrived at the property, he got right to work assessing the basement. The homeowner's concerns were quickly validated, as Eric explained that foundation walls are designed to withstand pressure from the top, not the sides. He went on to say that when side pressure on a wall exceeds what the wall can withstand, cracking, bowing, and tilting inward can occur. For this reason, Eric wanted to use our GeoLock wall anchors to fix the problem. Eric explained that GeoLock anchors counteract the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring the failing wall to the undisturbed soil beyond the foundation. In many instances, these anchors can be tightened as time goes on to give the home more stability as it continues to settle. The homeowner was thrilled with Eric's solution and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Raul B, led his team through the installation of 13 of our GeoLock anchors around the foundation of the home. Now, our customer can rest easy knowing his foundation issues have been conquered!