Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Belle Plaine, MN became worried about his home's structural integrity when he noticed two things in the front bedroom of his home. For one, small cracks had formed in the drywall and second, a large bump underneath the carpeting had appeared. When he removed the carpeting, he was shocked to find a large crack in the foundation. Deciding to take action before things got worse, he went online to find a service in his area that could help explain what was going on. He came across the American Waterworks website after searching "cracked foundation repair near me" and was eager to learn more about our work during a FREE no-obligation estimate appointment. We sent over Design Specialist Derek Vickstrom to the home to inspect the areas of concern and determine a solution. Derek knew the cracked floor and drywall were major signs of a damaged foundation and that something should be done to fix it right away. He recommended our HelicalPiers to help lift the sunken part of the foundation to eliminate the crack and stabilize the home. The homeowner agreed to the plans and was later greeted by our Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his crew to install the products. The homeowner was relieved to have the problem gone and grateful for our services.

If you have any signs of foundation damage, don't wait to fix it! We're here to guide you along the process and restore your foundation, starting with a FREE estimate appointment.

A homeowner from Clarks Grove, MN, had been keeping an eye on his bowing wall for some time now. Over the years, he had noticed it worsening and was now ready to take action. He had no idea who handled foundation repair in Minnesota but decided to hunt down a contractor. He took to the internet in search of structural foundation repair near Clarks Grove, MN, and eventually found our website. He was impressed by our positive reviews and extensive work in the foundation repair industry. He decided to schedule his FREE estimate, and several weeks later, one of our Design Specialists, Ryan K, was heading out to the home.  

Ryan got right to work evaluating the space. Once he finished, he was ready to make his recommendations. Ryan began by explaining that foundation walls are designed to support loads from above, not from the side. When the side pressure on your wall exceeds its ability to withstand the force, it begins to crack, bow, slide in at the bottom, and/or tilt inward at the top. Ryan went on to say that while full replacement of the failing wall was a possibility, it was also expensive, invasive, and time-consuming, but if the soil conditions didn't change, the same problem would occur over time. For this reason, Ryan recommended our GeoLock anchors. Wall anchors counteract soil pressure by anchoring the wall to the stable, undisturbed soil outside of your home. After installation, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position. The homeowner liked Ryan's plan and scheduled the job on the spot. 

When the project date rolled around, our Foreman, Jorge M, and his team were able to effortlessly install 13 of our GeoLock anchors around the basement of the home. Now, our customer can rest easy knowing his foundation worries are in the past! 

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Alton in Albert Lea, MN had large cracks throughout his basement walls. He was concerned about the pressure that was being placed on his foundation and wanted to secure his walls before the damage became any worse. He contacted American Waterworks and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Pete Wangen, to his home to inspect his situation and provide him with a FREE estimate. Pete determined that we would be able to permanently repair his foundation by installing PowerBraces, which is a much more cost-effective solution compared to replacing the foundation. Alton was pleased with Pete’s solution, so they scheduled the installation.

Our Foreman, Hugo Sanchez, and his crew installed 7 PowerBraces against the walls. PowerBraces are strong steel I-beams that have a special rust-resistant zinc coating to ensure that your system will look and perform like new for years to come. By installing the PowerBraces, we immediately halted the inward movement of the foundation walls. The PowerBraces should be tightened over time, which can gradually straighten the walls. Alton was pleased with the end result and he is glad he chose to permanently restore his foundation.

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Amanda S. of Albert Lea, MN had a deteriorating foundation wall in her basement, making her feel scared and nervous to live in her own home. She got in contact with American Waterworks to schedule a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ryan Powell. Ryan went to her home to inspect the wall and come up with a solution. Amanda got all of her questions answered and was comfortable with Ryan's proposal, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his production team applied 26 feet of our ShotCrete Wall Restoration System to rebuild the foundation wall and restore Amanda's peace of mind. This spray-on solution is twice as strong as standard concrete, it is a fully warrantied repair, and it's much less costly than foundation replacement. Amanda was thrilled with the work and had a remarkable experience with Ryan and Matt! 

Interested in how our ShotCrete process works? Click HERE to learn more! 

Marcy B.'s garage walls were bowing and cracking, causing her to worry about the structural build and support of her home. One of her friends had work done by American Waterworks was happy with our services, so Marcy got a hold of our office staff and scheduled a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Dylan Woitas, went to her home to carefully inspect her walls and come up with a solution that would repair the issue. Dylan proposed our CarbonArmor Fiber Wall Reinforcement Strips, which is a system that uses epoxy and carbon fiber strips to strengthen foundation walls. Marcy was confident in the product and our proposal, so she signed Dylan's contract and put down a deposit. 

Our Foreman, Hugo Sanchez, and his production team installed 28 of our Carbon Fiber Strips around the entire garage wall perimeter. Our CarbonArmor Strips are 10 times stronger than steel and were once used for bomb shelters, bridges, and tall buildings. Marcy was happy with the project and her peace of mind was restored knowing that she no longer has to worry! 

Are your walls cracking or bowing? We have professionalized foundation repair products that can help save you and your home repair needs. Call us today to learn more or click HERE to request a free estimate with our team!