Before & After Photos

Audrey S. in Jasper, MN had some severe cracks in the walls in her basement that were getting larger over time and putting pressure on the foundation. She was concerned about the bowing walls and the potential damage it could cause. She knew how costly it could be to replace her foundation entirely, so she started researching foundation repair contractors. She was glad to see that American Waterworks has been the leading contractor in foundation repair for nearly 3 decades! She contacted us for a free estimate, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Eric Hazelton, to evaluate her situation. She was impressed with the proposed solution and moved forward with an installation date. 

In order to fully stabilize the damaged foundation, our production crew installed 6 Geo-Lock Wall Anchors along the basement wall. The anchor rods were drilled deep into the soil outside of the home and wall plates installed on each end of the rod to secure the anchor. Then, they tightened the anchor to start the process of straightening the wall. Audrey is happy she made the investment to protect her home.  

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A homeowner in Harvey, ND noticed a wall crack growing in the upstairs of their home. Concerned by the deep cracks, the homeowner wanted to find a solution before the issues progressed. The homeowner came across American Waterworks and signed up for their FREE estimate. American Waterworks sent out a Design Specialist, James, to inspect the situation. James discovered severe wall failure in the basement. James suggested Everbrace be implemented. Wanting to salvage the house, the homeowner agreed with the plan. Our Foreman, Domenic, and his crew went out to begin the job. At the time, the home had no power, water, or lights, so it was vital for the crew to bring everything they needed. The crew began by breaking up and hauling away any concrete that fell from the failed ledge. Then the crew installed the WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement with the feedline in to connect the two ends. Additionally, SmartJacks were installed to support the main beam across the basement. Finally, Everbrace was installed on the west and south basement walls to stabilize permanently. The homeowner was beyond pleased that their home had been saved from possible demolition. American Waterworks was happy to please another customer. 

Kent W. of Jamestown, ND had a deteriorating foundation wall, causing him to worry about the structural build and stability of his home, especially since he has been wanting to sell it. He got in contact with our office staff at American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian Schultz. Ian went to his home, inspected his foundation wall, and drew up a well-designed solution to repair the problem. Kent was comfortable with Ian's proposal of our ShotLock Wall Restoration System, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his production team applied 24 feet of our ShotLock around the foundation wall perimeter. Our ShotLock is twice the strength of concrete, it restores the safety and property value with minimal disturbance to the home, and it's a fast alternative to demolishing and rebuilding a deteriorating foundation. Kent was happy with the work that was done and was shocked that the job only took one day! 

Are you experiencing foundation failure but aren't sure what to do or how to repair it? Give us a call today or click HERE to request a free estimate! 

Jen D. of Jamestown, ND had bowed foundation walls in her basement, causing her to worry about the structural build and stability of her home. She knew of our Design Specialist, Ian, so she scheduled a FREE estimate with him to inspect her walls and draw up a solution. After a thorough inspection, Jen felt comfortable in Ian's proposal, and was confident in our products and their warranties, so she went ahead with the project and scheduled an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Corey, and his production team began the project by introducing themselves to Jen and ensuring all of her questions were answered. After a thorough introduction, our team got to work and installed our PowerBraces around the foundation wall perimeter. Our PowerBraces are specifically made to stabilize basement walls and provide the potential to straighten them over time. Jen was happy with the work that was done and had a great experience with our team from start to finish! 

Not only do we provide work in foundation repair. We also perform services in basement waterproofing, radon testing/mitigation, crawl space repair/waterproofing, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request your free on-site inspection! 

Anna S. of Jamestown, ND had a failing foundation wall in her apartment that needed to be stabilized. She called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian Schultz. Ian went to Anna's apartment, carefully inspected her wall, and determined a solution that would work for Anna and her home repair needs. Ian proposed our PowerBraces Wall Repair System, which keeps bowing walls straight. Anna was confident in Ian's proposal, so she signed his contract, wrote out a deposit check, and went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Ryan Loe, and his production team installed ten of our PowerBraces around the foundation wall perimeter. Our PowerBraces are designed to straighten the walls and can be tightened over time by the homeowner. 

The installation process: 

Step 1: Our team cuts the wall braces to ensure the PowerBrace is cut to size based on the wall height. 

Step 2: Our team attaches a brace to the floor joist near the top of the wall and the bracket gets bolted to the floor joist. 

Step 3: Our crew will use a level to ensure the position of each beam is balanced and straight. 

Step 4: To complete the installation, our team attaches each beam to the concrete floor with a bracket that bolts in place. 

Step 5: Our team will tighten the beam with a torque wrench, which forces the wall back into its original position.