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Foundation Wall Fixed in Foley, MN
Chris K., a resident in Foley, MN, had a bowing foundation wall, causing him to worry about the strength and support of his home. After doing some research online and coming across our website, Chris called our main office and scheduled a FREE Estimate with Eric Hazelton, one of our Design Specialists. Eric drove to Chris's home, where he introduced himself and inspected the bowing wall. After a thorough examination, Eric proposed our GeoLock Wall Anchors, which are the most adaptable wall repair products because they stabilize walls that have a variety of different problems. Chris got all of his questions answered about the product and was comfortable with Eric's proposal, so he signed the contract and got a date scheduled for the installation.
Our Foreman, Juan Pena, and his production team installed 24 of our GeoLock Wall Anchors. Each anchor is connected by a long, metal rod to a wall plate that provides the pressure needed to stabilize the foundation wall. Along with their special design, our anchors can be installed year-round, they are warrantied for 25 years, and it provides very little disturbance to the home. This system also offers a good opportunity to straighten the walls without the need for foundation replacement. Are you interested in our GeoLock Wall Anchors? Click HERE to learn more about what they can do for your home!
Along with foundation repair, we also provide services in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, egress windows, sump pump systems, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request a free estimate with our Design Specialist team!
GeoLocks Secure Struggling Walls in Foley, MN
A homeowner in Foley, MN, knew it was time to repair their separating and falling-apart walls. Worried their walls were severly compromised, the homeowner knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a permanent solution. After comparing several companies, the homeowner's attention was caught by foundation repair experts, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew we were the ideal company for their project. Once their appointment was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Daniel, to the home to take a closer look. Daniel promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection. During the inspection, Daniel confirmed that several areas were suffering from settlement. To prevent the settlement from continuing, Daniel recommended installing GeoLock Wall Anchors along the struggling walls. The homeowner agreed and worked with Daniel to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Jesus, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the project. First, Jesus and his crew started by installing 8 GeoLock Wall Anchors along the east and south walls. Once all the GeoLocks were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left their home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice your home is suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!
Foundation Repaired in Hopkins, MN
Carsten I. of Hopkins, MN had bowing and cracking walls in his garage, and he wanted to get them inspected before his walls fell in. He got in contact with American Waterworks and set up a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Eric Hazelton. Eric went to Carsten's house, examined and diagnosed his wall, and wrote out a detailed solution of our Wall Anchor System. Our Wall Anchors are connected by a long, metal rod to a wall plate that provides the pressure needed to straighten it back into its normal position. Carsten was confident in our product and its warranty, so he got a date scheduled for the installation.
Our Foreman, Gabriel Ramos, and his production team installed 14 of our wall anchors to stop the inward movement entirely. Over time, the homeowner can tighten the wall anchors to ensure the system is sticking to its design. Our wall anchors are the most versatile foundation wall repair methods because they can stabilize walls that have a variety of different problems. As you can tell in the pictures, the wall moved dramatically from bowing to completely straight. Are you interested in our wall anchor system and what it can do for your failed foundation? Give us a call today to schedule your FREE, on-site inspection!
Sagging Floors Fixed in Goodridge, MN
Aaron S. of Goodridge, MN had sagging floors falling into his basement, causing him to be nervous about the structural stability of his home. He got in contact with American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Richie, went to Aaron's house, inspected his sagging floors, and determined a solution that would fit Aaron's needs. Aaron was confident in the proposal of our SmartJacks, so he signed Aaron's proposal and went ahead with the installation.
Our Foreman, Ryan, and his production crew installed eight of our SmartJacks to lift and level the sagging floor joists. Over time, this system can be tightened by the homeowner to ensure it is sticking to its design. The installation took two days and Aaron had a wonderful experience with our team!
Are you experiencing foundation failure? Give us a call today or click HERE to request your FREE, on-site inspection!
Pierz, MN Home Stabilized With PowerBraces
Jerry, from Pierz, MN began to notice cracks in the foundation walls of her home. The cracks in the wall resulted in the cracks that are caused within the foundation allowing water to seep through causing a wet basement. When foundation walls begin to buckle, bow or tilt inward, homeowners are correct to be alarmed. Outside pressure from soil and water can actually cause foundation walls to collapse!
Jerry smartly contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks, expressing his major concern, and claimed his FREE estimate entitling him to a full home inspection. Once the appointment was set, our Design Specialist Shane then attended the home and began a thorough home inspection to get a proper diagnosis of the situation and provide the best solutions to help not only solve the issue but prevent any other issues from arising. Once the inspection was done, Shane recommended that Jerry should invest in our PowerBrace Wall System. He agreed with the solution and proceeded to schedule a date of installation.
Once set, our Foreman, Jeromy, and his crew began to strategically place PowerBraces around the basement, inserting a total of 12, 9' PowerBraces to stabilize the wall further. The PowerBrace system is an I-shaped beam that stabilizes and helps straighten the bow of the wall over time. The PowerBrace system is drilled into the support beams of the home and the concrete on which the home lies. The PowerBrace™ can be installed with no disruption to outside soils or landscaping. This foundation wall system installs quickly in your home, immediately and permanently halting the inward movement of your foundation walls. Now Jerry lives worry-free that the foundation of his home is in jeopardy of worsening. If you are experiencing a similar issue, contact American Waterworks today and claim your FREE estimate!!