Before & After Photos

A Madison, MN, homeowner had noticed a large crack forming along his basement wall over the last few years. He was worried that the cracking wall could eventually impact the safety of the home, as well as the resale value. He decided to find a foundation repair specialist in his area and quickly found American Waterworks. After perusing through our photo albums of other foundation projects in his area, he decided to sign up for his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dylan W, was headed out to the home. Dylan wasted no time getting into the basement to see the problem walls. When Dylan finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner. Dylan began by explaining that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. So when the pressure being put on the side of the wall exceeds what it can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking or bowing. Dylan went on to say that we had the perfect solution. Dylan recommended our GeoLock wall anchors, explaining that these anchors counteract the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring it to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation of the home. Dylan went on to say that not only does this method offer the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position, but it can be tightened over time to further straighten foundation walls. The homeowner was thrilled with Dylan's recommendation, and the two worked to find the best day for the installation.

About a month later, our Foreman, Juan P, and his team were out at the home to install the anchors. At the end of the project, our team had effortlessly installed 12 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the failing walls. Now, our homeowner can move on from this problem, confident that his home is properly defended! 

Jerry and Rita B.'s foot corner section of their foundation cracked and sank, causing them to worry about the structural repairs needed to help their home. They found American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist team. Our Design Specialist, Shane, went to their home, carefully inspected their sinking home, and determined the solution of our Helical Piers. Jerry and Rita got all of their questions answered and were confident in the proposal, so they scheduled a date for the install. 

Our Foreman, Cameron, and his team installed six of our Helical Piers to transfer the weight of the home back to its original position. To learn more about our Helical Piers and what they can do for your home, click HERE! To complete the installation, Cameron backfilled the soil and ensured the home looked much better than when he found it.

Is your foundation settling, cracking, deteriorating, or bowing? Give us a call today to schedule your FREE estimate! 

Cailen, a homeowner in Farwell, MN, was concerned with the state of his basement. A failing wall was leaking water into the space. He contacted us because he was afraid that, if left unchecked, the failing foundation would compromise the home's structural integrity and affect the basement's window sills, which could become costly further down the road.

When he called us, we were able to set him up with our FREE estimate, so our Design Specialist, Jesse, headed out to the property to do a thorough inspection of the issue and how we could help fix the issue. When he completed his walkthrough, he recommended using our GeoLock wall anchors. He explained to Cailen that our GeoLock anchors are the ideal solution to permanently stabilize a foundation wall by anchoring the problem wall to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation. Cailen agreed to the work, and the project began shortly after.

Our Foreman, Lane, and crew installed three GeoLock anchors on the wall. These anchors allow minimal disturbance to lawn and landscaping. This system can be tightened over time to further straighten foundation walls and pull them back into their original position, which added further peace of mind. Once the job was finished, Cailen was satisfied that his failing wall worries were in the past! 

Amber D. of Akeley, MN had sagging floors in her home, causing her to worry about the structural integrity of her home. She called our office staff and scheduled a FREE estimate for our Design Specialist, Richie, to come out to her home and inspect the issues she was having. After a thorough inspection, Amber was confident in Richie's proposal of our SmartJacks, so she went ahead and got a date scheduled for the installation.

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his production team installed our SmartJacks to provide solid support to the sagging and undersized beams. By restoring the stability with our SmartJacks, the floor joists were lifted and leveled to ensure straightness throughout the entire home. With time, SmartJacks can be adjusted to ensure it is sticking to its design. If your floors are sinking or sagging, give American Waterworks a call or click HERE to request and schedule your FREE estimate! 

A homeowner in Akeley, MN, noticed their deck foundation was beginning to struggle. Unsure of how to handle the issue, the homeowner knew they needed professional assistance. After doing some research into foundation repair options. The homeowner came across our anchor foundation repair system. Once they saw our award-winning lineup, the homeowner knew we were the best option for them. Quickly after, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. After all the details were finalized, we sent, Kole, one of our Design Specialists, to the home. Kole introduced himself to the homeowner and began his detailed analysis. Following the inspection, Kole determined that the deck needed to be properly stabilized. Kole proposed a recommended plan of action and they agreed. Once they were approved, the plans were finalized by the office and directed to the assigned crew. After they arrived, the crew began by prepping the area of the Helical Pier installation. The crew installed four Helical Piers on the north side of the desk. After the piers were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their desk was permanently stabilized. American Waterworks is happy to stabilize another customer's home.