Before & After Photos

A Battle Lake, MN, homeowner got in touch with us due to a wall bowing inward in their garage. The homeowner used the area for personal projects but wanted to address the foundation before fully customizing the space. While searching for a MN foundation repair company, he found our website and signed up for his FREE estimate. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Kole L, headed out to the home. 

Once Kole finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner to deliver his results. Kole explained that when foundation walls begin to buckle, bow or tilt inward, homeowners are correct to be alarmed. Outside pressure from soil and water can cause foundation walls to collapse. Kole recommended the use of our PowerBrace system. The PowerBrace™ is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. These steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. Over time, the PowerBrace™ System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. The homeowner agreed with Kole's recommendations and scheduled the job for a few months later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Aaron R, and his team installed 16 of our PowerBrace's throughout the garage. Now, our customer can fully enjoy his space without worries of a compromised foundation! 

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Marcene D. of Perham, MN had a couple of cracks in her garage foundation. She called American Waterworks and our Design Specialist, Kole, went to her home to educate her on the problem and deliver a solution to her. Kole requested our Wall Anchor System, which is made to strengthen and stabilize bowing or cracked walls. Marcene was confident in the product, so she went ahead with the installation. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his crew installed four of our wall anchors and their hide-a-way covers to stabilize and repair the foundation. Our wall anchors are the most versatile wall repair system because they can solve a variety of foundation problems. Marcene was happy with the work that was completed! 

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Mary and Gene of Laporte, MN, had sagging floors in a room in their lake house, and they wanted to get it lifted to prevent any further settlement. The couple decided to call American Waterworks to claim their FREE estimate. This entitled Mary and Gene to a free home inspection. Once the appointment was set, our Design Specialist, Ian, headed to the property and began a thorough home inspection to diagnose the house and propose a proper solution. Ian explained that the reason for their troubles was in part because the home was sitting on wood and suggested that they invest in our SmartJack system. Our SmartJack system is made to provide support for oversized or sagging beams, restoring stability and straightness. This system is also unique because it's made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel, so rusting isn't a worry. This means the SmartJack system can be tightened for years to come.

Mary and Gene agreed and scheduled an appointment for installation. 

Our Foreman and his crew went to the property and got to work. The team permanently stabilized the floors using 6 SmartJacks, 28 Joist Assist Brackets, and a 36-ft Supplemental Beam in the crawlspace below. Mary and Gene were so happy with the work and felt a sense of peace about the safety of their lake home! 

If you need help lifting your home to its original position, push piers are the right products for you. These piers are mechanically advanced into the soil using small construction equipment. As they are installed, they prevent any future settlement issues. 

Eric M. of Park Rapids, MN took his entire boathouse down because his foundation was settling. He wanted to build another one but needed to make sure it had a structural base to build. Our Design Specialist, Rick Weber, worked with him and told him about our helical piers. Eric decided to move forward with Rick's proposal and build his boathouse on top of the pier brackets once installed. 

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his crew installed 11 of our Helical Pier Porch Brackets in Eric's desired location. He was very happy with the work and is looking forward to beginning building his boathouse. Overall, rather than replacing an entire house or building, our helical piers are made specifically for home and settlement repairs. Click HERE to see how our helical piers work and what they can do for you and your home when it settles into your soil. 

Not only do we repair foundations, but we also repair wet basements, concrete, crawl spaces, and offer radon testing and mitigation. Click HERE to schedule your free estimate! 

A homeowner in Park Rapids, MN, was cleaning their basement when they noticed their walls were beginning to bend inwards. Concerned by this discovery, the homeowner wanted to solve the issue before it progressed. The homeowner was doing research into the many companies in the area and noticed our five-star reviews. Impressed by our customer's kind words, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate on our website. Once the estimate details were finalized, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of one of our Design Specialists. As soon as the Design Specialist arrived, he began his analysis of the home's foundation. After completing the detailed inspection, the Design Specialist determined that the foundation walls were caving into the home due to hydrostatic pressure. After finding the cause, the Design Specialist recommended permanently stabilizing the foundation walls. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed with the Design Specialists recommendations, and the plans were sent to the assigned crew. Our Foreman, Franklin, and his crew arrived at the home to begin the foundation repair. First, the crew started by excavating the failing wall in the basement. Next, the crew installed 18 PowerBraces along the entire west wall, and sections of the west and east wall. Once all the PowerBraces were put into place, the crew installed the SentrySeal Waterproofing Membrane around the exterior foundation. The crew cleaned up their job site and left the home. The homeowners were relieved to know their basement was no longer at risk of wall failure. American Waterworks is happy to provide another homeowner peace of mind.