Before & After Photos

Carla C.'s foundation wall was cracking horizontally and bowing slightly. She went on Google, hoping to find a local contractor that could help her. She came across American Waterworks and our foundation repair products, so she scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Mac. Mac went to Carla's house, inspected the foundation wall, and determined the solution of our Wall Anchor System. Carla was comfortable and confident with Mac's presentation, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Tremaine, and his production crew installed five of our wall anchors, which are heavy-duty galvanized earth anchors that are embedded into stable soil outside of the foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a long, steel rod to a wall plate that provides pressure against the inside of the wall. This system provides the potential to straighten the wall back to its natural position. To complete the project, our Foreman gave a thorough walkthrough with Carla, ensuring she was happy and comfortable with the final product! 

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A Winona, MN, homeowner had been keeping an eye on his basement wall for some time now. He had been aware of a large crack running the length of one of the walls and was ready to find a solution. He took to the internet to search for 'structural foundation repair near me' and quickly found our website. He was impressed with the other foundation repair jobs we had completed in his area and decided to claim his FREE estimate. Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Michel R, was headed out to the home.

Michel's inspection was scheduled for 3 hours, during which time he inspected the basement, the basement walls, and the exterior of the home. When he finished, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendations and answer any questions he had. Michel began by saying that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from the top, not the side. So when the pressure on the side of a wall exceeds what it can withstand, homeowners will commonly see cracking, bowing, sliding in at the bottom of the wall, and/or tiling inward at the top. Michel reassured the homeowner that while the diagnosis might seem a bit scary, he had just the solution to fix the problem: our PowerBrace system. Michel explained that these steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustments. Over time, the PowerBraces can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. The homeowner loved the idea of having a system that could move through the home's various stages of life and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Diego B, and his team successfully installed 2 PowerBraces on the problem wall, restoring our customer's trust in her home!

Ken H. in Osseo, WI had two walls in his basement that were cracked and bowing inward. He was concerned that the bowing walls were putting a lot of pressure on his foundation, and he wanted to have it taken care of before it got worse. He contacted the foundation repair experts at American Waterworks, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to his home to give him a free estimate and provide him with a solution. Chad recommended that we install wall anchors to permanently stabilize his walls and Ken agreed, so they scheduled the installation.

Our production team installed 9 walls anchors along the two bowing walls. The anchors provide stability to the wall because they are drilled deep into the soil surrounding the home. The anchors also start to straighten the wall and the anchors can continue to be tightened over time, if need be. Our wall anchors are backed by a lifetime warranty, so Ken is glad he chose a permanent solution to protect the foundation of his home.

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A homeowner in Cresco, IA, noticed the stairstep cracks on their cracks were growing significantly. Concerned about the long-term damage, the homeowner knew they needed to find a professional fix. The homeowner was scrolling through Facebook when one of our paid advertisements caught their eye. Interested in learning more, the homeowner clicked on the ad and took a closer look at our services. The homeowner liked our services and knew we were the best company for their project. The homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate and awaited the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Brady. Once Brady arrived, he introduced himself to the homeowner and they showed him to the problematic wall. After looking closer, Brady noticed the wall was showing early signs of failure. To stop this failure from progressing, Brady recommended permanently stabilizing the wall. The homeowner did not want the wall failure to continue, so they agreed with Brady's recommendations. Next, Brady passed the plans along to the office to build the project, and then to our crew. Once the crew arrived, they began the project. First, the crew began by installing seven GeoLock Wall Anchors along the south basement wall. After the GeoLock anchors were secured, the crew shifted their focus to outside the home. The crew installed SilverGlo on the outside south foundation walls. Once all the products were properly secured, the crew could clean up their materials and leave the home. The homeowner was in awe of the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to repair its homeowner's struggling foundation walls. 

A homeowner in Cresco, IA, noticed their floors were beginning to sag. Worried this would affect the home's structure, the homeowner began looking into "sagging floor repair near Cresco, IA". One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner decided to take a closer look. After seeing our impressive before and after photo albums, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Iowa-based Design Specialists, Ryan, to the home to take a closer look. Ryan arrived at the home and began the thorough investigation of the foundation. Once he wrapped up his inspection, Ryan determined the floors were not properly stabilized. Ryan provided the homeowner with a proposal that would solve their stabilization issue. After hearing Ryan's recommendations, the homeowner knew it was their best option. Next, Ryan passed the plans to our Logistics team to approve their plans. Once they were given the final stamp of approval, it was assigned to our Foreman, Jesus, and his crew. As soon as they received the proposal, Jesus and his crew traveled to the home and began the SmartJack installation. Jesus and his crew installed eight SmartJacks. Additionally, the crew installed a supplemental beam to ensure the floor is secured. After all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent craftsmanship of the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide their homeowner peace of mind knowing their foundation is properly secured.