Before & After Photos

Laura S. of Cottage Grove, MN was interested in getting an Egress Window installed in her basement. She heard about the great work that American Waterworks does, so she scheduled a FREE estimate with our team. She was confident in the bid and placement of the window, so she got a date scheduled for the project. 

Our Foreman and his crew measured and broke out the space for the window, installed the window, applied spray foam and caulk around the window sill to prevent air flow, and ensured that Laura was happy with the work that was done and all expectations were met. 

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Jamie and Mary D. of Northfield, MN had water leaking into their basement, making them feel nervous about living in their home. They heard from their neighbor about American Waterworks so they called our office staff and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Jared Bruns. Jared went to her home, carefully examined the basement, and came up with a solution and design that they could understand. Jamie and Mary were both very comfortable with the proposal, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Dylon VanCanneyt, and his production team began the project by cutting out the concrete floor perimeter with a jackhammer, forming a trench. In the trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard System which is made to prevent water clogs, serve as an underground drain, and collect water leakage from basement walls. Next, our crew installed our CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier around the basement wall perimeter, which is made to prevent mold and humidity, cover any holes or divots, and serve as an extra wall protectant. Lastly, our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which provides three layers of protection and solves all three water problems in one system. To complete the project, Dylon and his crew covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Jamie was very happy with the project and had a remarkable experience from beginning to end! 

A homeowner from Northfield, MN got in contact with us when they suspected their home was infested with Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that occurs as the soil around the foundation of your home breaks down. Our customers knew that Radon has become the second-leading cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoke. He knew that if the issue was left unresolved, he could run the risk of severely compromising his and his family's health. When he called in, we set him up with our FREE estimate, and our Design Specialist, Jarrett headed out to the house to test the levels. Jarrett completed a charcoal test, which consists of leaving a small kit behind in the home for 48-72 hours, after which the levels of Radon can be gauged. Once the test came back, the Radon levels in the home showed to be over 9 pCi/L. We recommend taking action with levels at 4 pCi/L or above, as 1 pCi/L of Radon is equivalent to smoking 2.5 cigarettes a day. Jarrett recommended that our customer strongly consider having a Radon Mitigation system installed. He explained that this system works to pull Radon from the home, pipe it upwards through an installed vent, and expel it outward and away from the home. Our customer agreed and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman, Dakota, and his team installed the system quickly and efficiently, and now our customer is happy to know that he no longer has to worry about Radon harming him or his family. 

Having a damp or wet basement can create more than just a headache. Problems like this can make bigger problems such as mold, rot, structural damage, and health problems. Some of the symptoms to keep an eye out for are wet basement floors, leaking basement walls, standing water, smelly odors, condensation, and sump pump problems.

A resident of Bayport, MN had similar problems with their situation. They had water seeping into their family room and they wanted to get it fixed up before it caused more damage. They had previous work done by American Waterworks and they had a good experience, so they worked with American Waterworks again. Our Design Specialist went to the homeowner's house for a FREE estimate, carefully inspected their problems, and drew up a plan that would work for them and their needs. After a thorough conversation with our Design Specialist, the homeowner moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman and his crew installed our WaterGuard Below Floor Drain, which prevents mud clogs and collects water leakage from basement walls. Next, our team installed our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier, which prevents mold and humidity and saves money on energy efficiency. Lastly, our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which provides three layers of protection and solves all three water problems in one system. The homeowner was thrilled with the work and had a wonderful experience from start to finish! 

Groundwater was leaking through Sandie K.'s basement carpet, causing her to worry about the value of her home and property damage. She found an American Waterworks advertisement in her phonebook, so she called our office number and requested a FREE Estimate with one of our design team. One of our Design Specialists went to her home, inspected the problems, and proposed the solution of our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. Sandie was confident in the product and its warranty, so she went ahead with the repairs and scheduled an installation date. 

Our Foreman and his production team began the project by breaking out the concrete floor with a jackhammer, forming a round hole. In the hole, our team installed our sump basket, followed by the pumps and battery back-up. Our TripleSafe solves all three water problems in one system, it provides three layers of water protection, and it is the most reliable sump pump that we offer for homeowners. To complete the project, our team filled the open gaps with river rock and applied new concrete over it, ensuring the basement was cleaner than when they found it. 

Is water leaking into your basement, but you aren't sure why? Click HERE to learn about why basements leak and how American Waterworks can fix it!