Before & After Photos

Sandra, from Forman, ND had started noticing water finding its way into her basement. She suspected leaky walls were the cause and wanted to fix the issue before there was any serious damage done. She researched companies in the area providing the services she was looking for and found our company. When she called in, she was able to take advantage of her FREE estimate, and a few weeks later our Design Specialist, Richie, headed out to the property to complete his inspection. Once he concluded, he was able to make recommendations as to how we could help Sandra. First, Richie wanted to use our TripleSafe Sump Pump to help relieve the basement of heavy water intrusion. He explained that our TripleSafe is our most reliable sump pump system, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. Richie also wanted to use our CleanSpace as he found that water was entering through cracks in the wall. He explained that the CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp that gets tact to the wall and works to catch water entering through holes or cracks, directing it down to our WaterGuard. Richie's third recommendation. Richie went on to say that our WaterGuard is a below-floor drain that works to catch the water being redirected by the CleanSpace, leading it to the TripleSafe and keeping it off the floor of the basement. Sandra agreed with Richie's solutions and work began a few months later.

Our Foreman, Cameron, and his team installed 50 ft of our WaterGuard, 50 ft of CleanSpace, and 1 TripleSafe pump. Now Sandra can enjoy her basement without worrying about water intrusion! 

Laurie and Darrell of Hendrum, MN, were concerned with the state of their basement, as cracks had been appearing on the floor and the wall. These were signs of the wall heaving upward, which Is a result of upward movement of a foundation or slab caused by underlying soils that expand or swell. This occurs due to an increase in moisture or by freezing forces. The couple was referred to our team by a realtor, and so our office staff got in contact with them and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Kole. Kole went to their house to inspect the cracks and come up with a solution. The customers were comfortable with the proposal and got all of their questions answered, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman and his team began the installation by breaking out the concrete perimeter of the basement floor, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System, which is designed to collect water seepage from basement wall cracks, prevent water clogs, and serve as an underground drain leading to the outside of the home. To complete the installation, our crew covered the open gaps with rock and applied new concrete over the rock and WaterGuard. Next, our crew installed our SuperSump Pump, a sump pump designed to keep basements clean and dry for long periods of time, especially during heavy thunderstorms or flooding. Then, they installed a discharge line from the sump pump to our IceGuard System outside of the home. The IceGuard is a waterproofing system that provides an extra block of protection against basement flooding, especially when freezing temperatures are problematic. 

The team also installed 13 GeoLock Anchors (6 on the South wall and 7 on the North) by digging holes outside the home and installing a metal rod in each hole going through the foundation. After installing a metal rod they proceeded to attach one of the GeoLock Anchors to the end of the rod, allowing the wall to be pulled back to its original position.  Over time, these anchors may be tightened to ensure the rods are effective and stabilize the home's structure. After the installation, the production crew backfilled the holes and replaces the soil to its original look. Laurie and Darrell loved the new and improved basement and are happy that the foundation of their home is in no longer in any danger!

Over time a homeowner in Hendrum, MN, noticed their walls began to separate and bend. Knowing the project could not be held off anymore, the homeowner looked for a company to help the situation. Following a referral from a neighbor, the homeowners signed up for their FREE estimate. American Waterworks sent out our Design Specialist, Kole, to evaluate the situation. Kole recommended that the walls be stabilized with PowerBraces, WaterGuard, and a new sump pump be installed, and CleanSpace be set in place. Knowing the severity of their situation, the homeowners agreed and construction began.  Foreman, Dylan, and his crew began the project by excavating the walls and straightening the bowing walls immediately. Due to the ducting on the east and west walls, the crew installed C-Channel anchors. On the north and south walls, the crew put in place nine PowerBraces. The crew then moved their focus to installing the WaterGuards on the perimeter of the basement. Additionally, the crew replaced the old sump pump with the TripleSafe sump pump and tied it to the new water system. Following the waterproofing, the crew installed the CleanSpace Wall System on the newly straightened and stabilized basement walls. The homeowner was ecstatic that their family home had been saved and was safe. American Waterworks is glad to provide another family peace of mind. 

Beverly T. of Lisbon, ND wanted to change his basement windows to Egress Windows, so he decided to work with American Waterworks. Our Design Specialist, Ian, worked with Beverly on the proposal and solution. Beverly was confident in our Egress Windows and its warranty, so she went ahead with the product and got a date scheduled for the install. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his production crew cut out the pre-existing window and replaced it with our Egress Window and RockWell Window Well. Our Egress Window is big enough to allow a safe exit out of the basement in case of an emergency and it allows for more natural light and fresh air. Our RockWell Window Well is a good alternative for ugly window wells and it can stand snow, rain, and other climate conditions. Beverly was excited about the work that was done! 

If you are in need of basement waterproofing, foundation repair, or crawl space repair/encapsulation, call us today or click HERE to request your FREE estimate! 

https://www.american-waterworks.com/free-estimate.html

Jordan and Cory H. of Thief River Falls, MN had water leaking into their basement and they wanted to invest in an interior drainage system. They called American Waterworks and set up a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Richie Noreen. Richie went to their home, inspected their basement, and came up with a solution. Jordan and Cory were confident in Richie's proposal of our WaterGuard Drainage System, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Corey Tollefson, and his production team broke out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a drainage trench. In the trench, our team installed 115 feet of our WaterGuard Drainage System, which serves as an interior, underground drain, prevents water clogs, and collects water seepage from basement walls. Next, our team covered the open gaps with rock and applied new concrete on top of it. 

To learn more about our WaterGuard Drainage System and other interior systems that we provide, read our blog post!