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Stair Step Crack Saved in Clear Lake, IA

A homeowner in Clear Lake, IA, noticed the stair-step cracks in their wall were worsening over time. Concerned it would never get better, the homeowner wanted to find a permanent solution. After comparing several companies, only American Waterworks stood out to the homeowner. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Ryan. Once Ryan arrived, he began his thorough investigation of the cracked and damaged basement wall. Ryan determined the wall cracks were being caused by improperly filled soil. To stop the cracks from growing and spreading, Ryan recommended stabilizing the wall using GeoLock Wall Anchors. The homeowner agreed with Ryan's suggestions, so the plans were passed along to our office, and then to our Foreman, Chris. Once Chris received the plans, he and his crew traveled to the home to begin the project. Once they arrived, they started by installing five GeoLock Wall Anchors to the west basement wall. Once all the GeoLock Wall Anchors were secured, the crew completed the project and cleaned up their materials. The homeowner was in awe of the excellent and swift work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to repair its customer's cracked, unstable wall. 

Cracked Walls Stabilized in Clear Lake, IA

In the peaceful town of Clear Lake, IA, a homeowner's growing concern over hairline cracks spreading through their foundation needed immediate attention. They reached out to us at American Waterworks for a professional evaluation. The before photo visibly demonstrates the extent of damage, showing cracks meandering through the foundation, an ominous sign of underlying issues threatening the structural integrity of their home. Our Design Specialist, Trevor, recommended our reliable solution, Carbon Armor. This advanced technology is specifically designed to address such issues effortlessly, reinforcing the foundation's strength against future damage. Our Foreman, Juan, and his crew quickly went to work to rectify the problem. The transformation, as depicted in the photo, is nothing short of remarkable. The once-visible cracks are now securely bonded, practically erased by the Carbon Armor, restoring not only the foundation’s stability but also the homeowner’s peace of mind. This repair, demonstrating our commitment to delivering a reliable and long-lasting solution, reflects our philosophy of providing a remarkable customer experience at every turn. At American Waterworks, we take pride in making homes safer and structures more secure, one repair at a time. Witnessing a structure regain its strength, and ensuring the safety and comfort of the residents, truly encapsulates the essence of our mission.

Failing Wall Stabilized in Spring Valley, WI

A homeowner from Spring Valley, WI, was down in the basement of his home one evening when he realized one of his basement walls was showing signs of bowing inward. He had no idea who to call about the issue, so he immediately took to the internet and searched 'structural foundation repair near me.' He quickly found our website and decided to sign up for his FREE estimate. Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Mac, was headed out to the home. 

When Mac arrived, he got right to work assessing the home. When he finished, he met with the homeowner. He began by saying that there are numerous causes of foundation failure but that he believed we had a solution to the problem. Mac wanted to use our CarbonArmor wall reinforcement straps. Mac explained that CarbonArmor straps are a quick, affordable way to stabilize block and poured concrete walls that have cracked and that are showing signs of bowing.  The super strong carbon fiber straps are attached to the wall with epoxy and halt further movement or cracks. The homeowner liked Mac's plan and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Jesus C, led his team through the successful installation of 13 CarbonArmor straps throughout the basement. Now, our customer can put his foundation worries behind him!

Does your wall seem like it's bowing inward? Might be worth claiming your FREE estimate with American Waterworks to rule out any serious foundation concerns! 

Settling Floors Repaired in Red Wing, MN

Brooke O. of Red Wing, MN had settling floors, causing her to worry about the stability of her home. She worked with our Design Specialist, Dustin, to find the right solution. Dustin proposed our Crawl Space Support Posts (also known as SmartJacks) to lift and stabilize the sagging floor joists. Brooke was confident in the solution, so she moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Tremaine, and his crew installed six of our SmartJacks to support the sagging floors. This system is corrosion resistant and can hold up to 60,000 pounds. 

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Inward Bowing Basement Wall in Hollandale, MN

Chad M. in Hollandale, MN noticed that a wall in his basement had cracked and was bowing inward. He was concerned about the pressure this was putting on his foundation and the potential damage it could cause, so he started looking for a foundation repair contractor. He saw a commercial for American Waterworks and was glad to see that we specialize in foundation repair. He contacted us and set an appointment for a FREE onsite estimate.

We sent a Design Specialist to his home to evaluate the situation and find a solution. While onsite, our Design Specialist noticed that another wall in his basement was also bowing. In order to protect his foundation, our Design Specialist recommended that we install 5 wall anchors and 9 wall braces. Chad knew how costly it can be to replace a foundation, so he decided it was in his best interest to permanently stabilize his walls.

The installation took a few days, however, our foundation repair products are backed by a lifetime warranty, so Chad will never again have to worry about the stability of his foundation. Chad is glad he chose to protect his home for the long-term.

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