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Wet Basement and Damaged Foundation in Oelwein, WI

Heather B. had water leaking into her basement and multiple cracked and bowing foundation walls. She wanted to address these problems before they got any worse, so she contacted American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate. One of our Design Specialists created a thorough foundation repair and waterproofing plan to restore her basement.

Heather chose to move forward with installing our systems, so our production crew installed our WaterGuard drainage system, our SuperSump sump pump, wall anchors and PowerBraces. The project took two days, and now Heather's basement is permanently protected, and her peace of mind is restored.

If you have foundation or waterproofing needs, click here to receive a FREE estimate!

Sagging Floors Repaired in West Union, IA

Alice G. of West Union, IA had sagging floors in her basement, making her worry about the structural support of her home. She was also having dehumidifier problems. She worked with American Waterworks for the repairs. Our Foreman, Dylon, and his crew installed our SmartJack Support Posts, which are designed to support and lift sagging floor joists. Our crew also installed our Aprilaire Dehumidifier, which removes musty odors and makes the home drier. Alice was very happy with the project and had a wonderful experience! 

Are your floors sagging or are you seeing other signs of foundation failure? Give us a call today to schedule your FREE estimate

Cracked Wall in Ossian, IA Garage

Bridget in Ossian, IA was trying to sell her home that she had lived in for 25 years. The buyer was concerned about a cracked wall in the garage and wanted to have it inspected. Bridget’s realtor got her in touch with American Waterworks to help with her foundation problem. One of our Design Specialists, Rick Weber, went onsite to give her a FREE inspection and design a solution.

Rick recommended that she have us install PowerBraces along the damaged wall to permanently stabilize it. Bridget and the buyer agreed to have the project completed, so they scheduled the installation.

Our production team installed the four PowerBraces in the garage and left the homeowner with a tightening kit to continue straightening the wall over time. Our foundation repair systems are backed by a lifetime warranty, so she is confident in their decision to go with American Waterworks. The homeowner is pleased with the results and she is glad her foundation wall in now secure.

Is your foundation cracked or bowing? Click here to learn more and to receive a free estimate!

Crawl Space Repair in Onalaska, WI

Maryann and John A. of Onalaska, WI had a damp crawl space with sagging floors. One of their local contractors referred American Waterworks, so they called our office and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Chuck. Chuck inspected their crawl space and proposed a solution that would benefit their home repair needs. Maryann and John were confident and comfortable with Chuck's proposal and presentation, so they moved forward with the project.

Our Foreman, Juan, and his crew started the project by installing our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier which prevents mold, mildew, and pests, and also saves money on energy costs because of its ability to keep the space warm. Next, our crew installed our SmartJacks which are steel, galvanized beams that support and stabilize sagging floor joists. Maryann and John were thrilled with the project and could not believe the transformation from start to finish!

At American Waterworks, we provide FREE estimates and inspections for all of our services. Give us a call today or click here to schedule yours now.

Bowing Foundation Wall in La Crescent, MN

Larry M. in La Crescent, MN had a bowing foundation wall in his basement. He was concerned that his wall was no longer stable and that it was putting pressure on the foundation of the home. He knew how expensive it can be to replace and entire foundation, so he decided he needed to have a professional take a look and see what his options were. One of our Design Specialists, Rick Weber, went onsite to give him a free estimate. Rick recommended installing 5 Geo-Lock wall anchors on Larry's bowing foundation wall. 

Larry was pleased to discover that our wall anchors are backed by a lifetime warranty, which made him comfortable having them installed. Larry could already see the difference in stability of that wall once the anchors were tightened. Larry now has peace of mind knowing his wall has been permanently been secured and stabilized.

If you have a bowing or cracked wall, contact us for your free estimate!