Before & After Photos

Gary, from Lake Lillian, MN began to notice a bow in the foundation walls of his lake home. The bowing of the wall resulted in cracks that are caused within the foundation, allowing water to seep through, causing a wet basement. Gary made the decision to call  American Waterworks and claim his FREE estimate entitling him to a full home inspection. Once the appointment was set our Design Specialist, Shane headed out to the home. He began a thorough home inspection to get a proper diagnosis of the situation and provide the best solutions to help Gary not only solve his issue but prevent any other issues from arising. Once the inspection was done, Shane recommended that Gary invest in our PowerBrace Wall System. Gary agreed with the solution and proceeded to schedule a date of installation.

Once set our Foreman, Kiko, and his crew began to strategically place PowerBraces around the basement, inserting a total of 5, 9' PowerBraces to further stabilize the wall. The PowerBrace system is an I-shaped beam that stabilizes and helps straighten the bow of the wall over time. The PowerBrace system is drilled into the home's support beams and the concrete on which the home lies. The team also inserted 6 of our GeoLock Wall Anchors to correct the issue. This innovative system permanently stabilizes foundation walls by anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation; the anchors can be tightened over time. 

Now Gary lives worry-free that the foundation of his lake home is in jeopardy of worsening. If you are experiencing a similar issue, contact American Waterworks today and claim your FREE estimate!! 

Todd and Wendie, of Danube, MN, were having significant issues with their damp basement space with cracking and bowing walls. They decided to call American Waterworks for a FREE estimate, and shortly after the appointment was scheduled, our Design Specialist, Shane, headed out to the property. 

Following the consultation and proposed solutions of waterproofing and foundation support, Todd scheduled an appointment for installation.

Our Foreman Luis and his production crew started the installation by implementing both our PowerBrace Wall System and our GeoLock Wall Anchors to correct the issues with the foundation. 7 PowerBraces and 11 GeoLocks were installed. The PowerBrace system is an I-shaped beam that stabilizes and helps straighten the bow of the wall over time. The PowerBrace system is drilled into the home's support beams and the concrete, on which the home lies. The Geolock system permanently stabilizes foundation walls by anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation. 

Next, the crew started breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, and forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System. Our WaterGuard is a patented below-floor drain that rests in a bed of drainage on top of the foundation footing. It is our most commonly used drain system because of its resistance to water clogs, its easy-to-access service ports, and its ability to collect leaking water from basement walls. They also installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. The TripleSafe Sump Pump System has three levels of protection to solve all water problems a homeowner, may experience. Along with the TripleSafe Sump Pump is a battery backup that helps in cases where power is lost in a home, then the battery will keep the pumps draining any excess water build-up. To complete the WaterGuard project, Luis and his team covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. 

The team then proceeded to install the CleanSpace wall System around the perimeter of the basement. Our CleanSpace Wall System is attached to the walls with plastic fasteners so it never falls. It also prevents any humidity from invading the walls and gives the basement and clean and bright appearance with a 25-year-warranty. 

The couple was pleased with the outcome and glad they made the decision to work with American Waterworks.

Arlene O. of Avoca, MN had cracked foundation walls in her basement, making her worry about the stability of her home. After seeing an American Waterworks advertisement in her local newspaper, she called our office line to set up a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Tom Ringeisen. Tom went to her home to inspect the cracks and come up with a solution. After a thorough inspection, Arlene got all her questions answered, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Trevor Ellingson, and his production team began the project by digging small holes in her backyard, parallel to the foundation wall. From inside the basement, our crew installed a long, metal rod from the inside foundation wall to each hole outside. Then, our team screwed on and tightened a GeoLock Wall Anchor on the ends of each rod to pull back and straighten the foundation wall into its normal position. To complete the work, Trevor and his crew backfilled the holes and replaced the soil. Arlene couldn't believe how quickly they completed the work and had a remarkable experience from start to finish! 

A homeowner in Saint Martin, MN, saw cracks in their wall grow over time. Uncertain about what is causing the cracks, the homeowner called American Waterworks and signed up for a FREE estimate. Once all the appointment details were set in stone, we sent out our Design Specialist, Daniel, to provide the homeowners with answers. Following his detailed inspection, Daniel discovered that the crack wall was beginning to fail. Daniel suggested that the foundation be stabilized to save the wall and basement. Wanting to save their basement, the homeowners agreed and preparations began. Our Foreman, Rual, and his crew made it to the property and began installation. First, the crew started by installing four GeoLock Anchors on the south basement wall. After the GeoLock Anchors were installed, CarbonArmor was applied on the east and west basement walls. After the CarbonArmor was installed, the crew cleaned up and headed on their way. The homeowners were relieved that their walls were stabilized and the home was no longer at risk. 

Tyson C. in Walnut Grove, MN had three cracked walls in his basement. They had just started bowing and he knew it was only going to get worse. He heard an advertisement for American Waterworks on the radio and was happy to learn that we have successfully been repairing foundations for many years. He decided to give us a call for a FREE estimate, so we sent a Design Specialist to his home to inspect his foundation problem and design a solution. Tyson was pleased with the proposal we developed, so he decided to move forward with having us repair his foundation. 

Our production team installed 26 wall anchors along the three walls. Rods are drilled through the brick walls and into the soil. Then, the anchors are secured with plates on each end of the rod. Once we tightened the anchors, Tyson was able to see a dramatic change in the stability of his walls. Our foundation repair systems are backed by a lifetime guarantee, so Tyson can rest easy knowing this foundation will always be secure.

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