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Foundation Repair Contractor in Ottertail, MN

Andy B. had a sinking deck, causing him to worry about the value of his home. He heard about American Waterworks so he called our office and scheduled a FREE inspection and quote. Our Design Specialist, Richie, went to Andy's home, inspected his sinking deck, and proposed our Helical Deck Piers, which are designed to shift the weight of the deck onto the strong supporting piers. Andy was confident in the product and its features, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his crew installed six of our Helical Deck Piers to fix the entire property. The project took about two days and Andy's peace of mind was greatly restored, knowing he no longer had to worry about the stability of his deck foundation! 

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Failing Garage Wall Gets Fixed in Battle Lake, MN

A Battle Lake, MN, homeowner got in touch with us due to a wall bowing inward in their garage. The homeowner used the area for personal projects but wanted to address the foundation before fully customizing the space. While searching for a MN foundation repair company, he found our website and signed up for his FREE estimate. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Kole L, headed out to the home. 

Once Kole finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner to deliver his results. Kole explained that when foundation walls begin to buckle, bow or tilt inward, homeowners are correct to be alarmed. Outside pressure from soil and water can cause foundation walls to collapse. Kole recommended the use of our PowerBrace systemThe PowerBrace™ is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. These steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. Over time, the PowerBrace™ System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. The homeowner agreed with Kole's recommendations and scheduled the job for a few months later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Aaron R, and his team installed 16 of our PowerBrace's throughout the garage. Now, our customer can fully enjoy his space without worries of a compromised foundation! 

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Foundation Repair in Perham, MN

Marcene D. of Perham, MN had a couple of cracks in her garage foundation. She called American Waterworks and our Design Specialist, Kole, went to her home to educate her on the problem and deliver a solution to her. Kole requested our Wall Anchor System, which is made to strengthen and stabilize bowing or cracked walls. Marcene was confident in the product, so she went ahead with the installation. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his crew installed four of our wall anchors and their hide-a-way covers to stabilize and repair the foundation. Our wall anchors are the most versatile wall repair system because they can solve a variety of foundation problems. Marcene was happy with the work that was completed! 

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Sagging Floor Lifted in Laporte, MN

Mary and Gene of Laporte, MN had sagging floors in a room in their lake house, and they wanted to get it lifted to prevent any further settlement. The couple decided to call American Waterworks to claim their FREE estimate. This entitled Mary and Gene to a free home inspection. Once the appointment was set, our Design Specialist, Ian, headed to the property and began a thorough home inspection to properly diagnose the house and propose a proper solution. Ian explained that the reason for their troubles was in part because the home was sitting on wood, and proposed that they invest in our SmartJack system. Our SmartJack system is made to provide support for oversized or sagging beams, restoring stability and straightness. This system is also unique in that it's made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel, so rusting isn't a worry. This means the SmartJack system can be tightened for years to come.

Mary and Gene agreed and scheduled an appointment for installation. 

Our Foreman and his crew headed out to the property and got to work. By using 6 SmartJacks, 28 Joist Assist Brackets, and a 36ft  Supplemental Beam in the crawlspace below, the team was able to permanently stabilize the floors. Mary and Gene were so happy with the work and felt a sense of peace about the safety of their lake home! 

Foundation Helical Piers Installed Before House Construction

If you need help lifting your home to its original position, push piers are the right products for you. These piers are mechanically advanced into the soil using small construction equipment. As they are installed, they prevent any future settlement issues. 

Eric M. of Park Rapids, MN took his entire boathouse down because his foundation was settling. He wanted to build another one but needed to make sure it had a structural base to build. Our Design Specialist, Rick Weber, worked with him and told him about our helical piers. Eric decided to move forward with Rick's proposal and build his boathouse on top of the pier brackets once installed. 

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his crew installed 11 of our Helical Pier Porch Brackets in Eric's desired location. He was very happy with the work and is looking forward to beginning building his boathouse. Overall, rather than replacing an entire house or building, our helical piers are made specifically for home and settlement repairs. Click HERE to see how our helical piers work and what they can do for you and your home when it settles into your soil. 

Not only do we repair foundations, but we also repair wet basementsconcretecrawl spaces, and offer radon testing and mitigationClick HERE to schedule your free estimate!