American Waterworks Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Ashley, ND got in contact with us when they began to notice standing water present in their basement. Wanting to get control of the situation before it could worsen, they decided to reach out to American Waterworks to see what could be done about the situation. Our Design Specialist, Kole, headed to the property to assess the situation. Once he completed his walkthrough, he recommended the use of several products to correct the situation. He informed them that the water entering the space was likely through holes in the failing foundation. Kole wanted to utilize our GeoLock Wall Anchors, CleanSpace system, WaterGuard drain, and our TripleSafe sump pump. He explained that other than the wall anchors, all three waterproofing systems work hand in hand to ensure that the basement stays dry. The Clean Space, a 100% waterproof tarp-like barrier, gets tact to the wall to direct water entering through the block wall, directing it down to the WaterGuard drain system. The WaterGuard, our elite below-ground French drain, works to direct the flow of water to our TripleSafe sump, our most reliable system that provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. He finished by saying that our GeoLock anchors would complete the basement and address the foundation issue because it will permanently stabilize your foundation wall by anchoring your walls to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond your foundation. After installation, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position. The homeowner agreed, and work began a few weeks later. 

Our Foreman and his team made quick work of the installation. In the end, they installed 20 GeoLock anchors, 89 feet of WaterGuard, 1 TripleSafe sump, and another 89 feet of CleanSpace around the basement. Now our customer can enjoy their basement worry free! 

If you also suffer from a damp basement or cracked foundation, click HERE to restore your peace of mind. 

Lonnie, from Des Lacs, ND was beginning to notice that his basement was taking on an unusual amount of water. He didn't want to run the risk of doing permanent damage to the property, so he decided to give us a call. We set him up with our FREE estimate and a few weeks later our Design Specialist, Richie, headed out to the property to complete his inspection. Once he finished his walkthrough, he made recommendations as to how we could help Lonnie. Richie recommended two of our products. First, he wanted to use our Foamax insulated panels. He explained to Lonnie that our Foamax makes your basement warmer and brighter. The panels create a barrier between the moist air in your basement and the cold surface of the walls, preventing condensation and providing a more comfortable basement. Second, Richie wanted to use our WaterGuard below-floor French drain system. Richie went on to say that this drain gets installed below the floor of the basement, atop of the footing of the foundation, but out of the mud zone where other drains tend to clog.  He finished by saying that this drain will work to collect unwanted water running down the wall and dispose of it in the proper place. Lonnie agreed with the recommendations and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman and his team worked to install all the necessary products. In the end, they installed 192 ft of WaterGuard and another 192 ft of Foamax throughout the basement. Once the job was done, Lonnie was pleased to know he no longer had to worry about a damp basement! 

Dan G. of Burlington, ND has had groundwater issues in the past that have been mitigated, and he was looking for a vapor barrier for his crawl space. He came across American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian. Ian went to Dan's house, carefully inspected his crawl space, and determined a solution that would work for him. Dan was confident in the proposal, so he signed the contract and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Austin, and his production crew installed 1,350 feet of our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier System around the entire crawl space. This vapor barrier is designed to prevent mold, mildew, and humidity, it keeps the area warm and dry, and it provides room for additional storage space. Dan was grateful for the work that was done and had a wonderful experience! 

At American Waterworks, we provide services for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space repair/encapsulation. If you are looking to schedule your FREE estimate, click HERE! 

Todd J. of Forbes, ND was in the process of buying his new home and wanted to get the crawl space waterproofed and encapsulated. He got in contact with our office staff and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian Schultz. Ian went to Todd's home, carefully inspected the crawl space, and determined a solution that would suit Todd and his home repair needs. Todd was comfortable in Ian's presentation and proposal, so he signed the contract, put down a deposit, and scheduled a date for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Cameron Phrakonekham, and his production crew installed our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier and spray foam to seal and waterproof Todd's crawl space. Our vapor barrier is designed to prevent mold and pests, save money on energy costs, and transforms the crawl space into a dry, clean part of the home. Our spray foam is designed to keep the heat inside and prevent cool air from coming in. Todd was happy with the work that was done and was grateful we could help assist him and his needs! 

At American Waterworks, we provide services in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space repair/encapsulation. Call us today to click HERE to request your FREE, no-obligation inspection and estimate! 

Tessa, from Kenmare, ND, was having trouble with her basement walls. Specifically, she noticed a bow in the foundation walls of her home. The bowing of the wall resulted in cracks within the foundation, allowing water to seep through, causing a wet basement. Tessa contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks to express her concern and claimed her FREE estimate.

Our Design Specialist, Richie, examined her home and explained that the ground beneath your home comprises many different soil layers. With time, these layers of soil can wash out, soften, and shrink, causing the foundation to settle or crack. Taking all this into consideration, Richie recommended a solution to stabilize her basement walls to fit her repair needs and restore peace of mind.

Our Foreman, Tanner, and his crew headed out to the property and got to work! They began to strategically place PowerBraces around the basement, inserting a total of 5, 9' PowerBraces to further stabilize the wall.  The 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 l-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, more vertical, and improve stability. Tessa's peace of mind has been restored now that her foundation has been permanently repaired.