Before & After

American Waterworks Before & After Photos

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Bowing Basement Wall Gets Stabilized in Slayton, MN

A homeowner from Slayton, MN, was doing some work on his basement. After removing wood paneling in a lower room, he uncovered stair-step cracks running down his wall. He was very concerned about his discovery and decided to look into MN foundation repair companies. When he found our website, he was impressed by our previous work and decided to sign up for his FREE estimate. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Lance S, headed out to the home to see what could be done. 

Lance got right to work, conducting his inspection of the home. When he was finished, he met with the homeowner to discuss his recommendations. Lance informed them that foundation walls are designed to support loads from above, not from the side. When side pressure on your walls exceeds their ability to withstand the force, they begin to crack, bow, slide in at the bottom, and/or tilt at the top. He assured them that while it was a serious issue, we had a solution. Lance wanted to use our GeoLock wall anchors. He explained that our GeoLock anchors is an innovative wall anchor system that 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 liked the sound of having a system that could be adjusted at the house continued to settle, and decided to schedule his project for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Victor R, and his team effortlessly installed 10 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the basement of the home. Now, our customer can finish his basement revamp knowing that his foundation worries are in the past! 

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Sunken Concrete Driveway Raised in Adrian, MN

Jim D. in Adrian, MN had a concrete driveway that had sunk a few inches over time, creating a large trip hazard and an annoying bump when driving in and out of the garage. While looking for a concrete repair contractor, he came across American Waterworks' website and was curious to learn more about our PolyLevel foam concrete repair solution. He contacted us for a FREE estimate, so we happily sent one of our Design Specialist to his home to inspect his concrete problem and find a solution. Jim liked the proposal that Jeremy developed, so he moved forward with the installation. 

One of our PolyLevel experts drilled small holes into the concrete driveway where the foam would need to be injected in order to effectively raise the concrete. Then, he injected the foam until the driveway was once again level with the garage. Lastly, he filled the cracks in the concrete with our Nexus Pro sealant and cleaned up his work area. Jim was very pleased with the result and was glad he found a quick, durable and more affordable alternative to traditional concrete repair. 

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Basement Waterproofed in Adrian, MN

Lindsay and Ryan L. of Adrian, MN had water leaking from her foundation walls into her basement, making her feel nervous about the value of her home. She needed repairs as soon as possible so we sent out our Design Specialist, Jared Bruns. Jared inspected her problems and came up with a solution. Lindsey and Ryan got all of their questions answered, so they scheduled an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Arturo Mares, and his production team began the installation by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed 148 feet of our WaterGuard System, which is made to collect water seepage from basement walls and act like an underground drain. Next, Arturo and his team applied 50 feet of our CleanSpace Wall System, which prevents humidity and mold build-up, provides the room with a neat and clean look, and guides the water into the WaterGuard. To complete the project, Arturo and his team covered the open gaps with rock and applied new concrete. Lindsay and Ryan were happy with the results and enjoyed watching the project from start to finish! 

Failing Floor Restored in Adrian, MN

A homeowner in Adrian, MN became concerned when she noticed certain areas of her floors starting to sag. She was unaware of how long the problem had been building up and wanted to contact someone that could help her find a solution before it was too late. She found the American Waterworks website online and our FREE no obligation estimate service caught her eye. She scheduled an appointment and was met a few weeks later by Design Specialist, Eric Hazelton. Eric informed her that over time a floor may start sinking due to settling or expansive soils. He explained that by installing our SmartJack floor support system, her floors would stop settling and even raise back up to where it was originally. She agreed to the plans and Eric sent them over to our Foreman, Raul Barroso and his crew. When they arrived at the house, they prepped the area and carefully installed the SmartJacks. The heavy-duty rods allowed for adjustments and made a custom fit for the homeowner's house. She was relieved that the issue was stopped and that her floors no longer had a sinking problem. 

 

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Stair-step Foundation Crack Repaired in Adrian, MN

A homeowner in Adrian, MN, knew it was time to have the stair-step cracks in their foundation repaired. Knowing they needed a professional to come to their home and take a look, the homeowners began looking for the best options near them. Recently there has been some flooding in the area, the homeowners asked friends in nearby towns if they had any suggestions. Several of their friends recommended working with us, American Waterworks. Trusting their friends' opinions, the homeowner decided to go to our website and sign up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Ryan. Ryan arrived at the home and began investigating the status of the basement. Following his thorough investigation, Ryan confirmed that the basement's foundation was struggling and required permanent stabilization. Ryan presented his plan to the homeowner and they agreed with his suggestions. After the homeowner approved it, they passed the plans on to the office for finalization. The office built the project and assigned it to our Foreman, Chris. After Chris received the plans, he and his crew traveled to the home to begin the project. Once they arrived, the crew began by installing 19 GeoLock anchors around the perimeter of the basement. Once the GeoLocks were properly installed, the crew dug and placed the WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. Additionally, Chris and his crew installed a new sump pump, the SuperSump+, in the corner of the basement. Once all the products were installed, the crew cleaned their materials and left the home. The homeowner was grateful to know their basement was permanently stabilized and properly waterproofed. American Waterworks is happy to provide their homeowners peace of mind in their homes. 

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American Waterworks
1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW
Rochester, MN 55901
1-507-200-2737


American Waterworks
4119 14th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
1-701-419-8222


American Waterworks
19960 Saint Francis Blvd,
Nowthen, MN 55303
1-763-309-9944
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