American Waterworks Before & After Photos

Jill S. in Sacred Heart, MN had a dirt crawl space that was creating a musty smell in her home because of the moisture in that space. She also noticed that her energy bill was high, and she felt that energy was being lost from that space. She contacted American Waterworks to learn more about our crawl space encapsulation services. We sent a Design Specialist to inspect the crawl space and design the best solution. Jill was pleased with our proposal and moved forward with an installation date. 

Our production crew removed the debris from the crawl space and installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier system on the dirt floor and the sides of the crawl space. This helps to keep pests and moisture out, which reduces humidity. Then, they sprayed our spray foam insulation in the rim joists of the crawl space to completely seal off the space and prevent any pests or water from entering. Jill was pleased with the result and is glad she can enjoy a stable, healthier crawl space for years to come!

Do you have a dirt crawl space? Click here to learn more about crawl space encapsulation!

David K. in Tracy, MN had some cracking and severely bowing basement walls. He was concerned about the stability of his home and knew he needed to have a professional take a look before it was too late. He contacted American Waterworks after he saw our sign in his neighbor’s yard. He met with one of our Design Specialists who determined that the foundation walls had moved inward due to the expansive soils and hydrostatic pressure put on the walls from outside. 

Our production crew was successfully able to stabilize David’s foundation by installing 11 PowerBraces around the foundation of the home. They started the installation by securing brackets into the floor as well as the rim joists. Then, they installed the PowerBraces into the brackets and tightened them as far as they could go. PowerBraces do not require outside excavation so it is less invasive than other foundation repair options. The PowerBraces not only permanently stabilized David’s foundation, but they also provide the potential for his walls to straighten back to their original position. 

Do you have cracked or bowing walls? Don’t wait until it’s too late! Click here for a FREE estimate.

A Tracy, MN, homeowner was chatting with his neighbor one day when he learned that his neighbor had his home tested and mitigated for dangerous radon gas. The homeowner knew very little about the dangers of radon gas, so he decided to find a radon specialist in Minnesota close to Tracy. When he found our website, he signed up for his FREE estimate.

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Tony B, was headed out to the home. When Tony arrived, the first article of business was to place a continuous radon monitoring test in the lowest level of the home. This test records radon levels in the home over a 48-hour timeframe, delivering the average radon level after the test. Tony explained to the homeowner that the Environmental Protection Agency recommends taking action with any radon levels higher than 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter of air). He went on to say that, should the levels return higher than normal, he would strongly urge the homeowner to consider a radon mitigation system, explaining that a typical radon mitigation system consists of a large-diameter plastic pipe that connects the air beneath your foundation to the outdoors. An in-line fan sucks radon-rich air from beneath your foundation and expels this hazardous air to the exterior. Instead of entering your basement or other living space area through numerous gaps and cracks in the foundation, radon gas is extracted from beneath your foundation before it can permeate into interior space. He finished by saying that when installed by an experienced professional, a mitigation system will lower the concentration of radon gas in the interior air to the minimal levels recommended by the EPA and other health and safety agencies. The homeowner was thrilled with Tony's recommendation but decided to wait until the test came back to make a decision. 48 hours later, Tony was back at the home to read the results, which came back well above 4 pCi/L. The homeowner and Tony worked together to find the best installation date. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Dakota M, led his team through a flawless radon mitigation system installation, successfully restoring the customer's peace of mind in the air circulating the home! 

Do you have a radon gas concern? Click HERE to see if your home is eligible for a radon mitigation system. 

Andrew W. of Raymond, MN got his home tested for radon and his radon levels came back between 11 and 16 pCi/L. He wanted to get a quote for a Radon Mitigation System installed in his home, so he contacted American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Jesse Williams. Jesse went to Andrew's home, drew out a plan for where the system should be installed, and determined the price of the system. After a thorough discussion, Andrew felt confident in Jesse's plan, so he moved forward with the project and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Geno Mclain, and his crew installed PVC piping from the basement, up, until they got to the outside of the home. At that point, they installed our Radon Mitigation System, which is the heart of the system. If the system isn't working, then radon is not being pulled from within the home. Each system is different depending on the structure of the home, which is something that the Design Specialist will discuss with the homeowner. Andrew was happy with the installation and had a great experience with our crew. 

At American Waterworks, we perform services for radon mitigation/testing, basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair/encapsulation, and concrete repair/lifting. Give us a call today or click HERE to request and schedule your FREE estimate! 

A homeowner in Raymond, MN, saw their sidewalk was very uneven and starting to become a tripping hazard. Wanting to resolve the issue before it significantly worsened, the homeowner began searching for a solution. The homeowner wanted to avoid replacing the entire sidewalk, so they focused on repair options. During their search, the homeowner came across our concrete repair services. Impressed with our extensive list, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of one of our Design Specialists. When the Design Specialist arrived, they began their evaluation of the concrete. The Design Specialist determined that the sidewalk was sinking into the ground due to soil settlement. To stop the sidewalk from sinking further, the Design Specialist recommended lifting and leveling the area. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed. The plans were then sent to our Foreman, Sam, and his crew. When they arrived at the home, Sam and his crew started by mapping out where the PolyLevel would be installed. Then, the crew inserted the PolyLevel underneath the sidewalk in front of the garage. After the PolyLevel was inserted, the crew could clean up their materials and leave the home. The homeowners were pleased with the efficient work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to assist another customer fix their concrete issues.