American Waterworks Before & After Photos

In 2015, Kathy from Balaton, MN contacted us because water was leaking through their basement walls, even in the winter. They had a sump pump already in place, but there was no drainage system, so the water was not reaching the sump pump and therefore could not be removed from the home. We sent one of our Design Specialists to her home to inspect her basement and develop the right solution for her specific challenges. She was happy with the solution we presented to her, so she scheduled the installation.

Our production team installed our WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement floor and a TripleSafe sump pump in place of the old sump pump. Our TripleSafe is our most reliable sump pump system, which is backed by three layers of protection. They also installed our SaniDry dehumidifier in her basement to remove moisture and control the humidity in that space. Every year since the installation, Kathy has received an annual maintenance from our Service Department to ensure that her waterproofing system is working properly and efficiently. Kathy has been able to enjoy a dry, healthier basement since her installation in 2015.

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A homeowner in Balaton, MN, was down in her basement doing laundry when she noticed the large cracks forming along her basement walls. Worried that it could worsen, she began her research for services in the area. She found our website and was impressed with our reviews and "Before and After" stories. She immediately contacted us and claimed her FREE estimate. In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, Eric H. traveled to the home to assess the foundation. 

Eric had informed the homeowner that the moisture content of the soil caused it to expand and put pressure on the wall. When that pressure exceeds what the wall can withstand, it is common to see cracking, bowing, tilting inwards, and sliding at the bottom of the foundation wall. Eric suggested our PowerBrace, steel-I beams that will stabilize walls in their current position. The PowerBrace is customized to fit the height of the wall. Then, the top of each brace is attached to the top of the wall using a specially designed bracket that is bolted to the floor joist. This bracket contains a large-diameter bolt for adjusting and tightening after the installation. The steel-I beam is then straightened before it is attached to the floor. Once it is attached to the floor, the brackets that anchor each I-beam to a floor are tightened. This forces a tilted or bowed wall back to its vertical and straight position. It can also be tightened over time to make bowing or tilting walls straighter. The homeowner was thankful for Eric's explanation and solution and agreed to his plan.

In about a month, our Foreman, Jeremiah F., and his team arrived at the home to install 11 PowerBrace's in the basement of the home. Now, our customer can happily do her laundry, knowing that her walls are secured. 

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Joy J. of Russell, MN had cracked foundation walls in her basement and one of her friends referred American Waterworks so she got on our list for a FREE Estimate. Our Design Specialist, Jeremy Girgen, went to her home to inspect the walls and come up with a solution. Jeremy answered all of her questions so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his production team started the installation by digging five holes outside of the home and inserting a medal rod in each hole from the exterior soil to the interior foundation. Next, they screwed on and tightened one of our GeoLock Wall Anchors on the ends of each rod to stabilize and straighten the wall back into it's normal position. To complete the installation, Jose and his crew backfilled the holes and replaced the soil. Joy couldn't believe how quickly our crew completed the project! 

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A homeowner in Russel, MN, noticed their foundation walls were bowing significantly. Worried this could lead to major structural issues, the homewoner knew they needed to find a professional solution. The homeowner looked into "bowing wall repair near me," and one of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar ratings, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Eric. A few days later, Eric promptly arrived at the home and started the thorough inspection. During the evaluation, Eric confirmed the walls were bowing due to poor stabilization. To prevent the issue from worsening, Eric recommended installing GeoLock Wall Anchors on the wall. Knowing this was the best plan, the homewoner decided to go ahead with the recommended plans. Next, Eric worked with the homeowner to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Matt, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. The crew secured 15 GeoLock Wall Anchors around the entire foundation. After all the GeoLocks were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their basement was secure. If you are suffering from a simliar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Brian W. of Valley City, ND had a damp and musty crawl space, and he wanted to get it encapsulated. He did some research on our website and took advantage of our webchat. He scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Richie Noreen, to come to his home, inspect his crawl space, and draw out a solution. Brian was comfortable with Richie's solution of our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier, so he signed the proposal and got a date scheduled for the installation.

Our Foreman, Ryan Loe, and his production team began the project by getting all of the debris out of the crawl space. Next, our team installed 352 feet of our CleanSpace. This special vapor barrier is made to prevent mold and mildew, save money on energy bills, and provide extra storage space to the home. The installation took a day, and the homeowner was happy with the transformation! 

At American Waterworks, we don't only provide services for crawl space encapsulation. We also perform work in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request your free estimate!