Cracked, Bowing Walls Saved in New Hampton, IA

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 by Mattie Slavin

Challenge

A homeowner in New Hampton, IA, grew worried their foundation was in serious trouble. Over time, their little, hairline cracks grew larger and larger. The homeowners knew they could not push the project anymore, so they began the hunt for the best foundation repair company near them. The homeowner looked into "cracked foundation repair near New Hampton, IA" and American Waterworks was one of the first companies to catch their eye. After taking a closer look at our products and projects, the homeowner knew we were the best company for their home. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate.

Solution

Our Iowa-based Design Specialist, Brady, traveled to the home and started the detailed inspection. During the inspection, Brady found several signs that confirmed early wall failure. To stop the failure from progressing, Brady recommended installing several foundation stabilization products on the foundation walls. The homeowner agreed with Brady's recommendations, so the plans were sent to our office. Our Logistics team built and scheduled the project, then it was assigned to our Foreman, Jesus, and his crew. Jesus and his crew traveled to New Hampton and started the wall stabilization installation. First, Jesus and his crew began by installing 16 PowerBraces throughout the basement perimeter. PowerBraces is a foundation wall repair system that is designed to stabilize failing walls. Next, the crew attached three CarbonArmor strips to the walls. CarbonAmor permanently stabilizes your foundation walls with fiber-reinforced polymers. Finally, the crew installed seven SmartJacks, a high-capacity adjustable steel pier, to support the home. Once all the products were installed, Jesus and his crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their home was no longer at risk of failure. If you notice your walls are beginning to fail, sign up for your FREE estimate today!