Photo Album: Window Replaced and Foundation Repair in Westgate, IA

Prologue/Introduction: Basement windows are often made using inexpensive steel or wood frames, and as they age, they can break down, show signs of rust, corrosion, and decay. As the frames break down, it creates an opening for water to leak in. Along with that, windows can become drafty, so as the home loses conditioned air, the energy costs rise.  A floor joist shows signs of compression due to the weight of the home. Inadequate support can lead to sinking floors, uneven floors, and damage to the structure. Sagging floors can occur from three different things (These can also occur in crawl spaces): 1. The support columns are spaced too far apart 2. The joists are rotting 3. Joists, girders, posts, and columns are settling due to weak soil or poor fittings Story: A homeowner in Westgate, IA was experiencing both of these problems with their floors and their basement window. They did some research online and came across American Waterworks products and services. They called our office line at 1-800-795-1204 and scheduled a FREE Estimate with one of our Design Specialists to come examine their problems. Our Design Specialist went to their home, carefully inspected each problem, and came up with a solution that worked for them, their home repair needs, and their budget. The homeowner was comfortable with our proposal and our warranties, so they signed the contract, wrote out a deposit check, and scheduled a date for our production team to complete the installation.  On the day of installation, our Foreman and his crew began the project by introducing themselves to the homeowner and answering any last-minute questions for them. After a thorough introduction, our team began the project by breaking out the pre-existing window and replacing it with our EverLast Replacement Basement Window. Our EverLast Windows are double-paneled, energy-efficient, vinyl-framed, and are made to replace rooting, outdated, steel, and wood-framed windows. Next, our team installed four of our SmartJacks to provide solid support for the sagging and undersized beams and restore stability and straightness to the floor joists.  Not only do we provide work for basement windows or foundation repair. We also perform services in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, concrete lifting/repair, and radon testing/mitigation. Call us today or click HERE to request a no-obligation free estimate!