Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Sharon from Garrison, ND got in contact with us when she began to make plans to transform her backyard by adding a deck. Sharon had experienced soil sinkage in her backyard before and wanted to build her deck, knowing that it would be stable for years to come. When she called our office we set her up with our FREE estimate. A few weeks later our Design Specialist, Ian, headed out to the property to see what preventative measures could be taken. Once he finished, he recommended the use of our helical piers to add stabilization and support for the eventual deck. Ian explained that our helical piers help pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundational or structural element is transferred to the pier. He went on to say that the installation is fast, effective, and perfect for stabilizing lighter structures. Sharon agreed with Ian's proposal and work began shortly after. 

The Foreman for the project, Sam, ended up strategically installing 8 of our helical piers in the area where Sharon had envisioned her deck. Now that the job is completed, Sharon is happy to know she can design her dream deck 

Lonnie Y. of Minot, ND had a bowing and cracked foundation wall where there were gaps between the blocks. He called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Kole. Kole went to Lonnie's home, inspected his foundation wall, and proposed the solution of our Wall Anchors. Lonnie was comfortable with the product and its features, so he moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Zach, and his production team installed our anchors along the entire foundation wall. This system is designed to stabilize walls and straighten them over time. It is the most versatile system because it solves a variety of foundation problems. Lonnie was very happy with the work and said our crew was pleasant to work with and was always willing to stop and explain what was going on. 

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Myron and Karla of Bowman, ND got in contact with us when they began to notice one of their basement walls was beginning to bow inward, showing signs of wall failure. The couple wanted to resell the house at some point and were interested in correcting the issue sooner rather than later. They called our office and we set them up with our FREE estimates. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ian, headed out to the property to see what we could do to help. After his inspection, he recommended the use of our GeoLock wall anchors to correct the issue. He explained that these anchors work to stabilize failing walls but anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation of the home, pulling them back into place. The couple agreed and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman, Zach, and his team ended up installing 19 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the basement. Now Myron and Karla can begin to plan for the future without worries that their home will slow them down.

Tessa, from Kenmare, ND, was having trouble with her basement walls. Specifically, she noticed a bow in the foundation walls of her home. The bowing of the wall resulted in cracks within the foundation, allowing water to seep through, causing a wet basement. Tessa contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks to express her concern and claimed her FREE estimate.

Our Design Specialist, Richie, examined her home and explained that the ground beneath your home comprises many different soil layers. With time, these layers of soil can wash out, soften, and shrink, causing the foundation to settle or crack. Taking all this into consideration, Richie recommended a solution to stabilize her basement walls to fit her repair needs and restore peace of mind.

Our Foreman, Tanner, and his crew headed out to the property and got to work! They began to strategically place PowerBraces around the basement, inserting a total of 5, 9' PowerBraces to further stabilize the wall.  The PowerBrace is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. These steel l-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. Over time, the PowerBrace System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter, more vertical, and improve stability. Tessa's peace of mind has been restored now that her foundation has been permanently repaired. 

A homeowner in Ross, ND, noticed water seeping in between the blocks of the foundation wall. Concerned by the possible damage that could occur, the homeowner searched for a waterproofing company to provide a solution. After sifting through reviews online, the homeowner chose to work with highly-rated American Waterworks. After signing up for their FREE estimate, we sent out our Design Specialist, Ian, to examine the foundation. After a thorough examination, Ian suggested that the homeowners stabilize and insulate their walls. The homeowners agreed and preparations began. 

Our crew arrived at the site and began the job. First, the crew began by installing eight Geo-Locks and PowerBraces on the east basement wall. Then, the crew attached Carbon Armour on the remaining basement walls for additional support. After stabilizing the foundation, the crew applied SprayFoam on the joists around the perimeter. Finally, the crew installed CleanSpace on all the basement walls. The homeowners were relieved that their foundation was stable. American Waterworks is delighted to ensure the safety of yet another home.