Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Clear Lake, IA, noticed the stair-step cracks in their wall were worsening over time. Concerned it would never get better, the homeowner wanted to find a permanent solution. After comparing several companies, only American Waterworks stood out to the homeowner. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Ryan. Once Ryan arrived, he began his thorough investigation of the cracked and damaged basement wall. Ryan determined the wall cracks were being caused by improperly filled soil. To stop the cracks from growing and spreading, Ryan recommended stabilizing the wall using GeoLock Wall Anchors. The homeowner agreed with Ryan's suggestions, so the plans were passed along to our office, and then to our Foreman, Chris. Once Chris received the plans, he and his crew traveled to the home to begin the project. Once they arrived, they started by installing five GeoLock Wall Anchors to the west basement wall. Once all the GeoLock Wall Anchors were secured, the crew completed the project and cleaned up their materials. The homeowner was in awe of the excellent and swift work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to repair its customer's cracked, unstable wall. 

A homeowner in Clear Lake, IA, was worried the structure of their home was compromised. Worried about the long-term issues, the homeowner began searching for the best solution for their home. The homeowner was unsure who to work with, so they decided to look into "Clear Lake, IA, Foundation Repair". One of the top companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our services, the homeowner knew we were the best company for the job. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was est, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of one of our Design Specialists. As soon as the homeowner arrived, they began their detailed inspection of the basement. During their inspection, the Design Specialists found that the east wall was struggling the most. To stop the issue from furthering, the Design Specialists recommended installing GeoLock Wall Anchors to permanently stabilize the walls. After considering all their options, the homeowner knew this was the best option for their home. Next, the plans were sent to our Foreman, Arturo, and his crew to begin the GeoLock Wall Anchor project. First, Arturo and his crew installed six GeoLock Wall Anchors along the east wall. Once the wall was secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted to know their basement was properly secured. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement was secured. 

Brooke O. of Red Wing, MN had settling floors, causing her to worry about the stability of her home. She worked with our Design Specialist, Dustin, to find the right solution. Dustin proposed our Crawl Space Support Posts (also known as SmartJacks) to lift and stabilize the sagging floor joists. Brooke was confident in the solution, so she moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Tremaine, and his crew installed six of our SmartJacks to support the sagging floors. This system is corrosion resistant and can hold up to 60,000 pounds. 

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Chad M. in Hollandale, MN noticed that a wall in his basement had cracked and was bowing inward. He was concerned about the pressure this was putting on his foundation and the potential damage it could cause, so he started looking for a foundation repair contractor. He saw a commercial for American Waterworks and was glad to see that we specialize in foundation repair. He contacted us and set an appointment for a FREE onsite estimate.

We sent a Design Specialist to his home to evaluate the situation and find a solution. While onsite, our Design Specialist noticed that another wall in his basement was also bowing. In order to protect his foundation, our Design Specialist recommended that we install 5 wall anchors and 9 wall braces. Chad knew how costly it can be to replace a foundation, so he decided it was in his best interest to permanently stabilize his walls.

The installation took a few days, however, our foundation repair products are backed by a lifetime warranty, so Chad will never again have to worry about the stability of his foundation. Chad is glad he chose to protect his home for the long-term.

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Greg H. in West Concord, MN noticed that his garage wall was pulling away from his home and it had created about a half inch gap between his house and the garage. He started looking into foundation repair options and he came across the American Waterworks website. He contacted us for a FREE estimate, so we sent a Design Specialist to his home to inspect his foundation and provide him with a solution. We recommended installing PowerBraces along the shifting foundation to halt any further movement and start to move the foundation back into place. Greg felt that our plan was the most efficient, durable, and cost-effective option, so he chose to move forward with the installation.

Our production team started the installation by securing brackets into the garage 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 installation took a day to complete, but now Greg’s foundation is permanently restored, and he no longer is concerned about the stability of his garage.

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