Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Brenda A. of Mankato, MN had a tight crawl space with access floors above that were sagging. She wanted to get them lifted and supported, so she called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Dylan, went to Brenda's home to inspect her crawl space and determine a solution. Dylan proposed our SmartJack Crawl Space Support Posts, which are specifically designed to lift and repair sagging floor joists. 

Our Foreman, Lane, and his crew removed all the access dirt to install our SmartJacks. This system can be tightened with a torque wrench by the homeowner or by our service technicians during annual maintenances. Brenda's peace of mind and sagging floors were restored once the project was completed! 

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Mike C. in North Mankato, MN had a cracked and bowing foundation wall in his basement. He contacted American Waterworks after seeing an advertisement because he was concerned about the pressure it was putting on his foundation. Our Design Specialist, Eric Hazelton, went to his home to provide him with a FREE onsite inspection and design a solution. Eric recommended that we install PowerBraces to stabilize his walls and protect his foundation. Mike liked the proposal that Eric presented to him, so he decided to move forward with repairing his foundation.

Our Foreman, Juan Pena, and his crew installed 7 PowerBraces along the bowing wall. The PowerBraces are designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential for the wall to straighten over time. The beams are covered with a zinc-coating to protect it from rusting or deteriorating. The process was less invasive than Mike thought it would be. Mike is glad he chose the right solution through American Waterworks to protect his foundation for the long-term.

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David W. of Chanhassen, MN has a 22x18 four-season addition that is 35 years old. The contractor informed him that the additional had settled two-and-a-half inches. To prevent it from settling more, David needed help from a reliable contractor that professionalized in this kind of work. He saw American Waterworks on HomeAdvisor, so he called our office and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Dylan. Dylan went to the home, carefully inspected and diagnosed the problems, and drew up a detailed solution that would fit David's needs and budget. David was content and comfortable with our product, so he got a date scheduled for our crew to do the installation. 

Our Foreman, Hugo, and his production team installed five of our Helical Deck Pier, which are designed with helical-shaped plates on the shank of the helical pier so the pier can be turned into the ground like a big screw, and is made to support the deck permanently. David was very happy with the crew and had a wonderful experience with our company!

At American Waterworks, we provide work in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request your no-obligation, FREE estimate! 

A homeowner from Chanhassen, MN, was in the process of renovating her basement when she tore out a piece of drywall to find large cracks running lengthwise on her block foundation wall. The homeowner was instantly worried about what her discovery could mean for the safety of her home. Not wanting to delay repairing the wall, she decided to find a basement foundation company to repair the damages. Through the recommendations of a friend, the homeowner quickly found American Waterworks and signed up for her FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Eric H, was headed out to the home. When Eric arrived, he began his estimate, paying close attention to the basement, outside obstructions, and more. Upon completion of his estimate, Eric met back up with the homeowner to deliver his findings. First, Eric began by informing the homeowner that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from the top, not from the side. So when the pressure on the side of the wall becomes more than what the wall can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, tilting inward, or sliding in at the bottom of the wall. Eric went on to say that he was recommending our PowerBrace foundation repair system, explaining that this system is designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten the wall over time. Over time, PowerBraces can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straight and more vertical. The homeowner was relieved that Eric had provided her with a solution and decided to set a date for the project.

More than a month later, our Foreman, Jose C, and his crew were out at the home to install the system. After a grueling day, our team successfully placed 4 PowerBraces on the problem foundation walls, restoring our customer's faith in her home! 

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Matt C. in Amboy, MN had cracked and bowing walls in his basement. He was concerned about the amount of stress it was putting on his foundation and did not want to let the damage get any worse, so he contacted us to receive a FREE estimate. We were happy to send one of our Design Specialists, Jeremy Radtke, to his home to inspect the foundation problem and provide him with a solution. Jeremy assured him that we could repair his foundation walls by installing wall anchors. Matt liked Jeremy’s proposal and felt like we were a good fit for him, so he scheduled the installation.

Our production team drilled rods through the brick wall to the soil outside of the home. They secured the rods with anchor plates on each end. Once the plates were tightened, Matt was able to visibly see a difference in the stability of the walls. The anchors will continue to straighten the walls over time as well. Our wall anchor system is backed by a lifetime warranty, so Matt can rest easy knowing he chose to invest in the long-term protection of his foundation.

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