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A homeowner in Maple Grove, MN, knew their foundation was struggling. After holding it off for long enough, the homeowner began their search for a solution. After seeing our advertisement in Shopwise Maple Grove, the homeowner was interested in our services. The homeowner called the number on the paper and was connected to our Appointment Specialists. After signing up for their FREE estimate, the homeowner awaited the arrival of Daniel, one of our Design Specialists. Daniel traveled to the home to meet with the homeowner and investigate the foundation. Following introductions, Daniel completed a full inspection of the home's foundation. Daniel discovered that the wall was showing early signs of wall failure. To stop the wall failure from continuing, Daniel suggested installing GeoLocks around the entire foundation. Wanting their home to be safe, the homeowner agreed with Daniel's recommendations. Once they were approved, the plans were sent to our Foreman, Luis, and his crew. After they arrived at the home, the crew began installing 28 GeoLock anchors around the entire foundation. Along with the GeoLock anchors, the crew included a straightening kit. This will allow the walls to be straightened over time. The crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to stabilize another home's foundation.
A homeowner from Maple Grove, MN, was in the middle of a basement renovation when he ripped out some drywall, exposing severe wall failure underneath. The homeowner was immediately uneasy about what this could mean for the home's structural integrity. He was unsure how to repair the foundation crack and decided to find a basement specialist to assist him. After seeing our website, he signed up for a FREE estimate and several weeks later, Adam V, one of our Design Specialists, was headed out to the home.
When Adam arrived, he headed right down into the basement to see the extent of the damage. When he finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendation. Adam began by explaining that foundation walls are designed to withstand pressure from above, not from the side. So when the side pressure on a wall exceeds what it can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, sliding in at the bottom, bowing, and/or tilting inward at the top. Adam could tell the homeowner seemed uneasy, so he reassured him that while the problem seemed daunting, the solution was fairly simple. Adam recommended our GeoLock wall anchors. These anchors work to counteract the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring the failing wall to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation, pulling the wall back into place. Adam finished by saying that, once installed, the anchors would be tightened down the road as the house continues to shift and settle. The homeowner was relieved that Adam could explain the problem, as well as a comprehensive solution, and decided to sign on the spot.
On the day of the project, our Foreman, Matt Z, was able to lead his team through a flawless installation of 5 GeoLock anchors throughout the basement of the home. Now, our customer can continue on with his basement renovation, knowing the foundation of his home is in tip-top shape!
A homeowner in Long Lake, MN, discovered a large crack growing on the garage foundation. Knowing this could lead to serious issues, the homeowner decided to search for a company that could provide them with answers and a solution. During their search, the homeowners came across our wonderful reviews and it caught their eye. The homeowner decided to visit our page and noticed our FREE estimates. Knowing this could provide them with some answers, the homeowner decided to go sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Nick, one of our Design Specialists. Once Nick arrived, he began the in-depth examination of the foundation. Following his evaluation, Nick determined that the wall needed to be permanently stabilized. Nick proposed a solution that would solve all the homeowner's concerns and provide a long-term solution. After consideration, the homeowner agreed with Nick's plan and production commenced. Our Foreman, Jeremiah, and his crew arrived at the home to begin construction. First, the crew prepared the foundation for the GeoLock installation. GeoLocks is our innovative wall anchor system that permanently stabilizes your foundation walls by anchoring the walls to untouched soil beyond your foundation. Along the south wall, the crew installed five GeoLock anchors. Once the GeoLocks were installed, the crew was able to clean up their job site. The homeowners were relieved to know that their wall was permanently stabilized and saved. American Waterworks is happy to provide our customers peace of mind.
This homeowner in Fairmont, MN was experiencing bowing foundation wall. American Waterworks installed wall anchors to stabilize their wall and straighten it. If you are experiencing a similar issue, click here for a free quote!
A customer from Fairmont, MN got in contact with us when he noticed some suspicious cracks beginning to form on his wall. He was afraid that if he left the issue unresolved it could continue to worsen, severely compromising the structural integrity of the home. When he called in, we set him up with our FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Ryan, headed out to the property to assess the situation. Upon arrival, Ryan completed a thorough 3-hour inspection into the issue. When he completed his walkthrough, Ryan made his recommendation as to how we could best help the customer. He recommended the installation of our PowerBrace wall repair system. Ryan explained that these steel-I beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustments. This system has the option to be tightened over time to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. The homeowner quickly agreed and work began shortly after.
Our Foreman, Luis, and his crew ended up installing 6 PowerBrace along the cracked wall in the basement. Once completed, our customer was relieved that he could rest easy knowing the structural integrity of the home is no longer a concern.
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