Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Chris K. of Lake Benton, MN had a cracked foundation wall, causing him to worry about the stability of safety of his home. He heard about American Waterworks from a friend of his, so he called our company and scheduled a FREE, on-site inspection with our Design Specialist, Jared. Jared went to Chris's house, inspected his cracked foundation wall, and proposed the solution of our wall anchors. Chris got all of his questions answered about the product and felt confident in its design, so he signed the contract and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Dylon V., and his crew installed our wall anchors, which is an anchor and rod installation, including soil removal and backfill. This system is the most. versatile foundation repair system that we provide for homeowners because it can solve a variety of different problems. The foundation wall anchors extend out to the compacted soil beyond the foundation, anchoring themselves there and bracing the foundation wall, which stops inward movement and brings the foundation wall back to its normal position. Chris was satisfied with the project and his expectations were met. 

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Adam in Hendricks, MN was concerned about the cracked and bowing walls in his basement. He contacted American Waterworks to learn more about our foundation repair solutions. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Jeremy Radkte, to his home to inspect his basement, develop a solution and provide him with a FREE estimate! Jeremy put together a thorough plan to permanently repair Adam’s foundation using wall anchors.

Our production crew started installing the wall anchors by drilling small holes through his foundation walls and inserting long metal rods. They also dug small holes in the soil surrounding the home that lined up with the holes drilled in the walls. Then, they secured both ends of the rods with anchor plates and tightened them. The installation only took a couple of days to complete, and now Adam’s foundation is permanently stabilized.

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David L. of Madison, MN had water leaking into his basement, as well as a cracked foundation. He heard about American Waterworks from another contractor, so he contacted our office and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Shane. Shane went to David's home, carefully inspected his issues, and determined a solution that would work for him, his needs, and his budget. David felt confident in the solution, so he went ahead with the project and scheduled a date for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Cole, and his production crew installed our WaterGuard Below Floor Drain which serves as an underground drain that prevents mud clogs and collects water seepage from basement walls. Next, our team installed our Foamax Wall Panels which is a special foam insulation that saves money on energy costs and prevents water moisture from invading the basement. Lastly, our crew installed our Wall Anchors throughout the foundation wall. Our Wall Anchors are designed to straighten foundation walls and bring them back to their natural position. David was happy with the work that was done, and had a great experience from start to finish! 

At American Waterworks, we provide service in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request and schedule your FREE estimate! 

A Madison, MN, homeowner had noticed a large crack forming along his basement wall over the last few years. He was worried that the cracking wall could eventually impact the safety of the home, as well as the resale value. He decided to find a foundation repair specialist in his area and quickly found American Waterworks. After perusing through our photo albums of other foundation projects in his area, he decided to sign up for his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dylan W, was headed out to the home. Dylan wasted no time getting into the basement to see the problem walls. When Dylan finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner. Dylan began by explaining that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. So when the pressure being put on the side of the wall exceeds what it can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking or bowing. Dylan went on to say that we had the perfect solution. Dylan recommended our GeoLock wall anchors, explaining that these anchors counteract the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring it to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation of the home. Dylan went on to say that not only does this method offer the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position, but it can be tightened over time to further straighten foundation walls. The homeowner was thrilled with Dylan's recommendation, and the two worked to find the best day for the installation.

About a month later, our Foreman, Juan P, and his team were out at the home to install the anchors. At the end of the project, our team had effortlessly installed 12 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the failing walls. Now, our homeowner can move on from this problem, confident that his home is properly defended! 

Amanda, from Appleton, MN was beginning to notice that one of her basement walls was beginning to bow, showing signs of wall failure. She was concerned that a bowing wall could mean trouble for the structural integrity of the home. She did research about companies in the area that could service her home and came across our website. She decided to give us a call, and we set her up with our FREE estimate. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan P, headed out to the property to see what could be done. After he completed his walkthrough, he was able to recommend a solution to the problem. Ryan wanted to use our PowerBrace system to correct the failing wall. Ryan explained that this system is designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to strengthen walls over time. He went on to say that this system can be tightened over time to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. 

Amanda agreed with Ryan's recommendations and work began a few weeks later. Our Foreman, Luis, and his crew ended up installing 5 of our PowerBraces throughout the basement of the home. Now Amanda can enjoy her basement without worries about her foundation being unstable.