Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Ada, MN noticed their foundation walls were beginning to separate, and decay. Instead of ignoring the issue, the homeowner sought a professional second opinion. The homeowners went around their neighborhood asking for advice on which company they should, and they all recommended American Waterworks. The homeowner visited our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. After the appointment was approved, we sent out a Design Specialist to survey the status of the foundation wall. Following his survey, the Design Specialist determined the wall was experiencing early stages of failure. The Design Specialist suggested that the wall be permanently stabilized. Scared of the possibility of wall failure, the homeowner agreed with the Design Specialist's plan, and repairs began. 

Our Foreman, Kingsley, and his crew traveled to the home to begin repairs. Once they arrived, they prepared the east basement wall for the installation of the EverBrace. The EverBrace is an all-steel customized wall brace that is only offered in Fargo, ND. The homeowners only asked to have the EverBrace installed on the east basement wall, so after the installation the crew cleaned up the site and left. The homeowners were pleased with the job well done by the crew. American Waterworks is pleased to know another family was safe in their home. 

James P. of Harwood, ND had a settling foundation, and he was worried about the value of his home. He got in contact with American Waterworks and set up a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Richie. Richie went to James's home, carefully inspected his foundation, and determined a solution that would benefit his wants and needs. James was confident in Richie's proposal, so he signed the contract and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his production team installed 12 of our Helical Piers, which are designed to create a solid supporting base that transfers the weight of your home downwards to strong supporting soils. Our helical piers can be installed from the interior and exterior of the home, enabling the home to lift back to its original position. To learn more about our Push and Helical Pier System, click HERE! 

If you are looking for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, or crawl space repair/encapsulation, click HERE or call us today to schedule your FREE, no-obligation estimate! 

Laurie and Darrell of Hendrum, MN, were concerned with the state of their basement, as cracks appeared on the floor and the wall. These were signs of the wall heaving upward, which Is a result of the upward movement of a foundation or slab caused by underlying soils that expand or swell. This occurs due to an increase in moisture or by freezing forces. The couple was referred to our team by a realtor, so our office staff contacted them and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Kole. Kole went to their house to inspect the cracks and devise a solution. The customers were comfortable with the proposal and got all of their questions answered, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman and his team began the installation by breaking out the concrete perimeter of the basement floor, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System, designed to collect water seepage from basement wall cracks, prevent water clogs, and serve as an underground drain leading to the outside of the home. To complete the installation, our crew covered the open gaps with rock and applied new concrete over the rock and WaterGuard. Next, our crew installed our SuperSump Pump, a sump pump designed to keep basements clean and dry for long periods, especially during heavy thunderstorms or flooding. Then, they installed a discharge line from the sump pump to our IceGuard System outside of the home. The IceGuard is a waterproofing system that provides an extra block of protection against basement flooding, especially when freezing temperatures are problematic. 

The team also installed 13 GeoLock Anchors (6 on the South wall and seven on the North) by digging holes outside the home and installing a metal rod in each hole going through the foundation. After installing a metal rod, they proceeded to attach one of the GeoLock Anchors to the end of the rod, allowing the wall to be pulled back to its original position.  Over time, these anchors may be tightened to ensure the rods are effective and stabilize the home's structure. After the installation, the production crew backfilled the holes and replaced the soil to its original look. Laurie and Darrell loved the new and improved basement and are happy that the foundation of their home is no longer in any danger!

A homeowner from Argusville, ND was beginning to notice her floor was starting to bow. Because she knew there was a crawl space below, she had concerns about the structural integrity of the home. When she called in, we set her up with our FREE estimate, and a few weeks later our Design Specialist, Kole, headed out to the property to assess the damage. Once he completed his walkthrough, he was able to make recommendations as to how we could help. Kole wanted to use our SmartJacks to address the bowing wood in the crawl space. He explained that our SmartJacks are unique in that they are made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel. Because your system will not develop rust, it will remain adjustable for years, should you need to perform future adjustments. The homeowner agreed with the recommendations and work began a few weeks later. 

Our Foreman, Zach, and his team work diligently to install 8 of our SmartJacks throughout the space. Once the job was completed, our customer was happy to know that she no longer had to worry about the strength and safety of her crawl space. 

Jeremy, from Halstad, MN got in contact with us when he began to notice that his basement wall was beginning to crack, showing clear signs of wall failure. Jeremy didn't want to risk compromising the structural integrity of the home more than it already was, so he decided to give us a call. When he called in, we set him up with our FREE estimate. A few weeks later our Design Specialist, Richie, headed out to the property to complete his inspection. Once he concluded, he recommended the use of our PowerBrace system, steel I-beams that will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustments. Richie informed Jeremy that our PowerBraces have the option to be tightened over time, giving them added effectiveness. Jeremy agreed with Richie's recommendations. Our Production crew, led by our Foreman, Tremaine, ended up installing 6 of our PowerBraces throughout the space. Once the job was complete, Jeremy was happy to know he no longer needed to worry about his foundation issue.