Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Keith L. had his home inspector out to his house to examine his foundation walls. The inspector said he noticed that Keith's walls were bowing and shifting. He knew of someone who also worked with American Waterworks, so he called our office and requested a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Dylan. Dylan went to Keith's home, inspected his foundation wall, and proposed our Wall Anchor System, which is a rod-anchor installation. Keith was confident in the proposal, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Tremaine, and his crew installed five of our wall anchors against the foundation wall to repair and stabilize the bowed wall. This system is the most beneficial foundation repair system we provide for homeowners because of its ability to solve a wide variety of problems. Keith was happy with the work, and was grateful we were able to help him in his time of need. 

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Donald D. in Spring Valley, MN had a bowing foundation wall in his basement and decided it was time to have it looked at by a professional to try and prevent any further damage. Donald had worked with us before and had a good experience, so he trusted that we would be able solve his foundation problem. He met with our Design Specialist, Rick Weber, for a FREE estimate. Rick determined that the best solution would be to install 4 wall anchors to stabilize the wall. Donald agreed that was the best course of action, so he scheduled the installation. 

The installation took a day to complete and Donald was able to see the dramatic change in the stability of the wall once the anchors were tightened. Donald was glad that he chose to permanently protect his foundation from further deterioration instead of having to potentially replaced the entire foundation.

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Shannon G. in Oronoco, MN had a large crack in the foundation wall on the back of his garage. He knew that he would be taking a large risk if he chose to wait to repair his foundation, because it could fail at any time, and become a much larger expense. He started researching foundation repair companies when he saw an advertisement for American Waterworks. He decided to call us for a FREE estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Rick Weber, to his home to inspect his foundation problem and find a solution. Rick talked him through his options and he developed a plan that was the most beneficial for him. After meeting with Rick and getting his questions and concerns addressed, Shannon felt that we were the best fit for him, so he scheduled a date for the installation.

Our crew installed 4 wall anchors from the outside of his garage into the soil underneath the concrete in the garage. They drilled long rods through the brick until they hit supportive soil. They removed the concrete in the garage where they would need to put on the plates for the anchors. They installed the plates on either end of the rod and tightened the anchors. Lastly, they replaced the concrete and cleaned up their work area. The anchors secure and stabilize the wall. They continue to straighten the walls and can be tightened over time as the wall gradually moves back into place. Our foundation repair systems are guaranteed for a lifetime, so Shannon can rest easy knowing he chose a permanent solution to protect the foundation of his home.

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Heather B. had water leaking into her basement and multiple cracked and bowing foundation walls. She wanted to address these problems before they got any worse, so she contacted American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate. One of our Design Specialists created a thorough foundation repair and waterproofing plan to restore her basement.

Heather chose to move forward with installing our systems, so our production crew installed our WaterGuard drainage system, our SuperSump sump pump, wall anchors and PowerBraces. The project took two days, and now Heather's basement is permanently protected, and her peace of mind is restored.

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A homeowner from Rochester, MN, was doing laundry one evening when he noticed a large crack running lengthwise on his foundation wall. He was worried that the issue would impact the safety of his home, so he decided to find a reputable foundation repair contractor in Rochester, MN. Through recommendations, he found American Waterworks and signed up for his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, Dustin L, one of our Design Specialists, was scheduled to head out to the home. When he arrived, the customer directed him to the wall in question, and he began his estimate. When he finished, he met with the homeowner to discuss his findings. Dustin explained that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. So when the pressure on the wall exceeds what the wall can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, sliding in at the bottom, and/or tilting inward at the top. Dustin went on to say that, while the diagnosis is serious, the homeowner shouldn't be too worried because he had a solution. Dustin urged the homeowner to consider our GeoLock anchors. This innovative system counteracts the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring the wall to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation of the home. Dustin finished by saying that this system can be tightened over time to provide further stability to the wall in question. The homeowner was thrilled with Dustin's solution and scheduled the project on the spot. 

Several weeks later, our Foreman, Jesus C, and his team were headed out to the home. After a long day, they had successfully installed 6 of our GeoLock anchors in the space. Now, our customer has renewed faith in her largest investment!