PowerBraces Stabilize Foundation in St. Paul, MN

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 by Mattie Slavin

Challenge

A homeowner in St. Paul, MN, saw that the foundation right outside their home was beginning to crumble. Instead of letting the issue worsen, the homeowner decided to take action. The homeowner visited the referral site, NextDoor, to find the best foundation repair near them. One of the first companies on the list was us, American Waterworks. Intrigued by our company, the homeowner took a closer look at the services we offer on our website. Impressed by our services, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. When all the details were settled, the homeowner awaited the arrival of Daniel, one of our Design Specialists. Daniel arrived at the home and started evaluating the concrete. Daniel discovered that the concrete was suffering from hydrostatic pressure, the pressure exerted by fluid due to the force of gravity.

Solution

Once Daniel found the cause of the issues, he suggested that the homeowner install PowerBraces, a wall repair system that is designed to stabilize failing basement walls. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed. As soon as they received approval, the plans were sent to the assigned crew. Our Forman, Lane and his crew arrived at the home to begin the project. Lane and the crew started by installing six PowerBraces in the north corner of the basement. PowerBraces are steel I-beams that stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustments. After the crew installed the PowerBraces, they left the straightening kit that will straighten the walls over time. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work completed by the crew. If your walls are suffering, sign up for your FREE estimate today!