Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation Repair on Minneapolis, MN Stucco Home

After ordering several replacement windows for her Minneapolis, MN home, Kimberly noticed the interior and exterior walls had developed unsightly cracks. Not only were they visually unappealing, but she had a slight suspicion that something bigger was going on. After a little research, Kimberly found American Waterworks through HomeAdvisor and requested a FREE foundation consultation with one of our top Design Specialists, Shane Nephew. In less than one week from the time of her request, Shane was able to inspect her home and design a comprehensive solution to stabilize Kimberly's foundation for life. It only took a second for Kimberly to acknowledge that the cost of the repair was nothing compared to protecting her largest investment - her home! Serious damage to your foundation can develop immediately following construction, or years later as changes occur within the soils that surround and support your home. Is your foundation settling? Support starts by clicking here.

Foundation Failure Symptom: Cracked Stucco

Cracked stucco on the exterior of your home is more than an eye sore - it's a sign of serious foundation failure.

Chimney Separation

One of the scarier and more dramatic signs of settlement is a chimney separating from the rest of the home. Sometimes chimneys are built on a foundation that is not connected to the rest of the home, making it even more at risk of settlement.

Structural Issues Cause Cosmetic Damage

Structural issues will also cause cosmetic damage that requires finishing touches. Ultimately, the longer you wait, the more that will need to be repaired, which will drive up the cost of your project.

Interior Signs of Sinking Foundation

Cracks in your interior foundation are a tell-tale sign of vertical settlement.

Stair Step Cracking on Basement Foundation Walls

Stair step cracking is the result of a foundation that is resting on soils that cannot support the weight of the home, ultimately causing the foundation walls to crack and sink.

More Basement Foundation Wall Cracks

After a home is constructed, changes in the surrounding soil are the primary cause of foundation settlement. Extreme moisture changes, such as drought conditions or oversaturation, along with poorly compacted fill soils, create soil movement. That movement shifts and settles your home, causing cracked walls, uneven floors and a sinking foundation.

Preparing For Lift Off

The foundation footing has been exposed and push pier bracket has been properly positioned before we start the lifting and leveling process. As you can see, there is still a significant gap in the foundation crack where the wall has settled.

Minneapolis Home Lifted Back to Level

The weight of this Minneapolis home has been transferred through piers to competent soils, permanently protecting Kimberly's home against any further foundation movement. Did I mention her push pier solution is backed by a lifetime warranty?

Energy Efficient Exterior Foundation Wall Insulation Installation

The final step to making this Minneapolis home whole again was to install a water resistant insulation called SilverGlo. When a foundation has to be dug up in order to repair the foundation anyway, it is the perfect time to insulate, while the wall is exposed.

Kimberly Couldn't Be Happier...

Kimberly was so thrilled with American Waterworks, she had to tell the whole word about her experience. Thank you, Kimberly!

Preventing Future Water Damage with SentrySeal

American Waterworks didn't stop by lifting and stabilizing the foundation with our patented push pier solution: we went one step further by applying a SentrySeal membrane. This membrane will seal off cracks in the foundation from the outside and prevent any water from entering into the basement in the future.