Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Maplewood, MN

A homeowner in St. Paul, MN, hoped to repair their water-damaged basement before the spring. Hoping to find a professional in their area, the homeowner looked into "basement repair St. Paul, MN". After comparing several companies, only one stood above the rest, American Waterworks. Impressed with our ratings and stellar reviews, the homeowner knew we were the ideal company for their project. Next, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Eric. Eric arrived at the home, introduced himself to the homeowner, and began the thorough inspection of the basement. During his inspection, Eric discovered that water was sneaking in at the bottom of the floor. Knowing this was a sign of a major issue, Eric recommended installing WaterGuard around the basement to prevent the issue from recurring. After hearing Eric's recommendations, they knew it as the best plan of action. Once he received the homeowner's approval, Eric passed the proposal off to the Logsitics team to build and schedule the project. Next, our Logistics team prepared the proposal and scheduled the project for a few weeks later. Once the project date arrived, our Foreman, Jesus, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the project. First, Jesus and his crew started by installing WaterGuard along the basement perimeter. The WaterGuard is a below-floor drain that rests in a bed of drainage stone on top of the foundation footing. The crew installs the WaterGuard by digging channels around the perimeter of the basement floor. Once the channels are dug, the crew can go ahead and place the drainage stone in the channels. The WaterGuard is then placed on top of the stone and covered with cement. Next, the crew shifted to installing CleanSpace on the unfinished basement walls. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that prevents humidity and mold growth. The crew installs CleanSpace by mechanically attaching them to the basement walls with plastic drilled-in fasteners. After the CleanSpace was secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner from Saint Paul, MN, had been keeping an eye on his basement walls for some time now. All of the walls had shown signs of cracking, an indicator of wall failure. The homeowner was growing more and more concerned about the outlook for his home, so he decided to seek help from a company specializing in foundation repair in Saint Paul, MN. On the recommendation of a friend, he scheduled his FREE estimate with American Waterworks, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Derek V, headed out to the home. 

Derek got right to work assessing the basement walls. When he finished, he was ready to make his recommendations for the home. Derek met with the homeowner and explained that he was seeing issues with his wall because foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. When side pressure on the walls exceeds their ability to withstand the force, they begin to crack or bow inwards. For this reason, Derek recommended our GeoLock wall anchors. He explained that wall anchors can counteract soil pressure by anchoring the failing wall to stable, undisturbed soil beyond the home foundation. He finished by stating that as the home continues to settle over time, the anchors can be tightened to ensure the foundation stays intact. The homeowner liked Derek's recommendation so much that he signed on the spot! 

The day of the project eventually rolled around, and our team, led by their Foreman, Artruo M, arrived bright and early at home. They began the process by verifying the areas of work that Derek had specified. Next, they strategically measured the distance each anchor would need to be apart from one another. Then, part of the team began to excavate deep holes outside of the home for the exterior portion of the anchor, while the team inside began drilling a hole for a long metal rod to be threaded through. Once the rod is placed, the anchors are tightened on both ends. When the project was over, Arturo and his team had flawlessly installed 7 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the basement of the home. Now our customer is thrilled that his foundation worries are in the past!