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A homeowner from Caledonia, MN, had heard from a friend about the dangers that radon gas poses to a household. She headed straight to her local home improvement store for an at-home test. After conducting the test in her space, she was alarmed when her results returned at 9.3 pCi/L. Not wanting to sacrifice her household's health, she searched for a radon mitigation Minnesota. After much searching, she found our website. She looked through all of our radon mitigation projects in her area and was impressed. She signed up for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, one of our Design Specialists, Ryan K, was headed out to the home. 

Knowing the home already had high radon levels,  Ryan began his inspection by finding the best place to put a radon mitigation system. When he finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner and informed her that he would recommend installing a radon mitigation system in the home to help bring the levels down. Ryan explained that a typical radon mitigation system consists of a large-diameter plastic pipe that connects the air beneath your foundation to the outdoors. An in-line fan sucks radon-rich air beneath your foundation and expels this hazardous air to the exterior. Instead of entering your basement or other living space through numerous gaps and cracks in the foundation, radon gas is extracted from beneath your foundation before it can permeate into interior space. When installed by an experienced radon mitigation specialist, a radon abatement system will lower the concentration of radon gas in your interior air to the minimal levels recommended by the EPA and other health and safety agencies. When Ryan was done with his presentation, he assured the homeowner that while the levels were high, they had done the right thing by contacting a radon mitigation specialist. The homeowner was relieved to hear that their radon issue could be solved and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Dakota, and his team were able to place the radon mitigation system in the home. Now, our customer can breathe much easier knowing she can fully trust the air circulating in her home. 

A business owner from Caledonia, MN got in contact with us when he noticed numerous trips occurring on one piece of concrete on his property. Not wanting anyone else to get hurt, he decided to claim his FREE estimate. A few weeks later, our Service Technician, Glenn, arrived at the property to conduct his inspection. Once he completed his walkthrough, he informed the business owner that American Waterworks could certainly fix the issue with the help of our PolyLevel lifting and leveling solution. He went on to say that in comparison to other concrete restoration methods, our lifting and leveling solution is cheaper, less invasive, and has a quicker curing time, meaning it can be ready for us fairly quickly after installation. The business owner agreed and work began a few weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Sam, headed out to the property and began the project by verifying all of the concerns and measurements that Glenn had left for him. Next, he strategically drilled holes into the problem concrete slab. Next, he inserted the PolyLevel into the hole to spread it throughout the void below. He closely monitored the lifting and leveling process to ensure the slab returned to its former state. When the job was complete, the business owner was thrilled to know he no longer had to worry about people taking a tumble!

A homeowner in Caledonia, MN, was reminded it was about time to schedule their annual maintenance appointment with American Waterworks. A couple of years ago, the homeowner had the WaterGuard system installed in their home, so it was about time to have it inspected. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and set up their annual maintenance appointment with Edgar, one of our Service Technicians. After the appointment was set, Edgar traveled to the home to inspect the WaterGuard's status. Edgar tested all the products and ensured it was working properly. Since Edgar was there, the homeowner asked if he could take a look at their sunken concrete. Edgar agreed and he performed an estimate of the home's concert. Following his inspection, Edgar recommended lifting and leveling the concrete to bring it back to its original level. The homeowner agreed so the plans were sent to the office for approval. Once they were approved, they were directed to our Foreman, Ryan, and his crew. Ryan and his team traveled to the home to begin the concrete lifting and leveling process. First, the crew inserted the PolyLevel underneath the sinking concrete. The PolyLevel is a polyurethane foam injection solution that restores the appearance and safety of the concrete. The crew started by strategically drilling small holes throughout the slab. Then, the crew inserts ports into those small holes. Next, the polyurethane foam is injected beneath the concrete to fill voids and raise the slabs. Finally, the holes and control joints are sealed. Once the PolyLevel injection was finished, the crew shifted their focus to filling the cracks and replacing the joints. The crew utilized NexusPro Sealant, a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks formulated to provide long-lasting flexibility and withstand harsh weather conditions. The crew begins by drilling, smoothing, and preparing the non-absorbent backer rod filler. Then, the NexusPro sealant is inserted in the prepared crack or control joint. Finally, the cracks are detailed with a thin layer of native sand, giving the concrete a uniform, finished appearance. The crew completed the lifting and leveling process, so they cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with our crew's work ethic and process. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Carolyn, from Caledonia, ND noticed that her driveway and sidewalk were showing signs of cracking and sinking. She was afraid that if it kept worsening, these issues could lead to safety hazards and problems with the house itself. By contacting us and requesting a FREE estimate, we set her up with our Design Specialist team member for a free, no-obligation estimate. 

Brian headed to the property and completed his walkthrough, recommending that our PolyLevel lift and leveling solution and our NexusPro sealant would get the job done. He explained that any concrete surface's stability depends on the soil beneath it. The weight of concrete and what it supports, combined with natural soil erosion, can lead to sunken and uneven concrete surfaces. PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill the gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize the concrete surface. NexusPro sealant is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks specially formulated to provide long-lasting flexibility and to stand up to harsh weather conditions.

Our Foreman, Troy, and his crew began implementing these services by drilling holes strategically into the concrete. They then injected PolyLevel while consistently checking to ensure the slab was adjusting properly. Finally, NexusPro was applied, penetrating the concrete and permanently bonding with it, protecting it from water damage and making stains easier to remove

Carolyn was very grateful to know that she no longer had to worry about the cracks and sinking in her concrete! 

If this problem sounds similar to the one you're experiencing, click HERE to claim your FREE estimate! 

Michelle M. in Calendonia, MN had heard about the dangers of radon and decided she needed to get her home tested. American Waterworks tested her home and the results showed that her home did have high levels of radon. Our Design Specialist, Dustin Loftus, explained the risks of living with high levels of radon and he walked her through the radon mitigation process. Michelle decided that it would be best to protect her and her family's health, so she chose to have us install our radon mitigation system. 

The installation was a quick and painless process that was completed in just a few hours. The radon that was seeping into Michelle's home is now being vented to the outside of her house through a PVC pipe. The pipe is attached to a fan to ensure that the radon gas is vented out and away from her home. Michelle can have peace of mind knowing that her home is now protected from radon.