Your Trusted Chester, IA Crawl Space & Wet Basement Repair Experts

A homeowner in Chester, IA, noticed their cinder block walls were beginning to separate and water was seeping in. Worried about the structure of their home, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution to their issue. Hoping to get an expert opinion, the homeowner looked into "basement foundation repair near me". One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner decided to take a closer look at our services. After seeing our eye-catching before and afters, the homeowner knew their home was in the best hands. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Brady, one of our Design Specialists. Brady traveled to Chester and began the detailed inspection of the home. Once Brady wrapped up the inspection, he recommended installing a variety of waterproofing and foundation stabilization products. After hearing Brady's recommendations, the homeowner knew this was their best plan of action. Brady passed the proposal off to our Logisitcs team to build and approve the project. Once our Logistics team approved and built the plans, it was scheduled for the following month. Our crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, our crew began by installing WaterGuard around 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. Once the WaterGuard is in place, the crew could shift their focus to removing the old sump pump and replacing it with the TripleSafe. The crew installed a feedline across the floor to connect the TripleSafe to the new WaterGuard. Next, the crew shifted their focus to installing GeoLock Wall Anchors. The crew installs the GeoLocks by digging a section of the ground to place the first GeoLock anchor. Once the GeoLock is in place, another anchor is attached to the interior wall. Both GeoLocks are connected by a small, steel pole direct through the ground. Once the GeoLocks are secured, the soil is put back on top of the ground. Along with the GeoLock installation, the homeowner asked that the tightening kit be included as well. This will allow the homeowner to straighten their walls over time. Finally, the crew completed the project by attaching CarbonArmor strips to the foundation walls. CarbonArmor is a wall reinforcing system that is a state-of-the-art solution used to fix cracked and bowing foundation walls. CarbonArmor strips utilize epoxy and carbon fiber strips to strengthen and stabilize foundation walls that are cracked or bowed. To install the CarbonArmor strips, the crew begins by cleaning the wall to ensure good adhesion. Then, the technician masks off each carbon fiber strip location and saturates the masonry with epoxy. The CarbonArmor reinforcement becomes part of the wall structure. Once all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials. The homeowner was relieved to know their home was properly secured and dry. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Joe M. in Chester, IA had water leaking through the walls in his basement. The water was causing damage to his property and had created a musty and unhealthy environment. He decided it was time to find a professional waterproofing contractor to permanently waterproof his basement.

He saw a commercial for American Waterworks and was pleased to see that we are experts in waterproofing. He gave us a call for a FREE estimate, and shortly after we had a Design Specialist out to his home to develop a solution for him. Joe was pleased with the personalized waterproofing plan, so he set a date for the installation. 

Our crew removed the concrete around the perimeter of the basement and installed our WaterGuard drainage system. Next, we installed a SuperSump sump pump which is where the WaterGuard drains to. We also installed our CleanSpace barrier along the basement walls to guide water into the drainage system. Lastly, they replaced the concrete. Joe's basement is now a dry, clean and livable space. He can rest easy knowing his basement will always be protected since our waterproofing system is backed by a lifetime warranty.