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A homeowner in Decorah, IA, was driving their car into their garage when they realized they could not get the car over the drop. Worried the issue would worsen, the homeowner knew they needed to find a professional that would solve the issue. The homeowner asked a local Facebook group for any recommendations and several members recommended working with us, American Waterworks. Convinced to give us a chance, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent Aidan, one of our Design Specialists, to the home to perform the estimate. Aidan completed the detailed inspection and found that the sidewalk was settling and sinking into the ground. To stop the sinking from continuing, Aidan recommended lifting the driveway with PolyLevel. The homeowner agreed with Aidan's proposal and the plans were sent to the office to be approved. Once the office approved the plans, they assigned them to our Foreman, Dylon, and his crew. Dylon and his crew traveled to the home and began the PolyLevel installation. 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. After the driveway was lifted to its original level, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was in awe of the PolyLevel installation process and the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

 A homeowner in Decorah, IA, tripped walking into their home one evening. After some investigating, the homeowner noticed several of their slabs were uneven and crooked. Worried someone would be injured, the homeowners knew they needed to find a solution to their tripping issue. Hoping to avoid total concrete replacement, the homeowner began looking into concrete lifting and leveling services near them. The homeowner looked into "concrete leveling near Decorah, IA" and American Waterworks stood at the top of the list. After seeing our 4.9/5 star rating on Google, the homeowner knew we were the best company for them. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Brad, to take a look at the affected concrete. Brad arrived at the home and began by taking a close look at the driveway and walkway leading to the home. Following his detailed inspection, Brad determined the sidewalk and driveway were sinking due to soil settlement. To stop the sinking from continuing, Brad suggested filling the void and lifting the sidewalk and driveway back to its original level. The homeowner considered all their options but ultimately decided this was the best plan. Once the homeowner approved, Brad passed the plans to Logistics to build the project. As soon as the project was built, it was assigned to our Foreman, Jordan, and his crew to begin. Jordan and his crew traveled to the home and began the project by lifting the sinking sidewalk and driveway with PolyLevel. 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. Once the driveway and sidewalk were lifted and repaired, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was thankful and impressed with the work completed by Jordan and his crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A movie theater in Decorah, IA noticed that they had a crack in their foundation. They got in touch with a local engineer, and the engineer recommended that they contact American Waterworks. Brad R. contacted us to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent out our Commercial Sales Specialist, Tom Webbles, to inspect their foundation and design a solution. Tom recommended that we install piers to lift the foundation and transfer its weight to the pier instead of the soil. Brad liked the proposal that Tom put together, so he decided to move forward with the installation.

Our production crew started the installation process by removing the concrete and soil where they needed to install the piers. They drilled seven helical piers deep into the soil underneath the foundation of the movie theater. Once the piers reached stable soil, the foundation was raised and there was no longer a crack. They also sealed the cracks with concrete to ensure that water could not seep through. Our foundation repair solutions are guaranteed for a lifetime, so Brad is confident that he chose the right solution to protect the movie theater for the long-term.