Professional Concrete & Foundation Repair Contractor serving Detroit Lakes, MN

A homeowner in Detroit Lakes, MN was worried about the state of her crawl space after a heavy rainfall they had recently. Quickly checking the space to see if she could spot anything that was alarming, she found some signs of water damage and knew something was wrong. She went online to see what services she could find in her area and found the American Waterworks company website. Looking through some of our products and past reviews from customers, the homeowner knew she wanted to move forward with us, so she scheduled a FREE estimate. One of our Design Specialists, Kole Lefebvre, arrived at the home to inspect the crawl space and prepare a solution that would eliminate the water problems. Kole explained that our WaterGuard basement drainage system and TripleSafe sump pump were the perfect solutions for the space because they would keep up with the incoming water and consistently pump it out of the home. The homeowner was glad to hear that something could be done and agreed to the plans. Later, one of our Foreman and his crew went to the site and began the installations by jackhammering channels along the perimeter of the basement. They removed the old sump pump and placed the liner for the new one in the necessary location. Then, they filled the channels with drainage stone and the WaterGuard system followed by more clean stone. Next, they installed the TripleSafe sump pump in the liner and connected the drains to the new pump with a feed line. Finally, the crew poured and smoothed a layer of concrete on top of the drains and around the pump to keep out dirt and debris. The homeowner was thrilled with how the project turned out and thanked the crew for their hard work.

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A homeowner in Detroit Lakes, MN, noticed their driveway had several cracks. Knowing this would not be a do-it-yourself fix, the homeowner wanted to have a professional inspect their concrete. The homeowner was scrolling through social media when they came across a video showcasing our work completed. After seeing the great reviews and work we complete, the homeowner went to our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate details were set, the homeowner waited for the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Kole. Once Kole arrived, he started by inspecting the driveway in front of the steps. After his detailed inspection, Kole determined that the driveway was sinking due to settlement. Kole recommended that the concrete be lifted and leveled using PolyLevel, a polyurethane foam injection solution. Wanting to avoid concrete replacement, the homeowner agreed with Kole's suggestions. Once they received approval, the crew was assigned to complete the job. Our Foreman, Charlie, and his crew arrived at the home to begin the lifting and leveling process. 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 NexusPro installation was complete, the crew cleaned up their site and left the home. The homeowners were thankful that they did not have to replace their entire slab. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A customer from Detroit Lakes, MN, gave us a call when they began to notice one of their basement walls was beginning to bow inward. They also noted that signs of cracking could be seen on the wall. When they called us, we set them up with a FREE estimate and sent our Design Specialist, Richie, out to the property to do a thorough inspection. Once completed, Richie noted that if the customer wanted to avoid any further damage or a more expensive fix down the road, they should act soon. Richie wanted to use our GeoLock anchors to address the bowing. These innovative anchors are used to anchor the problem wall to the hard-packed soil beyond the foundation, permanently stabilizing the foundation wall. The customer agreed with the recommendations and our Foreman and his crew was on the scene in the following weeks. 

The Foreman, Cameron, and his crew, ended up placing a total of 16 anchors in the basement to correct the failing wall. They informed the customer that, once installed, the anchors had the option to be tightened over time to best fit the house as it continued to settle, eliminating any of the homeowner's future worries. 

In the end, the homeowner was satisfied with the work we had done and was happy that their worries were in the past!

Joe H. of Detroit Lakes, MN had basement waterproofing repairs done by American Waterworks, and had a great experience from start to finish. At the very beginning, he had water leaking into his home and he was nervous about water moisture and mold build-up. After getting off the phone with American Waterworks about his problems, he felt confident in our repair process. Our Design Specialist came to his home to take an in-depth look at his problems and come up with a solution. Joe was appreciative of his time and decided to move forward with the installation. 

Our northern crew Foreman and his team began the installation process by breaking out the concrete perimeter of the basement and installing 92 feet of our WaterGuard System. Our WaterGuard is made to prevent water clogs and serve as an underground drainage system. Next, our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which comes with a battery back-up and provides three levels of water protection. Both systems provide the best result for a dry basement. 

Is your basement leaking water, or are you in need of basement waterproofing repairs? Call us today or fill out our online FREE Estimate form!