Trustworthy Foundation, Radon Testing, & Wet Basement Contractor in Faribault, MN

A Faribault, MN, homeowner was down in his basement doing laundry one day when he realized several large cracks running down his basement walls. He was immediately concerned about what this could mean for his home, so he began to look for foundation repair contractors in MN. When he found our website, he recalled seeing our vehicles on the road and even around his neighborhood, so he decided to schedule his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Brian R, was headed out to the home. Brian got right to work assessing the basement. When he finished, he informed the homeowner that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. When side pressure on your walls exceeds their ability to withstand the force, they begin to crack, bow, slide in at the bottom, and/or tilt in at the top. For this reason, Brian recommended our GeoLock wall anchors. These innovative anchors can counteract soil pressure by anchoring walls to stable, undisturbed soil outside the home. Once the anchors are attached by iron rods, the anchors are tightened, and the wall is on its way to being more stable. The homeowner agreed with the proposed work, and scheduled the job for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Matt Z, led his team through the successful installation of 5 GeoLock anchors around the basement. Now, our customer can rest easy knowing that he no longer has to worry about troublesome cracks! 

A homeowner in Faribault, MN was worried about his basement after they had a heavy rainfall the night before. He went downstairs to check out the damage and sure enough found some puddles of water on the floor of one of the rooms. Not only was the space damp and musty, but it also looked dark, so he was interested in finding a solution that would stop the water from entering the basement and brighten up the room. Online he looked up "basement repair companies near me" and was overwhelmed with the number of results. He decided to go with American Waterworks because it was a trusted name in his area, so he signed up for a FREE estimate with us. Our Design Specialist, Brian Ramirez, went out to the home to inspect the basement and come up with his recommendations for the space. Brian knew just what was needed to restore the water-damaged room and prepared a plan for installations. Our Foreman, Raul Barroso, and his crew later made their way to the site to carry out the installations. The crew began the process by jackhammering channels along the perimeter of the water-damaged room. They filled in the channels with drainage stone followed by the WaterGuard drain system and more clean stone. The WaterGuard drains are specifically engineered to intercept water at the perimeter of the basement and sends it away safely. Next, the crew fastened CleanSpace vapor barrier to the walls to both direct incoming water to the drains and to lighten up the space. Finally, a layer of concrete was poured in the channels to smooth out the floor's surface and protect the drain system. The homeowner was very happy he had contacted us for this job and was impressed with the final results.

Don't let water ruin your basement space! Give us a call for your FREE estimate and we'll walk you through the waterproofing process.

Robin from Faribault, MN was experiencing cracks on the concrete floor of his garage. He was worried that the crack will worsen over time due to water seepage and cause other problems in the future. Robin then contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks to claim his FREE estimate. The free estimate entitles Robin to a free home inspection by one of our design specialists. Once the appointment was set and ready to go our Design Specialist, Jared Bruns began to conduct a thorough home inspection to get a proper diagnosis and provide the best solution for the problem at hand. After the inspection, Jared believed that the best solution was for Robin to purchase the NexusPro solution we offer. Robin agreed and and proceeded to set an installation date.

Our Foreman, Benjamin Koehler, then proceeded to apply the NexusPro to the cracks and joints. The NexusPro Solution is a silicone-based sealant for craks and joints which is a tough solution with the ability to expand and compress with the movement of the concrete. The NexusPro solution also withstand UV light, water, and water vapor to prevent any deterioration and cracks, keeping the seal strong and healthy.

If you're in a situation similar to Robin's, contact us today to speak with someone about scheduling your FREE estimate! 

Karla from Faribault, MN began to notice that the concrete slabs forming her driveway began to dip and become uneven. The concrete also started to experience cracks and separation. Karla was worried that if left unchecked the problem would worsen and possibly create a tripping hazard. Karla contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks and claimed her FREE estimate, which entitles her to a full home inspection by our Design Specialist. After she claimed her free estimate and the appointment was scheduled, our Design Specialist then attended Karla's home and began a thorough inspection of the issue concrete and the home to get a proper diagnosis of the situation at hand. After which, our Design Specialist recommended Karla to invest in our PloyLevel and our NexusPro solution. Karla agreed with the proposal and proceeded to schedule a date of installation. 

Our Foreman, Brandon Wiskow, and his team then proceeded with the job by strategically drilling holes in the problem slabs and injecting a PolyLevel Foam. The PolyLevel Foam is a polyurethane solution that is injected beneath the concrete slab, filling the void that was left by soil erosion and allowing the concrete to be raised and stabilized when the foam hardens. After the PolyLevel is injected the production then begins to seal the cracks and joints with the NexusPro Solution. The NexusPro Solution is a silicone-based sealant for the joints and cracks to protect and preserve the PolyLevel Beneath the concrete slabs. The NexusPro is also made of a UV light protectant that helps prevent the seal from drying and eradicating. Karla was happy with the final product and is happy that her driveway is leveled and neat!!

If you're in a situation similar to Karla's, contact us today to speak with someone about scheduling your FREE estimate here at American Waterworks!