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A homeowner in Glencoe, MN, knew it was time to have their struggling foundation inspected. Anxious there were large underlying issues, the homeowner wanted to have an expert take a look. After searching for a while, the homeowner decided to take a social media break. During their break, the homeowner saw one of our foundation's digital advertisements. Interested in our foundation repair services, the homeowner decided to investigate our website. Impressed with our service, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Gary, one of our Design Specialists. After Gary arrived, he began by evaluating the status of the foundation. Once he completed the investigation, Gary discovered that the east foundation wall was suffering the most. To save this wall, Gary suggested that the east wall be permanently stabilized. The homeowners agreed with Gary's suggestions and waited for the crew's arrival. Our Foreman, Raul, and his crew arrived at the home for the PowerBrace installation. PowerBraces is a foundation wall repair system, designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten them over time. First, the crew begins by cutting the wall braces. Next, the PowerBraces are secured into the floor joist hardware and fine-tuned into the correct position. Then, the PowerBraces are attached to the floor with a special, bolt-in-place bracket. Since the homeowners wished to include the straightening kit, they can tighten the brackets over time to gradually straighten the walls. After the crew completed the PowerBrace installation, they cleaned up their materials and left the home. After reviewing the work done by the crew, the homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their foundation was secure. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for a FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Glencoe, MN, was switching their laundry when they discovered a large crack on their back wall. Unsure of the cause of the issue, the homeowner decided to look into foundation repair companies near them. To help ease the search, the homeowner looked on HomeAdvisor for the highest-rated foundation repair companies near them. The first company to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. After seeing our wonderful reviews and near five-star ratings, the homeowner decided to visit our website. Impressed by our foundation services, the homeowner decided to call our Appointment Center to sign up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was made, the homeowner waited for the arrival of Dylan, one of our Design Specialists. Dylan arrived at the home to begin the inspection of the foundation. During his inspection, Dylan found that the foundation wall was failing incredibly fast and needed to be stabilized. Dylan suggested that the walls be stabilized using GeoLock anchors, a system that permanently stabilizes your foundation wall and can straighten it over time. After deliberating all their options, the homeowner decided to follow Dylan's recommendations. The plans were then sent to the assigned crew and production preparations began. Our Foreman, Arturo, and his crew were assigned to complete the job, and they traveled to the home. Soon after they arrived, the crew began installing ten GeoLock anchors, four on the north and six on the east foundation wall. The GeoLock Wall Anchor system permanently stabilizes the foundation wall by anchoring your walls to the hard-packed untouched soil beyond your foundation. 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. The crew cleaned up the site and left the home. The homeowners were grateful that their wall was no longer at risk of failure. If you noticed cracks in your wall, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Lois S. in Glencoe, MN had two bowing walls in her basement and she was concerned about the damage it was causing to her foundation. She saw an advertisement for American Waterworks in her local newspaper and saw that we have many years of experience repairing foundations. She decided to give us a call to set up a free estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to her home to inspect her problem and find a solution. Chad developed a thorough plan that included our Geo-Lock wall anchor system to permanently repair her foundation. Lois liked the proposal that Chad put together, so she decided to move forward with the installation.

Our Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his team installed eight wall anchors along the two walls. The installation process took about two days, but Lois will reap the benefits our foundation repair system for many years to come since it is guaranteed for a lifetime. She is glad she chose to invest in protecting one of her most important assets.