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A homeowner in Mason City, IA, was completing chores in their basement when they discovered water damage near the walls. Worried about the long-term damages, the homeowner began searching for a permanent solution. Unsure where to look, the homeowner asked their friends and family for any recommendations. Several people recommended working with us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate  Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Brady, to arrive. Brady arrived at the home and started a thorough investigation of the basement. During his investigation, Brady found that several areas of the home were struggling due to water intrusion. To stop the intrusion from continuing, Brady recommended installing WaterGuard and replacing the current sump pump. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed with Brady's proposal. Next, Brady sent the plans to our Logistics team to build the project. Once the project was built, it was assigned to our Foreman, Arturo, and his crew to begin. Arturo and his crew traveled to Mason City, IA, and started by installing the WaterGuard along the struggling wall. 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 sump pump. The crew installed a feedline across the floor to connect the TripleSafe to the new WaterGuard. Next, the crew shifted their focus outdoors and installed an IceGuard on the outside discharge line. The IceGuard is the perfect solution to clogged and frozen discharge lines. Once the IceGuard was secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the quick transformation made by the crew. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, noticed large puddles near their exterior foundation. Concerned this could cause damage to their basement, the homeowner knew they needed to inspect their basement. The homeowner found wet spots and water damage throughout their basement. Knowing this was a major issue, the homeowner looked into wet basement repair near Mason City, IA. 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. Impressed with our work, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of Ryan, one of our Design Specialists. Ryan arrived at the home and began his thorough investigation of the basement. During his investigation, Ryan confirmed the basement was suffering from water intrusion. To stop the water intrusion from continuing, Ryan proposed replacing the sump pump and installing several different waterproofing products. Hoping to solve the issue for good, the homeowner agreed with Ryan's proposal. Next, Ryan sent the proposal to our Logistics team to build and approve the project. Once the plans were approved, they were sent to our Foreman, Jeremiah, and his crew to begin. Jeremiah and his crew traveled to the home and started the project. First, Jeremiah and his 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. Next, the crew attached CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that prevents humidity and mold growth. The crew installs CleanSpace by mechanically attaching them to the basement walls with plastic drilled-in fasteners. Once all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the transformation by the crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, checked on their basement following an intense thunderstorm. After taking a closer look, the homeowner discovered their basement had mold growth and water stains throughout. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. The homeowner went to Google and researched "basement waterproofing near Mason City, IA". One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner decided to take a closer look at the services we offer. Impressed with our services, the homeowner knew we were the best choice for their home. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Iowa-based Design Specialists, Brady. Following his arrival, Brady began his detailed investigation of the basement. Brady determined that the basement was suffering from water intrusion. To stop the water intrusion, Brady recommended installing WaterGuard and a new sump pump. The homeowner agreed with Brady's proposal, so he passed the plans along to our Office to build the project. Once the office gave the final stamp of approval, the proposal was sent to our Foreman, Kevin, and his crew. Kevin and his crew arrived at the home and began the installation. First, the crew installed WaterGuard along the two walls. 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 SuperSump+. The crew installed a feedline across the floor to connect the SuperSump+ to the new WaterGuard. After the WaterGuard and SuperSump+ were secured, the crew shifted their focus to the outside discharge line. The crew installed an IceGuard on the outside discharge line. An IceGuard allows water to escape if the sump pump discharge pipe freezes or becomes blocked for any reason. Once all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with 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 Mason City, IA, noticed their energy bill was significantly higher than normal. After looking into how to bring that bill down, the homeowner saw that having a properly encapsulated crawl space could help. The homeowner thought they would give this a try, so they asked friends for any recommendations for companies that do crawl space encapsulation. Many of their friends recommended working with us, American Waterworks. So, the homeowner went to our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Romeo, to the home to take a closer look. Romeo traveled to Mason City and then began his detailed inspection of the crawl space. Following his inspection, Romeo was able to prepare a proposal for the homeowner. The homeowner liked Romeo's proposal, so they decided to go ahead with the plans. Next, Romeo sent the plans to our Logistics team to build the project. Once the project was built, the plans were assigned to our Forman, Diego, and his crew. After they received the plans, Diego and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Diego and his crew made sure the crawl space was cleared. Next, the crew installed Drainage Matting on the crawl space floor. The CleanSpace Drainage Matting gives the water flooding into your crawl space a channel below your crawl space liner. One member of the crew begins by laying the drainage matting while another puts one over the top. This is a very efficient and swift installation process. After the CleanSpace Drainage Matting is installed, the crew can go in and install CleanSpace on the crawl space walls. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that prevents humidity and mold growth. The crew installs CleanSpace by mechanically attaching them to the basement walls with plastic drilled-in fasteners. Afterward, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was grateful for the efficient work done by the crew. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, received a reminder that it was about time to schedule their annual maintenance appointment. Soon after, the homeowner called the number on the sticker and they were directed to our Service team. Our Service team scheduled their annual maintenance appointment with Kyle, one of our Service Technicians. Kyle traveled to the home and began his inspection of the basement. During his inspection, Kyle found several signs that pointed to early signs of wall failure. To stop the wall failure from continuing, Kyle recommended permanently stabilizing the walls using GeoLocks, a wall anchor solution. The homeowner agreed with Kyle's proposal, so he passed the plans to the office to be finalized. After the office finalized the plans, they were sent to our Foreman, Juan, and his crew to install the GeoLock Wall Anchors. When they arrived, Juan and his crew prepared the wall for the stabilization. Once the wall was ready, Juan and his crew installed five GeoLock Wall Anchors along the south wall. 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. After the five GeoLocks were properly secured along the south wall, the crew was able to clean up their materials and leave the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work completed by the crew, so they left a lovely review. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, realized their basement was in some trouble after discovering damp spots throughout. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed an expert second opinion. The homeowner realized their neighbor, Brady, works for a highly accredited waterproofing company out of Rochester, American Waterworks. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate with Brady. Once the estimate details were finalized, Brady went to the home and began the detailed inspection. While completing the inspection, Brady discovered the water was coming through the northern wall because it was not exiting properly. Brady recommended installing a buried discharge line outside the home to continue the flow of exiting water. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed with his suggestions. Brady sent the plans to our Logistics team to build the project, then they were sent to our Foreman, Diego, and his crew. Diego and his crew traveled to the home to start the project. Once they arrived, they began by carefully taking out sections of the lawn to create a channel for the discharge line. Next, they placed the discharge line in the channels and tied it to the current water system. Finally, the crew carefully placed the lawn back and cleaned up their materials. The homeowner was amazed at how undisrupted their lawn looked and the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner from Mason City, IA, had been aware of the sinking and uneven concrete on her driveway for years. Not wanting the eyesore to impact any resale of the home, she decided to do some research about companies in the area that offer concrete restoration services. When she came across our website and discovered that we offered FREE estimates, she decided to have us out to her home. A few weeks later our Design Specialist, Romeo, made his way to Mason City to see the problem driveway. 

Upon completing his inspection, he met with the homeowner to inform her of his plan of action. Romeo informed her that he wanted to use our PolyLevel lifting solution, a polyurethane foam that expands when injected under concrete slabs, slowly pushing them up and back into their desired position. He finished by saying that our team would finish the project by installing our NexusPro, a silicone-based sealant that gets applied to cracks and joints in the concrete to keep unwanted elements away from the soil, preventing further sinking in the future. The homeowner agreed to the proposal, and the work was scheduled to be completed a few weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Troy, arrived at the home and immediately got to work verifying the measurements that Romeo had left behind for him. Next, he drilled small quarter-sized holes into the sunken slabs. Next, he pumped our PolyLevel into the holes and closely monitored the lifting process until the slab was back at its intended location. When he had completed the lift he slowly and carefully applied our NexusPro to the joints and cracks of the slab. When the job had been completed our homeowner was thrilled to know she no longer had to look at a sunken driveway. 

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A homeowner in Mason City, IA was concerned about the water damage of his basement flooring. He was unaware that water had been leaking into the home and wanted to fix it right away before more damage was done to the space. He found the American Waterworks website in his search of basement waterproofing solutions and was impressed with their past work. He decided to sign up for a FREE estimate appointment with us so he could learn more about the problem before agreeing to a project. We sent Design Specialist Trevor Simmons over to the home to answer any questions and inspect the basement space. Trevor took note of the damaged areas and presented his solution to the homeowner that installing both our WaterGuard drain system and a TripleSafe pump would be best. The homeowner agreed and scheduled a date for the project to begin. Our Foreman, Victor Salvador, and his crew went to the site to carry out the installations and started by jackhammering channels along the perimeter of the basement. They placed a layer of drainage stone in the channels, followed by the WaterGuard drains and more clean stone. Next, the crew carefully placed the new TripleSafe sump pump in the necessary location and filled the surrounding area with clean gravel. A feed line was connected from the drains to the new pump as a connection for the water to safely flow up and out of the home. The crew made the final touches, which included filling the areas with a layer of concrete for protection and cleaning up their materials. The homeowner was impressed with the efficient and effective work of the crew and happy with the results.

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A homeowner in Mason City, IA, watched as the cracks in their foundation grew across their wall over time. Knowing there could be a larger issue at hand, the homeowner knew they needed an expert opinion. Unsure of who to work with, the homeowner asked their neighbor for any recommendations. The neighbor mentioned the wonderful work that we did for them and that was enough for the homeowner to sign up for their FREE estimate. After the details were ironed out, Eric, one of our Design Specialists, traveled to the home to begin the estimation. Once Eric completed the estimate, he found that the wall was cracking and caving due to hydrostatic pressure. To stop the issues from continuing, Eric suggested stabilizing the struggling walls with GeoLock anchors, our innovative wall system. After deliberation, the homeowner agreed with Eric's plan. The plans were sent to our Foreman, Crescencio, and his crew, so they could start production preparations. When they arrived, the crew installed 10 GeoLock anchors on the north and west foundation walls. 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. As soon as all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowners were thrilled to know their walls were stabilized and no longer at risk. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Mason City, MN notice that the wall in their basement was experiencing a bow. The homeowner was worried that if left unchecked there is a possibility the problem may worsen causing a hazard in the future. The homeowner then contacted the Appointment Center here at American WaterWorks to claim their FREE estimate, entitling them to a free home inspection. Once claimed and set our Design Specialist then attended to the property and began a thorough inspection of the property. After the inspection was completed our Design Specialist recommended that the homeowner invests in our GeoLock Wall Anchor System. The homeowner agreed and proceeded with the project by scheduling the date of installation.

Our Foreman and his production team then began the project by digging five holes that are parallel to the problem wall which is about 12 feet distant from the wall. Once dug the team then inserts a 12-foot metal rod through the problem wall to the designated hole. Once the rod is exposed the team then attaches a GeoLock wall anchor at the ends. When this process is complete then the team tightens the anchor plates which helps bring the problem wall back into its original place. Over time the anchors could be tightened to provide more stability. When the team finished they proceeded to backfill the holes returning them to their original look.

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A homeowner from Mason City noticed that their floor was experiencing a dip due to a sagging beam. The sagging beam also caused a ripple motion throughout the home whenever there was movement in the home. They immediately contacted the American Waterworks and claimed their FREE estimate, entitling them to a free home inspection. Our Design Specialist then attended to their home and conducted a thorough inspection of the property. After the inspection, our Design Specialist recommended that the homeowner invests in our SmartJack Support System. The SmartJack System is a solid support that helps restore the stability of the sagging beam over time. As the house settles the homeowner can contact us to help tighten the SmartJack to provide more stability to the home. The homeowner agreed and proceeded with the project by scheduling the date of installation. 

Our Foreman and their production team then went out to the property and strategically placed three SmartJacks in the basement to provide the best stability.

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Ken from Mason City, MN noticed that the concrete slab right before the steps to the doors of his home is settling and detaching from the steps. Ken immediately contacted American Waterworks, claimed his FREE estimate, and expressed his concern. Ken was worried that if the concrete was left unchecked it could worsen and cause a potential tripping hazard. After the appointment was set and scheduled our Design Specialist then attended kens property and began a full thorough inspection of the problem at hand. Once completed our design specialist recommended that Ken invests in our PolyLevel and NexusPro solutions. Our PolyLevel Solution is a polyurethane foam that is strategically injected into the slab to raise and support it by filling the voids that were left by soil erosion. Ken loved the idea and proceeded with the project by scheduling the date of installation.

Our Foreman and his production team then begin the project by strategically drilling holes into the concrete slab and then injecting the PolyLevel solution through the holes. They then finish with the product by sealing the cracks, joints, and holes with NexusPro solution. The NexusPro Solution is a silicone-based solution that is able to compress and expand with concrete slabs. The NexusPro also has a protectant against UV light which helps prevent drying and cracking. Ken loved the new and finished looked and is satisfied with the project!!

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Tim from Mason City, MN was expiriencing excessive water build-up in his basement affecting not only the foundation of his home but the personal items contained in his basement. He immediately contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks and expressed his concerns and claimed his FREE estimate. Once the appointment was set and scheduled our Design Specialist then attended his property an began a free thorough inspection of the property to properly diagnose the problem. Once the inspection was complete our Design Specialist recommended Tim to invest in our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. Tim loved the idea and proceeded with the project by scheduling a date of installation. 

Our Foreman and his crew then proceeded with the project by setting a date of insatllation. Our Production Crew then began the installation by determining the best location for the sump pump. Once that location is determined the crew then beging to dig a hole to insert the sump basket. The proceed to conncect the sump basket to the drainage system. When conncected the team then installas the Sump Pumps to get one step closer to completeing the installation. The TripleSafe Sump Pump System is a top quality sump pump system we offer here at American Waterworks. The TripleSafe provide three levels of protection against all possible water problems a home may expirience. To finish the project the team backfills the open areas around the sump basket with river rock and a layer of concrete on top to provide a finsihing look. Tim was happy with the work that was done in his home!!

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Eric from Mason City, MN was experiencing some issues with his sump pump system. He noticed that the amount of water overpowers the sump pump causing water to constantly build up. Eric wanted something new and improved, so he can be worry-free in severe weather. Eric contacted American Waterworks and claimed his FREE estimate. Once the appointment was set and scheduled our Design Specialist went on forward and began to inspect the situation. Our Design Specialist recommended that Eric should invest in our TripleSafe Sump Pump which helps provide protection for all three water problems that Eric may experience. The TripleSafe Sump Pump comes with a Primary pump, a Secondary pump, and a Battery Back up pump in cases of power outages.  Eric loved the proposal and proceeded with the project by setting a date of installation. 

Our Foreman and their designated team then arrived at the property and began the installation by taking out the pre-existing pump and placing a bigger sump basket. Once the sump basket is placed the pumps are then installed. When completed with the installation, the team then backfills the sides of the basket with river rock, to prevent sediment from entering the basket, then placing a layer of concrete around the basket to provide a finishing look. Eric loved the new and improved Sump Pump System and was happy with the service the Production team provided!!

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Daniel from Mason City, IA, got in contact with us when he began to notice that his driveway and sidewalk concrete was beginning to sink, creating sizable gaps. Daniel was afraid that if he didn't look into fixing it, he may run the risk of creating a much more dangerous tripping hazard and potentially creating a much larger and more expensive problem down the road. When Daniel called us, we set him up with our FREE estimate. Shortly after, our Design Specialist, Jarrett, was out at the property to thoroughly inspect the issue. When he concluded, he informed Daniel that the soil beneath the slabs of concrete was settling, sinking the concrete with it. Jarrett recommended that Daniel fix the issue soon to prevent any further damage. He suggested that Daniel invest in our PolyLevel solution, a polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill the gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize the concrete surface. He wanted to follow up with our NexusPro solution, which is a silicone-based sealant used to seal cracks and joints. Daniel agreed and the renovations began shortly after. 

Our Foreman, Dylon, and his crew began the project by strategically drilling holes into the concrete slabs. Next, they injected our PolyLevel solution into the holes and closely monitored it as the foam expanded, lifting the concrete with it. They finished the project by sealing all the holes and miscellaneous cracks with our NexusPro solution to keep the elements off the concrete, ensuring the fix would last as long as possible. 

When the job was complete, Daniel was happy with the work we had done and was relieved to know that his worries were in the past. 

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