Murray County, MN's Respected Concrete Repair Company

Carl L. in Slayton, MN noticed that his front stoop of his porch was starting to tilt inward and was pushing against the foundation wall causing it to crack.  He realized this could become a very expensive problem if he didn't address his sinking foundation right away. Carl got in touch with American Waterworks to learn how we could help stabilize his foundation.

American Waterworks installed four Helical Piers, which are backed by a lifetime warranty, underneath his front stoop to secure his existing foundation. Carl now has peace of mind that his existing foundation has been stabilized and that he will never have to replace the foundation where the piers were installed.

Keith U. in Lake Wilson, MN was experiencing water seeping into his basement. He also noticed that his foundation walls in his basement had started bowing. Keith was concerned about water damage and the stress that the bowing walls were putting on his foundation. A friend recommended American Waterworks, so Keith reached out to us to receive a free estimate.

We sent out a Design Specialist to do an onsite evaluation and we determined that Keith's basement needed the full waterproofing system and wall anchors to secure his foundation. Foreman, Juan Pena installed the project from start to finish in just a few days. Keith's fully waterproofed basement is now backed by a lifetime warranty and he has peace of mind knowing that his foundation walls are stabilized. 

Andrew M. in Fulda, MN had severely cracked and bowing foundation walls, that could have failed at any moment. He met with a Design Specialist from American Waterworks to find the right solution for his needs and receive a FREE estimate. Andrew was worried that his foundation was past the point of repair, but we assured him that we could install wall anchors and permanently repair his foundation for a fraction of the price of foundation replacement. He was pleased to hear this, so he scheduled the installation.

Our production crew dug the soil out surrounding the home in order to straighten the walls. They drilled small holes through the foundation and inserted long, metal rods. Then, they secured the rods on both ends with anchor plates. They tightened the anchors until the wall was straightened and stabilized. This process took a couple of days to complete since the foundation was so severely damaged, but we successfully restored Andrews foundation, and his peace of mind has been restored!

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Mark G. of Currie, MN had water leaking in his basement and needed to take care of the issue before it got worse. He gave American Waterworks a call to schedule a Free Estimate Appointment. We sent out our Design Specialist, Shane Nephew, to take a look at the problem and come up with a solution. After a thorough and detailed inspection, Shane proposed our CleanSpace Wall System, WaterGuard System, TripleSafe Sump Pump, IceGuard System, and LawnScape Outlet. Mark was comfortable with the proposal and presentation so he went ahead and scheduled the installation date. 

Our foreman, Miguel Ceniceros, and his production crew began the installation by breaking out all of the concrete around the perimeter of the basement to form a trench. Next, they installed our CleanSpace System on all the walls, designed to prevent leaks and mold growth, while also giving the basement a clean and neat appearance. Then, our crew installed our WaterGuard System in the trench, which serves as an underground drain and is made to collect any waste or water seepage leftovers from the CleanSpace. Miguel and his crew filled the open gaps with rock and installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump; the best sump pump that we offer to customers and it provides three levels of protection to prevent any further water hazards. From there, our crew replaced the concrete and left the basement perimeter looking better than when it started. We installed a 15-foot-long discharge line from the sump pump to the IceGuard System outside of the home, which is an extra protectant that keeps water or melted ice away from foundation walls. The discharge line ended at the LawnScape Outlet in Mark's yard; an escape for invasive water. Mark was very satisfied at the end of the project and was thankful he got a hold of American Waterworks when he did! 

Due to heavy rain fall, water leaked into Chandler Reformed Church in Chandler, MN, causing safety and health concerns for community church members. Pastor Nate called American Waterworks to set up a FREE Estimate. Our Design Specialist, Jeremy Girgen, went to the church to inspect the problem and come up with a solution. Pastor Nate was comfortable with the proposal and trusted our work from previous jobs, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Kiko Pena, and his production crew broke out the concrete around the perimeter of the room and formed a trench. In the trench, our crew installed 96 feet of our WaterGuard System, which prevents water clogs and acts as an underground drain. Next, our crew installed our SuperSump Sump Pump System, which provides enough protection to keep homes dry for long periods of time. To complete the project, our crew covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Pastor Nate had a great experience from start to finish, and the project was completed in one day! 

Joe and Amanda G. of Avoca, MN had water leaking from their basement walls, causing water condensation problems. After hearing about American Waterworks basement waterproofing repair products on the radio, they called our office line to schedule a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Jeremy Girgen. Jeremy went to their home to inspect the problem and come up with a solution. Joe and Amanda got all their questions answered, so they scheduled an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Hugo Sanchez, and his production team began the project by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. Next, our team applied 103 feet of our CleanSpace Wall System around the wall perimeter. Our CleanSpace is made to prevent mold and humidity problems, and acts as an extra wall protectant. Once that was completed, our crew installed 103 feet of our WaterGuard System into the floor trench. Our WaterGuard serves as an underground drain and collects water seepage from basement walls. Lastly, our production team installed our SuperSump Sump Pump in the corner of the basement. Our sump pumps are made to keep basements clean and dry for long periods of time. To complete the project, Hugo and his crew covered all the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Joe and Amanda were amazed by the outcome and loved the view of their new and improved basement! 

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A homeowner in Chandler, MN, was in their garage one evening when they discovered the floor was beginning to drop. Since their annual maintenance appointment was coming up, the homeowner wanted to discuss concrete repair with our Service Technician. We sent Rasean, one of our Service Technicians, to the home to complete the annual maintenance appointment. When Rasean arrived, he completed the inspection of the previously installed products. The homeowner mentioned to Rasean that their garage floor was beginning to sink. After inspecting that area, Rasean confirmed it was sinking and recommended that the floor be lifted and leveled. The homeowner deliberated their options but ultimately decided to follow Rasean's suggestions. Once they were approved by the homeowner, they were sent to the office to be finalized. Our Foreman, Domanik, and his crew were assigned to complete the project, so they traveled to the home. To start the project, the crew inserted the PolyLevel underneath the sinking concrete. PolyLevel is a polyurethane foam injection solution that restores the appearance and safety of concrete. The crew started by strategically drilling small holes throughout the slab. Then, the crew inserts ports into these 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 installation was complete, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their floor was properly raised. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner from Lake Wilson, WI, wanted to get his home tested for radon gas. He had heard that radon can be dangerous if not dealt with properly. He decided to begin the search for a company in the area that could fix his issue. When he came across our website, he decided to give us a call and set up his FREE estimate, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Tony, headed out to the home.

When Tony arrived, he completed his inspection and left behind a radon monitoring kit to properly gauge the levels in the home. When Tony finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner to give his recommendations. Tony began by saying the homeowner was right to contact us. Elaborating, Tony informed him that radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is emitted from rocks and soil breaking down around your home's foundation. He went on to say that radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, killing about 21,000 people in the US each year. He went on to say that if high levels of radon were present in the home, he would recommend installing a radon mitigation system. Tony explained that a mitigation system is used to lower the concentration of radon gas in your interior air to minimal levels. A typical radon system consists of a large-diameter plastic pipe that connects the air beneath your foundation to the outdoors. Then, an in-line fan sucks radon-rich air from beneath your foundation and expels this hazardous air to the exterior. The homeowner liked the sound of Tony's plan, but decided to wait until they received their radon results back. 

A few days later, the radon test results returned with an average radon level of 4.8 pCi/L. The Environmental Protection Agency urges mitigation for any levels that come back over 4 pCi/L. Not wanting to risk the health of their household, the homeowner decided to install the mitigation system. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Dakota, and his team installed the mitigation system from the existing sump pump in the home and piped it up and outward. Now, our customer's radon levels are measuring at 1 pCi/L, way below their previous levels, and back at safe levels to inhale! 

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A new property owner in Iona, MN, required foundation repair. An investment property that had just been purchased had a large crack running lengthwise on one of the basement walls. The new homeowner was worried that this issue might compromise the structural integrity of the home, so he decided to begin his search for a MN foundation repair company. When he came across our website, he signed up for his FREE estimate, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Eric H, headed out to the home. 

Once Eric finished his walkthrough of the home, he met with the homeowner to discuss the next steps and recommendations. Eric began by saying that foundation walls are designed to support loads from above, not from the side. When side pressure on your walls exceeds their ability to withstand the force, they will begin to crack, bow, slide in at the bottom, and/or tilt at the top. He went on to say that our GeoLock wall anchors counteract soil pressure by anchoring walls to stable, undisturbed soil outside your home. After installation, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position. The homeowner liked the sound of Eric's plan and scheduled the work for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jeremiah, and his team ended up installing 4 of our GeoLock anchors on the west wall. Now, our customer can continue to rebuild his new property without worries that the foundation is in trouble! 

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