Certified Waterproofing, Concrete Lifting & Foundation Repair in Otter Tail County, MN

Paul and Helen T. of Dalton, MN had water leaking in through the cracks of their basement causing damage to their belongings. American Waterworks did work for them in the past, so they scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Tom Ringeisen. After a thorough inspection, Paul and Helen were comfortable with Tom's proposal, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Jesus Covarrubias, and his production team began the project by breaking out 66 feet of the concrete floor to form a trench and 26 feet down the middle to form a feed line. In the trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard, which is a waterproofing product that prevents water clogs and acts as an underground drain. Next, our crew installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump in connection to the WaterGuard and feed line. Our TripleSafe is the best sump pump in the industry and provides triple the protection. To complete the installation, our crew filled the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Paul and Helen had a great experience from appointment to installation! 

Bob M. of Fergus Falls, MN had cracked foundation walls in his basement, making him feel nervous about the structural build of his home. He went online and came across our website. After looking through our foundation repair products, Bob called our office staff and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Chad Johnson. Chad went to Bob's house to inspect his problem and come up with a solution. Chad proposed our GeoLock Wall Anchor System. Bob was confident with the proposal and got all of his questions answered, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Brian Colliton, and his production team began the project by digging five holes outside of the home and inserting a long, medal rod from the inside foundation to each hole outside. At the ends of each rod, our team tightened and screwed on a GeoLock Wall Anchor. The wall anchor system permanently stabilizes the foundation wall by anchoring the wall to the hard-packed, compact soil beyond the foundation. To complete the installation, Brian and his team backfilled each hole, replaced the soil, and made sure the yard looked cleaner than when they found it. Bob was very satisfied with the project and no longer has to worry about the structural build of his home! 

Niki B. of Battle Lake, MN had water leaking from their foundation walls, causing them to worry about their interior drainage. They called American Waterworks and set up a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian Schultz. Ian went to their home, inspected their water leakage problem, and came up with a solution that worked for them. They approved of the solution and got all of their questions answered, so they went ahead with the repairs. 

Our Foreman, Ryan Loe, and his production team began the project by breaking out a few centimeters of the bottom perimeter of the foundation wall. The reason behind this was to make sure our DryTrak Drain Pipe System would work. Next, our team installed our DryTrak around the basement floor perimeter. There are advantages of this system including not having to use a jackhammer so there will not be as much work to be done or dust flying around, the drain stays above the "mud zone" to prevent any clogging, and it collects water from the walls and floor joints. The project only took a few hours and Niki was happy with the end result! 

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Water seepage through crawl space floors and walls is a problem that many homes experience. If it is left untreated, the crawl space can be damaged by termites, mold, and wood rot. A male homeowner was experiencing these exact issues in his crawl space, causing him to worry about the safety of his home and the air beneath him that could arise within his home. He did some research online and came across American Waterworks and some of the projects that we have completed in his area. He saw that we provided FREE estimates, so he called our office line and scheduled an estimate with one of our Design Specialists. 

Our Design Specialist went to their home, examined and inspected the problems, and drew out a detailed solution for the homeowner and their needs. The homeowner was confident in the solution of our CleanSpace Encapsulation Moisture Barrier, which prevents mold and mildew, provides much more storage space, keeps the warm and cold air out, and saves money on energy costs. With that said, the homeowner signed the contract, wrote out a deposit check, and scheduled a date for the installation portion of the project. 

At American Waterworks, we provide free estimates for homeowners and provide a solution that not only restores their home repairs, but also their peace of mind! Call us today or click HERE to request a free estimate with our Design Specialist team!

A male resident of New York Mills, MN had water leaking into his basement, causing him to worry about the value of his home. He wanted to get a special system installed to repair the issue. He got in contact with American Waterworks after seeing our company on social media. Our office staff set him up with a FREE estimate, which is when our Design Specialist comes to the homeowner's house and inspects the issues on-site while providing a quote and educational pieces to inform the homeowner of our services. Our Design Specialist went to his home, performed the estimate, and proposed our SuperSump Plus M53, which is designed with two pumps and keeps the basement clean and dry for long periods of time. The homeowner was confident in our sump pump, so he followed through with the project and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman and his production crew began the project by jackhammering out the corner of the basement, forming a hole. In the hole, our team installed our sump basket, followed by the two pumps, then the discharge line. Our discharge line is made to discharge water outside of the home by staying away from the foundation. To complete the project, our Foreman and his crew filled the open gaps with pea gravel and river rock and applied new concrete over them. The homeowner was very happy with the work that was completed and his peace of mind was restored! 

We provide services in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, and foundation repair. Give us a call today to schedule your FREE estimate! 

A resident of Pelican Rapids, MN had a cracked foundation wall, causing them to feel nervous about the structural stability of their home. They did some research online and came across our website. After looking through our foundation repair products, the resident got in contact with our office staff and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian. Ian went to the lakehouse, carefully inspected the foundation cracks, and determined the solution of our PowerBrace Foundation Repair Wall System, which is designed to stabilize failing walls and repair them over time. The resident felt very confident in the proposal, so they decided to go ahead with the project and got a date scheduled for the installation.

Our Foreman and his production team were able to provide the resident with a great experience within one day and restored their peace of mind. At American Waterworks, we provide FREE estimates for all of our services and we provide the best tools and techniques to get your home through its problems! 

A homeowner of Ottertail, MN was experiencing sagging floors, a tilted chimney, and sticking doors in his home. He was nervous about the work that was needed to repair the issue. He came across American Waterworks and saw that we provide foundation work for sagging floors, so they scheduled a FREE, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist team. Our Design Specialist went to the homeowner's house, inspected and diagnosed the homeowner's problems, and drew up a plan for our SmartJacks System. Our SmartJacks are specifically designed to support sagging, springy floors, and can be tightened over time by the homeowner to ensure the system is sticking to its design. The homeowner was confident in our product and proposal, so they signed our contract, wrote out a deposit, and scheduled a date for the installation. 

Our Foreman and his crew were able to provide a good experience for the homeowner, and answered all of the questions that they had! If your foundation is cracking, settling, bowing, or deteriorating, give us a call today or click HERE to request and schedule your foundation repair FREE estimate! 

A male resident of Bluffton, MN had water leaking into his basement where the wall and floor meet. He was worried about property damage, so he got in contact with our office to learn more about our sump pump systems. Our customer care team set him up with a FREE estimate for one of our Design Specialists to come out to his home, inspect his basement leaks, and determine the proper solution. Our Design Specialist, Roger Hahn, went to the resident's home and determined the solution of our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. Our TripleSafe is the most reliable sump pump that we provide for homeowners because it has three layers of protection, it solves all three problems in one unit, and it comes with a battery backup, which keeps the system running in case of a power outage. The resident was confident in the proposal of our TripleSafe Sump Pump, so he signed the contract, wrote out a deposit, and got a date scheduled for the project. 

To begin the project, our Foreman, Ryan Loe, and his crew broke out the concrete with a jackhammer, forming a hole. In the hole, our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump, followed by the discharge line. The purpose of the discharge line is to discharge water out of the basement by keeping it away from the foundation. To complete the installation, our team installed our LawnScape Outlet outside of the home, and filled the open gaps in the floor with pea gravel and rock, followed by a final application of concrete. The homeowner was satisfied with the project! 

If you are in need of an Egress Window, sump pump system, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, or foundation repair, give us a call today or click HERE for more information about our FREE estimates! 

A female homeowner in Perham, MN found cracks in her foundation, making her worry about the stability and life of her home. She did her research and came across American Waterworks, which is a local contractor that experts in foundation repair. She scheduled a FREE, no-obligation estimate and inspection with our Design Specialist team. Our Design Specialist went to the homeowner's house, carefully inspected the cracks, and determined the solution of our Wall Anchor System. The homeowner was comfortable with our sales approach, the presentation that was given, and the warranty of our product, so she designed the contract and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Are you interested in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, or crawl space repair/encapsulation? Give us a call today or head to our FREE estimate page to request your inspection! 

Kay F. of Erhard, MN was concerned about her the foundation settlement in her home. She did some research on HomeAdvisor and came across American Waterworks. She called our office staff and our Design Specialist, Ian, went to her home for a FREE estimate and inspection. Ian inspected the issues and symptoms but soon realized that the problems that she was facing, were problems that we could not fix. Kay said that Ian was professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and was even willing to see if he knew anyone that could help her. She said that she wishes she had a reason to work with us. 

We provide FREE estimates for all of our services! Give us a call today or click HERE to request and schedule your FREE estimate! 

A female resident of Erhard, MN was experiencing foundation problems. She wanted to work with a contractor that could help her with her problems and solve her issues. She decided to hop on HomeAdvisor and do some research there. After reading about local contractors and companies, she found American Waterworks. She called our office staff and requested a FREE estimate to solve her foundation settlement problem and come up with a solution. 

Is your foundation failing? We can help! Give us a call today to schedule your FREE, no-obligation estimate! 

A homeowner in Erhard, MN was nervous about their failing foundation and wanted to get it inspected as soon as possible. Thankfully, American Waterworks had a decent schedule to work with. Our Design Specialist went to the homeowner's house for a FREE estimate, inspected their issues, and soon found out that we weren't able to provide help with the specific problems that the homeowner was facing. However, the homeowner still had a wonderful experience with our Design Specialist and left us a great review. You can find the review by clicking HERE. 

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Jim and Cindy of Henning, MN were beginning to notice water entering their basement, resulting in damage to the drywall and carpet in the space. They were frustrated with the situation and wanted to get ahead of it before it could do any more expensive damage. They began to do research about companies in the area that provided waterproofing solutions and they came across our company. When they called our office we set them up with our FREE estimates, entitling them to a thorough, no-obligation inspection by a member of our Design Specialists team. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ian, headed out to the property to complete his walkthrough and make recommendations as to how we could help. Once he completed his inspection, he recommended the use of a few of our products to correct the water issue. First, Ian suggested the use of our WaterGuard drainage system. He explained that our WaterGuard is an award-winning system that sits just below the floor or the space, but on top of the foundation footing and out of the mud zone where other drains tend to clog. Ian went on to say that this system works to collect water entering through holes and cracks in the foundation, and works to redirect the water to the appropriate disposal site. Ian's second suggestion, and suggested disposal site, was our TripleSafe sump system. Ian informed Jim and Cindy that our TripleSafe is the most reliable sump system, providing three levels of protection for basements. He went on to say that the TripleSafe has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. Jim and Cindy agreed with Ian's recommendations and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman for the project, Zach, and his crew work diligently to install 72 ft of our WaterGuard throughout the basement and placed 1 TripleSafe sump. When the work was completed, Jim and Cindy were thrilled to know that their basement waterproofing issues were a worry of the past.

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Paul from Elizabeth, MN was beginning to notice that his floor was showing signs of sloping. Paul knew that the space below could potentially be to blame and wanted to get ahead of the issue before it had the chance to worsen over time. After doing some research he came across our website and decided to give us a call. We set Paul up with our FREE estimate, entitling him to a free, no-obligation estimate into the root of the issue. A few weeks later our Design Specialist, Evan N, headed out to the property to complete his walkthrough. Upon inspection, Evan found that Paul's assumptions were correct. The beams below the sloping floor were showing signs of bowing, resulting in the uneven floor above. Once Evan had diagnosed the issue, he was ready to make his recommendations. Evan wanted to use our SmartJack support system to address the bowing. He explained that the SmartJack is comprised of steel beams used to provide solid support for sagging and undersized beams, restoring stability and straightness to sagging floor joists. He finished by saying. Once installed in your crawl space, SmartJack support posts can correct problems such as sloping and overly springy floors, interior wall cracks, and out-of-level door frames. Because of its design, the SmartJack can be adjusted over time to provide additional straightening and leveling action if necessary. Paul agreed with the recommendation and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman, Zach, and his team worked hard to install the beams in the basement of the home. When they completed the project they had installed 2 of our SmartJacks and a supplemental beam. Now Paul can enjoy his space without worrying about uneven floors! If you're experiencing a similar issue to Paul, click HERE to claim your FREE estimate now. 

A homeowner in Battle Lake, MN was enjoying the warm summer weather outside in her backyard when she noticed something off about her patio. She saw that the concrete slabs had sunken quite a bit from where they used to sit originally and also a variety of cracks had formed. She knew a change had to be made while it was still summer so she could make the most of the space before the colder Midwest months arrived. She went online to find a solution and became interested in American Waterworks when she learned of our FREE estimate services and scheduled one for herself. One of our expert Design Specialists, Ian Schultz, went to the home determined to give the homeowner a clear plan and solution to repair her patio. He explained that two of our products, PolyLevel and NexusPro, would be the perfect pairing to lift and seal the concrete slabs and make the patio smooth again. The homeowner was happy to hear this and agreed to the installation plans. After our Foreman, Charlie Coleman, and his crew made their way to the site, they began the project by drilling small pencil-sized holes throughout the concrete. Then, they inserted ports through the holes to reach the empty space below the surface and injected the PolyLevel foam inside until the slabs were carefully lifted back up to their original height. Next, the crew used NexusPro sealant within the cracks to eliminate them and smooth the surface out. Finally, a thin layer of native sand was placed on top of the sealant for a clean finished look. The homeowner was thrilled with the results and eager to have a restored patio space for the remainder of summer.

Don't waste the summer months on your cracked patio, get it repaired now! We want to help you with the process, starting with a FREE no-obligation estimate.

A homeowner in Avon, MN was concerned with the condition of his main floors when he began to notice them sagging. He knew this couldn't be a good sign for the strength of his home's foundation and wanted to find a professional that could inspect the area for him. He began researching companies that could help him out and came across the American Waterworks website. Our FREE no-obligation estimates were intriguing to him, and he signed up for his own with one of our Design Specialists. The homeowner was later greeted by Shane Nephew who carried out a detailed inspection of the crawl space below the sagging floors. Shane knew what the next best step was for the space and recommended our SmartJacks floor support system for the crawl space to provide support and stability to the worn-down floor beams. The homeowner was happy to hear that something could be done to fix the problem and agreed to the project plans. Our Foreman, Jeremiah Fischer, and his crew went to the site to carry out the installations and started by prepping the crawl space area. They drilled a hole and filled it with tightly compacted crushed stone to support the aluminum base for the SmartJacks. Next, they sized the steel column to fit the dimensions of the home and adjusted it to tighten in place. The crew finished by cleaning up their materials and left the home, now with a stronger support for the floors. The homeowner was pleased with the crew's hard work and glad he had contacted us for our services.

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A Fergus Falls, MN, homeowner had noticed that his crawl space was emitting a foul odor. The homeowner suspected that the smell was originating from the crawl space. Admittedly, he didn't spend much time down in the space as it was dark and musty. Not wanting the odor to persist, he decided to find a MN crawl space repair company. When he found our website, he decided to sign up for his FREE estimate, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ian S, made a stop at the home. 

Once Ian arrived, he wasted no time shimmying down into the crawl space. Once he got a good look around, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendations. Ian informed the homeowner that the odor was mold and mildew that was forming in the crawl space because of some standing water that had gone unnoticed by the homeowner. Ian informed him that we could help by installing our SuperSump sump pump in the crawl space. Ian explained that the SuperSump is an effective and more economical solution. It's engineered to help keep a basement or crawl space dry and healthy for extended periods, even in times of heavy rain. It boasts a powerful Zoeller® 1/3 horsepower cast-iron sump pump, capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour. The homeowner liked the sound of the plan and decided to schedule the sump pump installation for several weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Franklin, and his team placed the sump without any issues. Now, our homeowner can stop worrying about his damp crawl space and can get back to worrying about more important things! 

Do you have a dark, musty, damp crawl space? Click HERE for your FREE estimate!