Waconia, MN's Go To Foundation Repair & Radon Mitigation Company

A homeowner in Waconia, MN, noticed a musty stench around their home. Determined to find the source of the stench, the homeowner began to investigate the home to find the source. After doing some investigation, the homeowner discovered the smell was coming from the basement. The homeowner had a gut feeling that there could be an issue in their basement, so they took steps to find a solution. After looking into several companies, the homeowner decided to work with the highly-rated American Waterworks. The homeowner then visited our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the appointment details were set in stone, we sent one of our Design Specialist, Eric, to the home. After Eric completed his detailed inspection, he informed the homeowners that the cause of the smell was the basement. Eric proposed a variety of solutions, and the homeowners agreed with one of the versions. The agreed-upon solution was sent to the assigned crew and the project plans progressed. 

Our crew arrived at the home and began their work. The crew started by installing the WaterGuard around the perimeter of the northern section of the basement. The WaterGuard is a below-floor drain that resets in a bed of drainage stone on top of the foundation footing. The crew digs channels in the required sections to place the WaterGuard. In addition to the WaterGuard, a feedline was installed across the basement floor. The channels are then covered with rocks and cement to even out the floors to give a complete, smooth look. Since the new water system was in place, the crew could then install the SuperSump Plus. Unlike other sump pumps, the SuperSump Plus is engineered to help keep basements dry and healthy for long periods and during heavy water intrusion. The crew then shifted their focus to installing the CleanSpace on the entire north wall and sections of the east and west wall. CleanSpace is a waterproof plastic vapor barrier that prevents leaks and mold growth. On certain walls, CleanSpace is mechanically attached by plastic drilled-in fasteners. Finally, the crew applied SprayFoam near the top of all the basement walls. After all the basement waterproofing was complete, the crew then shifted their focus to the crawl space. The crew began by clearing all the debris from the crawlspace. Once the debris was cleared, the crew could lay the Drainage Matting on the crawl space floor. Finally, the crew installed CleanSpace on all the walls and floors in the crawlspace. 

Nicole from Waconia, MN, gave us a call when she began to notice that a corner of her concrete patio was beginning to sink. Nicole was growing concerned because the sinking concrete had created several tripping hazards and she was afraid that, if left unchecked, the gaps would only worsen and create bigger problems down the road. Nicole cashed in on her FREE estimate with us and a Design Specialist from our Radon and Concrete division went out to the property to do an inspection. When he arrived, he informed Nicole that her concrete slab was sinking due to the soil beneath it settling. He suggested that she fix the problem soon before it had a chance to deteriorate further. He suggested that she invest in our PolyLevel solution to raise the concrete. 

After she agreed, our Foreman, Dylon, and his crew began the repairs. The crew began by strategically drilling holes into the concrete slab in question. Next, they injected the PolyLevel, which is an expanding polyurethane foam that is used to fill the gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize concrete surfaces. They finished the job by sealing the holes and any miscellaneous cracks with our NexusPro, a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks. This sealant is specially formulated to provide long-lasting flexibility and to stand up to harsh weather conditions, making it the ideal sealant for any concrete cracks.

When the project was completed, Nicole was grateful that her sunken concrete worries were in the past!

If you're experiencing similar issues to Nicole, contact us today to schedule your FREE estimate with one of our Design Specialists! 

Nick A. in Waconia, MN had two foundation walls in his basement that were cracked and bowing inward. Nick was concerned about the underlying problems his damaged foundation could be causing. He wanted to avoid having to replace his entire foundation and while doing research he found that foundation repair is much more efficient and cost-effective option. He contacted American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to his home to inspect his foundation and design a solution. Nick was pleased with Chad’s thorough evaluation and proposal, so he chose to move forward with the installation.

Our production team was able to permanently repair Nick’s foundation by installing 14 wall anchors along the two damaged walls. We dug small holes in the soil outside of the home that lined up with where the anchors would be installed. Then, small holes were drilled through the concrete block walls and into the soil. Long metal rods were inserted through the wall until they reached the holes in the yard. We placed anchors plates on both ends of the rods and tightened them. Our wall anchors are backed by a lifetime guarantee, so Nick is confident that his home is protected for the long-term and his peace of mind has been restored.