Winona, MN Helpful Basement Waterproofing, Radon Mitigation, & Foundation Repair

A homeowner from Winona, MN, noticed that her front walkway had been sinking over the years. Not wanting the trip hazard to impact any potential resale of the home, she decided to begin the search for a MN concrete repair company. When she found our website, she decided to sign up for one of our FREE estimates, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Will R, headed out to the home to see what we could do. 

Once Will finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner to give her his recommendations. Will explained that concrete can sink for a variety of reasons but that American Waterworks could restore it with the help of our PolyLevel method. PolyLevel is a dense, polyurethane foam that expands when injected beneath sinking concrete. It works to fill voids left by soil erosion and slowly lift the concrete back to its desired location. Will went on to say that once the lift has been completed, our team will apply our NexusPro. This silicone-based sealant gets applied to all cracks and joints in the concrete and works to prevent moisture from getting below the slab to the vulnerable soil below. The homeowner liked the sound of the plan and scheduled the work for a few weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Troy, and his team began the process by strategically drilling holes into the sunken slabs. Next, they inserted the PolyLevel through the holes and closely monitored the lifting process to ensure no over or under-corrections were made. Once the lift was complete, our team applied the NexusPro. Now, our customer is thrilled to know she can sell her home with updated curb appeal! 

In Winona, MN a homeowner became concerned when his son told him that an area of their basement floor was wet. He wanted to solve the problem right away rather than wait for the water damage to get worse and hurt more areas of the basement. During his research of companies that provided services in their area, he came across our American Waterworks page. What initially stood out to him was our FREE no-obligation estimate services. He was curious to learn more about why this issue was happening and get it fixed, so he gave us a call to set up an appointment. He was greeted by one of our Design Specialists, Trevor Simmons, who took a look at the basement and found what could be done. His recommendations included two of our products to help with waterproofing the basement, our WaterGuard system and a SuperSump Plus pump system. Wanting to make sure the problem was fixed, and these issues wouldn't occur again, the homeowner happily agreed to the plans. When our Foreman, Chris Newton, and his helpful crew arrived at the home, they began by prepping the area for the installation of the products. To start, Chris and the crew jackhammered channels around the necessary perimeters of the wall. They laid drainage stone throughout the empty spaces and installed the WaterGuard on top. The system was covered with another layer of stone followed by a layer of concrete to seal in the installations and protect it from other elements. Finally, the crew installed the SuperSump Plus, a system designed to keep basements dry and healthy for long periods of time and had connected a feed line from the perimeter drain to direct the water to the pump. The basement was left in great condition, ready to take on the upcoming rainfall and the homeowner was relieved to be rid of the water damage.

Are you having water worries in your basement space? Give us a call to schedule your FREE estimate appointment with American Waterworks!

Andrew from Stockton, MN, got in touch with us when he began to have issues with water pooling in the basement of his home. Andrew knew that standing water could compromise his home's foundation further, as well as be a breeding ground for bacteria and mildew. Andrew and his wife used their FREE estimate with us and our Design Specialist, Mike R., made a visit out to their home to see what we could do to fix the issue. Mike completed a thorough inspection of the property and concluded that the water was entering the basement through the foundation walls. He recommended Andrew invest in our CleanSpace basement sealing system, along with our WaterGuard drainage system. Together, these two products would ensure that Andrew's basement stays dry. The CleanSpace catches any water entering from the walls, trapping it behind a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier. The water then travels down the wall into our WaterGuard which rests below the floor slab. This drainage system works to move the water to the appropriate disposal area. Our Foreman, Jose, and his crew worked tirelessly to transform the basement. They started by installing the WaterGuard, followed by the CleanSpace. Thanks to Jose, his crew, and Mike, now Andrew and his family can enjoy the most of what their basement has to offer!

If you have any type of unwanted water in your basement, call us today to schedule your FREE estimate!