American Waterworks Before & After Photos

Josh L. in Minneapolis, MN discovered the adverse effects that radon gas has on people's health and he became concerned because his home had not yet been tested. He started looking for a company to test his home, and he came across American Waterworks at a local home show. He was glad to see that along with concrete repair, basement waterproofing and foundation repair, we also offer radon testing and mitigation. He gave us a call and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Shane Nephew, to his home to set up the test. 48 hours later, Shane returned to read the results. The results showed that Josh did in fact have unsafe levels of radon in his home. Shane explained the risks of not having a radon mitigation system  installed and he walked Josh through the installation process. Josh wanted to have the system installed as soon as possible, so they scheduled the project. 

Our radon mitigation specialists drilled a hole through the concrete in the basement to create a suction point for the gas. Then, a PVC pipe is inserted which goes up through the house and exits the home through the roof. A fan is installed at the top of the PVC pipe to ensure that the radon gas is being pushed away from the home. The installation took only one day to complete, and Josh is glad he took action to protect his and his family’s health.

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A homeowner in Minneapolis, MN, was growing frustrated with a sidewalk connecting her front and backyard. You see, sinking concrete on the sidewalk was making it hard for her to lug wheeled objects from the front to the back, or vice versa. She decided to search for a company that could help with the issue. Once she found our website, she decided to call us, and set up her FREE estimate. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Adam V, headed out to the home. 

Once Adam completed his inspection, he informed the homeowner that while the sinking concrete was very frustrating, American Waterworks could offer a solution in our PolyLevel method. PolyLevel is a polyurethane foam that expands when injected beneath concrete slabs, filling voids left over by soil erosion and slowly lifting the concrete back to its desired position. He finished by explaining that we finish concrete lifting projects by installing our NexusPro. A silicone-based sealant, NexusPro gets applied to all joints and cracks in the concrete to prevent any unwanted elements from getting below the concrete. The homeowner liked the sound of Adams's plan and decided to schedule the work for a few weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Troy, and his team made quick work of the installation. Now our customer can easily navigate their smooth sidewalk! 

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A couple from Minneapolis, MN contacted us when they moved into their new home and discovered that their Radon levels were above 4.0. The couple knew that dangerous Radon levels are dangerous to inhale and with a new baby on the way, didn't want to take any risks. They called into the office and used their FREE estimate to have one of our Design Specialists, Ryan, out to the house to assess the situation. When he arrived, Ryan informed the couple that Radon is a naturally occurring odorless gas that is caused by the breakdown and decay of the soil around the foundation of the home. He went on to say that Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer right behind cigarette smoking. Once the inspection was concluded, Ryan recommended the installation of a Radon mitigation system in the home. He explained to the couple that this system works to pull Radon from the home, pipe it upwards, and expel it outwards and away from the home through a vent. The couple agreed and work began shortly after. 

Our Production crew, led by our Foreman, Dakota, installed the system in no time. Now the couple can expand their family without worry that their safe space may be inhibited by an invisible threat! 

A homeowner in Minneapolis, MN, was experiencing multiple issues with his home. First, the walkway has begun settling, causing cracks to form and a potential trip hazard. Second, his basement wall had begun caving inward. Concerned for his home, he knew he needed expert advice and decided to look into foundation repair and concrete repair contractors in Minneapolis, MN. The homeowner found us and was so impressed by our before and after photos, he decided to contact our Appointment Center to schedule his FREE estimate. 

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Dave S., arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection. Dave began in the basement, where he took a close look at the basement walls that were tilting inward. Next, he moved outside where he inspected the concrete. After he was done looking over the areas of concern, he created a proposal for the homeowner. In the proposal, Dave recommended stabilizing the basement walls with PowerBrace, our steel I-beam that will permanently stabilize a wall in its current position, PolyLevel, our elite foam solution to lift the concrete slabs back to their original position, and NexusPro, our silicone-based sealant to seal the joints and repair cracks on the concrete. After reviewing Dave's proposal, the homeowner happily agreed to his recommendations and scheduled the installation date.\

In about a month, our Foreman, Kevin M., and his crew arrived to install 12 PowerBrace. The following day, our Foreman, Troy J., and his crew arrived to repair the concrete. Our crews did not run into any issues during the installation, and the project was a complete success!

Now, our customer's home issues have been properly addressed! Are you experiencing something similar? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!

Brett T. in Minneapolis, MN noticed his floor was sloping and had started to crack. He also had some wooden support posts in the basement that were cracking, and he was concerned about the stability of his home. He did his research and was happy to learn that American Waterworks has been restoring foundations for 30 years! We sent one of our Design Specialists, Shane Nephew, to meet with Brett, evaluate the situation, and propose a custom designed solution for his home.  

Our Foreman, Kiko Pena, and his production crew were successfully able to restore the structural integrity of Brett’s home by installing 7 of our SmartJacks and supplemental beams. Our SmartJack support system is made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel. It supports the failing structure and can also often lift failing floor joists, restoring them to their original position. Brett is happy with the project and can rest easy, knowing his home has been stabilized.