American Waterworks Before & After Photos

A Brainerd, MN, homeowner was quickly losing her patience with her sump pump. The system was older and had a tough time keeping up with water flow in times of heavy intrusion. The homeowner knew she needed to upgrade her sump pump, and began looking for sump pump repair companies in Minnesota. When she found our website, she signed up for our FREE estimate, and several weeks later, one of our Design Specialists was out at the home. 

After completing his comprehensive inspection, our Design Specialist was ready to make his recommendation. First, he recommended our CleanSpace vapor barrier be installed in the problem corner of the room. He explained that this 100% waterproof tarp-like material gets applied directly to the wall and works to collect any water entering through cracks and holes in the space, directing it down and into a perimeter drain that our Design Specialist was recommended to be our WaterGuard. This french drain is placed below the floor of the basement but atop the footing of the foundation, keeping it out of the 'mud zone' where similar drains tend to clog. It collects the water flowing down from the CleanSpace, as well as water entering through holes in the floor, giving it a channel to flow to a disposal site such as a sump pump or discharge line. Because the basement lacked a means of disposing of unwanted water, our Design Specialist recommended our SuperSump plus sump pump, an effective and economical solution to unwanted water. The homeowner agreed and scheduled the job on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, RJ L, led his team through the successful installation of 29 ft of WaterGuard, 14ft of CleanSpace, and 1 SuperSump plus sump pump. Now, our customer can breathe a bit easier knowing that her new waterproofing system will be there during times of heavy rain! 

Jeffrey H. in Champlin, 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’ website. 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, Jeremy Radtke, to his home to set up the test. The results showed that Jeffrey did in fact have unsafe levels of radon in his home. Jeremy explained the risks of not having a radon mitigation system installed and he walked Jeffrey through the installation process. Jeffrey 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 under the stairs 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 post mitigation test results showed that his home was now a much safer environment. The installation took only one day to complete, and Jeffrey is glad he took action to protect his and his family’s health.

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Jeff D. of Champlin, MN had uneven and cracked concrete on the sidewalk leading to his porch, making him consider the value of his home. He got in touch with our office staff and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Jesse Williams. Jesse went to his home, inspected his concrete, and came up with a solution. Jeff was confident in Jesse's proposal, so he moved ahead with the concrete repairs. 

Our Foreman, James Jacques, and his crew member began the project by injecting PolyLevel underneath the concrete to raise and stabilize the surface. Our PolyLevel is an expanding foam that fills the gaps caused by soil erosion and cures within 15 minutes after it's injected. Next, our team applied our NexusPro over the cracks to prevent moisture from seeping into the soil beneath. NexusPro provides long-term flexibility and can stand up to harsh weather conditions. Jeff was very happy with the repairs! 

Chris G. of Champlin, MN had multiple cracks in the concrete slabs of his driveway. These cracks then had a common area where a big piece of the concrete in the middle of the slab had detached itself. Chris began to worry due to the potential trip hazards and got in touch with the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks and scheduled his FREE estimate with our Design Specialist. This entitles Chris to a free home inspection. Once the appointment was scheduled, our Design Specialist attended Chris's property and began a thorough inspection to give a proper diagnosis and solution to solve the issue. Our Design Specialist proposed to Chris that the best solution is our PolyLevel Solution along with a finishing touch of our NexusPro Solution. Our PolyLevel solution is an expanding foam that fills the voids underneath the slabs caused by soil erosion. This allows the concrete to be lifted and leveled. The NexusPro solution is a solution that is applied to the cracks and joints to prevent moisture from seeping through affecting the soil beneath its respected slab. The NexusPro solution is a silicone-based solution that is made to withstand UV light preventing dry out or any shrinkage. Chris agreed with the solution and scheduled a day of installation. 

Our, Foreman, Brandon, and his crew began the project by strategically drilling holes in the concrete slab which is experiencing the issue and injecting the PolyLevel Solution. Once the concrete is leveled and perfect, the team then applies the NexusPro solution for long-term flexibility and gives the concrete a finishing look. Chris was very happy with the project! 

If you have unleveled concrete causing cracks and severe damage, contact the offices at American Waterworks and claim your FREE estimate today!

A homeowner in Champlin, MN, noticed several sections of their concrete driveway were overlapping one another. Wanting to solve the issue while the weather is pleasant, the homeowner began searching for a solution. During their search, the homeowner came across our 5-star reviews and wanted to give us a try. The homeowner visited our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate details were settled, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Kyle, to investigate the driveway.  following his investigation, Kyle determined the concrete slab was beginning to sink. Kyle recommended a solution that would solve the sinking concerns and repair the several cracks throughout the driveway. After considering all their options, the homeowner decided to go with Kyle's solution. Once the solution was approved, Kyle directed the solution to the assigned crew. Our Foreman, Dylon, and his crew arrived at the home and began production right away.  First, the crew injected the PolyLevel, a polyurethane foam injection solution, underneath the back patio and concrete driveway. After the PolyLevel was installed, the crew shifted their focus to repairing the cracks and joints throughout the concrete. To fill these cracks, the crew utilized the NexusPro Sealant, a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks. Once the cracks and joints were repaired, the crew could clean up their site and leave the home. The homeowners were happy to know that their driveway was properly repaired. American Waterworks is happy to work with another lovely customer.