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! 

A homeowner in Brainerd, MN, noticed their basement walls were weeping water. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution before the issues worsened. The homeowner looked into "wet basement repair near me", and American Waterworks caught their eye. Impressed with our stellar ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew that we were the ideal company, and they signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepard for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Daniel. Daniel promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, Daniel found several areas that were suffering from water intrusion. To prevent this issue from worsening, Daniel recommended waterproofing the entire space. The homeowner agreed and worked to find the best installation date. Once the installation date arrived, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Foreman, Francisco. After Francisco and his crew arrived at the home, they began by installing WaterGuard along the basement perimeter. After the WaterGuard was secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide their homeowners' peace of mind knowing their basement is properly waterproofed. 

A homeowner in Brainerd, MN, noticed the steps leading to their dock were uneven. Worried someone could be seriously injured, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. The homeowner looked into "concrete leveling services near me". One of the first companies to capture their attention was American Waterworks, so the homeowner decided to sign up for a FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Gary, to the home to take a closer look. Gary promptly arrived and began the detailed inspection of the stairs. During his inspection, Gary confirmed that several stairs needed to be lifted back into place. To prevent this issue from worsening, Gary recommended lifting and leveling the stairs, and the homeowner agreed. Gary worked with the homeowner to find the best installation date. Once the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Charlie, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Charlie and his crew started by lifting the stairs with PolyLevel, a polyurthane foam injection solution. Once all the steps were raised, Charlie and his crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners with peace of mind knowing their steps are properly raised. 

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!