American Waterworks Before & After Photos

An Eagan, MN,  homeowner was chatting with her neighbor one day when she learned that her neighbor had their home tested for radon gas. She did not know the dangers of radon gas but decided to find a radon mitigation specialist in her area just to be sure that her home wasn't affected. Through an online search, she quickly found our website. Impressed with our radon mitigation system pictures, she signed up for her FREE estimate and several weeks later, one of our Design Specialists, Brad W, was headed out to the home. 

Brad began his inspection by placing a continuous radon monitoring test on the lowest level of the home. This test works to collect radon levels in the home over a 48-hour timespan, delivering the average result when the test concludes. When Brad finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner to deliver the diagnosis. Brad began by explaining that radon is a radioactive gas that is emitted from the breakdown of soil surrounding your home's foundation. It gets into the home through tiny cracks and holes in the foundation. The gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, thus making it completely undetectable without the proper testing. Brad went on to say that the EPA recommends taking action for any levels higher than 4 pCi/L, as this dangerous gas has been linked to the development of lung cancer, claiming 21,000 lives annually. Brad finished by saying that if the results of the test came back higher than the recommended level, he would strongly urge the homeowner to consider installing a radon mitigation system. A typical radon mitigation system consists of a large-diameter plastic pipe that connects the air beneath your foundation to the outdoors. An in-line fan sucks radon-rich air from beneath your foundation and expels this hazardous air to the exterior. Instead of entering your basement or other living space area through numerous gaps and cracks in the foundation, radon gas is extracted from beneath your foundation before it can permeate into interior space. When installed by a professional, a radon mitigation system will lower the concentration of radon gas in the interior air to the minimal levels recommended by the EPA and other health safety agencies. The homeowner liked Brad's plan but decided to wait for the results to return to make her choice. 48 short hours later, Brad returned to the home to read the results, which returned well above 4 pCi/L, so Brad and the homeowner began to discuss the best day for our team to come out and install her system. 

Several weeks later, our Foreman, Dakota M, was able to place the system in the home. Now, our customer can have renewed faith in the air circulating her home! 

When was the last time your home was evaluated for Radon gas? Click HERE for your FREE estimate! 

A Saint Paul, MN, homeowner had been facing an issue with his sump pump for a while. Over the years, the system had started to display problems such as loud and unusual noises, cycling in times of no water intrusion, and not functioning when the basement needed it the most. He decided to find a sump pump repair company near Saint Paul, MN, and quickly found us and signed up for his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan P, headed out to the home. He completed his thorough inspection of the basement and then met with the homeowner to go over his findings. Ryan began by saying that while the outdated sump pump was not helping the basement, he found evidence of water intrusion in other areas, indicating that the problem was spreading, meaning a sump pump might not be enough to deal with excess water. Ryan first recommended our CleanSpace, a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets installed directly to foundation walls to direct water downward into a perimeter drain. In this case, Ryan recommended the drain to be our WaterGuard system. WaterGuard is a below-floor French drain that acts as a channel, directing water entering it to the appropriate disposal site. When Ryan got to the sump, he recommended our SuperSump sump pump, an economical, yet effective system for removing water from a space. The homeowner was thrilled with Ryan's recommendations and scheduled the project for several weeks later.

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Francisco E, and his team installed 27ft of WaterGuard, 13ft of CleanSpace, and 1 SuperSump sump pump. Now, our customer can enjoy a dry and healthy basement! 

Does your sump pump have problems performing? Click HERE to see which of our sump systems is right for you! 

In Eagan, MN, a homeowner had noticed their sidewalk had begun settling, causing the slabs to be uneven. Concerned it would be a trip hazard for friends and family, the homeowner began looking into concrete repair in the area and found our website. Impressed by our stellar reviews, the homeowner decided to contact us and schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Nate B., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, Nate took a close look at the concrete slabs and determined which needed lifting and leveling. He also explained to the homeowner that one of the common causes of sunken concrete slabs is soil washout. Soil washout is the process in which water moves through the ground and washes away the supporting soils, keeping the slabs upright. Over time, this causes gaps and holes in the soil, and the slab would begin to sink. To effectively fix this issue, Nate recommended installing PolyLevel, our waterproof foam solution that expands in the soil, filling in the gaps and lifting the slabs back to their original position, and NexusPro, our silicone-based sealant. Confident in our team, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Ryan T., and his crew arrived to lift the slabs. Once the sidewalk had been lifted and leveled with PolyLevel, they applied NexusPro along the joist.

Now, our customer can have peace of mind! Looking for concrete repair? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

In Saint Paul, MN, a homeowner had noticed a large horizontal crack along the top of their block foundation. Concerned over the structure of their home, the homeowner began looking into foundation repair services in the area and found us. Impressed by our foundation repair transformations, the homeowner contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Dustin A, arrived at the home to conduct a thorough inspection of the home. During the inspection, Dustin took a close look at the foundation walls, determining where the cracks were and which walls needed stabilizing. After reporting his findings to the homeowner, Dustin explained that taking early action is important as it prevents future repair costs. To stabilize the foundation, Dustin recommended installing PowerBrace, our strong steel I-beams that are installed against the wall to halt further movement. Confident in our team, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Victor S., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew was able to successfully install 3 PowerBraces!

Now, our customer can have a strong, stable foundation! Experiencing signs of a bad foundation? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

Following a heavy rainstorm, a homeowner in Eagan, MN, noticed wet spots throughout their basement. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a solution. The homeowner looked into "flooded basement repair experts near me", and one of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew we were the ideal company for their project. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Ryan. On the day of the appointment, Ryan promptly arrived and began the thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, Ryan noted that the perimeter and walls were leaking water. To prevent the issue from continuing, Ryan recommended securing several waterproofing products throughout the basement. Knowing this was the best plan of action, Ryan agreed and worked with the homeowner to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Lane, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Lane and his crew secured WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, the crew shifted to attaching CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. As soon as all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice your home is suffering from water intrusion, sign up for your FREE estimate today!