American Waterworks Before & After Photos

A Plainview, MN, homeowner noticed that each time it rained, he could see tiny droplets of water entering his basement walls and eventually resting on his basement floor. Not wanting the issue to persist, he reached out to American Waterworks, as we had done work on his home before. He called our office to claim a FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan K, headed to the home. 

Ryan took his time inspecting the basement, and when he finished, he met with the homeowners to deliver his recommendations. Ryan explained that because of how and where the water was entering, he was recommending two of our products to address the problem. First, Ryan wanted to install our WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. He explained that our WaterGuard is a unique French drain that gets installed below the floor slab but atop the footing of the foundation of the home. This way, the drain stays out of the mud zone, where other drains of its kind tend to clog. It works to collect water entering through the floor and the wall, directing it to the appropriate disposal site. Because the homeowner had a previous system installed, Ryan informed him that the WaterGuard could be connected to their existing sump pump. Next, Ryan wanted to use our CleanSpace to address the water entering through the wall. This 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier is the perfect solution for unfinished basement walls. The plastic-like material gets adhered directly to the walls, and works to direct water down into the WaterGuard, and eventually to the sump pump. The homeowner liked that the new recommended system could work with the previously installed sump pump, and decided to schedule the project for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Production team, led by their Foreman, Jorge M, installed 150 ft of WaterGuard and 146ft of CleanSpace throughout the basement. Now, our customer can enjoy their dry, healthy space! 

Do you have a damp basement that needs addressing? Click HERE to take the first steps in your basement waterproofing journey! 

A homeowner from Plainview, MN, was down in her basement one day when she noticed some old cracks on the wall had begun to worsen. She was concerned about what the cracks worsening could mean. One of her close friends just so happened to be one of our Design Specialists, Darin S. She confided in him about her worries for her home, and he reassured her that he could assess the situation and see what could be done. 

On the day of her FREE inspection appointment, Darin made sure to do a thorough sweep through the basement, paying close attention to the cracks the homeowner was the most worried about. He informed her that foundation walls are designed to support loads from above, not the side. When the pressure on your walls exceeds their ability to withstand the force, they will begin to crack, bow, slide in at the bottom, and/or tilt inward at the top. Darin went on to say that while this information might seem daunting, he was confident that our GeoLock wall anchors were the correct choice to restore the wall. Wall anchors can counteract soil pressure by anchoring the wall to the stable, undisturbed soil beyond your home's foundation. Darin finished by saying that after the installation was complete, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position. The homeowner was thrilled with Darin's approach to the issue and scheduled the job on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Jesus C, led his team through a successful installation of 5 GeoLock anchors in the basement of the home. Now our customer is relieved knowing that her foundation worries are in the past! 

A homeowner in Plainview, MN, noticed that her current sump pump is out of date and unable to properly eject water during heavy storms. Knowing that a sump pump system is the best line of defense for a dry basement, the homeowner began searching for basement waterproofing in the area and found our website. After browsing our website and growing impressed with our products and 5-star reviews, the homeowner contacted us to schedule her FREE estimate. 

In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, Darin S., arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection, answer any questions, and provide the best solution for the homeowner. During the inspection, Darin ran a few tests with the sump pump system and confirmed that it is broken. Darin then recommended our SuperSump+, which is capable of removing 2,200 gallons of water, and IceGuard, an anti-freeze discharge line that allows water to leave in case the sump pump pipes freeze. After looking over the proposal, the homeowner happily agreed with Darin's suggestions, and his design was sent to our Foreman, Diego B.

In a couple of months, Diego and his crew arrived to install our SuperSump+ and 2 IceGuards. The installation was a complete success, and the crew ensured it was working properly before cleaning up and leaving the home. 

Now, our customer has a new, updated, and RELIABLE sump pump system! Is your sump pump struggling? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!

A homeowner in Elgin, IA had a dirt floor crawl space. She was interested in having it encapsulated, because she noticed that she was losing heat and energy from the space and moisture had started accumulating in there. We sent one of our Design Specialists to meet with her, evaluate the situation, and propose the best, custom designed solution to fit her needs. She was impressed with the presentation and our products, and she moved forward with the installation.  

Our production crew installed our installed CleanSpace along the dirt floor and spray foam insulation in the rim joists. The combination of these products ensure the crawl space will remain a clean, energy efficient space. It also protects the crawl space from any moisture building up and improves the air quality in the home. 

Do you have a dirt crawl space and want to lower your energy costs? Click here for a FREE estimate!

A client of American Waterworks in Decorah IA was experiencing water in her basement whenever it rained heavily.   American Waterworks was able to design a system that will keep her basement dry and allow her peace of mind whenever heavy rains are in the forecast.