American Waterworks Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Worthington, MN, noticed that her water and home were taking a while to heat up. Unsure of the reason, the homeowner began researching and learned it could possibly be due to a poorly insulated crawl space. After learning this information, the homeowner decided to look into crawl space repair and found us. The homeowner then contacted us to schedule her FREE estimate. 

In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, Eric H., arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection, answer any questions, and provide the best solution for the homeowner. During the inspection, Eric noticed that the moisture levels in the crawl space were higher than normal. He also explained to the homeowner that one of the common causes of crawl space issues is a dirt floor. A dirt floor does not separate the home from the earth, which causes insects, pests, moisture, and mold to easily enter the home. That is why Eric recommended CleanSpace, our vapor wall barrier that prevents water from permeating through the floor and the walls, Drainage Matting, our extremely durable matting that creates drainage space and thermal break between CleanSpace and the ground, Foamax, our advanced polyisocyanurate foam insulation panel that brightens the crawl space while helping control the humidity, and Aprilaire Dehumidifier. The homeowner happily agreed to Eric's suggestions and scheduled the installation date. 

In a couple of months, our Foreman, Chris N., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 1336 sqft of CleanSpace, 1178 sqft of Drainage Matting, 296 sqft of Foamax, and 1 Aprilaire Dehumidifier. After they were done with the installation, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home. 

Now, our customer can have peace of mind with his dry and properly insulated crawl space! Did you know you can save up to 20% of your energy bills by having your crawl space encapsulated? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate!

A homeowner in Worthington, MN, worried their basement was at risk of flooding. Hoping to resolve the issue before the heavy rains, the homeowner began looking into "who to call for a basement leak near me" and one of the first results was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew that we were the ideal company for their project. The homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate and awaited the arrival of our Design Specialist, Tony. A few days later, Tony arrived a the home and began the thorough inspection of the basement. Tony noticed the east wall was suffering from water damage and he recommended installing WaterGuard and CleanSpace to prevent this issue from worsening. The homeowner agreed and they found the best installation date. Once the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Juan, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. First, Juan and his crew secured WaterGuard, our innovative below floor drain system, along the basement perimeter. Next, the crew attached CleanSpace, our plastic watervapor barrier, on the unfinished basement walls. After all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. American Waterworks is delighted to assist their homeowners in repairing their water damaged basements. 

A homeowner in Rogers, ND, became aware of several issues that began to arise in their basement and foundation. Knowing they had a massive job on their hands, the homeowner searched for a company that could handle it all. After seeing the extensive work we do, the homeowners felt American Waterworks was the best choice for them. The homeowners signed up for their FREE estimate and we sent our Design Specialist, Richie, to perform an extensive inspection of the entire basement and surrounding foundation. After completing his inspection, Richie determined the home needed many repairs. Richie explained that the home foundations needed to be stabilized, the concrete patio lifted and leveled, the basement waterproofed, and new basement windows installed. Although the list of repairs was overwhelming, the homeowners decided to go forward with Richie's recommendations. 

Before the crew's arrival, they were asked to remove all personal items and the front deck and move their HVAC unit. First, the crew lifted and leveled the concrete with the Polylevel. The crew started by permanently stabilizing the foundation and its walls with 13 Geo-Lock Anchors and 39 Push Piers. Next, the crew removed the old basement windows and replaced them with three Rockwell Egress Windows. Moving along, the crew waterproofed the basement by installing the WaterGuard, a feed line, and the SuperSump Plus. After completing all the installations, the crew cleaned up the job site and went on their way. The homeowners were pleased to save their family home and that it is safe for years to come. 

In 2015, Kathy from Balaton, MN contacted us because water was leaking through their basement walls, even in the winter. They had a sump pump already in place, but there was no drainage system, so the water was not reaching the sump pump and therefore could not be removed from the home. We sent one of our Design Specialists to her home to inspect her basement and develop the right solution for her specific challenges. She was happy with the solution we presented to her, so she scheduled the installation.

Our production team installed our WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement floor and a TripleSafe sump pump in place of the old sump pump. Our TripleSafe is our most reliable sump pump system, which is backed by three layers of protection. They also installed our SaniDry dehumidifier in her basement to remove moisture and control the humidity in that space. Every year since the installation, Kathy has received an annual maintenance from our Service Department to ensure that her waterproofing system is working properly and efficiently. Kathy has been able to enjoy a dry, healthier basement since her installation in 2015.

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A homeowner in Balaton, MN, was down in her basement doing laundry when she noticed the large cracks forming along her basement walls. Worried that it could worsen, she began her research for services in the area. She found our website and was impressed with our reviews and "Before and After" stories. She immediately contacted us and claimed her FREE estimate. In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, Eric H. traveled to the home to assess the foundation. 

Eric had informed the homeowner that the moisture content of the soil caused it to expand and put pressure on the wall. When that pressure exceeds what the wall can withstand, it is common to see cracking, bowing, tilting inwards, and sliding at the bottom of the foundation wall. Eric suggested our PowerBrace, steel-I beams that will stabilize walls in their current position. The PowerBrace is customized to fit the height of the wall. Then, the top of each brace is attached to the top of the wall using a specially designed bracket that is bolted to the floor joist. This bracket contains a large-diameter bolt for adjusting and tightening after the installation. The steel-I beam is then straightened before it is attached to the floor. Once it is attached to the floor, the brackets that anchor each I-beam to a floor are tightened. This forces a tilted or bowed wall back to its vertical and straight position. It can also be tightened over time to make bowing or tilting walls straighter. The homeowner was thankful for Eric's explanation and solution and agreed to his plan.

In about a month, our Foreman, Jeremiah F., and his team arrived at the home to install 11 PowerBrace's in the basement of the home. Now, our customer can happily do her laundry, knowing that her walls are secured. 

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