Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Jeremy, from Altoona, WI, got in contact with us when he noticed a crack in the foundation of his home was worsening over time. He was afraid that if he didn't fix the issue, water would begin to enter through the crack, causing expensive damage to his home. When he contacted us, he used his FREE estimate, entitling him to a 3-hour thorough inspection by a member of our Sales team. Our Design Specialist, Chuck, headed out to the property to inspect the damage and see how we could help Jeremy. Once Chuck completed his walkthrough, he recommended our helical piers to address the failing foundation. He explained that our helical piers have helical plates welded to the pier shaft, helping to pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundation or structural element is transferred to the pier. They have a great deal of versatility for stabilizing and restoring foundation or masonry elements. Chuck wanted to address any further structural issues with our GeoLock wall anchors. He told Jeremy that our GeoLock anchors are the ideal solution to permanently stabilize the foundation by anchoring the wall to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation of the home. Once installed, this system can be tightened over time if needed. Jeremy agreed to the proposed solution and work began shortly after. Our Foreman, Jose, and his crew ended up installing 10 helical piers along the Northern part of the wall. The crew installed 5 GeoLock anchors along the same wall and finished the job by sealing the crack forming in the foundation to keep unwanted water out.

When the work was done, Jeremy was happy with the work we had done and was relieved to know that his foundation worries were a thing of the past!

Scott from Bangor, WI had severe cracks in his foundation and his basement walls were caving in, causing Scott to worry about the structural integrity of his barn. This issue with his foundation caused water to enter the farm's basement, making the soil wet and unstable for the barn. Scott then got in contact with the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks to claim his FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Dustin Loftus. Dustin went to his farm and did a thorough inspection and get a proper diagnosis of the situation to help Scott. Once the situation was carefully inspected, Dustin proposed that the solution for the damaged wall was the installation of our GeoLock Wall Anchors. Scott was confident in the proposal and scheduled an installation date right away. 

Our Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his production team then began the project by stabilizing the wall to prevent the wall from further caving in during the process of installation. The production crew then drilled 6 holes through the foundation into the hard-packed soil to install the six GeoLocks that are needed. At the end of each rod was a GeoLock Anchor which helps stabilize and straighten the foundation wall. Once the GeoLocks had been placed and secured, the production team then dug the soil to expose the exterior of the failing wall and be able to waterproof the failing wall to prevent water from seeping through. Once finished with this process. the production team then patched and sealed the cracks on the failing wall. 

Scott was very satisfied with the work done and was not worried that the foundation of his barn would cave in!!

If you are experiencing the same issue, give us a call and set up your FREE estimate today!

In Chetek, WI, a homeowner had grown concerned after noticing multiple cracks on their foundation walls. Knowing the issue would only worsen without the right permanent solution, the homeowner began looking into foundation repair contractors in the area and found our website. Impressed by our reviews, the homeowner contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Nick C, arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection of the foundation walls. During the inspection, he took a close look at the foundation walls, determining which needed stabilizing. After reporting his findings to the homeowner, Nick explained the importance of early action. When a homeowner notices cracks in their foundation, it is a sign that the pressure exceeds what the walls can withstand. To stabilize the foundation walls, Nick recommended installing GeoLock, our wall anchoring system, and CarbonArmor, our carbon fiber wall reinforcement system. Both are designed to stabilize foundation walls and halt further movement. Confident in our team, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Jesus C., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew was able to successfully install 10 GeoLock anchors and 5 CarbonAmor.

Now, our customer can have peace of mind! Noticed cracks on your foundation walls? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

Brian T. of New Auburn, WI was having issues in his crawl space, causing him to worry about the value of his home. He saw one of our commercials on television, so he got in contact with our office line and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Chuck Haldeman. Chuck went to Brian's home, carefully inspected his crawl space, and drew up a solution that would fulfill Brian's wants and needs as a homeowner. Brian was confident in Chuck's proposal and presentation, so he scheduled a date for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Kiko Pena, and his crew started the installation by installing our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier, which prevents water vapor and humidity from passing through. Along with protection from mold and rot, a dry crawl space is inhospitable to termites, cockroaches, and other pests that need excess moisture to survive. By sealing the crawl space, it also keeps away odors that would rise up through the floor and into your home. Next, our team installed our SmartJack Crawl Space Support System, which provides solid support for sagging and undersized beams and restores the stability of sagging floor joists. In this case, our vapor barrier and SmartJacks were compatible, allowing Brian to address the crawl space mold and humidity problems while also repairing the structural issue. Brian was thrilled with the work that was done and had a great experience from start to finish! 

At American Waterworks, we provide FREE estimates for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair/encapsulation, concrete repair/lifting, and radon testing/mitigation. Click HERE to request and schedule your FREE estimate! 

A homeowner in Westby, WI, knew it was time to schedule their annual maintenance appointment. The homeowner called our Service department and signed up for their annual maintenance appointment. Once the annual maintenance appointment arrived, our Service Technician, Glenn, traveled to the home to check out the homeowner's products. Glenn promptly arrived at the home and started his thorough inspection of all the products. After ensuring all the previously installed products were running efficiently, Glenn took a closer look at the exterior and interior foundations. Glenn discovered large cracks in the foundation near the front steps. Once he saw the cracks, he knew the foundation needed to be permanently repaired. Glenn wrapped up the appointment and shared his findings with the homeowner. After hearing Glenn's recommendations, the homeowner knew this was the right plan of action. Next, Glenn sent the proposal to our Logistics team to build and finalize the project. After all the project details were finalized, the proposal was passed along to our Foreman, Juan, to begin the installation. A month later, Juan and his team traveled to the home to begin the project. First, Juan and his team started by installing three GeoLock Wall Anchors on the struggling walls. After all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work completed by the crew. The homeowner was relieved to know their foundation was properly secured. American Waterworks is happy to provide their homeowners peace of mind knowing their foundation was secure from future damage.