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In Odessa, MN, a homeowner had noticed that signs of their foundation walls shifting. Knowing that the issue would persist and lead to wall failure without a long-term solution, the homeowner knew it was time to schedule an estimate with American Waterworks. Since we had already done their basement waterproofing, the homeowner was confident in our team and decided to move forward with us again.
In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Dylan J., arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection. During the inspection, he took close measurements to determine how much the walls had shifted and noted the areas that needed stabilizing. Dylan recommended installing GeoLocks, our wall anchor system that is designed to permanently stabilize foundation walls by anchoring the pressure to stable soil away from the foundation. Happy with the recommendations, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.
In about a month, one of our crews arrived at the home for the installation. The crew began by digging a hole several feet away from the foundation. Then, earth anchors are placed and connected to the interior wall plate using a small steel pole. Once these are connected and tightened, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home. Our crew was able to successfully install 6 GeoLocks!
Now, our customer can have strong foundation walls! Experiencing signs of a bad foundation? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!
Larry G. in Heron Lake, MN had two cracked and bowing walls in his basement. He was worried about the pressure it was putting on his foundation and the damage it could cause, so he contacted the foundation repair experts at American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate.
After meeting with one of our Design Specialists, he chose to have wall anchors installed, which is one of our foundation repair products. Our production crew started the installation by drilling small holes through the block foundation and inserting long metal rods. They secured each end of the rod with anchor plates and tightened them as far as they could go, which permanently secured the wall. Wall anchors also provide the possibility for the wall to straighten over time. Larry was pleased with the installation and is glad he chose American Waterworks to permanently repair his foundation!
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A homeowner in Lakefield, MN had a bowing foundation wall in his basement and he was concerned that if he didn't take preventative action, he may have to replace his foundation which would be very costly. He started researching conctractors that could help him with foundation repair, and he came across American Waterworks. One of our Design Specialists, Jeremy Radtke, went to his home to give him a free onsite estimate. Jeremy recommended that we install our wall anchor system and the homeowner agreed that was the best option to stabilize his foundation.
Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his crew strategically installed 20 wall anchors throughout the basement to secure the foundation walls. The homeowner can rest easy knowing that he took the necessary steps to protect his foundation for a lifetime.
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A homeowner in Devils Lake, ND, was concerned that the cracks in their garage foundation were spreading. Worried about the long-term effects, the homeowner began looking into repair options near them. Unsure where to begin, the homeowner started by looking at foundation repair companies in Fargo, ND. The homeowner's eye was caught by our impressive ratings and reviews, so they decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited for the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Dylan. Soon after Dylan arrived, he began his thorough investigation of the basement. Following his walk-through, Dylan determined that the cause of the cracked garage foundation was settlement. To stop the cracking from continuing, Dylan recommended installing GeoLock Wall anchors to the west and north foundation walls. Once the homeowner approved the plans, they were sent to our Office to be approved. Once they received the final stamp of approval, they were sent to our Foreman, Kingsley, and his crew. Kingsley and his crew arrived at the home to begin the project. The crew began by preparing the cracked wall for the GeoLock installation. The crew attached seven GeoLock Wall Anchors to the garage foundation, three on the west wall and four on the north wall. Once the GeoLock Anchors were secure, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was thankful for the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice your foundation is suffering sign up for your FREE estimate today!
Jodi G. of Devils Lake, ND had a crack in her foundation wall, and she was worried about the stability and straightness of it. She called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ian Schultz. Ian went to her home, examined and diagnosed the problems with the wall, and drew out a solution that worked for her and home repair needs. After a complete inspection, Jodi felt comfortable with the work, so she signed Ian's contract and set up a date for the installation.
Our production Foreman, Corey, and his team began the installation by digging small holes outside of the home beyond the foundation and inserted a long, metal rod from the inside of the basement to each hole. At the ends of each rod beyond the foundation, our team installed an anchor plate, which holds the rod in place in the soil. Next, our crew screwed on and installed a GeoLock Wall Anchor to the end of each rod, stabilizing and straightening the foundation wall. To complete the installation, our crew backfilled each hole and replaced the soil, ensuring the yard was neater than when they found it. Jodi was happy with the installation and had a great experience from start to finish!
Are you experiencing foundation problems like this, but aren't sure how what to do? Call us today or click HERE to request a free estimate with our Design Specialist team!
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