Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Bryan H. of Clear Lake, IA had a cracked foundation wall in his basement, causing him to worry about further bowing or cracking. He called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Dylan Woitas. Dylan went to his home, inspected his wall, and drew up the solution of our GeoLock Wall Anchors. Bryan understood its design and got all of his questions answered so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Jesus Covarrubias, and his production team began the project by digging three small holes outside of the home beyond the foundation. In the basement, Jesus and his crew inserted a long, metal rod to each hole outside, and tightened and screwed on a GeoLock Wall Anchor to the end of each rod. The wall anchor system permanently stabilizes a foundation wall by anchoring the wall to the compact soil and pulling it back to its original position. After installation, wall anchors can be tightened over time to further straighten the wall. To complete the installation, Jesus and his team backfilled the holes and replaced the soil. Bryan said he was happy with the project! 

Susan B. of Clear Lake, IA had sagging floor joists and water leaking into her crawl space, and it made her worry about the structural build of her home. She did research online and came across American Waterworks. She called our office line to learn more information and request a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ryan Powell. Ryan went to her home, inspected her crawl space, and drew out a detailed plan. Susan was comfortable with the presentation and proposal, so she moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Juan Pena, and his production team began the project by installing our drainage matting. The purpose of drainage matting is to direct the water flooding the crawl space into the perimeter crawl space drain and sump pump system. Next, our team installed our Foamax Wall Panels around the crawl space perimeter. Our Foamax is a foam insulation that reduces moisture condensation, provides comfort, and makes the walls look nice and bright. Then, our crew installed our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier on top of the drainage matting. Our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier is made to stop moisture from passing through the walls and floors. Lastly, Juan and his team installed our crawl space SmartJacks, which provides solid support for sagging beams and restores the stability in a crawl space. Susan had a remarkable experience! 

A homeowner in Gelcole, MN, was doing laundry in their basement when they noticed a stairstep crack growing on their back foundation wall. Concerned that this issue would worsen, the homeowner decided to reach out to a professional to have the wall inspected. Not sure who they should work with, the homeowner tried to narrow down their choices using HomeAdvisor. After putting in their requirements, the first company on the list was American Waterworks. Once they saw that we listed the services they were looking for, the homeowner decided to call our Appointment Center and sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Dylan, one of our Design Specialists. After Dylan arrived, he began inspecting the back foundation wall and discovered it was showing early signs of wall failure. Since Dylan discovered the source of the issue, he could come up with a suggested solution. To stop the wall failure from progressing, Dylan suggested ten Geolock anchors be installed on the north and east walls. Knowing this would stop the wall from further failing, the homeowner agreed with Dylan's suggestions. Once they received the okay, the plans were directed to Arturo and his crew. Arturo and his crew arrived to begin the GeoLock installation. The crew installed four GeoLocks on the north wall and six on the east wall. Once all the GeoLocks were installed, the crew cleaned up their site and left the home. The homeowners were relieved to know their wall was no longer at risk of failure. American Waterworks is happy to give homeowners peace of mind. 

A homeowner in Glencoe, MN, noticed their east foundation wall was beginning to shear at the bottom of the wall. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner decided to do further research into companies that do foundation repair. While on social media, the homeowner saw one of our digital advertisements. Interested in our companies, the homeowner clicked on the advertisement and read further into our foundation repair options. After reading more in-depth, the homeowner knew we were the best fit, so signed up for their FREE estimate. After the details were finalized, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Gary, one of our Design Specialists. Gary arrived at the home and began by investigating the status of the foundation on the interior and exterior. Following his in-depth evaluation, Gary recommended that the east foundation wall be permanently stabilized with PowerBraces. The homeowner decided to go along with Gary's plan, so they were directed to the production crew. Our Foreman, Raul, and his crew arrived at the home to begin production. First, the crew marked out where the PowerBraces will be placed. Then, the crew installed seven PowerBraces along the east foundation wall. Once the PowerBraces were secured into place, the crew put the basement back in order. The homeowner was impressed with the wonderful work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to ensure another homeowner's foundation is secured. 

Lois S. in Glencoe, MN had two bowing walls in her basement and she was concerned about the damage it was causing to her foundation. She saw an advertisement for American Waterworks in her local newspaper and saw that we have many years of experience repairing foundations. She decided to give us a call to set up a FREE estimate.

We sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to her home to inspect her problem and find a solution. Chad developed a thorough plan that included our Geo-Lock wall anchor system to permanently repair her foundation. Lois liked the proposal that Chad put together, so she decided to move forward with the installation.

Our Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his team installed eight wall anchors along the two walls. The installation process took about two days, but Lois will reap the benefits our foundation repair system for many years to come since it is guaranteed for a lifetime. She is glad she chose to invest in protecting one of her most important assets.

Have you noticed cracks in your walls or floor? Contact us here to have one of our foundation experts give you a FREE estimate.