Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Ashley, ND got in contact with us when they began to notice standing water present in their basement. Wanting to get control of the situation before it could worsen, they decided to reach out to American Waterworks to see what could be done about the situation. Our Design Specialist, Kole, headed to the property to assess the situation. Once he completed his walkthrough, he recommended the use of several products to correct the situation. He informed them that the water entering the space was likely through holes in the failing foundation. Kole wanted to utilize our GeoLock Wall Anchors, CleanSpace system, WaterGuard drain, and our TripleSafe sump pump. He explained that other than the wall anchors, all three waterproofing systems work hand in hand to ensure that the basement stays dry. The Clean Space, a 100% waterproof tarp-like barrier, gets tact to the wall to direct water entering through the block wall, directing it down to the WaterGuard drain system. The WaterGuard, our elite below-ground French drain, works to direct the flow of water to our TripleSafe sump, our most reliable system that provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. He finished by saying that our GeoLock anchors would complete the basement and address the foundation issue because it will permanently stabilize your foundation wall by anchoring your walls to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond your foundation. After installation, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position. The homeowner agreed, and work began a few weeks later. 

Our Foreman and his team made quick work of the installation. In the end, they installed 20 GeoLock anchors, 89 feet of WaterGuard, 1 TripleSafe sump, and another 89 feet of CleanSpace around the basement. Now our customer can enjoy their basement worry free! 

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Tessa, from Kenmare, ND, was having trouble with her basement walls. Specifically, she noticed a bow in the foundation walls of her home. The bowing of the wall resulted in cracks within the foundation, allowing water to seep through, causing a wet basement. Tessa contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks to express her concern and claimed her FREE estimate.

Our Design Specialist, Richie, examined her home and explained that the ground beneath your home comprises many different soil layers. With time, these layers of soil can wash out, soften, and shrink, causing the foundation to settle or crack. Taking all this into consideration, Richie recommended a solution to stabilize her basement walls to fit her repair needs and restore peace of mind.

Our Foreman, Tanner, and his crew headed out to the property and got to work! They began to strategically place PowerBraces around the basement, inserting a total of 5, 9' PowerBraces to further stabilize the wall.  The PowerBrace is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. These steel l-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. Over time, the PowerBrace System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter, more vertical, and improve stability. Tessa's peace of mind has been restored now that her foundation has been permanently repaired. 

Lonnie Y. of Minot, ND had a bowing and cracked foundation wall where there were gaps between the blocks. He called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Kole. Kole went to Lonnie's home, inspected his foundation wall, and proposed the solution of our Wall Anchors. Lonnie was comfortable with the product and its features, so he moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Zach, and his production team installed our anchors along the entire foundation wall. This system is designed to stabilize walls and straighten them over time. It is the most versatile system because it solves a variety of foundation problems. Lonnie was very happy with the work and said our crew was pleasant to work with and was always willing to stop and explain what was going on. 

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A homeowner in Streeter, ND, noticed their floors were sagging. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find a solution before it worsened. The homeowner decided to look into foundation repair near Streeter, ND. During their search, the homeowner's eye was caught by our elite foundation repair product lineup. The homeowner knew we were the best choice for their home, so they signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Kole, one of our Design Specialists. Kole arrived at the home and began his thorough inspection of the property. During his investigation, Kole determined the foundation needed to be permanently raised and stabilized. Kole provided the homeowner with a proposal that would solve all their issues. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed with the project. After they received the stamp of approval, Kole sent the plans to our logistics team for the project to be built. The Logistics team built the project and then scheduled it with our Foreman, Roel, and his crew to begin. Roel and his crew traveled to the home and started the SmartJack installation. First, Roel and his crew installed a supplemental beam down the center of the basement. Once the supplemental beam was installed, the crew shifted their focus to installing 10 SmartJacks along the supplemental beam. As soon as all the SmartJacks were installed, Roel and his crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their basement was properly supported. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind knowing their basement is secured. 

Susan was looking to purchase a home in Gackle, ND. However, the house sale was contingent upon the foundation being addressed. While the project was more work than Susan anticipated for the sale, our team was able to work with her and her realtor to find a solution that worked well for her and the home. 

First, our Design Specialist, Kole, went to the home to address the situation with a complete walkthrough. Once complete, he went over the plan with the client; she agreed and set a time for our crew to get to work.

Our Foreman, and crew began the project by breaking out a big hole in the concrete floor. In the hole, our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System with three levels of protection to solve all water problems a the homeowner may experience. Along with the TripleSafe Sump Pump is a battery backup that helps in cases where power is lost in a home the battery will keep the pumps draining any excess water build-up. Our team covered the small, open gaps with river rock to complete the installation and applied new concrete. To direct water away from the home's foundation so that it would not leak back into the basement, the team added a standard discharge line from the South end of the basement. Furthermore, American Waterworks can help prevent wintertime freeze-up of discharge lines. We installed the patented IceGuard® system, an anti-freeze fitting that is installed outside of the home and ejects water away from the foundation if the sump pump discharge lines freeze or become clogged.

Next, our team addressed the foundational issues by strategically placing PowerBraces around the basement, inserting 11, 9' PowerBraces to stabilize the wall further. The PowerBrace system is an I-shaped beam that stabilizes and helps straighten the bow of the wall over time. The PowerBrace system is drilled into the support beams of the home and the concrete on which the home lies. The PowerBrace™ can be installed with no disruption to outside soils or landscaping. This foundation wall system installs quickly in your home, immediately and permanently halting the inward movement of your foundation walls. The team also worked to install 7 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the basement. GeoLock Wall Anchors permanently stabilize foundation walls by anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation.

If you needs support, call our team for a FREE estimate, entitling you to a thorough, no-obligation estimate by a member of our Sales team.