Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In Cleveland, MN, a homeowner had the cracks on their foundation walls have continued to grow. Concerned it would eventually lead to wall failure if left alone, the homeowner began looking into foundation repair in the area and found us. Impressed by our reviews, the homeowner contacted our Appointment Center to schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Eric H., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, he took a close look at the foundation walls and identified which needed to be secured. After reporting his findings, Eric explained the importance of taking early action against the foundation movement. Store-bought fixes do not resolve the cause of the issue, making it extremely important for a foundation repair expert to assess the situation to determine the right solution to prevent further movement. To stabilize the foundation walls, Eric recommended installing GeoLock, our wall anchoring system. This works by anchoring the interior wall to stable soil several feet away from the foundation. Happy to see that the product comes with a warranty, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Fernando P., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. They began by digging a hole several feet away from the foundation. Then, the earth anchor is placed and connected to the interior wall plate with a steel pole. Once both plates are connected, they are tightened. The crew successfully installed 8 GeoLock anchors.

Now, our customer can have stable foundation walls! Looking for foundation repair in the area? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

John G. in Janesville, MN wanted to sell his home, but he had a settling foundation. In order to get the best value for his home, he needed to repair his foundation. He contacted American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent a Design Specialist to his home to inspect his foundation and provide a personalized solution. John was impressed with our products and the warranty behind them, so he scheduled the installation.

Our production crew started the installation by digging out the soil surrounding the home where the foundation was settling. Then, they installed heavy-duty steel brackets below the footing of the foundation. Next, rugged, interlocking steel pier sections are hydraulically driven through the bracket until bedrock or stable soil is reached. The weight of the home is then transferred through the piers to load-bearing soil. The installation took roughly two days to complete, but now the foundation of John’s home is permanently stabilized, and it is ready to be put on the market!

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Larry and Sandy S. in Twin Lakes, MN did some research on the American Waterworks website after they came across cracked foundation walls in their basement. They filled out our online FREE Estimate form, so we sent out our Design Specialist, Mac Cole, to inspect the walls and come up with a solution to support their home. Larry and Sandy were confident with Mac's proposal, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Jesus Covarrubias, and his production team began the installation by digging 13 holes outside of the home and inserting a long, medal rod in each hole from the exterior soil to the interior foundation. Next, our team screwed on and tightened a GeoLock Wall Anchor on the end of each rod to secure and straighten the wall into its natural position. Lastly, Jesus and his crew backfilled the holes and replaced the soil. Larry and Sandy were grateful we were able to restore the structual integrity and value of their home! 

A homeowner in Winger, MN, grew concerned regarding the crumbling foundation outside their home. Knowing this could lead to a larger issue, the homeowner wanted to have a foundation expert provide a solution for them. The homeowners reached out to American Waterworks and signed up for their FREE estimate. We sent out our Design Specialist, Kole, to evaluate the status of their foundation. Kole completed the in-depth inspection and determined the wall was deteriorating. To salvage the wall, Kole suggested the wall be restored with our wall restoration system. The homeowner agreed and the crew was assigned to complete the restoration. Our Foreman and his crew traveled to the home and began the preparations. First, they removed the deteriorated sections along the walls. Then, they installed wire mesh and wall recovered concrete walls to build them back up. The wall was smoothed to give a finished look. The homeowners were happy that their foundation wall was restored and the risk of failure was eliminated. American Waterworks is glad to stabilize another home's foundation. 

A homeowner from Red Lake Falls, MN, was walking across their main level floor one day when they noticed a slight sag to the floor. Upon inspection, the naked eye could see that the floor was indeed uneven. The homeowner was worried about what this could mean for the structural integrity of the home. One night, he saw one of our TV ads informing him that we specialize in fixing failing foundations. He decided to schedule his FREE inspection, and several weeks later, Ian S, one of our Design Specialists, was headed out to the home.

Ian got right to work assessing the space. When he completed it, he informed the homeowner that we could address the problem using our SmartJack system. Our SmartJack system provides soil support for sagging and undersized beams, restoring stability and straightness to sagging floor joists. Once installed, this system can correct problems such as sloping, overfly spring floors, interior wall cracks, and out-of-level door frames. Due to it's modern design, SmartJacks can be adjusted over time to provide additional straightening and leveling action if necessary. The homeowner liked the sound of Ian's plan, and signed on the spot. 

When the installation day rolled around, our Foreman, RJ L, led his team through the successful installation of 4 of our SmartJacks throughout the basement. Now, our customer is thrilled to know that his foundation worries are in the past!