Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Tim, from Glencoe, MN enlisted our help when he began to notice that one of his basement walls was severely bowing inward, perhaps being close to failing. He was afraid that if he left the issue unresolved, the wall could potentially completely fail and seriously compromise the structural integrity of the home. When he called in, he cashed in on his FREE estimate, entitling him to a 3-hour thorough investigation into the issue. Once he had set up his appointment, our Design Specialist, Shane, went out to the property to do a walkthrough. Once he completed his inspection, he was able to make several recommendations as to how we could help Tim. First, he wanted to address the failing wall with our PowerBrace wall repair system. He explained to Tim that this system is made up of steel I-beams that will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustments. He went on to say that this particular system can be tightened over time to make bowing or tilting walls straighter or more vertical. He also recommended using our CleanSpace wall vapor barrier to address any potential water leakage into the basement because of the cracks in the foundation wall. This tarp-like barrier works to trap moisture behind the material and direct it down to the appropriate place. Tim agreed with Shane's recommendations and gave the green light to start renovations. 

Our team, led by our Foreman, Lane, ended up installing 4 of our PowerBrace systems, along with 96ft of our CleanSpace in the basement. When the work had been completed, Tim was happy with the work we had done and was relieved to know that his foundation worries were in the past. 

Ken and Margaret F.'s foundation wall was bowing in Glencoe, MN. Their realtor recommended American Waterworks for the repairs. They got in contact with our company and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist team. Our Design Specialist went to their home, inspected their foundation wall, and determined our Wall Anchor System for the repairs. Ken and Margaret were confident in our proposal, so they went ahead with the repairs. 

Our Foreman and his crew installed 21 of our anchors. This system is earth anchors that are embedded into the stable soil outside your foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides the clamping pressure against the foundation wall to straighten it. This system is the most versatile foundation repair method that we provide for homeowners because of its ability to solve various problems. Ken and Margaret were happy with the work and had a remarkable experience. 

At American Waterworks, we provide services in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Give us a call today or click HERE to request your FREE estimate! 

In Eagle Lake, MN, a homeowner had noticed multiple cracks forming in their basement walls. Unsure of the cause and knowing the issue would only worsen without a long-term solution from a trusted contractor, the homeowner began looking into foundation repair in MN and found our website. Impressed by our foundation repair photos, the homeowner knew we would be the right company and scheduled their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Tony B., arrived at the home to conduct a thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, Tony took note of where the cracks were and how far the foundation had shifted. He also worked closely with the homeowner on a solution that would fix the issue while being within their budget. Tony recommended installing PowerBrace, our wall reinforcing system, which is installed against the walls to stop further movement. Happy that our product comes with a warranty and that it was a long-term solution, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Lane S., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew was able to successfully install 21 PowerBraces to secure the homeowner's foundation. 

Now, our customer can have long-term peace of mind! Looking for foundation repair? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

A homeowner in Joice, IA, noticed that their foundation walls were cracked and slightly leaning forward. Uncertain of hte cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a proper solution. The homeowner looked into "signs of a bad foundation", and one of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Ryan. A few days later, Ryan traveled to the home to begin the thorough inspection. During the inspection, Ryan noted that several areas were suffering from cracking and settlement. To prevent the issue from worsening, Ryan recommended securing several GeoLock Wall Anchors on the damaged walls. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner agreed and worked with Ryan to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Matt, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Matt and his crew started by installing GeoLocks on the east and west walls. The crew secured five on the west wall, then three on the east wall. Finally, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. After all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Jim, a Grey Eagle, MN homeowner, had bowing walls in his garage that needed stabilizing. After looking at what American Waterworks does, he scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Shane. Shane went to the home to inspect the problem and devise a solution. After thoroughly examining, Shane explained that water-saturated soil can sometimes exert enough pressure to cause foundation walls to bow, bulge, or tilt. Shane suggested that Jim invest in Power Braces to permanently stabilize the wall and SmartJacks to restore and straighten sagging floor joists to combat this. Jim was confident in Shane's proposal and went ahead with the project. 

Our crew, led by Foreman Matthew, headed to the property shortly after and got to work. First, they installed 1 7'10' SmartJacks. The SmartJack system restores stability and straightens sagging floor joists, which can be adjusted over time to provide additional straightening and leveling if necessary. Next, the team installed 11 of our PowerBraces to repair the failing wall. Our PowerBraces are designed to straighten walls and can be tightened by the homeowner over time to ensure the walls stay straight. Since this system has a special zinc coating, corrosion is not an issue. Our PowerBraces can be installed with no disruption to outside soils or landscaping. It installs quickly in the home, immediately halting the inward movement of foundation walls. Jim was impressed with the project's efficiency and quality of work, and he was glad to know that his bowing wall was no longer an issue.