Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Clear Lake, IA, was in need of a foundation repair specialist. Over the years he had noticed new and worsening cracks on basement walls, and was growing concerned about how the problem would impact the future resale of the home. Through the recommendation of friends and family, he found American Waterworks and claimed his FREE estimate. Some time later, our Design Specialist, Brady S, was headed out to the home to see how we could help. 

After Brady finished his inspection, he sat down with the homeowner to go over his findings. First, Brady acknowledged that the wall was indeed failing. Brady informed the owner that basement walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side, so when the pressure becomes too much for the wall to withstand, its not uncommon to see cracking or bowing. He went on to say that we could correct the issue with the help of our PowerBrace wall system. This patented foundation wall repair system is designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. The homeowner was thrilled to know the fix was so simple, and decided to book the project with Brady on the spot.  

When the day of the project eventually rolled around, our Foreman, Jesus Martinez, and his crew wasted no time getting to work. They finished the project efficient and effectively, putting an end to our customers worries for the structural integrity of the home. Now he can proceed with selling the home know that the foundation is stable for the long run. 

Darren M. of Clear Lake, IA had bowing walls in his basement, making him worry about the structural build of his home. He called our office staff and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Ryan Powell. Ryan went to his home, inspected his walls, and proposed our PowerBraces Foundation Repair System. Darren got all of his questions answered, so he got a date scheduled for the installation.

Our Foreman, Dylon VanCanneyt, and his production crew installed our PowerBraces along the bowed foundation wall, providing the wall with the ability to straighten over time. Over time, our PowerBraces can be tightened by the homeowner to ensure the system is sticking to its design. Darren was thrilled with the work, and his peace of mind was restored! 

We provide other foundation repair products such as our Wall Anchor System, CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcement System, SmartJack Support Beams, Push and Helical Piers, and ShotLock System. Call us today to set up your FREE foundation repair inspection and estimate! 

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.