Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, knew it was time to repair their damaged foundation. Hoping to find an expert to provide them with a solution, the homeowner began looking into "structural repair contractors near me". One of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks, so 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. Next, Ryan traveled to the home to begin the inspection. During the inspection, Ryan noted that several walls were suffering and needed to be stabilized. Ryan recommended installing several PowerBraces throughout the basement. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Ryan's recommendations. The homeowners worked with Ryan to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Raul, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. Raul and his crew secured and installed five PowerBraces along the south wall. With the PowerBraces, the homeowner will have peace of mind knowing their walls were properly secured. If you are worried about the sturdiness of the wall in your home. Sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Melissia T. in Mason City, IA was suffering from a flooded basement and a severely damaged foundation. Melissia called American Waterworks in hopes that we could come to her home soon and install our waterproofing system and repair her foundation. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Dylan Woitas, to her home to develop the best solution for her home and provide her with a FREE estimate. She enjoyed working with Dylan and she was pleased with his plan to restore her basement, so they scheduled the installation.

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his crew started installing our waterproofing system by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement and laying our WaterGuard drainage system. Next, they installed our TripleSafe sump pump and our CleanSpace vapor barrier system along the walls. The combination of these waterproofing products ensure that water will be properly discharged from her basement and that it will remain a dry and healthier space. Then, they installed 5 PowerBraces along the damaged foundation wall to halt any further movement and stabilize it. PowerBraces also provide the potential to straighten the wall as they are tightened over time. Melissia was pleased with the results and is glad she chose to invest in the protection of her home.

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Mrs. H of Mason City, IA had cracked foundation walls in her basement and she was worried about the stability and structural hold of her home. She got in touch with our office and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist. Our Design Specialist went to her home, carefully inspected her foundation walls, and drew up a solution that worked for her and her needs. Mrs. H was confident in our proposal, so she moved forward with the project and scheduled a date for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Tremaine, and his production team began the project by digging six holes outside of the home, beyond the foundation. Next, our team inserted a long, metal rod from the inside foundation to each hole outside of the home. On the ends of each rod, our team installed an anchor plate to hold the rod in place. From the inside of the basement, our team installed a GeoLock Wall Anchor on each rod to stabilize the foundation wall. This combination allows the wall to straighten back into its original position. To complete the installation, our team backfilled the holes, packed the dirt with soil, and ensured the yard looked better than when they found it. Mrs. H had a wonderful experience and was very satisfied with the work that was done! 

Not only do we perform work in foundation repair. We also provide services in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today to learn more or click HERE to request your free estimate! 

Joe L. of Mason City, IA had his home built in 1893 with a bowing basement wall. He wanted to get it repaired by removing the old bricks and replacing them with concrete. Thankfully, he saw an American Waterworks commercial on television and was interested in our foundation repair products. He called our office line and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Dylan. Dylan went to his home, carefully inspected his bowing wall, and proposed our ShotLock. Joe was confident in the product and its warranty, so he went ahead with the installation. 

Our Foreman, Matt, and his crew installed 20 feet of our ShotLock System. Our ShotLock is a special spray-on solution that rebuilds a deteriorating foundation. It is twice as strong as standard concrete and it is compatible with some of our other foundation repair systems. The installation took a couple of days, and Joe was amazed by the difference that it made. 

To learn more about our ShotLock System and how it is installed, click HERE! 

A homeonwer in Le Center, MN, noticed their walls were beginning to tilt inward. Worried about the long-term effects, the homeowner knew they needed to find a professional to provide them with answers. After looking into "what are the signs of a bad foundation?", one of the items that grabbed their attention was a blog discussing "Stages of Wall Movement", written by American Waterworks. After reading about the different stages and how they can help, 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, Lance. A few days later, Lance promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the foundation. During his inspection, Lance confirmed that several walls were suffering from settlement. To prevent the settlement from continuing, Lance recommended stabilizing the walls with GeoLock Wall Anchors. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Lance's proposal. Next, Lance and the homeowner worked together to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Foreman, Lane, and his crew. Lane and his crew secured six GeoLock Wall Anchors along the south wall. Once the GeoLock Wall Anchors were secured, Lane and his crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their foundation was properly secured.