Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Chanhassen, MN, was in the process of renovating her basement when she tore out a piece of drywall to find large cracks running lengthwise on her block foundation wall. The homeowner was instantly worried about what her discovery could mean for the safety of her home. Not wanting to delay repairing the wall, she decided to find a basement foundation company to repair the damages. Through the recommendations of a friend, the homeowner quickly found American Waterworks and signed up for her FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Eric H, was headed out to the home. When Eric arrived, he began his estimate, paying close attention to the basement, outside obstructions, and more. Upon completion of his estimate, Eric met back up with the homeowner to deliver his findings. First, Eric began by informing the homeowner that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from the top, not from the side. So when the pressure on the side of the wall becomes more than what the wall can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, tilting inward, or sliding in at the bottom of the wall. Eric went on to say that he was recommending our PowerBrace foundation repair system, explaining that this system is designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten the wall over time. Over time, PowerBraces can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straight and more vertical. The homeowner was relieved that Eric had provided her with a solution and decided to set a date for the project.

More than a month later, our Foreman, Jose C, and his crew were out at the home to install the system. After a grueling day, our team successfully placed 4 PowerBraces on the problem foundation walls, restoring our customer's faith in her home! 

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David W. of Chanhassen, MN has a 22x18 four-season addition that is 35 years old. The contractor informed him that the additional had settled two-and-a-half inches. To prevent it from settling more, David needed help from a reliable contractor that professionalized in this kind of work. He saw American Waterworks on HomeAdvisor, so he called our office and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Dylan. Dylan went to the home, carefully inspected and diagnosed the problems, and drew up a detailed solution that would fit David's needs and budget. David was content and comfortable with our product, so he got a date scheduled for our crew to do the installation. 

Our Foreman, Hugo, and his production team installed five of our Helical Deck Pier, which are designed with helical-shaped plates on the shank of the helical pier so the pier can be turned into the ground like a big screw, and is made to support the deck permanently. David was very happy with the crew and had a wonderful experience with our company!

At American Waterworks, we provide work in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request your no-obligation, FREE estimate! 

A homeowner in Osage, IA, noticed the cracks in their walls were growing rapidly. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find a possible solution. Unsure who to work with, the homeowner began looking into "foundation repair option near Osage, IA". One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our high ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew we were the best fit for their home. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Ryan. Ryan traveled to Osage and began the detailed inspection of the foundation. During his inspection, Ryan found that several walls of the foundation were showing early signs of wall failure. Ryan recommended installing several foundation stabilization products and the homeowner agreed. Next, Ryan passed the proposal to our Logistics team to build and approve the project. After the project date was set, the proposal was sent to our Foreman, Jeremiah, and his crew. Following their arrival, Jeremiah and his crew began by installing the GeoLock Wall Anchors on the struggling walls. After the GeoLock Wall Anchors were secured, the crew shifted their focus to installing CarbonArmor on the other sections of the wall. After the CarbonArmor was secured, Jeremiah and his crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was in awe of the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is delighted to assist its homeowners in stabilizing their foundation walls. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for a FREE estimate today! 

Kathie B.'s limestone and brick foundation wall was deteriorating, but she was unsure how thick the layer of brick was and was not sure how to fix the issue. She got in contact with our team at American Waterworks and set up a FREE estimate to get her deteriorated wall inspected. Our Design Specialist proposed our Wall Recovery System, which is a special system that our team developed. Kathie got all of her questions answered about the product, so she signed the contract and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman and his production team installed 238 square feet of our Wall Recovery System to repair and rebuild the failing wall. This system is two times stronger than concrete and can be installed in one day. Kathie was thrilled with the work and was beautified by the transformation! 

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Bob J. in Lansing, MN was experiencing water leaking into his basement. He wasn't quite sure where the water was coming from so he decided to contact a professional to inspect his basement. He called American Waterworks and we sent a Design Specialist to his home to provide him with a solution and a free estimate. During the inspection, we discovered that his basement walls had started to crack and bow inward. This was one of the entry points for the water. We also found water seeping up through the floor in one of the corners of the basement. Bob was pleased with the thorough plan that our Design Specialist developed, so he chose to move forward with the installation. 

Our production crew installed our WaterGuard drainage system around the basement floor, a SuperSump sump pump in the corner and 3 wall anchors to repair the damaged foundation wall. The process took two days to complete, but now Bob's peace of mind is restored. His basement is now a dry, healthier space, and he is confident that the walls of his home are stable. He is glad he found a solution to repair his home for the long-term. 

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