Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Austin, MN, noticed several cracks throughout several walls in their basement. Wanting to get an answer to this question, the homeowner began searching for a company that would provide them with answers. Knowing American Waterworks has done past work in their area before, the homeowner looked into our services and previous jobs. The homeowner was impressed and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Darin. After Darin arrived, he began inspecting the foundation inside and outside the home. Darin discovered that the foundation was lacking and required stabilization. Darin recommended that GeoLocks be installed outside the entire perimeter of the home. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed and production commenced. Our Foreman, Crescencio, and his crew arrived at the home to begin the GeoLock installation. The crew installed 20 GeoLock anchors around the perimeter of the foundation. GeoLocks anchors are stabilized walls by being attached to the outside soil. Once all the GeoLocks were secured into place, the crew cleaned up their site and left the home. The homeowners were pleased with the work completed by the crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner from Austin, MN, was in the middle of a remodel when he yanked out a section of drywall and uncovered his basement wall was cracking in several locations. He took to the internet to search for 'foundation crack repair company near me' and quickly found American Waterworks. He was impressed with the other work we had done in his area and signed up for his FREE estimate.

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Brady S, headed out to the home to conduct his inspection. Once he completed his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner. He informed them that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from the top, not from the side. So when the side pressure on a wall exceeds what is can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to observe cracking, bowing, sliding in at the bottom, and/or tilting inward at the top of the wall. Brady quickly followed up, explaining that the issue was serious, but American Waterworks had a fix. Brady recommended our PowerBrace wall repair system, explaining that our PowerBraces are an adjustable steel I-beam system with two important benefits: stabilizing bowed or tilting walls and (over time) forcing bowed or tilting wall sections back to their original position. The homeowner was thrilled by the solution and signed on the spot. 

A month later, our Foreman, Jorge M, and his crew were headed out to the home. When they had finished, they had effortlessly installed 7 PowerBrace's on the problem wall. Now, our customer can continue with his remodel knowing that the bones underneath are stable and sound! 

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A homeowner in Austin, MN, knew it was time to repair their bowing foundation wall. Knowing they needed an expert's opinion, the homeowner began looking into "bowing foundation repair near me". One of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our previous projects, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Ryan, to the home to take a closer look at the foundation. Ryan promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, Ryan confirmed the walls were suffering from bowing. To prevent this issue from worsening, Ryan recommended installing GeoLock Wall Anchors along the struggling wall. 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, Diego, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Diego and his crew successfully secured five GeoLocks along the south wall. GeoLock Wall Anchors are a wall anchor system designed to secure and stabilize cracked walls. Once all the GeoLocks were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowners were delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind knowing their foundation is secured. 

An Austin, MN, homeowner was in the middle of a renovation on their basement when they tore out a section of drywall, revealing various cracks, a clear indicator of foundation failure. Rightfully, the homeowner worried about the cause of the concerning cracks, and what it could mean for the rest of the home. She quickly decided to find a bowed foundation wall repair contractor in her area. After consulting various home improvement websites such as Angi and Thumbtack, she was directed to American Waterworks. She reviewed all of our previous work in her area, and felt confident that we could provide her with a lasting solution, so she claimed her FREE estimate. 

On the day of the FREE, no-obligation inspection, our Design Specialist headed to the home to perform the evaluation. After he concluded, he sat down with the customer to discuss what his evaluation uncovered. He started off by explaining that bowing walls are cause for concern, and mean that the side pressure on the wall is becoming too much for it to withstand. When that side pressure exceeds the walls ability to hold it, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, tilting, or sliding in at the base of the wall. Our Design Specialist went on to say that we could aide the issue with the use of our PowerBrace wall repair system. This patented foundation wall repair system is designed to stabilize failing basement walls, and can often be tightened over time to make bowing or tilting walls straighter or more vertical. The homeowner needed some time to think over the project, and when she was ready, called our Design Specialist to get her project scheduled. 

On the day of the installation, the homeowner eagerly waited for our crew to arrive. Led by our Foreman, Victor S, our team made quick work of the installation. When the project was finished, we had installed 7 PowerBraces throughout the basement of the home. Our customer can now continue her remodel, knowing she's covering freshly solved foundation cracks! 

If you notice your bowed walls, stair-step cracks, or tilting walls, it's time to call American Waterworks for your FREE, no-obligation estimate!

Angel F. in Austin, MN had some cracks in her basement walls that were getting larger over time and putting pressure on the foundation. She was concerned about the bowing walls and the potential damage it could cause. She knew how costly it could be to replace her foundation entirely, so she started researching foundation repair contractors and was glad to see that we are experts. She contacted American Waterworks for a free estimate, and we sent one of our Design Specialists to evaluate her situation. She was impressed with the proposed solution and moved forward with an installation date. 

In order to fully stabilize the damaged foundation wall, our production crew installed 4 Geo-Lock Wall Anchors along the basement wall. The anchor rods were drilled deep into the soil outside of the home and wall plates installed on each end of the rod to secure the anchor. Then, they tightened the anchor to start the process of straightening the wall. Angel is happy she chose to permanently stabilize her home! 

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