Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Maple Grove, MN, was in the middle of a basement renovation when he ripped out some drywall, exposing severe wall failure underneath. The homeowner was immediately uneasy about what this could mean for the home's structural integrity. He was unsure how to repair the foundation crack and decided to find a basement specialist to assist him. After seeing our website, he signed up for a FREE estimate and several weeks later, Adam V, one of our Design Specialists, was headed out to the home. 

When Adam arrived, he headed right down into the basement to see the extent of the damage.  When he finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendation. Adam began by explaining that foundation walls are designed to withstand pressure from above, not from the side. So when the side pressure on a wall exceeds what it can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, sliding in at the bottom, bowing, and/or tilting inward at the top. Adam could tell the homeowner seemed uneasy, so he reassured him that while the problem seemed daunting, the solution was fairly simple. Adam recommended our GeoLock wall anchors. These anchors work to counteract the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring the failing wall to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation, pulling the wall back into place. Adam finished by saying that, once installed, the anchors would be tightened down the road as the house continues to shift and settle. The homeowner was relieved that Adam could explain the problem, as well as a comprehensive solution, and decided to sign on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Matt Z, was able to lead his team through a flawless installation of 5 GeoLock anchors throughout the basement of the home. Now, our customer can continue on with his basement renovation, knowing the foundation of his home is in tip-top shape! 

In Maple Grove, MN, a homeowner noticed their foundation began leaning inward and was concerned for the stability of their home. Knowing the importance of early action against foundation movement to prevent wall failure, the homeowner began searching for bowed foundation wall repair and found us. Impressed by our Google rating, the homeowner contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate.

In about a week, our Design Specialist, Jason S., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, he took a close look at the foundation and noted how much it had shifted. After reporting his findings, Jason worked closely with the homeowner on creating a tailored solution to their foundation problems. He recommended securing the wall with PowerBrace, our steel i-beams installed against the foundation to halt further movement. Happy it's backed by a lifetime warranty, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Raul B., and his crew arrived for the installation, where they successfully installed 8 PowerBraces. Now, our customer can have peace of mind! Experiencing signs of a bad foundation? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!

Ms. Nolte had a deteriorating foundation wall at her home in Dexter, MN. Design Specialist, Rick Weber, developed a plan to restore her wall by spraying on our wall recovery solution to prevent any further deterioration. 

Lee C. in Kenyon, MN contacted American Waterworks because he noticed the beams in his basement were sagging, he had cracks in the drywall, sticking doors, and unlevel floors. All of these are symptoms of a failing foundation and only get worse over time. Lee met with one of our Design Specialists, Dylan Woitas, who recommended he have our structural support jacks and supplemental support beams installed to stop any further deterioration. 

Our Foreman, Austin Lucas, and his production crew got to work and installed 10 SmartJacks and supplemental beams throughout the basement to straighten and strengthen the sagging floors. Because of its design, the SmartJack can be adjusted over time to provide additional straightening and leveling action if necessary. Lee’s peace of mind has been restored, knowing he chose a permanent solution to restore the stability of his home. 

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A West Concord, MN, homeowner was down in his basement one night, when he saw tiny stair step cracks beginning to run down the wall. He was worried about what this could mean for the integrity of the home, and quickly decided to find a foundation repair mn specialist. After extensive google searching, he found American Waterworks. He recognized the name, and knew we did quality work, so he decided to schedule his FREE inspection. 

A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan M, stopped out at the home. After a careful evaluation of the space, Ryan met back with the homeowner. He began by explaining that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above. When the pressure on the side of the walls becomes too much for the wall to withstand, it's not uncommon to experience cracking, bowing, or tilting inward at the top of the wall. Ryan went on to say that the situation could be resolved with the use of our GeoLock wall anchors. Ryan explained that wall anchors counteract soil pressure by anchoring walls to stable, undisturbed soil outside the home. Threaded rods are extended through the wall, and then the plates are tightened, slowly restoring the wall over time. The homeowner was thrilled with Ryan's solution, and the two decided to find a date for the installation. 

A few weeks later, our Foreman, Victor S, and his crew installed 14 GeoLocks throughout the basement. Now the homeowner is thrilled to know that their foundation repair worries are in the past!