Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Rhonda from Chisago City, MN, enlisted our services when she began to notice that her deck was beginning to sink and pull away from the rest of her home. She worried that if she left the issue unresolved that she would run the risk of the deck collapsing completely which could become costly to fix at that stage. When she called into the office we set her up with our FREE estimate, entitling her to a 3-hour inspection by a member of our Sales team. Once the appointment was scheduled, our Design Specialist, Shane, headed out to the property for his walkthrough. Once completed, he was able to recommend some of our services that he felt would best fit Rhonda's situation. Shane wanted to address the failing wall by using our helical piers to stabilize the structure. He explained to Rhonda that these piers would be the best fit because they're specifically geared to work for a lighter structure such as decks or concrete stairs. To add extra strength, he wanted to use our ShotLock system, which is the encasing of our PowerBrace system behind a layer of rebar and steel mesh and 4-6' of concrete. Our PowerBrace system is made of galvanized steel I-beams that are used to strengthen and stabilize a wall and can be tightened over time as the home settles more. Rhonda agreed with the recommendations and work began shortly after. Our Production crew, led by our Foreman, Matt Z, ended up installing 6 of our helical piers and 15ft of ShotLock around the perimeter of the deck. These particular products cause minimal disturbance to the homeowner's lawn and landscaping. When the job was completed, Rhonda was pleased to know her deck was sturdy and would stay that way for a long time to come. 

Farmer wanted to preserve his barn and prevent the foundation from caving in.

Jonathan P. in River Falls, WI had bowing walls in his basement. He was concerned about the pressure this was putting on his foundation, and he wanted to have his walls repaired before the problem got any worse.He started looking into foundation repair options and he came across the American Waterworks website. He contacted us for a FREE estimate, so we sent a Design Specialist to his home to inspect his foundation and provide him with a solution. We recommended installing PowerBraces along the shifting foundation to halt any further movement and start to move the foundation back into place. Jonathan felt that our plan was the most efficient, durable, and cost-effective option, so he chose to move forward with the installation.

Our production team started the installation by securing brackets into the floor as well as the rim joists. Then, they installed the PowerBraces into the brackets and tightened them as far as they could go. PowerBraces do not require outside excavation so it is less invasive than other foundation repair options. The installation took a day to complete, but now Jonathan’s foundation is permanently restored, and he no longer is concerned about the stability of his walls. 

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A homeowner in Bay City, WI had an older home and the past few years had developed concerns about the state of his foundation. He decided to take action and get feedback from an expert on how stable and secure it was. During his online search, he found the American Waterworks company website and was impressed with the number of positive past customer reviews and the products that we offered. He signed up for a FREE no-obligation estimate appointment and was later greeted by one of our Design Specialists to inspect the home. The Design Specialist decided that the foundation at the front of the home was becoming weaker and suggested using our HelicalPiers to stabilize and even possibly lift the area back to a proper level. The homeowner was glad to hear the plan and agreed to the project plans. One of our Foremen, Jose Castillo, and his crew arrived at the site to carry out the installations of three HelicalPiers underneath the front door space. The homeowner was pleased with the work done and happy with the results.

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Mark S. of Henriette, MN had a deteriorating foundation wall in his basement, causing him to worry about the strength and support of his home. He got in contact with American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Shane Nephew. Shane went to his home, inspected the problems, and came up with the solution of our ShotLock Wall Restoration System. Our ShotLock provides a fast, affordable alternative to demolishing and rebuilding a deteriorating foundation. Mark was confident in Shane's proposal and got all of his questions answered, so he went ahead with the installation. 

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his production team installed 57 feet of our ShotLock System around the foundation wall perimeter. Some other advantages of this product include its restoration for safety and property value, the material is twice as strong as concrete, cheaper than foundation replacement, and it can be completed in a few days or less. Mark was happy with the work and was shocked by the transformation!