Ada, MN's Dedicated Concrete Leveling & Basement Repair

A homeowner in Ada, MN had noticed multiple signs of basement damage such as damn walls, wet floors and poor indoor air. He was worried it could worsen and possibly turn to mold and decided to look into basement waterproofing in the area. He found our website and was impressed with our 5-star reviews. Confident that we would do the job correctly and efficiently, he decided to claim his FREE estimate. 

One of our Design Specialists arrived at the home in a couple of weeks and conducted a thorough inspection of the basement. He had informed the homeowner that one of the common causes of wet basements is a failed footing drain. When this fails, it causes the soil surrounding the foundation to become saturated with water. Water then enters through the joint between the footing and the wall, through cracks, and under the footing. Our Design Specialist had also noticed that the homeowner's sump pump system was out of date and explained how that also contributed to the cause of basement damage. Our Design Specialist recommended installing our SuperSump+, WaterGuard, and IceGuard. Our SuperSump+ comes with a primary pump that is capable of ejecting 2,200 gallons of water per hour. Additionally, the homeowner chose to add the UltraSump, our battery backup pump, in case of any power outages. Our WaterGuard is our perimeter drain system that collects water from wall cracks and directs it to the sump pump. Lastly, our WaterGuard is our discharge line system that is attached outside of the home to eject water away from the foundation. Unlike traditional discharge lines, our IceGuard is designed not to freeze under cold temperatures. The homeowner happily agreed to our Design Specialist's plans and decided to move forward with the project.

In a couple of months, one of our foremen and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew began the installation by excavating a sump pump pit where the liner and pump would be placed. Then, they installed the WaterGuard around the perimeter of the home. These are installed by jackhammering the floor around the edge of the basement and setting clean gravel down. The WaterGuard is then placed on top and is backfilled with more clean gravel. Our crew installed 136 ft of WaterGuard. Alongside this, they also installed one IceGuard outside of the home. Then, a special outlet is placed to connect the perimeter drain system to the sump pump, and clean gravel is backfilled around the sump pump liner. Once all drain systems are connected and the sump pump is fully installed, the flooring is restored with concrete. Once the crew was done with the installation, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home. 

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A homeowner in Ada, MN was grabbing something out of their basement space when they noticed a damp, musty smell. Sure enough, looking closer at one of the walls they saw a small area of mold forming. Alarmed and not wanting this problem to continue and worsen over time, they decided to research businesses in the area that could support them and resolve the issue. They came across the American Waterworks page when searching for basement waterproofing solutions and decided to give us a call. We were happy to assist them and sent over a Design Specialist for the homeowner's FREE no obligation estimate appointment. Our Design Specialist took a look at the suspect area and informed the homeowner that even with an effective waterproofing system, concrete walls and floors can still absorb moisture from the soil and release it into the air in basements causing moisture and mold problems. He suggested installing an Aprilaire dehumidifier system to regulate the humidity and filter out any mold, mildew, or allergens. A few weeks later our Service Technician, Marc Balfour arrived at the site for a successful installation. The homeowner was pleased with the result and happy that they could solve the problem.

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A homeowner in Ada, MN, found that their foundation was beginning to crumble and separate. Realizing this was not an easy fix, the homeowner searched for a professional foundation repair company to resolve the issue. After many positive reviews from neighbors, the homeowners decided to work with American Waterworks. They visited our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. We sent out a Design Specialist to complete a thorough inspection of the home. Following his inspection, the homeowner discovered that the east foundation wall was showing signs of early wall failure. The Design Specialist recommended that the homeowners permanently stabilize the failing wall. The homeowners quickly agreed and the wall restoration preparations began. 

Our Foreman, Kingsley, and his crew were assigned to the job. They arrived on site and began preparations on the rear east wall. Once the wall was ready, the crew started by putting the EverBrace Wall Restoration in place. The EverBrace Wall Restoration is an all-steel framing that is customizable to fit any wall type. They begin by cutting the specific sections of the steel frame to fit the wall specifications. Then, the beams are placed to keep the EverBrace system in place. Sprayfoam is then inserted behind the EverBrace sections and drilled into place. After the EverBrace was properly installed, the crew moved on to installing the Aprilaire E100 dehumidifier. The Aprilaire dehumidifier creates healthy air and reduces the number of viable viruses floating around. After the crew finished installation, they cleaned up their job site and left the home. The homeowner was grateful that the risk of wall failure was eliminated. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!

A male resident in Ada, MN had water leaking into his basement, causing him to worry about water damage and moisture problems. He got in contact with one of our Design Specialists, Richie, because he knew Richie worked for American Waterworks and could help him with his problems. Richie proposed our SuperSump Plus M53 Sump Pump System, which is designed to keep the basement dry and healthy for long periods of time, especially during times of heavy and harsh weather conditions. The homeowner was comfortable with Richie's proposal, so he decided to go ahead with the project and schedule a date for the project. 

Our Foreman and his production team began the project by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter with a jackhammer, forming a hole. In the hole, our team installed our SuperSump, followed by the discharge line that leads to the outside of the home to provide an escape for the water to go. With so many basements flooding during the winter thaw or thunderstorms, many sump pump systems have been made to handle that problem, including our SuperSump. To learn more about our sump pumps and what they can do for your basement, click HERE! 

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