Trusted Basement Waterproofing Company Serving Anoka, Minnesota

A homeowner in Anoka, MN, was clearing out their basement when discovered water damage throughout. Unsure of the cause, the homeowners knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a solution. The homeowner looked into "damp basement repair near me" and one of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. Once they saw our five-star rating, the homeowner knew we were the ideal company for their project. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Jesse, to the home to take a closer look. Jesse arrived at the home and started his detailed inspection of the basement. During his inspection, Jesse confirmed the basement was suffering from water intrusion. Jesse recommended installing several waterproofing products throughout the basement. Knowing this was their best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Jesse's recommendations. Next, Jesse passed the plans to our Logistics team to give the final stamp of approval. Our Logistics team approved and scheduled the project for the following weeks. Once the project date arrived, our Foreman, Jesus, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. First, Jesus and his crew started by installing WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. WaterGuard is a below-floor drain that rests in a bed of drainage stone on top of the foundation footing. The crew installs the WaterGuard by digging channels around the perimeter of the basement floor. Once the channels are dug, the crew can go ahead and place the drainage stone in the channels. The WaterGuard is then placed on top of the stone and covered with cement. Once the WaterGuard is in place, the crew could shift their focus to removing the old sump pump and replacing it with the TripleSafe. The crew installed a feedline across the floor to connect the TripleSafe to the new WaterGuard. After all the products were secured, the homeowner cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their basement was properly waterproofed. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner from Anoka, MN, had been watching TV on night when she saw an ad for mitigating dangerous radon gas. She didn't know much about the dangers of radon but decided she should test her home regardless. She took to the internet to search for 'radon specialists near me' and quickly found our website. She signed up for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Kyle P, was headed out to the home. 

When Kyle arrived, he began the process by placing a continuous radon monitoring test in the lowest level of the home. He explained to the homeowner that over the next 48 hours, the test would capture the radon levels in the home, delivering an average result after 48 hours. Kyle went on to say that radon gas is no joke. It's invisible, odorless, and tasteless, making it completely undetectable without the proper testing. Kyle stated that the Environmental Protection Agency strongly recommends mitigating a home if levels come back higher than 4 pCi/L. Kyle explained that should the test come back higher than the recommended 4 pCi/L, he would strongly urge the homeowner to consider a radon mitigation system. He elaborated, explaining that a typical radon mitigation system consists of a large-diameter plastic pipe that connects the air beneath your foundation to the outdoors. An in-line fan sucks radon-rich air from beneath your foundation and expels this hazardous air to the exterior. Instead of entering your basement or other living space area through numerous gaps and cracks in the foundation, radon gas is extracted from beneath your foundation before it can permeate into interior space. When installed by an experienced radon professional, a radon mitigation system will lower the concentration of radon gas in your interior air to the minimal levels recommended by the EPA and other health and safety agencies. The homeowner was impressed with Kyle's diagnosis and explanation but decided to wait until the results came back. 48 hours later, Kyle headed back to the homeowner's property to read the results, which returned at 7 pCi/L. The homeowner and Kyle then worked together to find the best place for a radon mitigation system.

Several weeks later, our Foreman, Geno M, and his team arrived. The team was able to effortlessly place a radon mitigation system, successfully restoring our customer's peace of mind in the air circulating her home! 

A homeowner in Anoka, MN, noticed their wall was beginning to bow inward. Worried about the effect it could have long-term, the homeowner knew they needed to look into repair options. Unsure where to begin, the homeowner asked a local Facebook group if they had any recommendations. Many members recommended getting a FREE estimate from us, American Waterworks. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialist, Rick, to the home. When Rick arrived, he began evaluating the foundation. Following his evaluation, Rick confirmed the foundation required permanent stabilization. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner decided to go along with Rick's recommendations. Our Foreman, Luis, and his crew were assigned to complete the project. When they arrived, Luis and his crew began by installing four PowerBrace on the north foundation wall. PowerBraces is a patented foundation wall repair system that is designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. Next, the PowerBraces are secured into the floor joist hardware and fine-tuned into the correct position. The, the PowerBraces are attached to the floor with a special, bolt-in-place bracket. Since the homeowners wished to include the straightening kit, they can tighten the brackets over time to gradually straighten the walls. After the PowerBraces, the crew shifted their focus to installing the CarbonArmor on the other half of the foundation wall. CarbonArmor is a wall reinforcing system that is a state-of-the-art solution used to fix cracked and bowing foundation walls. CarbonArmor strips utilize epoxy and carbon fiber strips to strengthen and stabilize foundation walls that are cracked or bowed. To install the CarbonArmor strips, the crew begins by cleaning the wall to ensure good adhesion. Then, the technician masks off each carbon fiber strip location and saturates the masonry with epoxy. The CarbonArmor reinforcement becomes part of the wall structure. Once all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Rivertown Apartments in Anoka, MN contacted us when they realized they had water seeping into some of their units. This was concerning because they didn't want the apartments or any of the tenant's property to be damaged. They also wanted to make sure their tenants were living in a clean, healthy space. American Waterworks had worked with Rivertown Apartments before and they had a pleasant experience, so they trusted that we would do a good job installing our waterproofing system. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson to give them a free onsite inspection and to provide a solution for them. 

In two of the units, our production team installed our WaterGuard drainage sysytem and our SuperSump sump pump system. The WaterGuard guides any water seeping in to the sump pump, then the sump pump discharges the water from the apartment. The waterproofing system ensures that those units will remain dry for years to come. Our waterproofing system is backed by a lifetime warranty, so the Rivertown Apartments can be at ease knowing that they invested in long-term protection for those units.