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A homeowner in Charles City, IA, noticed their walls showed signs of water damage. Worried this was an indicator of a larger issue, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. Unsure who to work with, the homeowner began looking into "leaky basement floor repair near me". One of the first companies to catch their attention was us, American Waterworks. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate details were finalized, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Ryan. During the inspection, Ryan saw several areas where the water was leaking into the home. To prevent the issue from continuing, Ryan recommended installing several waterproofing products throughout the basement. Knowing this was their best action plan, the homeowner decided to proceed with Ryan's proposal. After they received the green light from the homeowner, they sent the proposal to our Logistics team to build and schedule the project. Our Logisitcs team gave the final stamps of approval, then the plans were assigned to the crew. As soon as the crew received the plans, they traveled to the home to begin the installation. After they arrived, the crew began by installing WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. The 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. Next, the crew went ahead and attached CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that prevents humidity and mold growth. The crew installs CleanSpace by mechanically attaching it to the basement walls with plastic drilled-in fasteners. As soon as all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice your home is suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Charles City, IA, was cleaning their garage when they noticed the floor was quite uneven. Worried this could lead to long-term damage, the homeowner began looking into concrete repair options closest to them. After comparing several companies, the homeowner's eye was caught by our award-winning concrete repair products. The homeowner knew we were the best option for their home, so they decided to go ahead and sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Brady, one of our Design Specialists. Brady promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough investigation of the struggling garage floor. Once he wrapped up his inspection, Brady determined the garage floor was sunken due to settlement. To prevent the settlement from continuing, Brady recommended installing PolyLevel underneath the sinking garage floor. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Brady's recommendations. Next, Brady passed the plans along to our office for the final stamp of approval. After our Logisitcs team gave the final stamp of approval, the plans were passed along to our Foreman, Jordan, and his crew. As soon as they arrived at the home, Jordan and his crew began the lift. To lift the sinking garage floor, the crew utilized PolyLevel. The PolyLevel is a polyurethane foam injection solution that restores the appearance and safety of the concrete. The crew started by strategically drilling small holes throughout the slab. Then, the crew inserts ports into those small holes. Next, the polyurethane foam is injected beneath the concrete to fill voids and raise the slabs. Finally, the holes and control joints are sealed. Jordan and his crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work of the crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Charles City, IA, was cleaning their basement when they discovered their walls were bowing inwards. Worried this was a sign of a larger issue, the homeowner began looking for a professional solution. Unsure who to work with, the homeowner asked a local Facebook group for any recommendations. Several members recommended working with us, American Waterworks. After taking a look at our services and reviews, the homeowner knew we were the best choice for their home. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Brady, one of our Design Specialists. Brady arrived at the home and began his detailed inspection of the property. During his investigation, Brady confirmed the basement walls needed to be stabilized and straightened. Brady provided the homeowner with a proposal that would solve their foundation issues. After hearing Brady's recommendations, the homeowner decided to go ahead with the proposal. Next, the proposal was sent to our office for the final stamp of approval. Once our Logistics team built and scheduled the project, they assigned it to our Foreman, Gabriel, and his crew. Gabriel and his crew traveled to the home and started the GeoLock Wall Anchor installation. GeoLock is our innovative wall anchoring system. The crew installs the GeoLocks by digging a section of the ground to place the first GeoLock anchor. Once the GeoLock is in place, another anchor is attached to the interior wall. Both GeoLocks are connected by a small, steel pole direct through the ground. Once the GeoLocks are secured, the soil is put back on top of the ground. Along with the GeoLock installation, the homeowner asked that the tightening kit be included as well. This will allow the homeowner to straighten their walls over time. After the GeoLock Wall Anchors were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their walls were secured. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Charles City, IA, knew they needed to inspect their basement following a heavy rain storm. After taking a closer look, the homeowner was surprised to find large puddles of water in their basement. Anxious this could lead to major issues, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. The homeowner looked into "water-damaged basement repair near Charles City, IA", and one of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew we were the best company for their problem. Since the homeowner was already on our website, they signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of Brian, one of our Design Specialists. Brian arrived at the home and began a thorough investigation of the basement. During his investigation, Brian determined the basement required several waterproofing products. Brian presented a proposal to the homeowner, and they decided to go ahead with the project. Next, Brian passed the proposal onto the Logistics team to build the project. Once the project was built, it was sent to our Foreman, Diego, and his crew. Diego and his crew arrived at the home and then started the DryTrak installation. DryTrak is a customized drain pipe system for thick or monolithic concrete floors. This system can be installed quickly in your home and includes a written, transferable warranty. Once the DryTrak was installed, the crew shifted their focus to installing CleanSpace on the unfinished basement walls. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that prevents humidity and mold growth. The crew installs CleanSpace by mechanically attaching them to the basement walls with plastic drilled-in fasteners. After all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Charles City, IA, grew concerned after discovering their floors were beginning to sag. After taking a closer look, the homeowner found that the floors were sagging significantly in the basement as well. Anxious about how this would affect their home structure, the homeowners knew they needed a professional to provide them with some answers. The homeowner looked into a "sagging floors solution near Charles City, IA" and the company to show up was us, American Waterworks. The homeowner looked into our sagging floor repair photo album and was impressed with our previous work. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was sent, one of our Iowa-based Design Specialists, Brady, investigated the home. Brady arrived and began his detailed walkthrough of the basement. During his walk-through, Brady was able to determine where the origin of the unstableness and how we can fix the issue. Next, Brady sent his proposal to the Logistics team to build the project. After the project was built, our Foreman, Tremaine and his crew were assigned to complete the project. Once they arrived, Tremaine and his crew began by installing five SmartJacks along the south foundation wall.  SmartJacks is a high-capacity adjustable steel pier designed to stop settling and even raise your floor to its original level. Additionally, SmartJacks are made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel. The crew strategically attached SmartJacks to the walls, so the floors are sturdy. Once the crew secured all five SmartJacks along the south wall, they cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their basement was no longer at risk of failure. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A previous customer in Charles City, IA, was checking their waterproofing system when they noticed on their service sticker it was time for an Annual Maintenance Appointment. The homeowner called our Service team and made their annual maintenance appointment. Once the appointment was set, we sent one of our Service Technicians, Clay, to the home to inspect their current waterproofing products. Clay arrived at the home and began the inspection. During the inspection, he found that the walls were damp and required further waterproofing. Furthermore, the outside patio was cracked and sinking into the ground. After completing the inspection of the interior and exterior, Clay was able to provide the homeowner with a solution that would solve all their issues. The homeowner agreed with his recommendations and they were sent to the office to be finalized. After the Logistics team built the project, the plans were sent to our Foreman, Diego, and his crew to install CleanSpace on the basement walls. Once they arrived, Diego and his crew began the CleanSpace installation. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that prevents humidity and mold growth. The crew installs CleanSpace by mechanically attaching them to the basement walls with plastic drilled-in fasteners. After Diego and his crew successfully installed the CleanSpace, they passed the plans along to our concrete Foreman, Patrick, and his crew to lift the patio. Patrick and his crew arrived at the home and began lifting the back patio with PolyLevel. The PolyLevel is a polyurethane foam injection solution that restores the appearance and safety of the concrete. The crew started by strategically drilling small holes throughout the slab. Then, the crew inserts ports into those small holes. Next, the polyurethane foam is injected beneath the concrete to fill voids and raise the slabs. Finally, the holes and control joints are sealed. Once the PolyLevel injection was finished, the crew shifted their focus to filling the cracks and replacing the joints. The crew utilized NexusPro Sealant, a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks formulated to provide long-lasting flexibility and withstand harsh weather conditions. The crew begins by drilling, smoothing, and preparing the non-absorbent backer rod filler. Then, the NexusPro sealant is inserted in the prepared crack or control joint. Finally, the cracks are detailed with a thin layer of native sand, giving the concrete a uniform, finished appearance. Patrick and his crew completed their section of the project, so they cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was grateful for the excellent work completed by our team, so they left a lovely review on our website. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Charles City, IA was outside enjoying the warm weather in his front yard when he noticed how sunken some of the slabs were in the concrete walkway. Not only did this look unpleasant and decrease the curb appeal of his home, but it had created an uneven surface to walk on. He decided it was time to look into concrete repairs and went online in hopes of finding a timely and inexpensive solution compared to fully replacing the concrete. A variety of companies showed up online when he looked for a service, but only one stood out to him: American Waterworks. The homeowner was impressed with the before and after photos from our past jobs and knew we were the right company to take on the project, so he signed up for a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Brady Swenson, went to the home to inspect the walkway and prepare a plan for repairs. Brady knew just what needed to be done to eliminate the trip hazards and restore the walkway space. The plans were later approved and then given to our Foreman, Patrick Burnes, and his crew. When the crew went to the site, they began the project by drilling small pencil-sized holes throughout the front walkway. Next, they inserted ports inside the holes to reach the empty space below the slabs. Our PolyLevel foam was then injected through the ports to fill in the empty space and carefully lift the slabs back up. They used NexusPro sealant to fill in the holes back in and the empty joints in between each slab. To finish the project, the crew sprinkled a layer of native sand on top of the NexusPro for a smooth finish. The homeowner loved the results and was happy he found our company to help him out with this project and eliminate the trip hazards. 

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A homeowner in Charles City, IA was frustrated with her basement space. With the heavy rainfall that had been happening, water had made its way into the home and caused some damage to one of the basement rooms. Not only was some of the damage noticeable but some of the carpet was damp and created a musty feeling when she was downstairs. She knew she wanted to fix it but was unsure of where to start. Looking online for help, she came across the American Waterworks website and signed up for one of our FREE estimate appointments. In return of her request, we sent over Design Specialist Ryan Manske to the home where he checked the basement and came up with a clear solution. Ryan explained that waterproofing her basement would be the best option to stop the problems currently happening as well as work to prevent future problems. The homeowner said yes to the plans, and they were sent for approval at our office. Once approved, one of our Foremen, Lane Schlobohm, and his crew made their way to the site, ready for installations. They began by jackhammering channels along the floor of the problem walls and laying drainage stone inside. Then, they installed the WaterGuard system along with more clean stone on top. The crew also replaced the old sump pump with a new SuperSump pump. A feed line was then attached from the WaterGuard system to the SuperSump pump for the water to safely move from. The crew also fastened CleanSpace wall vapor barrier to the wall, which both brightened the space and added protection to the room from the leaky wall. Finally, concrete was poured over the WaterGuard to keep out dirt and debris and smooth out the floor again. When everything was properly installed and working, the crew cleaned up the space and headed out. The homeowner was impressed with all of the installations and how friendly and hard-working the crew was. 

Don't worry if you notice water in your basement, just give us a call! American Waterworks offers FREE estimates for our customers to learn more about our products and services.

Homeowner Jeffrey B. in Charles City, IA was experiencing problems with water leaking into his basement. Two of his neighbors had worked with American Waterworks before and they recommended us to Jeffrey. Our Design Specialist, Mike Radosevich, went to his home to provide him with a free estimate. Mike thoroughly walked Jeffrey through the best options and answered his questions and concerns. 

Jeffrey chose to have a partial perimeter of WaterGuard installed and a TripleSafe Sump Pump. Jeffrey is now able to rest easy knowing that his basement will remain clean and dry.