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A homeowner in Decorah, IA, noticed cracks forming along their foundation wall and was concerned it would lead to irreparable damage. The homeowner began looking into foundation repair services and found us. After looking through our website, the homeowner contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate. 

In about a week, our Design Specialist, Ryan K., arrived at the home for the inspection. Ryan provided a thorough inspection, answering any questions the homeowner had, and provided a proposal. Ryan recommended GeoLock, our elite wall anchor system that permanently stabilizes foundation walls. After looking over the proposal, the homeowner happily agreed to Ryan's suggestions, and his design was then sent to our Foreman.

In about a month, our Foreman, Francisco E., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed a total of 7 anchors. These anchors are installed by first digging a hole several feet away from the foundation. An earth anchor is placed inside the hole and is then attached to the interior wall. Both anchor plates are connected by a small steel pole that runs through the ground. After the crew was done with the installation, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer has a stable foundation wall! Have you noticed cracks forming along your foundation walls? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

A homeowner in Decorah, IA, noticed there was water leaking from their basement walls. Uncertain where the water was coming from, the homeowner knew they needed to find a proper solution. Knowing they could not complete the project themselves, the homeowner began looking for "leaky basement wall repair near me". After comparing several companies, the homeowner decided to work with us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew we were the ideal company for the project. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Ryan. Once he arrived, Ryan began a thorough inspection of the basement and foundation. While inspecting the basement, Ryan found that the west wall was suffering the most from water intrusion. To stop the leaking water, Ryan recommended waterproofing along that wall. Ryan presented his proposal, the homeowner knew it was their best plan of action. Next, Ryan sent the plans to our Logistics team to finalize and schedule the project. Our Logistics team gave their stamp of approval, then the proposal was scheduled for the following month. The project date arrived, and then our Foreman, Juan, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Juan and his crew started by installing WaterGuard along the west wall. 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 attaching CleanSpace to the unfinished basement wall. 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. As soon as all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was in awe of the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!

A homeowner in Decorah, IA, was driving their car into their garage when they realized they could not get the car over the drop. Worried the issue would worsen, the homeowner knew they needed to find a professional that would solve the issue. The homeowner asked a local Facebook group for any recommendations and several members recommended working with us, American Waterworks. Convinced to give us a chance, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent Aidan, one of our Design Specialists, to the home to perform the estimate. Aidan completed the detailed inspection and found that the sidewalk was settling and sinking into the ground. To stop the sinking from continuing, Aidan recommended lifting the driveway with PolyLevel. The homeowner agreed with Aidan's proposal and the plans were sent to the office to be approved. Once the office approved the plans, they assigned them to our Foreman, Dylon, and his crew. Dylon and his crew traveled to the home and began the PolyLevel installation. 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. After the driveway was lifted to its original level, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was in awe of the PolyLevel installation process and the excellent work completed by the crew. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

 A homeowner in Decorah, IA, tripped walking into their home one evening. After some investigating, the homeowner noticed several of their slabs were uneven and crooked. Worried someone would be injured, the homeowners knew they needed to find a solution to their tripping issue. Hoping to avoid total concrete replacement, the homeowner began looking into concrete lifting and leveling services near them. The homeowner looked into "concrete leveling near Decorah, IA" and American Waterworks stood at the top of the list. After seeing our 4.9/5 star rating on Google, the homeowner knew we were the best company for them. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Brad, to take a look at the affected concrete. Brad arrived at the home and began by taking a close look at the driveway and walkway leading to the home. Following his detailed inspection, Brad determined the sidewalk and driveway were sinking due to soil settlement. To stop the sinking from continuing, Brad suggested filling the void and lifting the sidewalk and driveway back to its original level. The homeowner considered all their options but ultimately decided this was the best plan. Once the homeowner approved, Brad passed the plans to Logistics to build the project. As soon as the project was built, it was assigned to our Foreman, Jordan, and his crew to begin. Jordan and his crew traveled to the home and began the project by lifting the sinking sidewalk and driveway 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. Once the driveway and sidewalk were lifted and repaired, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was thankful and impressed with the work completed by Jordan and his crew. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A movie theater in Decorah, IA noticed that they had a crack in their foundation. They got in touch with a local engineer, and the engineer recommended that they contact American Waterworks. Brad R. contacted us to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent out our Commercial Sales Specialist, Tom Webbles, to inspect their foundation and design a solution. Tom recommended that we install piers to lift the foundation and transfer its weight to the pier instead of the soil. Brad liked the proposal that Tom put together, so he decided to move forward with the installation.

Our production crew started the installation process by removing the concrete and soil where they needed to install the piers. They drilled seven helical piers deep into the soil underneath the foundation of the movie theater. Once the piers reached stable soil, the foundation was raised and there was no longer a crack. They also sealed the cracks with concrete to ensure that water could not seep through. Our foundation repair solutions are guaranteed for a lifetime, so Brad is confident that he chose the right solution to protect the movie theater for the long-term.