Respected Foundation & Basement Repair Contractor in Mitchell County, IA

Lori F. in Houston, MN found that her sump pump had failed during a heavy rainfall. Her sump pump was not able to keep up with the amount of water that was draining into it, so water began to pool around the sump pump. She knew it was time to have her sump pump replaced. A friend referred her to American Waterworks, so she contacted us and we set up an appointment for one of our Certified Design Specialists to provide a free onsite estimate. 

After having the sump pump options thoroughly explained to her by our Design Specialist, she chose to have the TripleSafe sump pump installed. The TripleSafe sump pump system is our most reliable sump pump because it offers three layers of protection, including a battery backup pump that will work even when the power is out. Lori's basement is now protected, and she no longer has to worry about her sump pump failing. 

Bill L. in Saint Ansgar, WI had a bowing wall in his basement, so he started looking into repair options. While researching foundation repair, he came across American Waterworks’ website. He contacted us to receive a free estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Pete Wangen, to his home to inspect his foundation and provide him with a solution. Pete recommended that we install wall anchors to permanently stabilize Bill’s foundation wall. Bill agreed and was pleased with the proposal that Pete developed, so he scheduled the installation.

Our production team drilled small holes in the wall and inserted long metal rods. The metal rods extend through the wall and into the soil outside of the home. Then, the rod is secured with metal plates on each end. They tighten the anchors and the wall starts to straighten and stabilize. The anchors can be tightened over time so that the foundation wall gradually becomes straighter and straighter. Our wall anchors are guaranteed for a lifetime, so Bill is glad he chose the right solution to secure his home for the long-term.

Ann B. in Stacyville, IA was suffering from a wet basement. She was frustrated with the mess she was left with any time there was a heavy rain, so she started looking for a waterproofing contractor. She found the American Waterworks website and was pleased to learn that we have been waterproofing experts for almost 30 years. She contacted us to receive a free estimate, so one of our Design Specialists went to her home to evaluate her situation and design the best solution for her waterproofing needs. She was happy with the thorough plan he developed, so she chose to move forward with the installation.

Our production crew installed a full perimeter of our WaterGuard drainage system into the concrete floor, a TripleSafe sump pump and our CleanSpace wall system. The drainage system now properly guides water to the sump pump where it is then discharged from the home. The CleanSpace wall system is a vapor barrier that protects Ann’s basement from moisture and potential mold growth. Ann was impressed with our crew and is happy with the result. Her peace of mind has been restored and she can now enjoy a dry, healthier basement!

Myron H. of Mc Intire, IA needed her concrete repaired before it got any worse. She had already worked with American Waterworks before and had a wonderful experience, so she gave our office line a call and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Michel Ramirez. Michel went to her home to inspect her problem and come up with a solution. Myron was comfortable with Michel's proposal, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Brandon Wiskow, and his crew member injected 193 pounds of our PolyLevel underneath the concrete to raise and stabilize the surface. Our PolyLevel is a special foam that makes repairs timely, efficient, and clean within one day. Myron was very happy with the installation and had a great experience from start to finish! 

Not only do we perform concrete installations, but we also provide foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and radon testing/mitigation! Look through our website to find out more!

Our Service Technician, Kyle, was at a homeowner's house in Orchard, IA for their annual maintenance on their wall anchors. While Kyle was there, he noticed that water was leaking into the basement, so he informed the homeowners of our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. Our TripleSafe keeps basements dry with triple the protection and provides protection from all three sump pump issues. It also comes with a battery-powered back-up pump, so if the power goes out, the system will remain operating. The homeowners felt comfortable with the product and its warranty, so they went ahead with the project and signed the contract. 

Our production team started the installation by jackhammering out the concrete floor basement corner, forming a larger hole. Inside the hole, our team installed our sump pump system, followed by the discharge line. The sump pump pumps water out of the sump pit through the discharge line, which exits the home and is connected to a discharge pipe outside of the home. To complete the project, our team filled the open-floor gaps with pea gravel and river rock and applied new concrete over them. The homeowners were happy with the work that was done and their peace of mind was restored! 

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