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A homeowner in Oelwein, IA, was working in their home when they discovered their floors and windows were sticking. Unsure why this was occurring, the homeowner began looking into "sinking floor repair in Oelwein, IA". After taking a closer look, the homeowner discovered the doors and windows were sticking due to a poorly stabilized foundation. Worried their foundation was at risk, the homeowner looked into "foundation repair near me". One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner decided to take a closer look. After reviewing our services and previous projects, the homeowner knew we were the ideal company for their project. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Brady. Following his prompt arrival, Brady began the thorough investigation of the interior and exterior foundation. During the inspection, Brady confirmed the foundation was suffering and needed to be permanently stabilized. Brady provided the homeowner with a proposal that would solve all their issues. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner agreed with Brady's proposal. Next, Brady passed the plans along to our Logisitcs team to build and schedule. Our Logistics team scheduled the project for the following month, then it was assigned to our Foreman, Raul, and his crew. As soon as the project date arrived, Lane and his crew traveled to the home to begin the project. First, Lane and his crew prepared their materials and made sure the basement was ready for installation. Then, Raul and his crew went ahead and installed four SmartJacks in the basement. SmartJacks is an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. Additionally, SmartJacks are made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel. Once the SmartJacks were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew, so they left a five-star review. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Oelwein, IA, noticed their garage apron was sinking significantly. Worried this could damage their vehicle, the homeowner knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a solution. The homeowner looked into "sinking garage apron repair", and one of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar ratings and reviews, the homeowner knew that we were the ideal company for their project. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Nathan. A few days later, Nathan traveled to the home to begin the thorough inspection of the exterior concrete. During the inspection, Nathan noted that several areas were suffering from settlement. To prevent the settlement from continuing, Nathan recommended inserting PolyLevel below the sinking slabs. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner agreed and worked with Nathan to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Troy, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. First, Troy and his crew started by inserting PolyLevel below the sinking slabs. 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, 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 products were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice your home is experiencing a simliar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Oelwein, IA, noticed their basement was leaking due to water damage. With spring quickly approaching, the homeowner worried their basement was at serious risk. Hoping to find the best expert in their area, the homeowner looked into "basement waterproofing experts near me". One of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. After taking a closer look at our services, the homeowner knew that we were the perfect company for their project. 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 our Design Specialist. A few days later, the Design Specialist arrived at the home and began a thorough inspection of the basement. Following the inspection, the Design Specialist confirmed the basement was suffering from water intrusion. To prevent the water intrusion from continuing, the Design Specialist suggested securing several waterproofing products throughout the basement. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner agreed and worked with the Design Specialist to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Raul, and his crew started by securing WaterGuard along 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 was secured, the crew shifted 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 it to the basement walls with plastic drilled-in fasteners. As soon as all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowner was grateful for the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice your home is experiencing a simliar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate. 

DJ is Oelwein, IA had a large crack in one of his basement walls and he had noticed it getting worse over time. He decided to research ways to repair foundations and he discovered American Waterworks. He was pleased to see that we have been foundation repair experts for almost three decades. He decided to give us a call for a FREE estimate, so one of our Design Specialists went to his home to inspect the problem and recommend a solution. 

DJ was pleased with the solution we proposed, so our production crew started the installation. We installed 6 wall anchors through the cracked wall, which caused the wall to straighten back to its original position. Our wall anchor foundation repair system has permanently stabilized his wall. DJ is glad he chose to protect his most valuable asset.