Respected Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, & Radon Testing Contractor Serving Owatonna, MN

In Owatonna, MN, a homeowner had noticed that her driveway was uneven and had begun sinking. She decided to look into concrete services in the area and came upon our website. She was happy to see that we offer FREE estimates and decided to claim hers. 

Our Design Specialist, Romeo V., arrived at the home on the scheduled date and inspected the driveway. He informed the homeowner that one of the common causes of concrete sinking is soil washout. As water moves through the ground under your concrete slab, it washes away supporting soils that hold up the concrete. As this continues, it creates voids and empty spaces under the slab and, over time, causes the concrete to sink or cave in. Due to this, Romeo suggested our PolyLevel, which is a high-density polyurethane formula that expands in the space between the concrete and soil and lifts it. The homeowner was grateful for Romeo's explanation and decided to move forward with his design. 

In several weeks, our Foreman, Sam K., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. They first began by drilling small holes into the concrete slabs. Then, the PolyLevel is injected and expands in the open space between the soil and slab. Once all the concrete was leveled, the small holes were filled with concrete. After our crew was done, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer has an even driveway! Are you experiencing something similar? Click HERE to claim your FREE estimate!

A homeowner in Owatonna, MN, was in his basement doing laundry when he noticed that his walls were tilting inward. Worried it could worsen and cause further damage to his home, he asked his friends and family if they knew a good company that could fix the issue. His family recommended American Waterworks, as we had fixed their foundation issues in the past. Confident in our abilities, the homeowner contacted us to schedule his FREE estimate. 

Our Design Specialist, Ryan K., arrived at the home on the scheduled date and inspected the basement. Ryan explained to the homeowner that the reason his wall is shifting inward is because of the soil surrounding the foundation. As the soil collects water, it expands, putting tremendous pressure on the walls. When that pressure surpasses what the wall can withstand, it is common to see cracks, bowing, tilting at the top, or sliding at the bottom of the wall. Ryan recommended our GeoLock wall anchors, which are designed to stabilize your foundation walls by anchoring your walls to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond your foundation. The homeowner thanked Ryan for his explanation and agreed to his plans.

Our Foreman, Jesus R., and his crew arrived at the home several weeks later for the installation. They installed a total of 18 GeoLock wall anchors. The anchors are installed by digging a hole several feet away from the foundation. The anchor is placed inside the hole and is attached to the interior wall. They are connected by a small steel pole that runs between the ground. Once all of the GeoLocks have been placed, the hole will be covered back up with dirt. When Jesus and his crew were done with the installation, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home. Now, our customer can have peace of mind knowing his foundation issue was fixed!

Have you noticed cracks forming along your foundation walls? If so, click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate!

A homeowner from Owatonna, MN, had been dealing with a water intrusion issue in his basement for a while now. He wasn't sure how to go about fixing the problem, so it continued to grow. One day, he found himself at a local county fair, where he stopped by the American Waterworks booth. He got to chatting with our Design Specialist, Lance, and told him of the problems he was facing with his home. Lance mentioned that we offer FREE, no-obligation estimates into homeowner's concerns, so he decided to set one up on the spot. 

On the day of the inspection, Lance arrived at the home to evaluate the problem. Once he finished his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner to discuss the next steps. Lance informed him that he recommended three of our products to fix the basement. First, Lance wanted to see our WaterGuard drainage system. Our WaterGuard is a unique French drain that gets installed below the floor slab but atop the footing of the foundation. This keeps the drain out of the "mud zone" where other other drains of its nature tend to clog. This drain works to catch water entering through holes and cracks in the floor, giving it a channel to flow to a disposal site. Because the basement lacked a proper water disposal site, Lance recommended the use of our SuperSump sump pump, an economical, yet effective solution for unwanted water. The SuperSump includes a powerful Zoeller ⅓ horsepower cast-iron sump pump, capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head out of your basement. Finally, Lance informed the homeowner that even basements with comprehensive systems can still develop moisture and mold problems and can even feel damp. Concrete walls and floors continually absorb moisture from the soil and release it into the air in your basement, and store-bought dehumidifiers simply aren't strong enough to solve the problem, which is why Lance recommended our AprilAire dehumidifier. Adding an Aprilaire dehumidifier creates healthy air and can reduce the number of viable viruses in the air to less than 1% in two days when set to 50% RH. The homeowner agreed and work was scheduled for some time later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Kiko, led his team through the installation of 56ft of WaterGuard, 1 SuperSump, and 1 dehumidifier. Now, our homeowner can rest easy knowing his water intrusion issue has been handled! 

A homeowner in Owatonna, MN was downstairs in his basement when he noticed something off about the flooring in one of the rooms. Upon closer look he found a small puddle of water that had formed on the floor and some other signs of past water damage. He quickly became concerned about these problems and knew he needed to take action sooner than later. Going online in hopes of finding a company that specialized in basement waterproofing he looked up "wet basement repairs" in Minnesota and found the American Waterworks website. Initially he was interested in our FREE no-obligation estimates, but after more research also was impressed with our many positive past customer reviews about our products and services. He signed up for his own estimate and was later greeted by one of our Design Specialists, Adam Voigt. Adam inspected the basement space and knew just what was needed for repairs. He developed a detailed plan for installations and after the homeowner agreed to them, they were sent over for approval. Our Foreman, Arturo Mares, and his crew were given the plans soon after and went to the site to carry out the installations. They began the project by jackhammering channels along the perimeter of the water-damaged room and filling them with drainage stone. Then, they placed the WaterGuard basement drain system on top and filled more clean stone on top. A feed line was then connected from the new drains to the existing sump pump. Finally, the crew poured and smoothed some concrete on top of the jackhammered areas for protection and a clean look to the space. The homeowner was very pleased with how the project turned out and felt good knowing water wouldn't be able to enter the space again.

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In Owatonna, MN a homeowner began looking for services in the surrounding area that could help her with water damage. She had recently been enjoying her basement space when she noticed a significant pool of water lining the floor of one of the walls. She was concerned about the issue growing worse, even over the next few days, and causing more damage to her basement. She found our number on the American Waterworks website and scheduled her FREE estimate appointment. A few weeks later our Design Specialist, Adam Voigt, arrived at the home to carry out the inspection. He carefully considered the area and the possible causes of such water damage. After it was completed, Adam informed the homeowner of his recommendations as to how American Waterworks could help her out. He informed her of our WaterGuard system, a key part of a complete basement waterproofing system, and helps to provide a permanent solution for flooding. The homeowner was happy to have a solution to eliminate the issue and agreed to the plans. On the day of the WaterGuard installation, our Foreman, Juan Pena, and his crew arrived at the site to begin the installation process. They started by removing the flooring right at the base of the problem wall and leading to the sump pump for the water to be sent away safely. Next, they laid the drainage stone and placed the WaterGuard system and attached it to the sump. Finally, they covered the drain in a smooth layer of concrete to prevent any movement of the drain system. The result was a clean floor and a happy homeowner who didn't have to worry about water intrusion anymore.

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Pam D. of Owatonna, Minnesota was concerned about the high radon levels in her home. Pam searched for a radon mitigation company in her area, and found American Waterworks. She called us and scheduled a free inspection with our design specialist Rick Weber. Pam like our solution and chose to have American Waterworks install her radon mitigation system. Pam is now confident that her home is a healthier space.

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