Rockford's Expert Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Company

A homeowner in Rockford, IA, noticed their floors were sagging. After looking into "why are my floors sagging", the homeowner discovered the issue could be the support beams in their basement. Worried about the overall structure of their home, the homeowner knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a proper solution. The homeowner looked into "structural repair experts near me", and one of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our near five-star overall review, the homeowner knew that we were the ideal choice for their home. 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. A few days later, Brady traveled to the home to begin the thorough inspection. During the inspection, Brady determined the supplemental beams required replacement. First, Brady recommended taking out the supplemental beams and replacing them. Next, the SmartJack systems would be installed. SmartJacks are an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. Additionally, SmartJacks are made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel. With this solution, the homeowner would have peace of mind knowing their home's structure is properly secured. If you are experiencing a structural repair issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Rockford, IA, was facing sunken concrete slabs along his driveway, causing a trip hazard. After pushing off the project for so long, the homeowner decided that it was time to address the issue. The homeowner then contacted us to schedule his FREE estimate.

In about a week, our Design Specialist, Nate B., arrived at the home to inspect the area, answer any questions, and provide the best solution for the homeowner. Nate explained to the homeowner that one of the common causes of sinking slabs is soil washout. When it rains or floods, water moves through the ground and washes away the supporting soils. Over time, this causes voids in the soil, causing the slab to sink. To fix this issue, Nate recommended our PolyLevel, a waterproof foam expanding formula that effectively lifts settled slabs. After reviewing Nate's proposal, the homeowner happily agreed and scheduled the installation date with our crew. 

In a couple of weeks, one of our crews arrived at the home for the installation. PolyLevel is installed by first drilling small holes into the slabs. PolyLevel is then injected beneath the slab, expanding and filling in the voids in the soil. Once the slabs have been lifted to the desired level, the crew seals the holes with cement. After they were done, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home. 

Now, our customer has a leveled driveway! Are you experiencing something similar? Schedule your FREE concrete estimate today by clicking HERE!

A homeowner in Rockford, IA, noticed it was about time to schedule their annual maintenance appointment. The homeowner called our Service team to schedule their service appointment. Our Service team scheduled the appointment, then it was assigned to one of our Service Technicians, Braden. A few weeks later, the annual maintenance appointment arrived and Braden promptly made his way to the home. Once he arrived, Braden began the detailed inspection of all the previously installed products. Braden confirmed that all the products were running correctly, however, he recommended encapsulating the entire crawl space. Knowing this would be the best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with the recommendations. Once he was given the green light by the homeowner, Braden passed the proposal to our Logistics team for the final stamp of approval. After the plans were approved by our Logistics team, it was scheduled for the following weeks. Once the project date arrived, our Foreman, Matt, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. First, Matt and his team started by installing Drainage Matting on the crawl space floor. The CleanSpace Drainage Matting gives the water flooding into your crawl space a channel below your crawl space liner. One member of the crew begins by laying the drainage matting while another puts one over the top. This is a very efficient and swift installation process. After the CleanSpace Drainage Matting is installed, the crew can go in and install CleanSpace on the crawl space 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. Once the Drainage Matting and CleanSpace was secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. Yet again, 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! 

After noticing their walkways were becoming significantly uneven, a landlord in Rockford, IA, knew they needed help. Hoping to avoid total concrete replacement, the homeowner looked into concrete lifting and leveling services near Rockford, IA. Unsure who to work with, the landlord asked people around their community for any recommendations. Several individuals recommended working with us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner took a closer look at our company. After seeing our impressive reviews and photos, the homeowner knew we were the best company for them. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Romeo, to the home to begin the project. Once Romeo arrived, he started his detailed inspection of the concrete around the apartments. Romeo found that several walkways were sinking and cracked. After he completed his inspection, he shared his findings with the homeowner. Additionally, Romeo was able to come up with a solution for the apartment. The landlord agreed with Romeo's proposal, so these plans were sent to our office to begin the project. Once the office approved the plans, they scheduled the project and assigned it to our Foreman, Dylon, and his crew. Dylon and his crew traveled to the home and started the project. First, Dylon and his crew installed PolyLevel underneath the struggling walkway 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 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 project was complete, Dylon and his 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! 

Homeowners in Rockford, IA discovered that the walls in their basement had started bowing and they had water seeping in through the cracks in their walls. They were concerned that the damage to the foundation would get much worse if they left the problem unattended.

 They decided to research foundation repair and waterproofing contractors. They found American Waterworks' website and were pleased to see that we offer both services. They wanted to learn more about our solutions, so they set up a time for a Design Specialist to come onsite to do a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist discovered that the homeowners would benefit from a full waterproofing system and wall anchors to straighten the wall and stabilize the foundation. 

The homeowners decided that these permanent solutions were the right fit for them, so they scheduled an installation with our appointment center. Our crew installed a full perimeter of the WaterGuard drainage system and a TripleSafe sump pump. They also installed 24 wall anchors throughout the perimeter of the basement. Once the anchors were tightened, the homeowners could already see a dramatic improvement with the stability of the walls. Since the installation of our waterproofing system and wall anchors, the homeowners have had a dry basement and secure foundation. Both solutions are backed by a lifetime guarantee, so the homeowners will not have to worry about these problems again.