Your Trusted Wabasha, MN Foundation Crack & Wet Basement Repair Experts

A Wabasha, MN, homeowner was in the process of remodeling his basement when he tore out a large section of dry wall and found several cracks running lengthwise across the wall. Immediately disconcerted by the find, he decided to find a foundation repair company in Minnesota. When he came across our website, he signed up for his FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist was headed out to the home. 

When our Design Specialist arrived at the home, he got right to work performing his estimate inspection. When he finished, he met with the homeowner. He began by informing the homeowner that foundation walls are designed to withstand pressure from the top, not from the side. So when the pressure on the side of the wall exceeds what the wall can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, tilting inward at the top, and/or sliding in at the bottom of the wall. Our Design Specialist went on to say that side pressure on the wall could be from a variety of factors, such as the type of soil around the foundation, the amount of moisture in the soil, how far underground the foundation is, and the temperature conditions. He went on to say that, while the issue was very serious, he had a solution. Our Design Specialist wanted to install two of our foundation repair products, our GeoLock anchors and our PowerBrace system. He began with the GeoLock anchors, stating that this innovative system works to counteract the pressure being put on the wall by anchoring it to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation. Once installed, an exterior and interior plate are connected via a metal rod and tightened to stabilize the wall. When discussing our PowerBraces, our Design Specialist informed the homeowner that this system is perfect for correcting bowing walls when there are things beyond the foundation, barring excavation and placement of an exterior anchor, such as property lines, gas or cable lines, driveways, and more. He went on to assure the homeowner that our PowerBraces is a patented foundation wall repair system that is designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten the walls over time. He finished by stating that as the house continues to settle, both of these systems could be tightened to give the wall more support and to make them more vertical. The homeowner was thrilled with our recommendation and scheduled the job for a few months later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Kiko P, and his team arrived bright and early to the residence. The process began with a part of Kiko's team verifying the measurements left by our Design Specialists, ensuring the proper and most effective placement for both systems. Then, part of Kiko's team headed outside to begin the exterior excavation for the anchors. Once this step was complete, half of the team worked to place both anchors, attach the metal rods, and tighten the anchors to the appropriate degree. While this was happening, the other half of Kiko's team worked to install the PowerBrace system. When they finished, they had successfully installed 2 PowerBraces and 3 of our GeoLock anchors on the problem walls. Now, our customers sense of faith in his largest investment has been restored!  

A homeowner in Wabasha, MN, got in touch with us when her friends recommended her to us. She had been dealing with a failing wall for a few years and was growing more uneasy about what that could spell for her home. She decided to take advantage of her FREE estimate and a few weeks later our Design Specialist, Michel, headed out to her home to see what we could do. 

Once his inspection was completed, Michel met with the homeowner to go over his findings and make his recommendations. Michel informed her that her foundation was showing signs of settling, which is common in older homes. He assured her she made the right choice by contacting us. He went on to say that he believed the wall could be stabilized with the use of our helical piers, steel piers with a set of helical blades on the lower section. These piers are mechanically advanced into the soil using small construction equipment or hand equipment. As they are installed to appropriate depths and capacities, they prevent any future settlement issues. The homeowner agreed with Michel's recommendations; the project was scheduled to begin a few weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Luis, and his team began by excavating the soil away from the wall in question. Next, Luis used a piece of construction equipment to mechanically "screw" the piers into the soil. Once at proper depth and capacity, heavy-duty steel foundation brackets are positioned below and against the foundation footing. The weight of the home is then transferred through the helical piers to deep, competent soils. Then lifting the home back towards its original position is attempted. To finish the project, all the displaced soil is carefully replaced. Luis and his team installed 3 of our helical piers. 

Now our homeowner can rest easily knowing her foundation issues have been conquered! 

A homeowner in Wabasha, MN, noticed a foul odor around their home. Uncertain where the scent was coming from, the homeowner hunted their home for the source. After some investigating, the homeowner determined that the smell was coming from their basement. From this point, the homeowner knew that a professional to step in and look further. The homeowner began looking for the best basement service company near them. One of the first companies to show up on their hunt was us, American Waterworks. After seeing our stellar reviews, the homeowner looked into all the services we offer. The homeowner was impressed by our service lineup and decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate details were finalized, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of Mike, one of our Design Specialists. Upon Mike's arrival, he introduced himself to the homeowners and began the evaluation of the basement. Following his evaluation, Mike found that the smell was coming from the crawl space. Additionally, Mike discovered that the radon levels in the home were alarmingly high. Mike alerted the homeowners of the issues he discovered in their home and how they could cause long-term damage. After warning the homeowner, Mike also provided them with a solution that would solve all their issues. The homeowners agreed and production began. First, the crew cleaned out the debris in the crawl space. Then, they shifted their focus to installing the Drainage Matting on the crawl space floor. The Drainage Matting keeps your crawl space protected, and water directed into your drainage system. Next, the crew installed CleanSpace on the crawl space floors and walls. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that is ideal for unfinished basement walls. Once the crawl space was encapsulated, the crew shifted their focus to installing the Radon Mitigation System outside their home. The Radon Mitigation System will lower the concentration of radon gas in your interior air to the minimal levels recommended by the EPA and other health agencies. After the system was installed, the crew was able to clean up the site and leave the home. The homeowners were thankful for the wonderful job completed by the crew. If you are experiencing an issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

Faith Lutheran Church of Wabasha in Minnesota had a sunken and uneven sidewalk. They were concerned that people would trip and fall because of it, so they started to look into concrete repair contractors. They saw a commercial for American Waterworks and they were interested in learning more about our concrete repair option. They contacted us for a FREE estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Rick Weber, to the Church to provide them with a solution. They were happy to learn that our PolyLevel concrete repair solution is durable, faster and more affordable than traditional concrete repair. They decided this was the best option and felt that our company was a good fit for them, so they set a date for the installation.

Our PolyLevel experts, Brandon Wiskow and Jared Wroblewski, drilled penny-sized holes into the concrete slabs where the concrete needed to be raised. They injected the PolyLevel foam into the holes in the concrete until the slabs were raised and level. Lastly, they filled the cracks in the concrete with our Nexus Pro sealant. The process only took a couple hours, and now the Church will be able to enjoy level concrete for years to come!

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