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Bridget C. in Ossian, IA was trying to sell her home that she had lived in for 25 years. The buyer was concerned about a cracked wall in the garage and wanted to have it inspected. Bridget’s realtor got her in touch with American Waterworks to help with her foundation problem. One of our Design Specialists, Rick Weber, went onsite to give her a FREE inspection and design a solution. Rick recommended that she have us install PowerBraces along the damaged wall to permanently stabilize it. Bridget and the buyer agreed to have the project completed, so they scheduled the installation.

Our production team installed the four PowerBraces in the garage and left the homeowner with a tightening kit to continue straightening the wall over time. Our foundation repair systems are backed by a lifetime warranty, so she is confident in their decision to go with American Waterworks. The homeowner is pleased with the results and she is glad her foundation wall in now secure.

A movie theater in Decorah, IA noticed that they had a crack in their foundation. They got in touch with a local engineer, and the engineer recommended that they contact American Waterworks. Brad R. contacted us to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent out our Commercial Sales Specialist, Tom Webbles, to inspect their foundation and design a solution. Tom recommended that we install piers to lift the foundation and transfer its weight to the pier instead of the soil. Brad liked the proposal that Tom put together, so he decided to move forward with the installation.

Our production crew started the installation process by removing the concrete and soil where they needed to install the piers. They drilled seven helical piers deep into the soil underneath the foundation of the movie theater. Once the piers reached stable soil, the foundation was raised and there was no longer a crack. They also sealed the cracks with concrete to ensure that water could not seep through. Our foundation repair solutions are guaranteed for a lifetime, so Brad is confident that he chose the right solution to protect the movie theater for the long-term.

Noland H. in Calmar, IA was suffering from water seeping into his unfinished basement. He had set a goal to finish the basement of his farm home, but before he could do that, he knew he needed to have his basement waterproofed. Water was seeping through the soil and the limestone foundation. His neighbors had recommended contacting American Waterworks, so he called us to receive a FREE estimate. One of our Design Specialists went to his home to inspect his basement and develop the right solution. After meeting with our Specialists and learning more about our waterproofing system, he chose to move forward with the installation.

Our production team installed a full perimeter of our WaterGuard drainage system, a TripleSafe sump pump, and our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the basement walls. The installation took only two days to complete, and now Noland’s peace of mind has been restored. He is confident that his basement will remain a dry, healthier space and he is ready to start the renovation!

Todd Teslow in Ridgeway, IA had water seeping into his basement between the cracks where the wall met the floor. He was left with a mess after each heavy rainfall and he decided that he needed to call American Waterworks. He had previously met one of our Design Specialists at a local home show and was impressed with our company, so he scheduled a free estimate. Our Design Specialist, Mac Cole, created a well thought out plan to waterproof his basement with WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump.

Our crew started the installation by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor and laying our WaterGuard drainage system. They also installed a TripleSafe sump pump in the corner of the basement and connected it to the drainage system. They filled back the gaps in the floor with rock and then replaced the concrete. Water is now properly guided through the WaterGuard, into the sump pump, and then discharged from the home. Todd is now enjoying a dry, healthier basement!

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This homeowner in Fort Atkinson, IA had three foundation walls in his basement that were cracked and bowing inward. He contacted us to receive a free estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists to his home to inspect his foundation and develop a proper solution. Our Specialist recommended having wall anchors installed to stabilize the walls and the homeowner agreed, so he scheduled the installation.

Our production crew drilled small holes through the unstable foundation walls, and inserted long, metal rods through the walls and into the soil surrounding the home. They secured both ends of the rods with anchor plates and tightened them as far as they could go. In total, our crew installed 22 wall anchors along his three damaged foundation walls. The anchors provide permanent stability and help to straighten the wall over time.

Residents of Castalia, IA had water leaking into their basement, causing them to worry about the value of their home. They scheduled a FREE estimate with our company after hearing about our business. Our Design Specialist went to their home, thoroughly and carefully inspected their basement problems, and proposed a solution that would solve their problem and restore their peace of mind. They were comfortable and confident in our Design Specialist and our products, so they signed the proposal, put down a deposit, and went ahead with the project. 

Is water leaking into your basement? We can help you with that! Give us a call today to schedule your FREE inspection.

A female homeowner in Castalia, IA wanted to get an interior drainage system installed in her home to prevent water from leaking into her basement. She worked with American Waterworks for the project, and our crew installed our WaterGuard Below Floor Drain in her basement to solve the problem. This system is the best and most common interior drain that we provide for homeowners because of its easily-accessible service ports, its ability to collect water seepage from basement walls, and its prevention of mud clogs. The female homeowner was happy with the installation and could tell the difference right away! 

Give us a call today to learn about why interior drainage systems are more beneficial than exterior drainage systems and schedule your FREE estimate.

Homeowners in Castalia, IA were in need of a new sump pump. American Waterworks was the recommended company to work with so they got in contact with us to set something up. Our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which is the best sump pump that we provide for homeowners because it solves all three water problems in one system and comes with a battery backup in case of a power outage. The homeowners were very happy with the installation and were looking forward to hearing the pump kick on during the next rainstorm! 

We offer FREE, on-site inspections for all of our services. Give us a call today to schedule yours now.