Before & After Photos

Susan was looking to purchase a home in Gackle, ND. However, the house sale was contingent upon the foundation being addressed. While the project was more work than Susan anticipated for the sale, our team was able to work with her and her realtor to find a solution that worked well for her and the home. 

First, our Design Specialist, Kole, went to the home to address the situation with a complete walkthrough. Once complete, he went over the plan with the client; she agreed and set a time for our crew to get to work.

Our Foreman, and crew began the project by breaking out a big hole in the concrete floor. In the hole, our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System with three levels of protection to solve all water problems a the homeowner may experience. Along with the TripleSafe Sump Pump is a battery backup that helps in cases where power is lost in a home the battery will keep the pumps draining any excess water build-up. Our team covered the small, open gaps with river rock to complete the installation and applied new concrete. To direct water away from the home's foundation so that it would not leak back into the basement, the team added a standard discharge line from the South end of the basement. Furthermore, American Waterworks can help prevent wintertime freeze-up of discharge lines. We installed the patented IceGuard® system, an anti-freeze fitting that is installed outside of the home and ejects water away from the foundation if the sump pump discharge lines freeze or become clogged.

Next, our team addressed the foundational issues by strategically placing PowerBraces around the basement, inserting 11, 9' PowerBraces to stabilize the wall further. The PowerBrace system is an I-shaped beam that stabilizes and helps straighten the bow of the wall over time. The PowerBrace system is drilled into the support beams of the home and the concrete on which the home lies. The PowerBrace™ can be installed with no disruption to outside soils or landscaping. This foundation wall system installs quickly in your home, immediately and permanently halting the inward movement of your foundation walls. The team also worked to install 7 of our GeoLock anchors throughout the basement. GeoLock Wall Anchors permanently stabilize foundation walls by anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation.

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A homeowner in Robinson, ND, knew it was time to repair their wall after discovering it was beginning to separate. Distressed by this discovery, the homeowner frantically searched for wall separation repair near Robinson, ND. One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our stellar reviews and products, the homeowner knew we were the company for them. The homeowner went to our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Dylan. Following his arrival, Dylan began his thorough investigation of the interior and exterior foundation. During his inspection, Dylan confirmed the wall was nearing failure and desperately needed repairs. Once he made this discovery, Dylan was able to provide a solution for the homeowner. After hearing Dylan's proposal, the homeowner knew this was their best option, so they agreed. Next, Dylan passed the plans to our office to build the project. Once the project was built, it was assigned to our Foreman, Emmanuel, and his crew to begin. Emmanuel and his crew arrived at the home and began the foundation product installation. First, Emmanuel and his crew installed EverBrace along the failing walls. EverBrace is a product that is only sold in our North Dakota territory. In addition to EverBrace, the homeowner installed PowerBraces on the other walls to further stabilize the foundation. After the PowerBraces were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their basement was permanently stabilized. American Waterworks is delighted to provide homeowners peace of mind knowing their home's foundation is secure. 

Laura, a homeowner in Medina, ND, was worried about the state of her basement. Living in an older home, she noticed signs of water intrusion and potential foundation issues. She feared she would risk compromising the home's structural integrity if she left the issue unresolved. When she called in, we set her up with a FREE estimate. Shortly after the appointment was scheduled, our Design Specialist, Kole, headed out to the property. Once he completed his walkthrough, he recommended how we could help. Laura was confident in the plan, and an installation date was set.

The plan was to use our GeoLock Wall Anchors to correct the issue. This innovative system permanently stabilizes foundation walls by anchoring them to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation. Additionally, the anchors can be tightened over time. 

Our Foreman, Tanner, and his crew installed 18 GeoLock anchors throughout the basement; five each on the East and West sides, and four each on the North and South sides. When the work was done, Laura was happy to know that her basement walls were no longer an issue. 

A homeowner in Jud, ND, was putting items in storage when they discovered a crack along the east and south walls. To prevent the crack from growing further, the homeowner searched for a resolution. While perusing through multiple foundation repair companies, American Waterworks' high reviews caught the homeowner's eye. The homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate and we sent out a Design Specialist, Kole, to survey the situation. Kole completed the survey and recommended that the two affected walls be stabilized. The homeowner agreed and requested that the crew attempt to straighten the walls. Our Foreman, Kevin, and his crew were ready to start the project. Before the start, the homeowner was asked to dig the east and south walls out. The crew started by installing the Geolocks in the south and east wall. After installing the Geolocks, the crew straightened the walls as much as they could. After the Geolocks were successfully put in place, the crew installed SilverGo and Sentry Seal on the affected walls. Once the job was complete, the crew cleaned up and left with another satisfied customer. If you are experiencing a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!

Kurt H. in Luverne, MN had two bowing walls in his basement. He knew that foundation problems could lead to a very costly foundation replacement, so he needed to find a contractor to repair the walls. While researching foundation repair contractors, he came across American Waterworks and decided we would be a good fit for him. He set an appointment for one of our Design Specialists, Shane Nephew, to come to his home and give him a free estimate.

Shane developed a foundation repair plan using our wall anchor system. Kurt felt that Shane's proposal was appropriate for his foundation needs, so they set an appointment for the installation. Our production team installed 11 wall anchors along two walls. The anchors were able to straighten his walls and stabilize his foundation. Our wall anchor system is guaranteed for a lifetime, so Kurt can rest easy knowing that his home is protected because he invested in permanently repairing the foundation.

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