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Failing Foundation Finds a Fix in Marshall, MN

A Marshall, MN, homeowner had noticed several cracks running down his foundation walls over the years. He did not want to worry about the problem any longer, so he decided to find a foundation repair company out of Minnesota. After he found our website, he signed up for his FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist was headed out to the home. 

Our Design Specialist got right to work assessing the basement. When he finished, he was ready to make his recommendation, our CarbonArmor system. He explained that foundation wall cracks and bowing basement walls are signs that your foundation requires repair. CarbonArmor® straps are a quick, affordable way to stabilize block and poured concrete walls that have cracked and that are showing signs of bowing. Our installers determine the number of straps required depending on the pressure being exerted and the length of the affected wall. The super strong carbon fiber straps are then attached to the wall with epoxy. While this method does not restore a bowed wall to its original plumb state, it will halt further movement and cracks. And because the straps don't protrude from the wall the way I-beams do, the repair can be easily covered with mortar, paint, or light wall panels. The homeowner liked the sound of our Design Specialists plan and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Raul B, led his team through the successful installation of 13 CarbonArmor strips throughout the basement. Now, our customer can breathe easy knowing his foundation worries have been halted! 

GeoLock Wall Anchors Secure Cracking Wall in Okabena, MN

A homeowner in Okabena, MN, noticed the slight crack on their wall had grown tremendously. Worried this could lead to more serious issues, the homeowner knew they needed to find a solution. The homeowner looked into "wall anchor system installation near me", and one of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. After reviewing our impressive reviews, 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, Eric. A few days later, Eric arrived at the home and began a thorough inspection of the basement. During his inspection, Eric confirmed that several walls were beginning to bow. To prevent this issue from worsening, Eric recommended securing GeoLock Wall Anchors on these damaged walls. The homeowner agreed and worked with Eric to find the best installation date. Once the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Raul, and his crew traveled to the home to begin. First, Raul and his crew ensured the walls were ready for the GeoLock Wall Anchor installation. Next, the crew secured 15 GeoLock Wall Anchors along the bowing walls. After all the GeoLocks were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work done by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its customers peace of mind knowing their walls are no longer bowing. 

Bowing Basement Walls in Heron Lake, MN

Larry G. in Heron Lake, MN had two cracked and bowing walls in his basement. He was worried about the pressure it was putting on his foundation and the damage it could cause, so he contacted the foundation repair experts at American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate.

After meeting with one of our Design Specialists, he chose to have wall anchors installed, which is one of our foundation repair products. Our production crew started the installation by drilling small holes through the block foundation and inserting long metal rods. They secured each end of the rod with anchor plates and tightened them as far as they could go, which permanently secured the wall. Wall anchors also provide the possibility for the wall to straighten over time. Larry was pleased with the installation and is glad he chose American Waterworks to permanently repair his foundation!

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Bowing Foundation Wall in Lakefield, MN

A homeowner in Lakefield, MN had a bowing foundation wall in his basement and he was concerned that if he didn't take preventative action, he may have to replace his foundation which would be very costly. He started researching conctractors that could help him with foundation repair, and he came across American Waterworks. One of our Design Specialists, Jeremy Radtke, went to his home to give him a free onsite estimate. Jeremy recommended that we install our wall anchor system and the homeowner agreed that was the best option to stabilize his foundation.

Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his crew strategically installed 20 wall anchors throughout the basement to secure the foundation walls. The homeowner can rest easy knowing that he took the necessary steps to protect his foundation for a lifetime.

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Cracked Garage Foundation Saved in Devils Lake, ND

A homeowner in Devils Lake, ND, was concerned that the cracks in their garage foundation were spreading. Worried about the long-term effects, the homeowner began looking into repair options near them. Unsure where to begin, the homeowner started by looking at foundation repair companies in Fargo, ND. The homeowner's eye was caught by our impressive ratings and reviews, so they decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited for the arrival of one of our Design Specialists, Dylan. Soon after Dylan arrived, he began his thorough investigation of the basement. Following his walk-through, Dylan determined that the cause of the cracked garage foundation was settlement. To stop the cracking from continuing, Dylan recommended installing GeoLock Wall anchors to the west and north foundation walls. Once the homeowner approved the plans, they were sent to our Office to be approved. Once they received the final stamp of approval, they were sent to our Foreman, Kingsley, and his crew. Kingsley and his crew arrived at the home to begin the project. The crew began by preparing the cracked wall for the GeoLock installation. The crew attached seven GeoLock Wall Anchors to the garage foundation, three on the west wall and four on the north wall. Once the GeoLock Anchors were secure, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was thankful for the excellent work completed by the crew. If you notice your foundation is suffering sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

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