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A business owner from Fairmont, MN, was facing a serious issue with his basement. Whenever it rained, he could see water entering the space through holes in the wall, slowly running down the wall and leaving him with a headache. He was unsure of who to turn to for this issue, so he began to look for Fairmont, MN basement repairs. When he found our website, he found that he was impressed with other work we had done in our area, so he signed up for one of our FREE estimates. Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan P, was headed out to the home.
When Ryan arrived, he got right to work assessing the space. Upon completion, he was ready to make his recommendations for the next steps. First, Ryan recommended our TrenchDrain system, explaining that the TrenchDrain resembles half of a basement drainage pipe, with a grated opening fitted snugly on top. The grate is flush or slightly below the floor, eliminating any tripping hazard. It is uniquely designed to span doorways, hatchway entrances, and similar entryway doors. Any water passing over the drain is collected through the openings and redirected to your sump pump. Ryan had noted that the space lacked a sump pump, so he recommended our SuperSump plus system, an economical, yet effective, choice for ridding a basement of unwanted water. The homeowner agreed and scheduled the job for some time later.
On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Chris N, led his team through the successful installation of 1 SuperSump plus, and 12 ft of TrenchDrain. Now, our customer can rest easy knowing his basement is protected from unwanted water!
Cynthia A. of Hoffman, MN was having water issues in her basement, causing her to worry about the value of her home. She called American Waterworks and got a FREE estimate scheduled with our Design Specialist, Dylan Woitas. Dylan went to Cynthia's house, carefully inspected her basement, and determined a plan that would work for her and her basement waterproofing needs. Cynthia got all of her questions answered and was confident in Dylan's proposal of our WaterGuard Below Floor Drain System, so she signed his contract.
Our Foreman, Cameron Phrakonekham, and his production crew started the installation by jackhammering out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. Inside the trench is where our crew installed our WaterGuard, which is designed to prevent water clogs and catch water leaking from basement walls, which leads to the sump pump. To complete the installation, our team filled the open-floor gaps with river rock and applied fresh, new concrete over them, leaving the basement looking nice and clean. Cynthia said she was very happy with the completed work and the crew was so caring and polite!
If you are looking for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space repair/encapsulation, give us a call at American Waterworks to schedule your FREE, no-obligation estimate!
A homeowner in Hoffman, MN noticed that water was seeping between the footing and the wall and was concerned that it would cause permanent and long-term damage to his home. The homeowner decided to search for "leaking basement repair" and found our website. After browsing our website, the homeowner was impressed with our before and after photos and decided to contact us to schedule his FREE estimate.
In a couple of weeks, our Design Specialist, James N., arrived at the home to assess the basement. As he was inspecting the basement, he noted the issues and created a proposal for the homeowner. He recommended installing our WaterGuard, a below-the-floor drain system that intercepts water around the perimeter of the basement and takes it to the sump pump, CleanSpace, a vapor wall barrier that prevents water from permeating the walls and takes water leaks to the drain system, TripleSafe, a sump pump system that comes with 3 levels of protection, IceGuard, a anti-freeze discharge line that allows water to escape in case the sump pump discharge pipes freeze, and Aprilaire Dehumidifier. After reviewing the proposal, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.
In a couple of months, our Foreman, Franklin O., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. They installed 78ft of WaterGuard and CleanSpace. Then, they installed 2 IceGuards as well as the TripleSafe and Dehumidifier. Once they were done, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home.
Now, our customer can has a dry basement! Are you experiencing something similar? Click HERE and schedule your FREE estimate with one of our experts!
A customer from Saint James, MN got in contact with us when he had enough of unwanted water and moisture finding its way into his basement. He feared that if he left the issue unresolved, he could run the risk of developing mold and bacteria or damaging the structural integrity of the home. When he called our Appointment Center, we got him scheduled with our FREE estimate; a thorough inspection of the issue by one of our Design Specialists. When our Design Specialist stopped at the house, he completed his walk-through and made recommendations as to how we could remedy the issue. He began by informing the homeowner that water was entering the basement through cracks and porous holes in the wall. He said we could fix this issue by installing our CleanSpace vapor barrier along with our WaterGuard drainage system. He explained to the homeowner that the CleanSpace is a tarp-like material that gets tacked to the wall. It works to catch any water entering the home through the wall, directing it downwards. He went on to say that this is where the WaterGuard comes into play. This drainage system lies beneath the concrete of the floor and catches water dripping down the wall, directing it to the appropriate disposal site. The customer agreed with our recommendations and work began shortly after.
Our construction crew, led by Foreman Lane, ended up installing 100 ft of both the CleanSpace and WaterGuard throughout the basement of the home. When the job was completed, our customer was happy to know that no more unwanted water would find its way into his basement!
A Raymond, MN, homeowner had just learned of the dangers of radon gas. He didn't want his family to be victim to the hazardous gas, so he began to look for radon mitigators in MN. After searching the internet, he found our website. After looking through our radon mitigation pictures, he signed up for his FREE estimate. Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Jesse W, headed out to the home.
After Jesse finished his inspection, he informed the homeowner that he was recommended the installation of a radon mitigation system. When installed by an experienced radon mitigation specialist, a radon abatement system will lower the concentration of radon gas in your interior air to the minimal levels recommended by the EPA and other health and safety agencies. A typical radon mitigation system consists of a large-diameter plastic pipe that connects the air beneath your foundation to the outdoors. An in-line fan sucks radon-rich air from beneath your foundation and expels this hazardous air to the exterior. Instead of entering your basement or other living space area through numerous gaps and cracks in the foundation, radon gas is extracted from beneath your foundation before it can permeate into interior space. The homeowner agreed with Jesse's recommendation, and work was scheduled for some time later.
On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jackson P, headed out to the home. He was able to install the system with no issues. Now, our customer can breathe easy knowing that his radon problem has been solved!