Before & After Photos

Tracy from Bismarck, MN was experiencing some problems in her home. Her floor in her living room was sinking into the basement and felt a rippling motion throughout the house whenever there was movement. Tracy was concerned about the foundation of her home and contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks to claim her FREE estimate. This entitles Tracy to a free home inspection. Once the appointment was set, our Design Special then attended to Tracy's property and began a thorough home inspection to properly diagnose the house and propose a proper solution that would help solve the issue and prevent other issues from arising. Our Design Specialist proposed to Tracy to invest in our SmartJack system. Our SmartJack system is made to provide support for oversized or sagging beams, restoring stability and straightness. Tracy agreed and scheduled an appointment for installation 

Our Foreman and the production team then installed five of our SmartJacks along the support beam of the home. Before installing the SmartJack, the production team dug a hole two feet deep. Then they backfilled the hole with engineer fill which is designed to dissipate the amount of force the SmartJack is experiencing. Once the SmartJack was set the team proceeded to use CleanSpace to encapsulate the crawlspace to prevent moisture and mold to affect the rest of the foundation. Tracy was thrilled and impressed with the project from start to finish!

Are you in need of an inspection? Is there any damage to your home or are you experiencing any foundation issues? Contact American Waterworks today for your FREE estimate!

Sharon from Garrison, ND got in contact with us when she began to make plans to transform her backyard by adding a deck. Sharon had experienced soil sinkage in her backyard before and wanted to build her deck, knowing that it would be stable for years to come. When she called our office we set her up with our FREE estimate. A few weeks later our Design Specialist, Ian, headed out to the property to see what preventative measures could be taken. Once he finished, he recommended the use of our helical piers to add stabilization and support for the eventual deck. Ian explained that our helical piers help pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundational or structural element is transferred to the pier. He went on to say that the installation is fast, effective, and perfect for stabilizing lighter structures. Sharon agreed with Ian's proposal and work began shortly after. 

The Foreman for the project, Sam, ended up strategically installing 8 of our helical piers in the area where Sharon had envisioned her deck. Now that the job is completed, Sharon is happy to know she can design her dream deck 

A homeowner in Ashley, ND noticed the back foundation wall began to crack in his basement. After attempting alternative home remedies, the homeowner contacted us for a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, James went out to the property to complete his inspection. Once he concluded, he was ready to make recommendations for the home. He wanted to solve the issue by installing the PowerBrace system, to which the homeowner agreed. Franklin and his crew installed 14 of our PowerBraces to stabilize the basement walls. Furthermore, the crew installed the Aprilaire dehumidifier to address excess moisture in the space. Following the installation, the homeowner found peace of mind knowing his foundation walls were secured and the problem was resolved. 

A homeowner from Ashley, ND got in contact with us when they began to notice standing water present in their basement. Wanting to get control of the situation before it could worsen, they decided to reach out to American Waterworks to see what could be done about the situation. Our Design Specialist, Kole, headed to the property to assess the situation. Once he completed his walkthrough, he recommended the use of several products to correct the situation. He informed them that the water entering the space was likely through holes in the failing foundation. Kole wanted to utilize our GeoLock Wall Anchors, CleanSpace system, WaterGuard drain, and our TripleSafe sump pump. He explained that other than the wall anchors, all three waterproofing systems work hand in hand to ensure that the basement stays dry. The Clean Space, a 100% waterproof tarp-like barrier, gets tact to the wall to direct water entering through the block wall, directing it down to the WaterGuard drain system. The WaterGuard, our elite below-ground French drain, works to direct the flow of water to our TripleSafe sump, our most reliable system that provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. He finished by saying that our GeoLock anchors would complete the basement and address the foundation issue because it will permanently stabilize your foundation wall by anchoring your walls to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond your foundation. After installation, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position. The homeowner agreed, and work began a few weeks later. 

Our Foreman and his team made quick work of the installation. In the end, they installed 20 GeoLock anchors, 89 feet of WaterGuard, 1 TripleSafe sump, and another 89 feet of CleanSpace around the basement. Now our customer can enjoy their basement worry free! 

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Tessa, from Kenmare, ND, was having trouble with her basement walls. Specifically, she noticed a bow in the foundation walls of her home. The bowing of the wall resulted in cracks within the foundation, allowing water to seep through, causing a wet basement. Tessa contacted the Appointment Center here at American Waterworks to express her concern and claimed her FREE estimate.

Our Design Specialist, Richie, examined her home and explained that the ground beneath your home comprises many different soil layers. With time, these layers of soil can wash out, soften, and shrink, causing the foundation to settle or crack. Taking all this into consideration, Richie recommended a solution to stabilize her basement walls to fit her repair needs and restore peace of mind.

Our Foreman, Tanner, and his crew headed out to the property and got to work! They began to strategically place PowerBraces around the basement, inserting a total of 5, 9' PowerBraces to further stabilize the wall.  The PowerBrace is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. These steel l-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. Over time, the PowerBrace System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter, more vertical, and improve stability. Tessa's peace of mind has been restored now that her foundation has been permanently repaired.