Before & After Photos

Craig F. of Richmond, MN had sagging floors in his lake home, and he wanted to get them lifted to prevent any further settlement. The reason for this was because he was using wood for the home to sit on. One of his peers referred American Waterworks so our team installed 13 of our SmartJacks. Our SmartJacks are made to stabilize and provide a solid support for sagging and undersized floor joists. Craig was so happy with the work and felt as if he was no longer bouncing around throughout his lake home! 

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Bruce A. in Le Sueur, MN noticed that the apartment he was living in was starting to sink. After further investigation, he realized the foundation was settling, so he asked his property manager what the best course of action would be. They got in touch with American Waterworks to learn more about foundation repair and receive a FREE estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialist's to inspect the apartment complex and he determined that installing piers was the best option to repair the foundation. 

Our crew removed the concrete in the garage and under specific areas in the home and dug out the soil. They placed piers under the foundation and drilled them deep into the soil until they hit competent, supporting soil. The installation took a couple of days, but now the property management company will never have to worry about that foundation failing. 

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Arik M. in Freeborn, MN had a bowing wall in his garage. He was concerned about the pressure this was putting on his foundation, so he contacted the foundation repair experts at American Waterworks. We sent a Design Specialist to inspect his garage and provide him with a free estimate. After the inspection, our Specialist recommended that we install wall anchors to straighten and stabilize the wall. Arik felt that our solution was the best fit for his needs, so he decided to move forward with the project.

Our crew installed the wall anchors by drilling long, metal rods through the wall and then securing both ends of the rods with anchor plates. Our anchors are designed to install quickly and with minimal disruption to the home and landscaping. They are designed with galvanized steel, which allows for long-term corrosion resistance. Arik’s peace of mind has been restored knowing that his foundation wall is now permanently secure.

In Cleveland, MN, a homeowner had the cracks on their foundation walls have continued to grow. Concerned it would eventually lead to wall failure if left alone, the homeowner began looking into foundation repair in the area and found us. Impressed by our reviews, the homeowner contacted our Appointment Center to schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Eric H., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, he took a close look at the foundation walls and identified which needed to be secured. After reporting his findings, Eric explained the importance of taking early action against the foundation movement. Store-bought fixes do not resolve the cause of the issue, making it extremely important for a foundation repair expert to assess the situation to determine the right solution to prevent further movement. To stabilize the foundation walls, Eric recommended installing GeoLock, our wall anchoring system. This works by anchoring the interior wall to stable soil several feet away from the foundation. Happy to see that the product comes with a warranty, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Fernando P., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. They began by digging a hole several feet away from the foundation. Then, the earth anchor is placed and connected to the interior wall plate with a steel pole. Once both plates are connected, they are tightened. The crew successfully installed 8 GeoLock anchors.

Now, our customer can have stable foundation walls! Looking for foundation repair in the area? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

John G. in Janesville, MN wanted to sell his home, but he had a settling foundation. In order to get the best value for his home, he needed to repair his foundation. He contacted American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent a Design Specialist to his home to inspect his foundation and provide a personalized solution. John was impressed with our products and the warranty behind them, so he scheduled the installation.

Our production crew started the installation by digging out the soil surrounding the home where the foundation was settling. Then, they installed heavy-duty steel brackets below the footing of the foundation. Next, rugged, interlocking steel pier sections are hydraulically driven through the bracket until bedrock or stable soil is reached. The weight of the home is then transferred through the piers to load-bearing soil. The installation took roughly two days to complete, but now the foundation of John’s home is permanently stabilized, and it is ready to be put on the market!

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