Before & After Photos

Bill L. in Saint Ansgar, WI had a bowing wall in his basement, so he started looking into repair options. While researching foundation repair, he came across American Waterworks’ website. He contacted us to receive a free estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Pete Wangen, to his home to inspect his foundation and provide him with a solution. Pete recommended that we install wall anchors to permanently stabilize Bill’s foundation wall. Bill agreed and was pleased with the proposal that Pete developed, so he scheduled the installation.

Our production team drilled small holes in the wall and inserted long metal rods. The metal rods extend through the wall and into the soil outside of the home. Then, the rod is secured with metal plates on each end. They tighten the anchors and the wall starts to straighten and stabilize. The anchors can be tightened over time so that the foundation wall gradually becomes straighter and straighter. Our wall anchors are guaranteed for a lifetime, so Bill is glad he chose the right solution to secure his home for the long-term.

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Geri T. of Saint Ansgar, IA had a cracked retaining wall and he wanted to get it repaired by a local contractor. He called American Waterworks and set up a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Jared. Jared went to Geri's house, carefully inspected the cracked wall, and proposed our Wall Anchor System. Geri was confident in the proposal, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Raul A., and his crew installed 13 of our Wall Anchors to fix and stabilize the retaining wall. Our anchor system is one of the best foundation repair methods that we provide for homeowners because of its ability to solve a variety of problems. Is your foundation failing? We can help you! Click here to schedule your FREE inspection and quote. 

Marilyn G. of Chaska, MN had sagging floors, causing her to worry about the structural stability of her home. She got in contact with American Waterworks, scheduled a FREE estimate, and had our Design Specialist out to her house to diagnose the issue. After a clear examination, our Design Specialist proposed our SmartJacks, which are steel beam support posts that lift and support sagging floor joists. Marilyn was confident in the system, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman and his crew installed our SmartJacks to provide a solid support for our sagging and undersized beams. The purpose of this system is to restore the stability and straightness of the sagging floor joists. After completion, our Foreman and his crew provided Marilyn with a thorough walkthrough of the project and ensured she was happy with the project. 

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A homeowner in Avon, MN was concerned about the structural integrity of his home when he noticed his main floors were slightly sagging. He knew this couldn't be a good sign and wanted to learn what the root of the problem was right away. He went online to look for companies in the area that offered foundation repair services and found the American Waterworks company. He knew it was the best choice for him when he discovered we offer FREE no-obligation estimates and signed up for one. We sent over Design Specialist Shane Nephew to properly inspect the crawl space and prepare his recommendations for the space. Shane assured the homeowner that something could be done to save the floors and prevent them from sagging further. The homeowner agreed to the plans and was later greeted by one of our Foremen, Jeremiah Fischer, and his crew. They installed our SmartJacks, high-capacity adjustable steel piers designed to stop settling and even raise the floors back up to where they were. The homeowner was relieved to know the problem was fixed and thanked the crew for their hard work.

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The representatives at Stadheim Properties in Owatonna, MN contacted American Waterworks after being referred by another contractor. The building had two foundation walls that were cracked and bowing. They were remodeling the building at the time and wanted an estimate and the work done as soon as possible. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Ryan Powell, to meet with the representatives, evaluate the situation, and propose a solution for the building. Ryan recommended our Geo-Lock Channel Anchors to permanently stabilize the walls. 

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his production crew got to work installing the 26 Geo-Lock Channel Anchors. They began the project by excavating the soil outside of the building and drilling small holes through the foundation wall that correspond to each anchor location. The steel anchor rods were driven through the holes, extending all the way to the earth anchor holes where an anchor plate was securely attached. After fastening the earth anchor outside, the crew mounted the steel channel anchors to the foundation wall on the inside and secured the channel anchors to the floor for optimal bracing and failure protection. The Geo-Lock system stops the foundation walls from moving inwards and also provides the opportunity to straighten the walls over time. The representatives at Stadheim Properties were happy with the results and glad they chose to invest in a long-term solution.