Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Austin, MN, was in the middle of a remodel when he yanked out a section of drywall and uncovered his basement wall was cracking in several locations. He took to the internet to search for 'foundation crack repair company near me' and quickly found American Waterworks. He was impressed with the other work we had done in his area and signed up for his FREE estimate.

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Brady S, headed out to the home to conduct his inspection. Once he completed his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner. He informed them that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from the top, not from the side. So when the side pressure on a wall exceeds what is can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to observe cracking, bowing, sliding in at the bottom, and/or tilting inward at the top of the wall. Brady quickly followed up, explaining that the issue was serious, but American Waterworks had a fix. Brady recommended our PowerBrace wall repair system, explaining that our PowerBraces are an adjustable steel I-beam system with two important benefits: stabilizing bowed or tilting walls and (over time) forcing bowed or tilting wall sections back to their original position. The homeowner was thrilled by the solution and signed on the spot. 

A month later, our Foreman, Jorge M, and his crew were headed out to the home. When they had finished, they had effortlessly installed 7 PowerBrace's on the problem wall. Now, our customer can continue with his remodel knowing that the bones underneath are stable and sound! 

Have you noticed cracks in your walls? It could be a foundation issue! Click HERE for your FREE estimate! 

A homeowner in Austin, MN, knew it was time to repair their bowing foundation wall. Knowing they needed an expert's opinion, the homeowner began looking into "bowing foundation repair near me". One of the first companies to grab their attention was us, American Waterworks. Impressed with our previous projects, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Ryan, to the home to take a closer look at the foundation. Ryan promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the basement. During the inspection, Ryan confirmed the walls were suffering from bowing. To prevent this issue from worsening, Ryan recommended installing GeoLock Wall Anchors along the struggling wall. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner agreed and worked with Ryan to find the best installation date. When the installation date arrived, our Foreman, Diego, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Diego and his crew successfully secured five GeoLocks along the south wall. GeoLock Wall Anchors are a wall anchor system designed to secure and stabilize cracked walls. Once all the GeoLocks were secured, the crew cleaned up their matierals and left the home. The homeowners were delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind knowing their foundation is secured. 

An Austin, MN, homeowner was in the middle of a renovation on their basement when they tore out a section of drywall, revealing various cracks, a clear indicator of foundation failure. Rightfully, the homeowner worried about the cause of the concerning cracks, and what it could mean for the rest of the home. She quickly decided to find a bowed foundation wall repair contractor in her area. After consulting various home improvement websites such as Angi and Thumbtack, she was directed to American Waterworks. She reviewed all of our previous work in her area, and felt confident that we could provide her with a lasting solution, so she claimed her FREE estimate. 

On the day of the FREE, no-obligation inspection, our Design Specialist headed to the home to perform the evaluation. After he concluded, he sat down with the customer to discuss what his evaluation uncovered. He started off by explaining that bowing walls are cause for concern, and mean that the side pressure on the wall is becoming too much for it to withstand. When that side pressure exceeds the walls ability to hold it, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, tilting, or sliding in at the base of the wall. Our Design Specialist went on to say that we could aide the issue with the use of our PowerBrace wall repair system. This patented foundation wall repair system is designed to stabilize failing basement walls, and can often be tightened over time to make bowing or tilting walls straighter or more vertical. The homeowner needed some time to think over the project, and when she was ready, called our Design Specialist to get her project scheduled. 

On the day of the installation, the homeowner eagerly waited for our crew to arrive. Led by our Foreman, Victor S, our team made quick work of the installation. When the project was finished, we had installed 7 PowerBraces throughout the basement of the home. Our customer can now continue her remodel, knowing she's covering freshly solved foundation cracks! 

If you notice your bowed walls, stair-step cracks, or tilting walls, it's time to call American Waterworks for your FREE, no-obligation estimate!

A customer from Wayzata, MN got in contact with us when she began to notice the retaining wall in front of her garage was beginning to tilt inwards. Our customer feared that if she left the problem unresolved she risked the possibility of the wall failing completely and costing more to fix. When she contacted us we set her up with our FREE estimate, entitling her to a thorough inspection by a member of our Design Specialists team. Once the appointment was set, our Design Specialist, Shane, headed out to her home to inspect the issue. Once he completed his walkthrough, he was ready to make his professional opinion about correcting the issue. He told our customer that her best bet to battle the failing wall would be allowing us to install our GeoLock anchors. He explained to her that our GeoLock anchors are the ideal solution for stabilizing and straightening as it anchors the problem wall to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation. He went on to explain that, after the installation, the anchors can often be tightened over time to further address the failing foundation walls and pull them back into place. Our customer gave the green light and work began shortly after. Our Production crew, led by our Foreman, Hugo, installed three of our GeoLock anchors throughout the problem wall. Once the job was complete, our customer was happy to know that her failing wall issues were a thing of the past! 

In Wayzata, MN, a homeowner had noticed stair-step cracking on their foundation walls and was concerned it would continue to grow and lead to wall failure down the line. Knowing they needed the right long-lasting solution, the homeowner began looking into basement wall repair and found our website. Impressed by our reviews, the homeowner decided to contact us and schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, one of our Design Specialists arrived at the home to provide a thorough inspection of the foundation walls. During the inspection, he took a close look at the foundation, taking note of where the cracks are and which needed stabilizing. He explained the importance of taking early action when you spot signs of a bad foundation, as store fixes do not repair the root cause of the issue. Our Design Specialist recommended installing PowerBrace, our warranted wall reinforcing system that is designed to stop further foundation movement. Confident in our team, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Kevin M., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew was able to successfully install 7 PowerBraces against the foundation walls. 

Now, our customer can have peace of mind! Experiencing a cracking foundation? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!