Before & After Photos

A homeowner from La Crosse, WI, was worried about his basement. One of his foundation walls had a large crack running lengthwise on the wall. He was worried that if he let the issue worsen, it might compromise the structural integrity of the home. He decided to look for foundation repair Wisconsin, and quickly found our website. He set up his FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Mac C, was out at the home. 

After Mac concluded his estimate inspection, he met with the homeowner and informed him that he was experiencing foundation issues because the wall was facing pressure from the side. Foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from the top, not the side.  When the pressure becomes too much for the wall to withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, sliding in at the bottom, and/or tilting inward at the top. Mac went on to reassure the homeowner that there was a solution: our GeoLock anchors. This innovative system counteracts the pressure on the wall by anchoring it to the hard-packed undisturbed soil beyond the foundation. The homeowner was thrilled with Mac's solution and scheduled the job to be installed the following month. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman and his team successfully installed 7+ GeoLock anchors in the space Now, our customer can breathe easy knowing his basement walls aren't going anywhere! 

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In La Crosse, WI, a homeowner was coming up on their annual maintenance to ensure our products were holding their warranty when they noticed their doors and windows were sticking. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner did some research and learned it could be a sign of foundation movement. 

On the day of the maintenance, our Service Technician, Ray D., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, he tested our sump system to ensure it was working properly, measured humidity levels, and addressed the homeowner's concerns. After using our advanced tools, Ray confirmed signs of foundation movement. He then began working on a detailed solution. He recommended installing GeoLock, our wall anchoring system that redirects pressure against the foundation to stable soil, and Aprilaire, our strong dehumidifier to control the moisture levels in the basement. Happy with the recommendations, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Kiko P., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew successfully installed 8 GeoLock wall anchors to stop foundation movement and 1 Aprilaire. Now, our customer can have a stable foundation and dry basement! Looking for basement solutions? Schedule your FREE estimate today by clicking HERE!

In La Crosse, WI, a homeowner noticed the floor began sagging and was concerned for the stability of their home. After looking through possible solutions to fix a sagging floor, the homeowner grew interested in our SmartJack solution and contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate.

In about a week, our Design Specialist, Ryan M., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, Ryan took a close look at the ceiling in the basement, taking precise measurements to see how much it had sloped. After reporting his findings to the homeowner, Ryan began working on a detailed solution to stabilize the ceiling in the basement. He recommended installing SmartJack, our adjustable steel pier designed to stop sinking and raise the floor back up to where it was. Happy to have a permanent solution, the homeowner decided to move forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Diego B., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation, where they successfully installed 2 SmartJacks. Now, our customer can have a stable floor! Looking for sagging floor solutions? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate!

Maryann and John A. of Onalaska, WI had a damp crawl space with sagging floors. One of their local contractors referred American Waterworks, so they called our office and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Chuck. Chuck inspected their crawl space and proposed a solution that would benefit their home repair needs. Maryann and John were confident and comfortable with Chuck's proposal and presentation, so they moved forward with the project.

Our Foreman, Juan, and his crew started the project by installing our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier which prevents mold, mildew, and pests, and also saves money on energy costs because of its ability to keep the space warm. Next, our crew installed our SmartJacks which are steel, galvanized beams that support and stabilize sagging floor joists. Maryann and John were thrilled with the project and could not believe the transformation from start to finish!

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A homeowner from Onalaska, WI, had been keeping an eye on his failing garage wall for some time. Over the years, the blocks had begun to separate, causing the wall to bow inward. The homeowner was worried about the structural integrity of the structure and decided to find a foundation specialist in WI to help. When he found American Waterworks, he signed up for his FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Michel R, headed out to the home. 

After Michel finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner. He informed him that foundation walls are designed to withstand loads from above, not from the side. When the side pressure on the wall exceeds what it can withstand, it's not uncommon for homeowners to see cracking, bowing, sliding in at the bottom of the wall, and/or tilting inward at the top. Michel went on to say that he had the perfect solution: our GeoLock anchors. He explained that these innovative anchors counteract soil pressure by anchoring the wall to the hard-packed, undisturbed soil beyond the foundation. Thanks to threaded rods that extend through the wall to connect the two anchors, wall anchors can even be used to straight walls in many cases. The homeowner needed some time to think about Michel's proposal but eventually signed on for the job. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Gabriel R, and his team worked tirelessly to install 4 of our GeoLock anchors along the problem wall. Now, our customer can rest easy knowing that his garage is stable!