Before & After Photos

Kathy F. of Inver Grove Heights wanted her crawl space encapsulated, so she requested a FREE Estimate with our company. Our Design Specialist, Dustin, went to Kathy's home, carefully inspected her crawl space, and determined a solution that worked for her and her needs. She was confident in Dustin's proposal of our CleanSpace Encapsulation System and our Foamax Wall Panels, so she signed the contract. 

Our Foreman, Jose, and his team began the project by installing our Foamax Wall Panels around the crawl space wall perimeter, which is a special foam insulation that makes the basement warmer, brightens the space, and drain wall leaks into the drainage system. Next, our team installed our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier throughout the floor of the crawl space. The purpose of this barrier is to keep the crawl space dry, protect the structure from wood rot and mold, and seal away smelly odors. Kathy was happy with the work and was grateful for the extra storage space! 

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Jennifer F. of Inver Grove Heights, MN had water leaking through her wall into her basement. She had work done by our team before so she requested another FREE estimate with our Design Specialist to bid out the cost of a thermal insulation wall. Our Design Specialist proposed our Basement to Beautiful Wall Panels for the project. Jennifer was confident in the product and its advantages, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman and his crew installed 60 feet of our Basement to Beautiful Wall Panels, which is a warm, protective blanket that saves money on energy costs and prevents rotting and mold growth. Jennifer was very happy with the project and said the communication was great throughout the process. 

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A homeowner in Inver Grove Heights, MN, noticed their sump pump was not acting right. While it was running, the homeowner noticed that the sump pump was making odd noises. Having a hunch it was about time to replace their old sump pump, the homeowner began searching for a replacement. The homeowner knew they needed a professional to remove the old sump pump and install the new one. During their research, the homeowner came across the number of sump pumps and services we offer. Impressed by our several services, the homeowner signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the consultation details were finalized, we sent one of our Design Specialist, Jesse, to complete the estimate. Upon arrival, Jesse examined the current sump pump and confirmed that it did need replacing. Jesse showed the homeowners several sump pump options, and the homeowners decided upon the TripleSafe Sump pump. The plans were then sent to the assigned crew to begin the sump pump installation. Our Foreman, Gustavo, and his crew arrived at the home to begin production. First, the crew removed the old sump pump from the home. Once the old sump pump was removed, the crew then put in their new TripleSafe Sump pump. After the TripleSafe Sump pump was installed, the crew installed the IceGuard on the outside of the home. The crew successfully installed all the requested products and cleaned up the job site. The homeowners were relieved to know that they have a properly working sump pump and discharge line. American Waterworks is happy to educate and install new sump pumps in our customers' homes. 

Charles, a homeowner in Waldorf, MN needed guidance in solving his water and radon issues. After scheduling his FREE estimate, our Design Specialist Lance headed out to the property for an inspection. He explained radon is a hazardous, invisible, and odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind cigarette smoking. Lance suggested having a new extraction point installed to depressurize the home. He explained that once the system was installed, it would work to pull Radon from the house, pipe it upwards through venting, and push it out and away from the home. Lance also walked Charles through our waterproofing WaterGuard system. This particular system is typically used in basements and is the premier choice for basement waterproofing as it is installed below the floor, but rests atop the foundation, keeping it out of the "mud zone", making it harder to clog. Charles agreed with Ian's recommendation, and work began shortly after.

Our Foreman, Cameron, and his crew quickly and efficiently installed the system. First, our WaterGuard is a patented below-floor drain that rests in a drainage bed on top of the foundation footing. It is our most commonly used drain system because of its resistance to water clogs, easy-to-access service ports, and ability to collect leaking water from basement walls. The team then covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Then, the SuperSump Plus. In addition, the plan was to add a discharge line to ensure the radon went up and out of the house.

Our team connected PVC piping from the sump pump to the ceiling and out of the home, where our team installed the system. The mitigation system is the heart of the system; if it isn't working properly, no radon can escape the home. Once they installed the system and its cover outside the home, they connected PVC piping from the system alongside the home until it reached the roof. The radon was able to escape the home quickly and efficiently. Charles was glad he got this taken care of, and his peace of mind was restored knowing he was breathing in safe air. 

Peter K. in Dresser, WI had a dirt crawl space that was creating a musty smell in his home because of the moisture in that space. He also noticed that his energy bill was high and felt that energy was being lost from that space. He contacted American Waterworks to learn more about our crawl space encapsulation services. We sent a Design Specialist to inspect the crawl space and design the best solution. Peter was pleased with our proposal and moved forward with an installation date. 

Our production crew removed the debris from the crawl space and installed the drainage matting and our CleanSpace vapor barrier system on the dirt floor and the sides of the crawl space. This helps to keep pests and moisture out, which reduces humidity. Peter was pleased with the result and is glad he can enjoy a stable, healthier crawl space for years to come!

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