Flat lots and slow-draining clay keep water sitting around many Brook Park foundations. We fix wet basements and shifting walls with our own crew, free estimates and a transferable lifetime warranty.
Brook Park grew quickly after World War II, when factory and aviation jobs drew families to this corner of Cuyahoga County. Rows of modest ranches and bungalows went up fast, usually on concrete block basements with clay tile drains. Those houses were built to be affordable, and their drainage has now been underground for well over half a century.
The land here is mostly flat. On level ground, rain has no easy slope to follow away from the house, so it pools in yards and soaks down beside the foundation. Heavy clay below the topsoil lets it through slowly, which means the soil against your basement wall can stay wet for days after a storm.
Winter freeze-thaw cycles work on block joints and small cracks year after year. When snow melts on frozen ground, water runs to low spots, and a basement wall is often the lowest point on the lot. Leaks tend to show up at the floor seam, around the sewer and water lines and through cracked mortar.
Clay that stays wet presses hard on block walls, and in Brook Park that pressure shows up as horizontal cracks, stair-step cracks and walls bowing inward. Soggy soil under a footing can also compress, letting a corner or a chimney area settle. Upstairs, that can mean sticking doors and new cracks in the plaster.
We fix the movement from inside the basement. Carbon-fiber straps stop early bowing. The Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved further and can straighten them over time, all without digging up the yard. Steel push piers support settling footings, and injection seals the cracks.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Brook Park basement dry for good.
Learn moreBowing walls and settlement cracks stabilized permanently with the Richtech Stabilizer System, carbon-fiber straps, and epoxy/polyurethane crack injection.
Learn moreHigh-capacity sump systems with battery backup and water-alarm monitoring that automatically clear water before it accumulates - even when the power goes out.
Learn moreFrench drains, downspout extensions and regraded surface drainage that move stormwater away from your foundation before it ever reaches your basement.
Learn moreRepair, replacement and maintenance of gutters and downspouts so roof runoff is captured and carried far from your foundation - your first line of defense.
Learn moreCode-compliant egress windows that add a safe emergency exit, flood your basement with natural light, and unlock legal bedroom potential and home value.
Learn morePowerful dehumidification and moisture control that clears musty odors, protects against mold, and turns a damp basement into fresh, comfortable living space.
Learn moreDurable, energy-efficient glass block windows that resist leaks and break-ins while still letting daylight into your basement - a clean, permanent upgrade.
Learn moreOur shop is at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, and our crew comes to Brook Park for estimates and installs. We check the basement, look at where water collects on the lot and test the sump if you have one.
Estimates cost nothing. You get a written plan covering the scope, the price and the warranty, and you can take time to think it over. Financing is available, and every job is done by our employees.
We had our cellar door stairs waterproofed, a drain in the basement and downlines for our gutters installed. The crew was great to work with.
Mike and Ken and the other workers, what can I say? They have gone above and beyond for us. This has been a very challenging job, and Mike the owner has been back several times to make it right.
Positive experience from start to finish. Scheduled the estimate within days and got us right on the calendar for the repair. Ken was great to work with and answered my numerous questions with patience. The crew arrived on time.
It often is. Standing water soaks down along the foundation and pushes through the floor seam and block. Improving surface drainage helps, and interior drain tile with a sump handles what still reaches the wall.
Maybe a little, but many clay drains that old are cracked or full of silt. When they stop working, groundwater backs up against the wall. We can tell during an inspection whether yours is failing.
Start with gutters that stay clear and downspout extensions that carry water well away. A French drain can move water out of low spots. Around the house, a slight slope away from the wall makes a real difference.
Yes. Gaps around pipe penetrations are a common entry point. We seal the opening and check whether pressure in the soil means you also need drainage along that wall.
A horizontal crack usually means soil pressure is pushing the wall inward. It's worth having it measured soon. We brace these walls from inside with straps or the Richtech Stabilizer System.
We offer financing so you can spread out the cost. We also explain which repairs are urgent and which can wait. You get the full plan in writing before anything starts.
It may be, if no liquid water is coming in. Many basements have both seepage and high humidity. We check for both and recommend a dehumidifier, drainage or a combination.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response. Call (330) 366-3028 any day or night, and we'll help you deal with the water first and then track down what caused it.
Yes. It's written and it transfers to the next owner of the house. Buyers get a clear answer about the basement, which can make selling your home easier.
All American Basement Waterproofing is a family-owned company in Wadsworth, working since 1985 and rated A+ by the BBB. Our own crew does the work. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free estimate.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Brook Park basement or foundation and give you an honest, written estimate at no cost. Family-owned and protecting Northeast Ohio homes since 1985.
24/7 emergency response · Financing available · Transferable lifetime warranty