Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Brooklyn, OH

Our Brooklyn bungalow has an old coal room in the basement that stays damp. Can you dry it out?

Yes. Old coal rooms often have openings that were bricked in and walls that were never sealed. We check where the water comes in and tie that corner into the same drain and sump as the rest of the basement.

The paneling in my Brooklyn rec room has water stains at the bottom. What's behind it?

Usually it's water coming in at the cove joint or through the lower block courses. Paneling hides it for years. We'll look behind a section, find the source and explain how a perimeter drain would handle it.

My neighbor's downspout in Brooklyn drains toward my side of the house. Can that wet my basement?

It can. On close lots, water from one roof can soak the soil against the house next door. We'll show you where the water goes and suggest extensions or grading changes you can talk over with your neighbor.

We bought a 1950s Cape Cod in Brooklyn and the inspector flagged a horizontal crack. How serious is that?

A horizontal crack in block usually means soil pressure is pushing the wall inward. It should be checked and measured. Depending on how far it has moved, carbon-fiber straps or Richtech braces can stabilize it from inside.

Is a Brooklyn basement with glass block windows likely to leak around them?

It can, if the mortar around the glass block has cracked or the window well fills with water. We check the wells, the drains below them and the seal around the frame during your free inspection.

Could you look at the front stoop on my Brooklyn home that's tipping toward the street?

Yes. Stoops often sit on shallow footings and settle apart from the house. We'll check whether the house wall is affected too. Sometimes the stoop needs support, and sometimes it only needs to be sealed where it meets the wall.

My Brooklyn house floods when the power goes out in a storm. What would stop that?

A sump pump with a battery backup keeps running when the power fails. If the house has no sump, an interior drain and pit can be added. We'll size the system to how much water your basement takes in.

We're thinking of a basement bathroom in our Brooklyn ranch. Should we check for water first?

Yes, it's worth doing before any plumbing or framing goes in. A dry basement keeps new drywall, flooring and fixtures in good shape. We'll check for seepage and humidity and tell you what the space needs.

Can I get my Brooklyn basement estimate on a Saturday?

Call (330) 366-3028 and we'll find a time that works for you. The estimate is free and there's no obligation. If water is coming in right now, our 24/7 emergency response can come out sooner.

Is there a basement waterproofing company near me in Brooklyn, OH that uses its own crew?

All American Basement Waterproofing does. We're a family business from Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own employees handle every Brooklyn job from estimate to cleanup.