Highland Hills is a small village of ranches, split-levels and townhouses on old farm and institution land. We waterproof basements and repair foundations there with our own crew and free estimates.
Highland Hills is one of the newest villages in Cuyahoga County. It was carved out of Warrensville Township in 1990 and covers about two square miles. Much of that land was once farms, and in the early 1900s the city bought many of them for public institutions, including a sanatorium, a workhouse farm and a cemetery. Homes came later and sit on a small share of the village.
The streets that do have houses are lined with ranches, split-levels and townhouses. Each of those has its own weak points. A ranch may have a full basement or a crawl space. A split-level joins a lower level, a crawl space and a slab. Townhouses share walls and often share drainage problems with the unit next door.
The soil across this part of the county is heavy clay that holds water and drains slowly. Snowmelt and spring rain soak it for weeks. When clay beside a foundation stays wet, it swells and pushes water through cracks, seams and the joint where the wall meets the floor. Crawl spaces with bare soil add humidity that rises into the house.
Clay soil moves with the seasons. It swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that back and forth works on foundations year after year. In Highland Hills we look for cracks in poured walls, bowing in block, and settling where a garage or lower level meets the main house.
We handle most repairs from inside. Carbon-fiber straps hold walls with early bowing, and the Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved further and can be tightened to bring them back toward plumb. Steel push piers support sinking sections, and injection seals cracks in poured concrete.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Highland Hills 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 moreAll American Basement Waterproofing is family-owned and works from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've been fixing basements since 1985 and have an A+ BBB rating. The same crew of our own employees handles every Highland Hills job.
A free estimate covers the basement or crawl space, the walls, the sump and the drainage outside. You get a written plan with the cause, the fix and the price. Financing is available. Call (330) 366-3028 to schedule.
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.
Yes. We can install drainage and a sump along your part of the foundation. We'll also let you know if water seems to be coming from the shared side, since that may affect the result.
A vapor barrier over the soil and up the walls blocks ground moisture. If water pools there after rain, a small drain and sump may be needed. A dehumidifier can control the air.
In split-levels, water often enters where the lower level meets the slab or crawl space. It can also come from a window well or a downspout nearby. We'll trace it during a free visit.
Clay is a big part of it. It holds snowmelt and rain against the walls for weeks and swells as it soaks up water. That pressure pushes water through any gap. Drainage and a sump relieve it.
Many slab cracks are just shrinkage. If one side has dropped or the crack keeps widening, the ground below may be settling. We'll check it and tell you whether any repair is needed.
Yes. We have 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028. Stay away from water near outlets and shut off power only if it's safe to do so.
Make sure it's dry. Check for damp spots, cracks and musty smells, especially after a heavy rain. We'll inspect it and handle any water problems before you frame and hang drywall.
It often is. A window well that collects water acts like a small pool against the wall. Clearing the drain at the bottom, adding a cover or fixing the grading around it usually helps.
Yes, we offer financing options. We explain them during the free estimate so you can see the written price and the terms together. You're free to take your time deciding.
All American Basement Waterproofing does. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew handles every job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free estimate.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Highland Hills basement or foundation and give you an honest, written estimate at no cost. Family-owned and protecting Northeast Ohio homes since 1985.
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