Mayfield is a village of mostly mid-1900s ranches and colonials, with woods and the Chagrin River along its eastern side. We fix wet basements and foundation problems with free estimates and a lifetime warranty.
Mayfield was farm, dairy and orchard country well into the 1900s, centered on the crossroads of SOM Center and Wilson Mills roads. The village incorporated in 1921, and zoning in the 1930s kept it residential. Its biggest building boom came in the 1960s, when the population nearly doubled. Today most homes are ranches and colonials from the middle of the century, on streets that were once fields.
Most of the village sits on fairly level upland, and the land drops through woods toward the Chagrin River on the east, where part of the North Chagrin Reservation lies. Flat yards let rain soak in near the house, and homes near the slopes can get runoff from higher ground. Both leave soil against basement walls wet after storms.
The soil is heavy clay that holds water and drains slowly. Basements from the 1950s and 1960s had footing drains and tar coatings that have now worn out. Water pushes in at the cove joint, through cracks and at pipe openings, and many owners first notice a damp smell or a white crust on the wall.
Clay under Mayfield homes swells in wet seasons and shrinks in dry summers. Over the decades since these houses were built, that cycle can bow block walls, crack poured walls and let attached garages, breezeways or porches settle away from the house. Cracks at those joints are often the first clue.
We fix most of it from inside. Carbon-fiber straps lock walls that are starting to bow, and the Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved more and can be tightened back toward plumb. Steel push piers carry settling corners and garages. Cracks get epoxy or polyurethane injection, and the plan is in writing.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Mayfield 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 runs out of 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've been family-owned since 1985, hold an A+ BBB rating, and our own employees handle every Mayfield estimate and repair.
Your first step is a free inspection of the basement, sump, grading and gutters. You get a written plan and price, with financing options if you want them. For flooding, call (330) 366-3028 for 24/7 emergency response.
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.
Spring thaw soaks the clay, and old footing drains often can't keep up. Water pushes in at the cove joint or through cracks. Drainage and a sump give it a way out.
It could. Runoff from higher ground moves through the soil toward lower houses. We'll look at the grade around your home and see where water gathers.
That's efflorescence, minerals left behind when water passes through concrete or block and dries. It means moisture is getting in, even if the wall looks dry today. We'll find the source.
Flat yards give rain nowhere to run, and settled soil near the foundation can form a low spot. Regrading or a drain can move it away. We'll check during the inspection.
Pumps don't last forever, and older ones may be undersized. We'll test yours, check the float and discharge line and tell you if it's time. A battery backup adds protection.
It may be the garage footing moving apart from the house. Garage footings are often shallower. We'll check and tell you whether piers are needed.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response. Call (330) 366-3028 and we'll get moving. If water is near outlets, shut off basement power if you can do it safely.
Check for water, humidity and cracks before building. If there's any dampness, fix it first. We'll make sure the space stays dry for the long run.
Yes, financing options are available. We'll go over them during your free estimate. You'll see the written price before deciding anything, and there's no pressure to sign that day.
All American Basement Waterproofing serves Mayfield with our own crew from Wadsworth. We're family-owned since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free estimate.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Mayfield 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