North Randall is a small village long tied to horse racing, with a modest number of older single-family homes. We keep their basements dry and foundations steady, with free estimates and our own crew.
North Randall covers less than one square mile. It started as a farming stop on a plank road, grew after a railroad came through in the 1850s and became a village in 1908. Horse racing shaped the place for over a century, first at the old Randall Park track and then at Thistledown, which opened in 1925 and still runs today.
Much of the village is taken up by the track, the site of the former Randall Park Mall and newer commercial buildings. The homes that are here tend to be older, modest single-family houses, including bungalows from the middle of the last century. Many have basements that have never had a real drainage system, only an old footing drain that has aged along with the house.
The ground in this part of Cuyahoga County is mostly clay, which drains poorly. Rain and snowmelt soak into the yard and stay close to the house, especially on level lots. Large paved areas nearby send runoff into storm systems that can back up in heavy rain. When the soil around a basement stays wet, water pushes through cracks and seams.
Older foundations on clay take a beating from the seasons. Wet clay swells against the walls, and dry clay shrinks away from the footing. In North Randall homes we see stair-step cracks in block walls, bowing near the middle of long walls and settling at porches and garages that sit on shallower footings.
Most fixes are done from inside the basement. Carbon-fiber straps hold walls that have started to bow, and the Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved further and can be tightened to ease them back toward plumb. Steel push piers support settling sections, and injection seals poured wall cracks.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your North Randall 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 a family business based at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've been in business since 1985 and hold an A+ BBB rating. Our own employees handle every North Randall estimate and job.
Every estimate is free. We check the basement walls and floor, the sump, the gutters and the grading, then hand you a written plan and price. Financing options are 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.
It's common, but it isn't something you have to live with. Older footing drains clog over time, and clay soil holds water against the walls. An interior drain and sump give that water a way out.
Stair-step cracks follow the mortar joints and usually mean soil pressure is pushing on the wall. We'll check whether the wall is bowing. Carbon-fiber straps or steel braces can hold it.
Water rising from a floor drain usually points to a sewer or storm backup, which is a plumbing issue. Water at the walls or along the floor edge is groundwater. We'll help you tell which one you have.
If water gets into the basement, a sump is usually part of the fix. It collects water from a drain along the footing and pumps it outside. If your basement stays dry, you may not need one.
Yes. We'll inspect the basement for free and give you a written summary. If repairs are needed, you'll have a price to work with. Our warranty on any work also transfers to future owners.
We do. Porches often sit on shallow footings and settle on their own. Steel push piers can support them on firmer soil. We'll look at it and give you a written plan.
Yes. We have 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028. Keep away from water near outlets or appliances and shut off power only if it's safe.
A dry, stable basement protects the whole house and its value, whatever the size. We'll show you what's needed and what can wait. The written plan lets you decide what makes sense.
Yes, we offer financing options. We explain them at the free estimate once you have the written price. You can take your time, and you won't be pushed to decide that day.
Yes. All American Basement Waterproofing sends its own crew from Wadsworth. We're family-owned, working 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 North Randall 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