Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Olmsted Falls, OH

Our Olmsted Falls house is over 100 years old with a stone foundation. Can it be waterproofed?

Yes. Stone foundations leak through mortar joints in many places, so we usually install interior drainage at the base of the wall and route water to a sump. We can also address crumbling mortar that lets in soil and water.

We live on a hillside near the river in Olmsted Falls. Why does the uphill wall leak?

Groundwater moves downhill through the soil toward the river and presses on the wall facing the slope. That side gets wet first and stays wet longest. Drainage along that wall catches the water before it reaches your floor.

My Olmsted Falls basement gets water only after long rainy stretches. What's happening?

Long rains raise the water table and saturate the soil around your foundation. Once pressure builds, water pushes through the floor seam and cracks. A drain tile system with a sump relieves that pressure.

The mortar in our Olmsted Falls stone basement is crumbling. Is that a water problem?

Usually it's both. Water moving through the joints washes out mortar over time and freeze-thaw cycles loosen it. We manage the water first and then recommend how to deal with the damaged joints.

I've got a newer home in Olmsted Falls and there's a diagonal crack at the corner. Should I worry?

Diagonal cracks at corners of poured walls are common and often stable. If the crack leaks or widens, it should be sealed and checked for movement. We'll tell you which situation you have.

We're buying an older home in Olmsted Falls. What should we check in the basement?

Look for damp walls, loose mortar, stains, white residue and cracks. Check whether there's a sump and whether it works. We'll inspect it for free so you know what you're taking on.

Our Olmsted Falls basement is always humid. Is a dehumidifier the answer?

It helps, especially with stone and block walls that pass moisture. If liquid water is also getting in, drainage should come first. We check for both and recommend the right mix.

If our Olmsted Falls basement floods during a storm, can someone come out right away?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response. Call (330) 366-3028 any time, and we'll help you get the water under control first and then track down the cause.

Will your warranty help when we sell our Olmsted Falls home?

Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. Buyers of older homes, and their inspectors, especially appreciate a clear written answer about the basement.

I need basement waterproofing and foundation repair near me in Olmsted Falls, OH. Who can I call?

Call All American Basement Waterproofing at (330) 366-3028. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985 and rated A+ by the BBB. Our own crew does every job, and estimates are free.