Orange is a residential village of mid-century ranches and later family homes, many on lots of an acre or more. We waterproof and repair their foundations with free estimates and a transferable lifetime warranty.
Orange started as a farming community, settled from 1815 by families who named it for their hometown of Orange, Connecticut. The old township grew cheese factories and sawmills, then was split into separate villages in the 1920s. Orange took the southwest part. Suburban homes came after that, and a large share of the village is mid-century ranches and two-story houses on generous lots, with newer homes and developments mixed in.
Big lots give runoff plenty of room to travel. A long lawn that slopes gently toward the house, a driveway that has settled over the years or a patio tilted the wrong way can all steer water to the foundation. Heavy clay soil takes water in slowly and lets it out slowly, so the ground beside a basement can stay soaked well after a storm.
Ranch homes spread their living space over one floor, which means a long foundation and a lot of basement wall in contact with wet soil. Some also mix a basement with a crawl space or slab section. Every joint and pipe opening is a place water can find, and the cove joint where wall meets floor is the usual first leak.
Clay under Orange homes swells in wet seasons and shrinks in dry summers. Over decades that cycle can crack poured walls, bow block walls and let a garage, porch or addition settle apart from the main house. Long ranch foundations have more length to show those cracks.
Most repairs happen from inside the basement. Carbon-fiber straps hold walls starting to bow, and the Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved further and can be tightened toward plumb. Steel push piers support a settling corner or garage. Epoxy or polyurethane injection seals cracks, and you get it all in writing.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Orange 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 company working out of 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth since 1985. We carry an A+ BBB rating, and the crew that comes to your Orange home is our own.
We start with a free inspection of the basement, any crawl space, the grading and the gutters. You'll get a written plan and price, with financing options. For a flooded basement, 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.
That end likely gets more runoff, from a downspout, a low spot in the yard or a settled patio. The soil there stays wetter longer. We'll trace the water and fix that side.
Yes. A slope toward the house sends rain straight at the foundation. Regrading near the house or adding a drain can move it away. We'll check it during a free inspection.
If the crawl space has bare soil or feels damp, a vapor barrier helps a lot. It cuts moisture rising into the room above. We'll check for standing water too.
It's common, but it isn't something to live with. Spring thaw soaks the clay and pushes water in at weak spots. Drainage and a sump can keep it dry year-round.
Yes. A driveway that slopes toward the house carries rain to the foundation. We'll look at the grade and suggest a drain or other fix.
Stair-step cracks along mortar joints often mean the wall is under soil pressure or settling at one end. We'll measure the wall and tell you if it needs support.
Check for water, humidity and cracks before building. A bedroom also needs a proper egress window. We'll make sure the basement stays dry so the new room lasts.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028. Keep away from water near outlets and turn off basement power if it's safe.
Yes. The warranty is in writing and transfers with the house. It gives buyers peace of mind about the basement and proof of who did the work and what it covers.
All American Basement Waterproofing works in Orange with our own crew from Wadsworth. We've been family-owned since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free estimate.
Orange is one of the many Cuyahoga County communities we serve - or see all of Cuyahoga County.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Orange 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