Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Shaker Heights, OH

The downspouts on our Shaker Heights house run into underground pipes. Could those be causing the leak?

They often are. Old underground leaders crack, clog with roots or collapse, and the roof water ends up soaking the soil beside the foundation. We can test them and reroute downspouts above ground if needed.

We have huge old trees near our Shaker Heights house. Can the roots hurt the foundation?

They can play a part. Roots pull moisture from clay in summer, which can let soil shrink and settle unevenly. They can also clog old drain lines. We'll look at both when we inspect.

My Shaker Heights basement has a white powder on the walls. Should I scrub it off and paint?

You can clean it, but it will come back. That powder is mineral salt left by water passing through the wall. Paint won't stop it, while a wall membrane tied into drainage handles the water behind it.

It's an older Shaker Heights home we plan to sell in a few years. Is waterproofing worth it?

It often is. Buyers and inspectors look hard at older basements. A dry basement with a written, transferable lifetime warranty gives them a clear answer.

I'm not sure if my Shaker Heights basement problem is water or the foundation. Can you check both?

Yes. We handle waterproofing and foundation repair, so one free visit covers both. We'll tell you what we find and whether the two problems are connected.

Our Shaker Heights home is on a list of historic houses. Will your work change how it looks?

Almost everything we do happens inside the basement, so the outside of the house stays the same. Downspout extensions or small grading changes are the most you'd see outdoors.

We've found a horizontal crack in our Shaker Heights basement wall. Is that serious?

A horizontal crack in block usually means soil pressure is pushing the wall in. It's worth a look soon, before it moves more. We'll measure the wall at a free inspection and explain the options.

Can you come out fast if our Shaker Heights basement floods during a storm?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028 and we'll get a crew moving and help you protect what you can in the meantime.

My neighbor in Shaker Heights had waterproofing done. Does my house need the same thing?

Not necessarily. Two houses on the same street can leak for different reasons. We look at your walls, floor, gutters and grading and write a plan for your home only.

Who does basement waterproofing near me in Shaker Heights, OH, and is the estimate free?

All American Basement Waterproofing does, and yes, the estimate is free. We're a family-owned company from Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028.