Valley View is a village in the Cuyahoga River valley, where Tinkers Creek meets the river and the Ohio and Erie Canal runs by. We waterproof and repair its colonials and ranches with free estimates and our own crew.
Valley View formed as a village in 1919 and takes its name from the Cuyahoga River valley it sits in. Its homes are almost all single-family houses, many of them colonials and ranches. Modern growth began in the 1950s, and the village added a lot of residents in the 1980s, so its basements range from mid-century block to newer poured concrete.
Water shapes this village. The Cuyahoga River runs through it, Tinkers Creek flows west across it to join the river, and the Ohio and Erie Canal follows the valley floor. The floodplains of the river and the creek take up a large part of the land. Homes near the low ground sit where groundwater stays high, and homes on the valley slopes catch water moving downhill.
On top of that come Northeast Ohio winters, deep frost and wet springs. Saturated soil presses on basement walls, and water finds the cove joint, cracks and gaps around pipes. When heavy rain comes on top of a high water table, a sump pump that can't keep up or loses power is often the difference between a dry floor and a wet one.
Valley soils are uneven. Some lots sit on softer river-bottom ground and others on firmer clay up the slope. In Valley View that can mean settling at one corner, cracks where a garage meets the house, or a wall on the uphill side bowing under the weight of wet soil.
We fix most of this from inside the house. Carbon-fiber straps hold walls with early bowing. The Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved more and can be tightened to ease them back toward plumb. Steel push piers reach through soft ground to firmer soil to carry a settling section. The plan comes to you in writing.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Valley View 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 family-owned and based at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. Our own employees handle every Valley View estimate and every job, and we stand behind the work with a transferable lifetime warranty.
A free estimate comes first. We check the basement or crawl space, the grading and the gutters, and look at where your lot sits in the valley. Then you get a written plan with the problem, the fix and the price. Call (330) 366-3028.
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.
We can control groundwater seeping through walls and floors with interior drains and sump pumps. Surface flooding from the creek is a different problem that our systems can't stop. We'll be honest about what fits your house.
Water in the soil moves downhill and piles up against the uphill side of a basement. That wall carries the most pressure. An interior drain along it catches the water at the footing.
In a river valley, a sump often runs a lot because the water table is high. What matters is that it keeps up and has a backup. We'll check the pump, float and discharge line.
Yes. A battery backup keeps the sump running when the power fails, which often happens during the same storms that bring the most water. We'll size it to your pit and pump.
It may be. Garages often have shallower footings and can settle on their own, especially on softer soil. We'll check the crack and the footing and explain your options.
It can be if the soil is bare or damp. A vapor barrier over the ground and walls cuts down moisture rising into the house. A dehumidifier helps too.
Check for water, humidity and how hard your sump works during wet months. If there's any seepage, fix it before framing. We'll look at the space and tell you what it needs.
We offer 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028 and we'll get moving. Keep away from water near outlets until the power is off.
Yes, we offer financing options. We'll go over them during your free estimate. You'll have the written price before you decide, and there's no pressure to sign that day.
All American Basement Waterproofing serves Valley View with its own crew from Wadsworth. We've been family-owned since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free estimate.
Valley View 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 Valley View 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