Walton Hills is a village of spacious homes on large lots, with winding roads, Tinkers Creek and park land all around. We keep those basements dry and foundations steady, starting with a free estimate.
Walton Hills grew out of a farm. In 1937 a developer bought the old Walton farm and laid out roads that follow the natural contours of the land. The village incorporated in 1951, and its zoning called for large residential lots, much bigger than in nearby suburbs. The result is a place of spacious country homes set well apart on rolling, wooded ground.
Park land surrounds much of the village. Parts of the Bedford Reservation, with the deep gorge that Tinkers Creek has carved, lie within it, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits along its edge. Houses on hillsides and near ravines see water moving downhill toward them in every storm, and the lots that sit lower collect runoff from above.
The soils here are mostly clay and glacial till, which drain slowly. On a slope, water that soaks in upstream can travel underground and surface against a basement wall on the downhill side of the house. Snowmelt and spring rain keep that ground wet for weeks, and water finds cracks, joints and the seam where wall meets floor.
Big houses on hilly lots put different stresses on a foundation. In Walton Hills we see walls bowing on the uphill side where soil pushes hardest, corners settling on the downhill side and walkout basements with cracks near the open end. Attached garages and additions can move on their own shallower footings.
Most repairs are made from inside. Carbon-fiber straps hold walls with early bowing, and the Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved further and can be tightened to ease them back toward plumb. Steel push piers carry settling corners on firm soil, 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 Walton Hills 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 doing this work since 1985 and hold an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew comes out for every Walton Hills estimate and job.
The estimate is free. We walk the lot, look at how water moves around the house and check the basement walls, floor and sump. You get a written plan with the cause, 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.
Water soaking into the slope above your house flows downhill underground and piles up against the uphill wall. That side sees the most pressure. A drain along the footing catches it and sends it to a sump.
Yes. The buried walls of a walkout still hold back wet soil, and water can come in where the buried wall meets the exposed side. We'll check each wall and the door area during a free visit.
Homes near a ravine can see soil creep and uneven settling over time. We'll look for cracks and signs that part of the foundation is moving. Most fixes are done from inside.
Large lots can still slope toward the house in spots, and clay soil drains slowly. Downspouts emptying close to the walls make it worse. We'll show you where the water is going and what will move it away.
A larger basement means more wall to cover, so it can take a bit longer than average. Most jobs still finish in a few days. We give you the schedule in writing before we start.
It's common. Garages usually sit on shallower footings than the house, and on sloped lots one end may settle more. Steel push piers can support it on firmer soil below.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028. Keep clear of water near outlets and shut off power only if the panel is safe to reach.
Make sure the buried walls and floor are dry and stay dry after heavy rain. Fix any seepage before framing. We'll inspect it for free and give you a plan so the finished space lasts.
Yes. We go over financing options at the free estimate, once you have the written price. You can take your time, and there's no pressure to decide on the spot.
All American Basement Waterproofing. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew does every job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free estimate.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Walton Hills basement or foundation and give you an honest, written estimate at no cost. Family-owned and protecting Northeast Ohio homes since 1985.
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