Woodmere is a small village along Chagrin Boulevard with single-family homes, apartment buildings and shops close together. We handle wet basements and foundation problems with free estimates and a lifetime warranty.
Woodmere covers less than a square mile, and until the 1940s most of it was farmland in the old Orange Township. It became a village in 1944, the last of the communities formed from that township, and most of its houses went up in the decades that followed. In the 1970s part of the village was rezoned for business, and today apartments and shops along Chagrin Boulevard sit near streets of single-family homes.
When so much of a small village is roofs, parking lots and pavement, rain has less open ground to soak into. Runoff moves fast across hard surfaces and collects at low spots, lawn edges and foundations. Homes near paved areas can see a lot more water reach their walls during a storm than the size of their own lot would suggest.
The soil beneath is dense clay that drains slowly. Basements from the mid-1900s here were built with tar coatings and footing drains that have now aged. Water that builds up against the wall pushes in at the cove joint, at cracks and around pipes, and a basement that stayed dry for years can start to leak.
Clay soil swells in wet months and shrinks in dry ones, and over decades that movement can crack poured walls and bow block walls in Woodmere basements. Garages, stoops and additions on shallower footings may settle on their own and pull away from the house, leaving gaps that let in water.
We repair from inside when we can. Carbon-fiber straps stop early bowing, and the Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved more and can be tightened back toward plumb. Steel push piers support settling sections. Cracks get epoxy or polyurethane injection, and every step is in a written plan.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Woodmere 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 moreWe're family-owned and work from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, in business since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own employees come to Woodmere for every inspection and job.
Book a free inspection and we'll check the basement, sump, grading and gutters, then give you a written plan and price. Financing is available. If water is pouring in, 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.
It can. Pavement sheds water quickly, and it can flow onto nearby yards and toward foundations. We'll look at how water moves around your house and where it should go.
Yes. We inspect and waterproof rental homes the same way we do owner-occupied ones. You'll get a written plan and price, and the warranty stays with the property.
It likely has a steady water source, like a downspout, a low spot or a failed drain on that side. Paint and patches won't stop it. Drainage at the footing gives the water somewhere to go.
Often a sump pump with drainage is the answer, since heavy storms overload old footing drains. We'll check where the water enters and whether a sump fits your basement.
It could. Clay swells and shrinks with the seasons and pushes on basement walls. Over time that causes cracks and bowing. We'll check yours for free.
Stoops often sit on their own shallow footings and can sink separately. If it tilts toward the house it can send water to the wall too. We'll check both.
It usually helps. Buyers and inspectors look hard at basements. A documented repair with a transferable lifetime warranty can make the sale go more smoothly for everyone.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response. Call (330) 366-3028. If water is near outlets, turn off power to the basement if you can do it safely.
Yes. We offer financing options and will go over them at your free estimate. You'll see the written price first, and there's no pressure to decide.
All American Basement Waterproofing serves Woodmere 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.
Woodmere 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 Woodmere 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