Freedom is a rural township in northeastern Portage County, with homes spread along country roads and State Route 303. We keep its basements dry and its foundations steady, starting with a free estimate.
Freedom Township was settled in 1818 and organized in 1825, one of the last townships in Portage County to form. Its first settler was Charles Paine, and a railroad stop called Freedom Station once shipped goods from the township. Today Freedom is mostly quiet country, with farms, woodlots and homes on large lots. The Ohio National Guard training grounds fill its southeast corner.
This part of the county has sandstone-capped ridges with flat, poorly drained ground between them. Houses on the ridges shed water more easily, while homes on the flats sit in clay-rich glacial till that stays wet for long stretches. On those lower lots, spring rain and snowmelt can keep a basement surrounded by saturated soil for weeks.
Freedom homes come in every age, from old farmhouses to houses built in the last few decades. Older basements often have block or stone walls with drains that stopped working long ago. Newer poured basements can leak at tie-rod holes and shrinkage cracks. Crawl spaces under porches and additions add damp air and a musty smell.
The clay under Freedom swells when it's wet and shrinks during dry spells, and frost heaves it every winter. Block walls respond by bowing and cracking along mortar lines. Poured walls crack vertically. Attached garages and porches, with shallower footings, can settle at a different rate than the house and pull away at the seams.
We do most repairs inside the basement. Carbon-fiber straps stop walls from bowing further. The Richtech Stabilizer System uses steel braces that can be tightened over time to move a wall back toward plumb. Steel push piers support settling sections, and epoxy or polyurethane injection seals cracks that leak.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Freedom 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 a family-owned company working from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating. Every estimate and every job in Freedom is handled by our own employees.
Call (330) 366-3028 to book a free inspection. We check the basement, crawl space, sump and drainage outside, then give you a written plan with the problem, the fix and the price.
We recently hired All American Basement Waterproofing to address some structural and moisture issues in our basement, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Mike and his team installed carbon fiber straps on one of our basement walls.
Exceptional basement waterproofing, highly recommend. I had an outstanding experience with All American Basement for my basement.
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.
It's a big part of it. Flat, low ground in this area drains slowly, and clay soil holds water against the walls. An interior drain and a sump pit give that water a way out. We'll check your yard grading too.
Yes. Higher ground drains better, but water can still collect at the footing from downspouts, poor grading or a clogged drain. We'll look at where water enters and why, then explain what will stop it.
The white powder is efflorescence, left behind as water moves through the block and dries. It means moisture is getting in. It's a good time to find the source and deal with it before it gets worse.
Yes. A sealed vapor barrier over the dirt and up the walls keeps ground moisture out. A dehumidifier can control what's left. We'll also check for water pooling in there after storms.
Porches usually sit on shallow footings that frost and clay move easily. A gap often means the porch is settling on its own. We'll check it and the main foundation, and push piers can support it if needed.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028 and we'll get a crew moving. Stay away from water near outlets or appliances until the power is off.
Yes. Every job is handled by our own employees from start to finish. The same company that gives you the estimate does the work and backs it with a written lifetime warranty.
It usually does. Buyers and inspectors look closely at basements. A completed repair with a transferable lifetime warranty gives them proof the problem was fixed properly.
Yes, we offer financing options. We'll walk through them at your free estimate, once you have the written plan and price. There's no pressure to decide that day.
Call All American Basement Waterproofing at (330) 366-3028. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew comes out for the free estimate.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Freedom 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