Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Palmyra, OH

Our Palmyra farmhouse cellar has never been dry. Is it too old to fix?

Old cellars can usually be dried out. We add an interior drain along the walls and a sump pit to carry water away, adjusting for stone or uneven footings. We'll inspect it first and explain the plan in writing.

My Palmyra property sits on flat land. Why does that make the basement wetter?

On flat land, rain has little slope to run off, so it soaks in beside the house. Clay soil holds that water against the walls for a long time. A drain at the footing and a sump give it a way out.

We've heard about old coal mines around Palmyra. Should we worry about our foundation?

Most foundation cracks we see come from clay soil and frost, and those are very fixable. We look at how the walls and floor are moving to judge the cause. If anything looks unusual, we'll tell you plainly.

I'm noticing a musty smell in my Palmyra home's crawl space. What's the fix?

Bare soil in a crawl space releases moisture into the air. A sealed vapor barrier over the ground and walls cuts that off, and a dehumidifier can handle what's left. We'll also check for standing water.

The back porch on our Palmyra house is pulling away. Is that a foundation problem?

Porches usually sit on shallow footings that frost moves easily. The gap often means the porch is settling on its own. We'll check it and the main walls, and push piers can support it if needed.

Can someone come to Palmyra if our basement floods on a weekend?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements, weekends included. Call (330) 366-3028 and we'll get a crew moving. Keep clear of water near outlets until the power is off.

Is a free inspection in Palmyra really free?

Yes. We come out, look at the basement, crawl space and drainage, and give you a written plan and price at no charge. You decide what to do with it.

We're planning to sell our Palmyra home. Should we fix the basement first?

It often helps. Buyers and inspectors look closely at wet basements and cracked walls. A repair with a transferable lifetime warranty gives the buyer written proof the problem was handled.

Can Palmyra homeowners finance a waterproofing job?

Yes, we offer financing options. We'll explain them during your free estimate, once you have the written plan and price. There's no pressure to decide that day.

Who handles basement waterproofing near me in Palmyra, OH?

All American Basement Waterproofing, a family-owned company in Wadsworth since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew does every job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.