Hills and Dales is a small village of 1920s Tudor and Colonial Revival homes on large, wooded, hilly lots. We care for their basements and foundations with our own crew and a lifetime warranty.
Hills and Dales was laid out in 1922 as a planned residential community, and developers named it for the rolling terrain of the site. Many of its homes are Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival houses from the 1920s, set back from the street on lots of about an acre. The village enforces deed restrictions that have kept much of that original character in place.
The name fits the land. Lots rise and fall, and ravines cut through the village. A house built on a hillside has soil stacked against its uphill walls, and rain and snowmelt drain down toward it. Low spots and ravine edges can stay wet for days after a storm, especially where clay in the soil slows drainage.
Tall oaks and evergreens shade most lots. Their leaves and needles clog gutters, which then overflow right at the foundation. Large roofs on these houses collect a lot of water, and older downspouts may still drain into buried lines that have cracked or filled with roots. A century-old basement shows the result as damp walls, efflorescence and a musty smell.
Foundations from the 1920s have now carried their homes for about a hundred years. Some walls lose mortar, some crack and some bow under the steady load of wet soil on a hillside. Porches, sunrooms and garages added over the decades may sit on their own footings and settle apart from the main house.
We make most repairs from inside, without disturbing the grounds. Carbon-fiber straps hold walls that have begun to bow. The Richtech Stabilizer System braces walls that have moved further, and its steel braces can be tightened to bring them back toward plumb. Steel push piers support a settling corner, and injection seals cracks in poured concrete.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Hills and Dales 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 Hills and Dales visit, so the people who inspect your home are the people who do the work.
The inspection is free. We look at the basement, walls, grading, gutters and downspout lines, then give you a written plan with the problem, the repair and the price. Call (330) 366-3028.
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.
Brian was the lead on the job, him and his crew were absolutely astounding. They worked extremely hard and I commend them for their professionalism and their knowledge.
Start by finding the source. In homes this age it's often seepage through old walls, a failed footing drain or clogged downspout lines. We'll check all of it for free and give you a written plan.
It can. Ground near a ravine edge often stays wet, and slopes send runoff toward the house. We'll look at how water moves around your lot and what the basement needs to stay dry.
After many decades, buried lines often crack, sag or fill with roots. When they back up, roof water soaks the soil at the wall. We can check where they drain and suggest a fix.
Yes. Most of our repairs are inside the basement, so the exterior and grounds stay as they are. We'll explain each step before we start and keep the work area clean.
Yes. Clogged gutters overflow at the foundation, and that water soaks in right beside the walls. Keeping gutters clear and extending downspouts helps. We'll check this during the inspection.
It may be. Sunrooms and porches often sit on shallower footings than the main house. We'll check for movement and tell you whether piers or simple sealing is the right fix.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. Call (330) 366-3028. If water is near outlets or equipment, shut off the power to the basement first.
Make sure the walls and floor stay dry through a wet season, and check humidity. Older basements often need drainage first. We'll inspect it and tell you what's needed before you build.
Yes. We offer financing options and explain them during your free estimate. You'll have a written price first, so there's no pressure to decide on the spot.
All American Basement Waterproofing does. We're a family business in Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 to book a free inspection.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Hills and Dales 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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