From older farmhouses to newer custom builds, we keep Boston Heights basements dry and foundations steady, with a free estimate, our own crew and a lifetime warranty that transfers when you sell.
Boston Heights is a small, semi-rural Summit County village with a mix of older farmhouses, mid-century homes and newer houses on larger lots. That variety means basements here range from fieldstone and block to modern poured walls. Each type ages differently, but all of them sit in the same wet clay and face the same seasonal water.
The land here slopes and rolls toward the Cuyahoga Valley, with wooded ravines and open fields between homes. Rain that falls on a hillside or a long lawn has a long way to travel, and it often travels straight toward the house. Walkout and hillside basements can take water on the uphill wall while the downhill side stays dry.
Clay beneath the topsoil holds water, and our freeze-thaw winters keep working it into every gap. Common entry points include the joint where the floor meets the wall, cracks, old stone joints, window wells and the spots where wells, septic lines or utilities pass through the foundation. A long, wet spring usually reveals every one of them.
On sloped ground, soil tends to creep slowly downhill, pressing on the upslope foundation wall. Add swelling clay and frost heave, and walls can bow, crack horizontally or develop stair-step cracks. Older stone foundations may bulge where mortar has washed out, and additions on shallow footings can settle away from the main house.
We brace bowing walls from inside with carbon-fiber straps or the Richtech Stabilizer System, which can straighten walls over time without excavating your yard. Settled footings are supported with steel push piers set into firmer soil, and leaking cracks are sealed with epoxy or polyurethane injection.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Boston Heights 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 moreOur crew travels to Boston Heights from our shop on E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've been family-owned since 1985, and the people who inspect your home are the same people who do the work.
The estimate is free and done in person. We walk the basement and the property with you, including slopes and drainage paths, then give you a clear written plan that covers the work, the warranty and any options.
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.
I had an absolute exceptional experience. They come in and do exactly what they say they were going to do, they were neat and cleaned up behind themselves. Any questions that I had, they answered.
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.
Water flowing down the slope collects against the uphill wall first. That wall carries more water and pressure than the others. Drainage along that wall, plus a French drain or swale outside, usually stops it.
Yes. The buried walls of a walkout still sit against wet soil, and water can enter at the floor seam or through cracks. Interior drainage along those walls keeps the space dry.
Stone foundations can't be sealed with coatings, but water coming through them can be managed. An interior drain and wall membrane collect seepage and send it to a sump. We'll check the stone's condition too.
It's common on clay soil, but it means water is sitting against your foundation. Regrading, downspout extensions or a French drain can move it away. That also reduces pressure on the walls.
Gaps around pipe openings are frequent leak points. We can seal them and, if water also comes in elsewhere, add interior drainage. We'll inspect all entry points during the estimate.
Additions often sit on shallower footings and can settle differently than the main house. We'll check whether the addition has dropped. Steel push piers can support it if needed.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response. Call (330) 366-3028 and we'll help you handle the water now, then come back to plan a permanent fix once things are safe.
Yes. We offer financing so you can take care of the repair now and pay over time. Ask during your free estimate and we'll go over the options.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. When a buyer's inspector asks about the basement or foundation, you can hand over the paperwork.
All American Basement Waterproofing has worked in Northeast Ohio since 1985. We're family-owned, based in Wadsworth, A+ rated with the BBB, and 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 Boston Heights 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