From the older homes near the center of Macedonia to the newer builds off Route 82, All American keeps basements dry and foundations solid - 40 years strong, a short drive from our Wadsworth shop. Free estimate, transferable lifetime warranty.
All American is a family business headquartered in Wadsworth, and Macedonia sits an easy drive northeast of our shop, so this corner of Summit County has been on our route for four decades. We know how the ground here behaves after a wet week, and we know how to stop it from getting into your basement.
Like most of Northeast Ohio, Macedonia sits on heavy glacial clay soil that holds water and is slow to drain away. After a hard spring rain or a fast snowmelt, that saturated clay presses against your foundation walls - a force called hydrostatic pressure - and pushes water in through cove joints, tie-rod holes and hairline cracks. It rarely takes a flood, just one soggy stretch of weather.
Our freeze-thaw winters make it worse. Water in the soil freezes, expands and squeezes the foundation, then thaws and refreezes again all season long. Over the years that cycle works cracks open a little wider and gives water more ways in, which is why an old basement in Macedonia that stayed dry for decades can suddenly start weeping.
Water is only half the story in Macedonia. The same clay that traps moisture swells and shrinks with the seasons, pushing on foundation walls until they bow, lean or crack. If you are seeing stair-step cracks in the block, a wall leaning inward, or upstairs doors and windows that suddenly stick, that is structural and it will not fix itself.
We stabilize walls without tearing up your whole yard. Depending on what your foundation needs, that can mean carbon-fiber straps to hold a bowing wall, the Richtech Stabilizer System for more serious movement, or epoxy and polyurethane injection to seal settlement and crack lines. Every repair is backed by our transferable lifetime warranty.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Macedonia 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 trucks roll out of Wadsworth and reach Macedonia without much fuss, so you get a local crew that knows Summit County soil. We handle everything from a single leaking crack to a full interior drainage system.
Every job starts with a free on-site inspection. We walk your basement with you, find where the water is actually coming from, and give you a straight, written estimate with no pressure and no surprises.
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.
Rain-driven leaks usually mean water is pooling against your foundation and pushing in through cracks or the cove joint. In Macedonia the dense glacial clay soil holds water and drains slowly, so hydrostatic pressure builds fast during storms. An interior drainage system routed to a sump pump relieves that pressure and keeps the floor dry.
Yes. Vertical cracks are often minor, but a horizontal or stair-step crack signals the wall is under real pressure and may be starting to bow. Macedonia's clay soil expands when wet and shoves against block walls. Carbon-fiber straps or the Richtech Stabilizer System can stabilize it without excavating your yard.
If your basement takes on water or your water table rises after storms, yes. A sump pump collects water from the drainage system and pumps it out, and a battery backup keeps it running during the power outages that come with Northeast Ohio storms. Together they are your best defense against a flooded basement.
Yes. Our interior waterproofing work carries a transferable lifetime warranty, so protection passes to the next owner if you sell. As a family-owned company serving Macedonia since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating, we stand behind the work for the life of the home.
All American Basement Waterproofing serves Macedonia and all of Summit County. We are family-owned since 1985, A+ rated with the BBB, and specialize in interior drainage, sump pumps, and foundation repair. Call us at (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection and a straightforward estimate.
Even newer homes leak because the problem is the soil and drainage. Macedonia's heavy clay backfill settles and traps water against fresh foundations, and freeze-thaw cycles open hairline cracks over time. An interior drainage system and sump pump solve it regardless of build date.
Macedonia is one of the many Summit County communities we serve - or see all of Summit County.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Macedonia 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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