Older Shreve farmhouses fight glacial clay and freeze-thaw every spring, and we help. All American Basement Waterproofing offers free estimates and a transferable lifetime warranty. Call (330) 366-3028 today.
Shreve sits on the heavy glacial clay that blankets much of Wayne County, and that clay holds water like a sponge after snowmelt and hard rains. When saturated soil presses against a foundation, hydrostatic pressure pushes moisture through any weak point it can find.
Northeast Ohio winters make things worse. Freeze-thaw cycles expand and contract the soil around your walls, working cracks wider season after season and opening new paths for water into the basement.
In many Shreve homes water first shows up at the cove joint, where the wall meets the floor, or through old tie-rod holes and hairline cracks. An interior drainage system paired with a sump pump and battery backup routes that water out before it ever pools on your floor.
Beyond wet basements, we address the structural side of foundation trouble: bowing or leaning walls, stair-step cracks in block, and settlement cracks that come from years of shifting clay. The Richtech Stabilizer System and carbon-fiber straps can stabilize a wall without tearing up your whole yard.
We also seal active leaks with epoxy and polyurethane crack injection and look for early warning signs like sticking doors and windows upstairs. Every repair is backed by our transferable lifetime warranty, so the protection stays with the home if you sell it.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Shreve 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 are based in Wadsworth, a solid drive northeast of Shreve, and we cover this corner of Wayne County regularly. The distance never changes the work: the same crews, the same methods, and the same warranty you would get anywhere else we serve.
Because Shreve has so many older farmhouses, we take time to understand how each foundation was built before we recommend anything. Call for a free, no-pressure estimate and we will come out to look at your basement.
From the free estimate to the finished job, everything was on time and exactly what they quoted. The crew was respectful of our home and cleaned up completely. Five stars for a local company that still does things right.
After years of a wet basement every spring, All American installed an interior drainage system and a sump pump with battery backup. We've had heavy storms since and the floor has stayed bone dry. Professional crew, fair price, and they cleaned up every day.
They're local and it shows - on time, honest, and they explained every option without any pressure. Our foundation crack was fixed and sealed, and the lifetime warranty gave us real peace of mind. Highly recommend this family-owned company.
Rain saturates the clay soil around your Shreve foundation, and hydrostatic pressure forces water through cracks, cove joints, and tie-rod holes. It usually is not one big hole but many small paths. An interior drainage system and sump pump keep it dry. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free estimate.
A horizontal crack is more concerning than a vertical one because it often signals soil pressure pushing the wall inward. Stair-step cracks in block matter too. In Shreve's clay, we frequently stabilize these with carbon-fiber straps or the Richtech Stabilizer System, no full excavation needed.
Cost depends on how much wall needs drainage, the number of cracks, and whether a sump pump or structural work is involved. Every Shreve basement is different, so we give a free written estimate with no pressure. There is no one-size price, but we will explain every line item.
All American Basement Waterproofing serves Shreve and all of Wayne County from our Wadsworth base. We have been family-owned since 1985, hold an A+ BBB rating, and back our work with a transferable lifetime warranty. Call (330) 366-3028 to set up a free estimate.
Yes. Most bowing or leaning walls in Shreve homes can be stabilized from the inside using carbon-fiber straps or the Richtech Stabilizer System. That avoids the cost and mess of full-yard excavation while holding the wall in place, all under our lifetime warranty.
A musty smell almost always means moisture is getting in somewhere, often through the cove joint or a damp block wall. That dampness feeds mold and mildew. Fixing the water source with interior drainage and a sump pump usually clears the smell for good.
Shreve is one of the many Wayne County communities we serve - or see all of Wayne County.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Shreve 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