Basement Waterproofing in Akron, OH

We live in one of Akron's older houses with a block basement. Is it too old to waterproof?

No house is too old for interior drainage. The original clay drain has usually failed, so we lay a new one at the footing, drain the block cores with weep holes and connect everything to a sump pump.

My Akron basement smells musty even though I never see water. What's causing it?

Moisture can come through block and stone as vapor without making a puddle, and it raises the humidity enough to feed mildew. We check the walls and floor for hidden seepage, then fix it with drainage, a membrane or a dehumidifier.

The power went out during the last storm and our Akron basement flooded. How do we stop that?

Add a battery backup sump pump. Your primary pump can't run without electricity, and big storms are when outages happen. The backup switches on by itself and keeps the pit from overflowing.

What goes into the price of waterproofing an Akron basement?

The main factors are wall length, floor thickness, the number of sump pits, the wall type and extras like crack injection or a battery backup. Tight access or a finished basement can add labor. You get a written price after the free inspection.

Rain runs down our sloped Akron yard toward the house. Does that matter?

Yes. Water that runs toward the house soaks into the backfill and loads the wall on that side. Regrading, downspout extensions and interior drainage along that wall together keep it out of the basement.

There's an old downspout pipe that goes into the ground at my Akron house. Is that a problem?

It can be. Many older underground lines have cracked or collapsed, and then roof water drains right into the soil beside your basement. We can check the line and reroute the downspout onto the surface and away from the foundation.

I'm selling my Akron home. Will the waterproofing warranty help?

It usually helps. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the new owner, and we give you paperwork describing the system. Buyers and inspectors look closely at basements, so that record is useful.

Water's coming in through the window wells of our Akron basement. What can you do?

Window wells fill up when the gravel is clogged or there's no drain at the bottom. We can connect a drain to your interior system, refresh the gravel and add a cover so rain stays out.

How long will my Akron basement be torn up?

Most Akron jobs take one to three days once the crew starts. Larger basements, thick slabs or a finished room can add time. You get the schedule in writing, and the crew cleans up every day.

I need basement waterproofing near me in Akron, OH. Is your shop close by?

Yes. All American Basement Waterproofing is based at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, a short drive from Akron, and we've been family-owned since 1985. We're A+ rated with the BBB, our own crew does the work, and the inspection is free. Call (330) 366-3028.