Basement Waterproofing in Ashland, OH

It hasn't rained in days, but my Ashland basement got wet in March. Why?

That is usually snowmelt. Snow along the house melts while the ground below is still frozen, so the water collects in the loose soil beside your foundation and pushes in at the floor seam. An interior drain and sump catch it before it reaches the floor.

There's a white crust on the block walls in my Ashland basement. Should I worry?

That crust is efflorescence, salt left behind when water moves through masonry and dries. It won't hurt the wall by itself, but it tells you water is getting through. We find the source and give that water a drain to follow.

We'd like to finish our Ashland basement someday. Should we waterproof first?

Yes, deal with the water before framing or drywall goes up. Once the drain tile and sump are running and the walls stay dry, you can finish the space with far less risk of mold. We'll leave the sump easy to reach for service.

What changes the price of waterproofing an Ashland basement?

The length of wall that needs drainage, floor thickness, sump pit depth and extras like a battery backup or crack injection all play a part. Stone walls and tight access add labor. After a free inspection you get a written price for your house.

Why do my Ashland window wells fill up like buckets?

Window wells sit below grade and catch rain and melting snow. If the gravel at the bottom is packed with silt or there's no drain, the well fills and leaks around the window frame. We can add a drain tied into your system and a cover to keep rain out.

Our older Ashland house has a stone basement. Can it be kept dry?

Yes. Stone walls mostly leak through their mortar joints, so we repoint the worst joints where needed and put an interior drain along the base of the wall. That drain carries the water to a sump, and the old wall stays in place.

I'm not sure my Ashland sump pump is big enough. How can I tell?

Warning signs include a pump that runs almost nonstop in spring, a pit that fills close to the top, or a motor that is old and loud. We check the pit, the pump and the discharge line during the inspection and tell you whether it can keep up.

How long will the crew be working in my Ashland basement?

Most Ashland basements take one to three days once the crew starts. Larger basements, thick slabs or extra work like crack injection can add time. You get the schedule in writing before we begin.

If we sell our Ashland home, does the warranty go to the buyer?

Yes. Our lifetime warranty is in writing and it transfers to the next owner. That gives your buyer and their inspector a clear answer about the basement.

I'm looking for basement waterproofing near me in Ashland, OH. Who comes out?

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