Wooded lots, clogged gutters and a septic field to work around: we waterproof Bath homes with drainage planned for your whole property, backed by a transferable lifetime warranty.
Bath is mostly wooded acreage, and the trees shape how water reaches a basement. Every fall, leaves pack the gutters, and an overflowing gutter drops the roof's water right beside the foundation. Tree roots open channels through the clay that carry surface water straight down to footing depth. So even a house on a large lot can have water arriving in a narrow strip along one wall.
The land rolls toward Yellow Creek and its small tributaries, and on many properties the house sits partway down a slope. Water moving through the soil stops when it meets a basement wall and builds pressure there. The heavy glacial clay beneath the topsoil drains slowly, so that pressure lasts well after a storm ends. It pushes water in at the cove joint, through cracks and around pipe openings.
Most Bath homes are on private septic, and that changes the drainage plan. A sump discharge line cannot empty onto or near a leach field, and a trench cannot cut through one. That is why we locate the septic system first and route everything around it. Ignoring it can saturate the field or damage its lines, and then you have two problems where you had one.
Inside, we install drain tile along the walls at footing level, set in clean stone and sloped to a sump pit. Wall membranes catch seepage through block. The sump discharge is routed away from the house and clear of the septic field, often to a daylight outlet down the slope where the ground falls naturally.
Outside, we look at the gutters and downspouts first, since leaf-clogged gutters are a common source of trouble here. Guards and larger downspouts with extensions keep roof water moving. Leaking cracks in poured walls get epoxy or polyurethane injection, and a battery backup pump protects the basement if a storm takes down power lines on wooded roads.
Bath properties are wooded, rolling and on septic, so we fit each system around your leach field, with footing drains and a sump inside and discharge lines, gutters and downspouts planned for the whole lot.
A perimeter drain captures water at the wall-floor joint and routes it to your sump before it reaches the floor.
A durable moisture barrier directs wall seepage into the drain and keeps the space dry and bright.
Collected water is moved out and away from your foundation by a high-capacity sump system.
The most common entry points are sealed watertight as part of the complete system.
You work directly with the All American team at every step.
We come out, find where the water gets in and walk you through what we see.
You get a fixed-price plan in plain English, with financing options if you want them.
Our own crew installs the drain, membrane and sump, usually in one to three days.
We test the pump with you and hand over a written, transferable lifetime warranty.
Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Bath 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 crews head out of Wadsworth and reach Bath easily, so you get a local team that understands Summit County soil. We handle anything from a single leaking crack to a complete interior drainage system.
Every job starts with a free on-site inspection. We find where the water is really coming from, walk you through what we see, and give you a clear written estimate with no pressure.
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.
Exceptional basement waterproofing, highly recommend. I had an outstanding experience with All American Basement for my basement.
Well away from the leach field. We locate your septic system before we plan anything and route the discharge line around it, usually downhill to a spot where the water can soak in or flow off harmlessly.
It is often part of it. Overflowing gutters drop the roof's water straight down beside the wall, right where the basement is most vulnerable. Gutter guards, bigger downspouts and extensions keep that water moving away from the house.
Big storms send water down the slope and through root channels faster than the clay can absorb it. It builds against the wall and pushes in at the cove joint. Interior drainage relieves that pressure so storm water stays out.
Interior drainage handles most Bath basements with far less disruption to trees and landscaping. Exterior excavation makes sense when a wall needs repair from the outside. We'll explain the options at the free inspection.
Most jobs take one to three days once work begins. Longer discharge lines, several sump pits or crack injection can add time. You'll get the schedule in writing first.
Yes. We offer financing options so you can do the job now and pay over time. Ask about them when you receive your written estimate after the free inspection.
They can be. Roots loosen the soil and create paths that carry water down to the footing, and a large root can also crack a pipe or a wall. Interior drainage catches that water, and we'll point out any root problems we see.
Add a battery backup pump. It takes over when the power fails and keeps the pit from overflowing during the storm. For homes that lose power often, a backup is one of the most useful parts of the system.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. We give you documentation of the system so buyers and inspectors can see what was done.
Call All American Basement Waterproofing at (330) 366-3028. We're a family-owned company based at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, working in Summit County since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew does the work, and the inspection is free.
Bath is one of the many Summit County communities we serve - or see our full basement waterproofing service.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Bath 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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