Basement Waterproofing in Bratenahl, OH

Water's seeping through the mortar lines in my Bratenahl basement every spring. What stops it?

Worn mortar lets water through once the soil outside is soaked. We seal the worst joints and add an interior drain so water that reaches the wall goes to a sump. That stops it from spreading across the floor.

Our Bratenahl basement floor gets wet in the middle while the walls stay dry. Why?

Water under the slab can push up through cracks when the ground is saturated. That's common on low ground near the lake. A drain along the footing lowers that water before it reaches the floor.

We lost power in a storm and our Bratenahl basement flooded. How do I keep that from happening again?

A battery backup on the sump pump keeps it running when the power goes out. We can add one to your current setup or install a new pump and backup together. We'll test both before we leave.

Our Bratenahl home's near the lake. Does it need an exterior dig to stay dry?

Usually not. An interior drain and sump handle groundwater from inside with far less disruption to landscaping. We'll tell you if your basement is one of the rare cases where outside work makes more sense.

My downspouts in Bratenahl empty right next to the foundation. Is that a problem?

Yes. Every downspout that drains at the wall soaks the soil where you least want water. Extending them away from the house is one of the simplest fixes. We check this during every inspection.

The old clay pipe around our Bratenahl foundation may be clogged. Can it be replaced from inside?

We don't dig up the old exterior tile. We install a new drain along the inside of the footing and connect it to a sump. It does the same job and is easier to service later.

We've got white powder on our Bratenahl basement walls. Does that mean water is getting in?

That powder is efflorescence, minerals left behind when water passes through masonry and dries. It shows moisture is moving through the wall. We'll find where it's coming from and how to control it.

How long will my Bratenahl basement be torn up during waterproofing?

Most jobs take one to three days. Larger or older basements can take a bit longer. We'll give you the schedule in writing and clean up at the end of each day.

Does your waterproofing warranty stay with a Bratenahl home if we sell?

Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. Buyers can see the basement was fixed and is still covered, which helps at closing.

Who does basement waterproofing near me in Bratenahl, OH?

All American Basement Waterproofing does. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew does every job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.