Basement Waterproofing in Chatham, OH

Our Chatham basement leaks only in March and April. Why those months?

Spring thaw and rain saturate the clay, and the water table rises. That's when pressure on your walls is highest. An interior drain and sump handle that seasonal water from inside.

Can a Chatham cellar with a dirt floor get a sump pump?

Yes. We can dig a pit, add a drain along the walls and cover the soil with a sealed vapor barrier. The setup depends on the cellar's size and walls, and we'll explain it during the inspection.

I've got a pond near my Chatham house. Could it be raising the water around my basement?

It may be a sign that the water table is high in that area. Water in nearby soil presses on basement walls. A drain and sump give that water a controlled way out of the house.

My Chatham sump pump's discharge dumps right next to the foundation. Is that a problem?

Yes. That water soaks back into the soil and returns to the pit, so the pump runs more and the walls stay wet. We'll extend the line to a spot where water drains away.

We'd like to put a home gym in our Chatham basement. What should happen before that?

Get any water and humidity under control first. Rubber flooring and equipment trap moisture if the floor is damp. We'll inspect and recommend what the basement needs.

Is it possible to waterproof a Chatham basement without digging up the lawn?

Yes, in most cases. An interior drain and sump handle groundwater from inside the house. We'll tell you if yours is one of the rare cases that needs outside work.

How can I tell if moisture in my Chatham basement is a leak or condensation?

Tape a square of plastic to the wall for a couple of days. Moisture under it means water through the wall, and moisture on top means condensation. We'll check it properly during the free inspection.

Our Chatham crawl space smells sour after rain. What fixes that?

The smell usually comes from damp soil and wood. We'll handle any standing water, then seal the ground and walls with a vapor barrier. A dehumidifier can keep the air dry.

Does the waterproofing warranty for a Chatham home go to the next owner?

Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers when the house sells. It gives buyers proof the basement was fixed and can help the sale go smoothly.

I need a wet basement fixed near me in Chatham, OH. Who comes out to the township?

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