Basement Waterproofing in East Canton, OH

Water seeps in where my East Canton basement wall meets the floor. Where's it coming from?

That's the cove joint, and it's the most common leak point. Water builds up under and beside the floor and pushes through the seam. An interior drain at the footing relieves that pressure and sends the water to a sump.

Our East Canton house is at the bottom of a slope. Will a sump pump keep up?

A properly sized pump with a good drain system usually will. We also look at where the uphill runoff goes, because steering some of it away helps a lot. A battery backup covers power outages during storms.

I think my East Canton home has an old clay tile footing drain. Can it be fixed?

Old clay tile outside the wall is hard to reach without digging. In most cases we install a new drain inside along the footing. It does the same job and can be serviced later.

Can a brick or stone basement in East Canton be waterproofed if it's leaking?

Yes. Interior drainage works with any wall type because it catches water at the base. We may seal bad joints too. We'll explain the plan for your walls at the free inspection.

My East Canton basement smells musty but never floods. Should I worry?

A musty smell means moisture is getting in or building up. It can come from damp walls, a wet floor edge or high humidity. We'll find the source and suggest a fix, which may be as simple as a dehumidifier.

We've had water in our East Canton basement twice this year. Is a battery backup worth it?

If water has come in twice, a backup is a smart addition. Storms that bring heavy rain also knock out power, which is exactly when a regular pump stops. The battery keeps it running until power returns.

Can the downspouts on my East Canton house really cause a wet basement?

Yes. A downspout that empties at the wall can pour a lot of water into one spot during a single storm. Extensions or buried lines that carry it away are an easy first step. We check them on every visit.

Is waterproofing an East Canton basement a messy job?

There is some concrete dust and noise while we cut the floor. We protect the area, clean up at the end of each day and haul away the debris. Most jobs are done in one to three days.

If we sell our East Canton home, does the waterproofing warranty go with it?

Yes. The lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. That gives buyers proof the basement was fixed, which can make the sale go more smoothly.

Is there a basement waterproofing company near me in East Canton, OH?

All American Basement Waterproofing serves East Canton from Wadsworth. We're family-owned, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 and our own crew will come out for a free inspection.