Seepage at the floor, damp block and musty crawl spaces are common in Edinburg Township. We fix them with interior drains, sump pumps and vapor barriers, beginning with a free inspection.
Edinburg is gently rolling farmland drained by small streams. Where the land is low or close to a creek, groundwater sits near the surface for much of the year. A basement dug into that ground is surrounded by damp soil most of the spring, and the clay-heavy glacial till lets water drain away only slowly. The longer the soil stays wet, the more pressure it puts on the walls and floor.
Farmhouse cellars and many older basements were built without any real drainage. Others had clay tile drains that filled with silt long ago. With no way out, water collects under and around the footing and forces its way in at the joint where the wall meets the floor, through block mortar and through cracks. Every heavy rain on top of that brings the level up again.
Around the house, the details matter. Roof water from a big farmhouse can be a lot to handle, and downspouts that empty at the wall put it right where it does the most harm. Settled yards, flower beds and walks can tilt toward the foundation. A crawl space with bare dirt adds humidity that rises into the house and brings a musty smell to the rooms above it.
The heart of the system is a drain inside the basement. We remove a strip of floor along the walls, lay perforated pipe in stone at the footing and slope it to a sump pit. A membrane on the walls directs seepage down to the drain. Leaking cracks are sealed with injection, and new concrete goes back over the trench.
A sump pump carries the water out and away from the house, and a battery backup keeps it running in an outage. Crawl spaces get a sealed vapor barrier and a dehumidifier where needed. We also look at gutters, downspouts and grading. Most jobs take one to three days, and we test the system with you at the end.
Edinburg basements sit in wet clay near small creeks, often with no working drain. Our systems cover the footing drain, a reliable sump and a sealed crawl space.
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 Edinburg 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 family-owned company has worked out of 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth since 1985 and carries an A+ BBB rating. We send our own employees to Edinburg for estimates, repairs and follow-up visits.
A free on-site inspection comes first. We walk the basement, crawl space and yard with you, then give you a written plan showing the cause, the repair and the price. Reach us at (330) 366-3028.
Positive experience from start to finish. Scheduled the estimate within days and got us right on the calendar for the repair. Ken was great to work with and answered my numerous questions with patience. The crew arrived on time.
Brian was the lead on the job, him and his crew were absolutely astounding. They worked extremely hard and I commend them for their professionalism and their knowledge.
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.
Yes. A floor that stays wet in spring usually means groundwater is rising under and around the footing. An interior drain and sump pit collect that water and pump it out. We'll check your basement for free and explain the plan.
In low areas near a creek, the water table can stay high for days or weeks. The pit is doing its job by collecting that water. We'll make sure the pump, float and discharge line can keep up.
It can add a lot. Large roofs send a lot of water down the downspouts during a storm. If that water ends up at the foundation, it soaks the clay right beside your walls. Extending the downspouts helps.
We start with an inspection to see whether the crawl space is just damp or collecting water. Damp soil gets a sealed vapor barrier and maybe a dehumidifier. Standing water may also need a drain and sump.
Usually, yes. Old cellars rarely had working drains, so water builds up at the footing. An interior drain relieves that pressure without digging around the outside of the house. We'll check the walls first.
Peeling paint usually means moisture is pushing through the wall. Repainting won't stop it. We'll find where the water comes from and fix that, and then a finish can stay on the wall.
Cutting the floor makes dust and noise, so we protect the area and clean up each day. Most work stays in the basement. We'll tell you what to move before we start.
Yes. Call (330) 366-3028 for our 24/7 emergency response for flooded basements. We'll get a crew moving. Keep out of water near outlets until the power is off.
Yes. Our systems have a written lifetime warranty, and it transfers to the next owner if you sell. That gives buyers proof the basement was handled properly.
All American Basement Waterproofing, a family-owned company from Wadsworth since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew handles Edinburg jobs. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Edinburg 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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