Basement Waterproofing in Green, OH

Our Green house is only a few years old. Why is the basement already leaking?

Newer basements often leak at shrinkage cracks, form-tie holes and the joint at the footing once the outside coating wears. Settled backfill can also pond water against the walls. We seal the leaks and add drainage where it's needed.

The builder put a sump pit in my Green basement, but water still gets in. Why?

Some builder pits are not tied to a full perimeter drain, so they only catch water near the pit. Water along the other walls still comes in at the floor seam. We run drain tile along the affected walls into the pit.

I'm seeing low spots in the dirt along my Green house. Do they matter?

Yes. Backfill settles for years after construction, and those low spots hold water right against your foundation. Refilling them so the ground slopes away, plus downspout extensions, takes a lot of pressure off the walls.

We have a farmhouse in Green with a stone basement. Can you waterproof it?

Yes. We install an interior drain at the base of the stone walls, add a membrane to catch seepage and connect it all to a sump pump. The stone stays in place and the water gets a way out.

There's a crawl space under the addition on our Green farmhouse. What should we do with it?

If it's damp or musty, seal it. A heavy vapor barrier over the ground and up the walls, with drainage where water collects, keeps moisture from rising into the rooms above.

Why is my Green basement so humid in summer even with no leaks?

Warm, humid air condenses on cool concrete, and vapor can move through walls and floor. A properly sized dehumidifier handles it once any seepage is fixed. We check for hidden leaks first so the unit isn't fighting a losing battle.

My Green basement only gets wet in March and April. What's happening then?

That's when snowmelt, spring rain and thawing ground all hit at once. The clay can't drain it fast enough, so the water table rises against your walls. Interior drainage and a sump handle that seasonal surge.

We want to finish the basement in our new Green home. Should we waterproof first?

Yes, especially if you've seen any dampness. Sealing cracks and adding drainage before framing protects the drywall, carpet and insulation you're about to install. We'll tell you what your basement needs.

Is a battery backup worth adding to my Green sump pump?

If your basement relies on the pump, yes. Storms bring both the most water and the most outages. A battery backup takes over automatically and keeps the pit from overflowing.

Who does basement waterproofing near me in Green, OH, and is the estimate free?

All American Basement Waterproofing does, and yes, the inspection and estimate are free. We're a family-owned company based at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating and our own crew. Call (330) 366-3028.