Basement Waterproofing in Hayesville, OH

Our Hayesville farmhouse has a fieldstone cellar. Can it be waterproofed?

Yes. Stone walls leak mostly through the mortar joints, so we repoint the worst of them and install an interior drain at the base of the wall. The drain carries water to a sump pump, and the old wall stays right where it is.

There's a crawl space under the addition on my Hayesville house. Does it need work too?

Often it does. A bare dirt crawl space gives off moisture that rises into the rooms above and the basement beside it. A sealed vapor barrier over the ground and up the walls, plus drainage where water pools, keeps it dry.

My Hayesville basement smells musty, but I never see water. What's going on?

Moisture can move through stone and block as vapor without leaving a puddle. It raises the humidity and feeds mildew on wood, boxes and drywall. We look for hidden seepage first, then handle what's left with drainage or a dehumidifier.

Water's coming into our Hayesville basement right now. Can someone come today?

Call (330) 366-3028. We run 24/7 emergency service and will get a crew to you as soon as we can. Until then, stay away from water near outlets or appliances and move valuables off the floor.

Would longer downspouts help my Hayesville basement?

On many houses they help a lot. A downspout that empties beside the wall soaks one spot in the soil, and that spot often lines up with the leak inside. Carrying the water several feet out and grading soil away from the house takes pressure off the foundation.

Part of our Hayesville basement stays dry and part leaks. Why the difference?

Older Hayesville homes often have more than one foundation, such as a stone cellar, a later block section and a crawl space. Each one handles water differently, and the wettest corner often sits under a downspout. We check every section and treat the ones that need it.

The floor in my Hayesville cellar is thin and cracked. Can you still put in a drain?

Yes. We remove the damaged concrete along the walls, lay the drain pipe in clean stone at the footing and pour a new slab over it. You end up with a sound floor and a working drain underneath.

Can you work on my Hayesville basement in the middle of winter?

Yes. Interior drainage is done inside the house, so snow and frozen ground don't stop it. Finishing in winter also means the system is ready before the spring thaw raises the water table.

How does financing work for waterproofing a Hayesville home?

We offer financing options so you can fix the water now and pay over time. Ask about the plans when you get your written estimate after the free inspection, and we'll go through them with you.

Who handles basement waterproofing near me in Hayesville, OH?

All American Basement Waterproofing, a family-owned company at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've worked since 1985, we hold an A+ BBB rating and our own crew does every job. Your Hayesville inspection is free, and the work carries a transferable lifetime warranty.