Seepage at the floor seam, damp crawl spaces under split-levels and window wells that fill in storms. We dry Highland Hills basements with drains, sump pumps and vapor barriers, starting free.
The ground under Highland Hills is heavy clay. It soaks up rain and snowmelt and then lets it go very slowly. After a storm, the soil beside a basement can stay saturated for days, and in spring it can stay that way for weeks. The longer water sits there, the more pressure it puts on the walls and floor, and the more likely it is to get inside.
Split-levels and ranches with crawl spaces are common here. A crawl space with bare soil gives off moisture all year, and many homeowners notice a musty smell before they ever see water. Where a lower level meets a slab or a crawl space, the seams between those sections are easy paths for water. Window wells that fill up in heavy rain press water right against the wall.
Water gets in at the weakest points. In poured walls, those are shrinkage cracks and tie-rod holes. In block walls, it is the mortar joints and the hollow cores. In every basement, water finds the cove joint at the base of the wall. Gutters that overflow or downspouts that empty at the foundation add even more water right where it hurts. Fixing the drainage outside makes any inside system work less.
In basements, we install an interior drain. We cut a channel along the walls, set perforated pipe in stone at the footing and slope it to a sump pit. A membrane on the walls sends seepage down into the pipe. Cracks and tie-rod holes that leak are sealed with injection, and new concrete closes the channel.
The sump pump moves water out of the house, and a battery backup keeps it running through power outages. Crawl spaces get a heavy vapor barrier over the soil and up the walls, plus a dehumidifier when needed. We check window wells, gutters, downspouts and grading, then test the whole system with you before we leave.
Highland Hills homes sit on slow-draining clay, and many mix basements, crawl spaces and slabs. Our work covers each part so water drains away and the air stays dry.
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 Highland Hills 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 moreAll American Basement Waterproofing is family-owned and works from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've been fixing basements since 1985 and have an A+ BBB rating. The same crew of our own employees handles every Highland Hills job.
A free estimate covers the basement or crawl space, the walls, the sump and the drainage outside. You get a written plan with the cause, the fix and the price. Financing is available. Call (330) 366-3028 to schedule.
We recently hired All American Basement Waterproofing to address some structural and moisture issues in our basement, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Mike and his team installed carbon fiber straps on one of our basement walls.
Exceptional basement waterproofing, highly recommend. I had an outstanding experience with All American Basement for my basement.
We had our cellar door stairs waterproofed, a drain in the basement and downlines for our gutters installed. The crew was great to work with.
Standing water means a liner alone won't be enough. We can add a drain and small sump, then cover the soil and walls with a vapor barrier. A dehumidifier helps control the air.
That's the cove joint, where the wall and floor were poured separately. Water pressure in wet clay pushes through that seam first. An interior drain along the footing relieves the pressure.
Yes. We check the well drain, the grading around it and whether a downspout is dumping into it. A cover or a new drain connection usually stops it. We'll look at the wall behind it too.
In slow-draining clay, it can be. Water keeps seeping to the pit for a while after storms. We'll still check the pump, float and discharge line to make sure everything works right.
Often, yes. We look at the pit and the existing pump first. If the pump is in good shape, we add the backup. If it's near the end of its life, we may suggest replacing both.
In most cases, yes. Interior drainage and a sump pump handle groundwater from inside. Digging outside is only needed in certain cases, and we'll explain if yours is one.
Moisture can come through walls and the floor without leaving puddles. We'll test for dampness and humidity. Sealing, a dehumidifier or drainage may be needed depending on what we find.
Most jobs take one to three days. Crawl space work or a larger basement can add time. You'll get the schedule in writing, and we clean up at the end of each day.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and goes with the house. Buyers see the basement was fixed and remains covered, which can help the sale go smoothly.
All American Basement Waterproofing. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew does each job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Highland Hills 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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