Basement Waterproofing in Hills and Dales, OH

Water comes in along the uphill wall of our Hills and Dales basement. What's the fix?

An interior drain along that wall catches the water at the footing and sends it to a sump. We'll also look at runoff above the house. Together they take the pressure off the wall.

Our Hills and Dales house still has the original clay tile drain. Can it be repaired?

The old tile is outside and under the soil, so reaching it means digging. In most cases we install a new drain inside along the footing, which does the same job and can be serviced later.

I'd like to keep our Hills and Dales gardens intact. Can waterproofing be done from inside?

Yes. Interior drainage and a sump handle groundwater without digging up the yard. Outside work is only needed in unusual cases, and we'll tell you up front if yours is one.

My Hills and Dales basement walls have white streaks. Is water coming through?

Those streaks are mineral salts left when water passes through the wall and dries. They're a sign of moisture, even without puddles. We'll find where it's coming from.

Should the sump pump in our Hills and Dales home have a battery backup?

Yes, if the basement relies on it. Storms that bring heavy rain often knock out power, and that's when a regular pump stops. A battery backup keeps it running.

We've got a finished room in our Hills and Dales basement. Can you waterproof without ruining it?

Often, yes. We may need to remove the lower part of some finished walls to reach the floor edge. We'll explain exactly what's affected before any work starts.

Why does the basement in our Hills and Dales home leak only in heavy storms?

Heavy storms overwhelm gutters and saturate the soil fast. That raises the pressure on the walls until water gets through. Drainage at the footing and better roof drainage handle those peaks.

How disruptive is waterproofing in a Hills and Dales home?

There's some noise and dust while we cut the floor. We protect your belongings, clean up each day and haul away debris. Most jobs take one to three days.

If we sell our Hills and Dales house, does the waterproofing warranty go to the buyer?

Yes. The lifetime warranty is written and transfers with the house to the next owner. Buyers get proof the basement was fixed properly, which can help the sale.

Is there someone near me in Hills and Dales, OH who can fix a wet basement?

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