Basement Waterproofing in Kent, OH

I own a rental in Kent. Can you waterproof while tenants live there?

Yes. The crew works in the basement without cutting off the rest of the house and cleans up each day. You'll get a schedule to share with tenants, and the transferable warranty stays with the property if you sell.

Water's coming up through the middle of my Kent basement floor. Why?

Near the Cuyahoga River the water table can rise right up to your slab, and the pressure pushes water through floor cracks. Sealing the floor alone won't hold. A drain at the footing lowers the water around the house and sends it to a sump.

Our Kent house still has the old clay drain tile. Does it need replacing?

Often it's failed. Old clay tile cracks, shifts and fills with silt until it stops carrying water. We leave it in the ground and install a new perimeter drain inside along the footing, tied to a sump.

What drives the cost of basement waterproofing in Kent?

Cost depends on how many feet of wall need drainage, the depth of your slab and footing, whether you need a new sump pit, and extras like a battery backup or dehumidifier. We measure at the free inspection. You'll get a written quote before any work starts.

My Kent basement smells musty. Will waterproofing fix that?

It removes the source. The smell comes from damp masonry and humid air, and once water stops coming through, the walls dry out. A dehumidifier then keeps summer humidity down.

We're at the bottom of a hill in Kent and get everyone's runoff. What can we do?

Start by moving your own roof water away with downspout extensions and grading. Then a footing drain and sump catch the groundwater the slope sends your way. On low lots we also suggest a battery backup pump.

The sump pump in my Kent basement runs nonstop in April. Is that normal?

In a high water table area it can be. The drain is doing its job collecting groundwater. The risk is a worn pump failing, so a pump built for steady duty and a battery backup are worth it.

How long will the job take at my Kent home?

Most Kent basements take one to three days. A deep footing, a new pit or floor crack repairs can add some time. You'll have the schedule in writing first.

I'm buying a house in Kent with a damp basement. Should I walk away?

Not necessarily. Most damp basements can be fixed with drainage and a sump. Book a free inspection before closing and you'll know what the fix involves.

I want basement waterproofing near me in Kent, OH. Who's going to show up?

All American Basement Waterproofing has fixed wet basements in Kent since 1985. We're a family-owned company based in Wadsworth, A+ rated with the BBB, and our own crew does every job. Call (330) 366-3028 to set up a free inspection.