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Basement Waterproofing in Lexington, OH

Lexington basements sealed, drained and dry.

Cold pours, old cracks and slow-draining clay let water into Lexington basements a little more every year. We stop it with drainage at the footing and a lifetime warranty that transfers.

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Why Lexington basements leak

Poured basements are often placed in stages. When one load of concrete sets before the next one is placed against it, the two never fully bond, and that seam is called a cold joint. From the outside it is invisible. From the inside it often shows up as a damp horizontal or diagonal line, and it is one of the most common places water gets into a poured basement in Lexington.

The glacial clay across Richland County makes those weak spots matter. It drains slowly, so heavy rain and spring melt leave the soil around a foundation full for days. That trapped water leans on the walls and pushes on the slab, and it moves through the cove joint, cold joints and cracks until it reaches the floor. Nothing about that pressure lets up until the soil drains.

Older Lexington homes add their own paths. Block walls carry water in their hollow cores, stone cellars leak through the joints, and pipes and wires that pass through the foundation leave gaps around them. Every winter, freeze and thaw open those gaps a bit more. A basement that only showed a faint stain years ago can have a steady seep today, and the path it follows keeps getting wider.

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The Permanent Fix

How we waterproof Lexington basements

We seal what can be sealed and drain the rest. Cold joints and cracks in poured walls get epoxy or polyurethane injection, which fills them through their full depth. Gaps around pipes are sealed too. Then an interior perimeter drain at the footing, bedded in stone and running to a sump pit, takes the pressure off the whole foundation so water has an easier path than through the wall.

On block walls we drain the cores through weep holes and add a membrane that sends seepage down into the drain. The sump pump discharges well away from the house, and a battery backup covers outages. If your basement smells musty, a dehumidifier keeps humidity in check. We also check downspouts and grading so less water reaches the foundation in the first place.

  • Injection for cold joints and cracks
  • Sealed gaps around pipes and wires
  • Perimeter drain and sump pit
  • Weep holes, membranes and humidity control
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What's Included

What a Lexington waterproofing system includes

Lexington basements often leak at cold joints, cracks and pipe gaps, so we fit a system that seals those paths with injection and relieves the pressure behind them with a drain at the footing.

Interior drainage system

A perimeter drain captures water at the wall-floor joint and routes it to your sump before it reaches the floor.

Wall membrane

A durable moisture barrier directs wall seepage into the drain and keeps the space dry and bright.

Sump pump integration

Collected water is moved out and away from your foundation by a high-capacity sump system.

Joint & crack sealing

The most common entry points are sealed watertight as part of the complete system.

How It Works

From first call to a dry Lexington basement

You work directly with the All American team at every step.

01

Free inspection

We come out, find where the water gets in and walk you through what we see.

02

A written plan

You get a fixed-price plan in plain English, with financing options if you want them.

03

Installation

Our own crew installs the drain, membrane and sump, usually in one to three days.

04

Walkthrough & warranty

We test the pump with you and hand over a written, transferable lifetime warranty.

What We Do in Lexington

Every service, one local team

Most RequestedBasement Waterproofing in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing

Interior drainage, wall membranes and footing drains that relieve water pressure and stop seepage at the source - keeping your Lexington basement dry for good.

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StructuralFoundation Repair in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Foundation Repair

Bowing walls and settlement cracks stabilized permanently with the Richtech Stabilizer System, carbon-fiber straps, and epoxy/polyurethane crack injection.

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Storm-ReadySump Pump Installation in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Sump Pump Installation

High-capacity sump systems with battery backup and water-alarm monitoring that automatically clear water before it accumulates - even when the power goes out.

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ExteriorYard Drainage in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Yard Drainage

French drains, downspout extensions and regraded surface drainage that move stormwater away from your foundation before it ever reaches your basement.

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MaintenanceGutters & Downspouts in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Gutters & Downspouts

Repair, replacement and maintenance of gutters and downspouts so roof runoff is captured and carried far from your foundation - your first line of defense.

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Safety + LightEgress Windows in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Egress Windows

Code-compliant egress windows that add a safe emergency exit, flood your basement with natural light, and unlock legal bedroom potential and home value.

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Healthy HomeHumidity Control in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Humidity Control

Powerful dehumidification and moisture control that clears musty odors, protects against mold, and turns a damp basement into fresh, comfortable living space.

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Secure + BrightGlass Block Windows in Lexington, OH by All American Basement Waterproofing

Glass Block Windows

Durable, energy-efficient glass block windows that resist leaks and break-ins while still letting daylight into your basement - a clean, permanent upgrade.

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Right Down The Road

Reaching Lexington From Our Wadsworth Base

Our base is in Wadsworth, and Lexington falls within the Richland County area we travel out to regularly. It is around an hour to the west, and we route our crews so Lexington homeowners receive dependable, well-planned service every time.

Being a drive away does not lower our standards one bit. Estimates are free, we keep our appointments, and the lifetime warranty follows the home to its next owner. Four decades across North Central Ohio have taught us exactly how Lexington ground behaves.

All American Basement Waterproofing
298 E Walnut St, Wadsworth, OH 44281
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Serving Lexington and all of Richland County, Ohio
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Brian was the lead on the job, him and his crew were absolutely astounding. They worked extremely hard and I commend them for their professionalism and their knowledge.

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I had an absolute exceptional experience. They come in and do exactly what they say they were going to do, they were neat and cleaned up behind themselves. Any questions that I had, they answered.

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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.

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Lexington Questions

Basement waterproofing FAQs for Lexington homeowners

Water is coming in along a line on my Lexington basement wall. What is that?

It's often a cold joint, where one pour of concrete met another after the first had set. The seam never fully bonds, so water follows it. Injection seals it through the full depth of the wall.

Our Lexington basement smells musty. What's the fix?

First stop the moisture coming through the walls or floor. Then a dehumidifier keeps humidity low so mildew cannot grow. Together they get rid of the smell.

If I sell my Lexington house, does the waterproofing warranty transfer?

Yes. Our lifetime warranty is in writing and transfers to the next owner. That gives buyers a clear answer about the basement when your Lexington home goes on the market.

How long does basement waterproofing take in Lexington?

Most Lexington basements take one to three days once the crew starts. A bigger basement or a new sump pit can add time. You get the schedule in writing before we begin.

I've got a sump pump in my Lexington home. Do I need a backup?

If your basement relies on that pump, a backup is worth it. Storms that bring heavy rain also knock out power. A battery unit keeps the pit from overflowing.

Water leaks in around the pipes coming through my Lexington basement wall. Can you seal that?

Yes. Gaps around pipes and wires are common entry points. We seal them and make sure the drainage system handles any water that still reaches the wall.

My Lexington basement leak gets a little worse every year. Why?

Freeze and thaw open cracks and joints a bit more each winter. The clay outside keeps pressing water into those openings. Sealing them and adding drainage stops the cycle.

We have a block basement in Lexington. Why does water seep out low on the wall?

The hollow cores of the block fill with water when the soil outside is saturated. It then weeps out near the floor. Weep holes let the cores drain into a new perimeter drain.

We're planning to finish our Lexington basement. Should we waterproof first?

Yes. Put in drainage and seal the walls before framing and drywall. Otherwise moisture gets trapped behind your new walls and slowly ruins the finish and flooring.

I'm looking for basement waterproofing near me in Lexington, OH. Who actually comes out?

Our own crew from All American Basement Waterproofing. We are family-owned, based in Wadsworth and have served Lexington since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.

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Lexington - don't wait for the next big storm

Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Lexington 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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