Basement Waterproofing in Lyndhurst, OH

Our Lyndhurst laundry area floods near the floor drain in heavy storms. Is that groundwater?

It may be groundwater rising under the slab, or it may be water backing up through the drain line. The two have different fixes. We inspect the area and tell you which one you have before recommending anything.

I want to put a home office in my Lyndhurst basement. What should I do about the damp walls first?

Deal with the moisture before you build. We can install interior drainage and a wall membrane, then add a dehumidifier if humidity stays high. Once the basement is dry, finishing it is far less risky.

Leaves clog our Lyndhurst gutters every fall and the basement leaks after. Are those connected?

Very likely. Overflowing gutters dump water right at the foundation, soaking the soil against the wall. Clean, properly sized gutters and longer downspout extensions can make a real difference, and we check them during every inspection.

My Lyndhurst basement floor is wet after rain but the walls look dry. Where's the water coming from?

Water is probably rising through the cove joint or cracks in the slab from groundwater under the floor. Walls can look dry while the pressure pushes water up from below. Interior drain tile at the footing relieves that pressure.

Can you install a sump pump in a Lyndhurst basement that's never had one?

Yes. We cut a pit into the floor, set a sealed basin and connect it to a drain system along the walls so it has water to collect. The discharge line is run outside and away from the house.

We're worried about mold in our Lyndhurst basement. Does waterproofing help?

Mold needs moisture, so drying the basement is the most important step. Stopping seepage and bringing humidity down with a dehumidifier makes it much harder for mold to grow. Existing mold should be cleaned up by a specialist before finishing.

Is a Lyndhurst basement waterproofing job loud and messy?

Cutting the floor makes noise and dust, and we contain it as well as we can with plastic sheeting and cleanup each day. Most jobs take one to three days. We will walk you through what to expect before we start.

Our Lyndhurst house has a crawl space under the family room. Can that be sealed too?

Yes. We install a heavy crawl space vapor barrier over the ground and up the walls to cut moisture and musty odors. If water collects in the crawl space, we can drain it to a sump as well.

It's pouring and our Lyndhurst sump pump just died. What should we do?

Call us at (330) 366-3028, since we respond to emergencies 24/7. Move valuables off the floor and keep away from standing water near outlets. We can replace the pump and talk about a battery backup.

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

All American Basement Waterproofing offers free inspections in Lyndhurst. We are a family business from Wadsworth, working since 1985 and rated A+ by the BBB. Call (330) 366-3028 to book a visit.