Thick clay keeps Mount Eaton soil soaked long after the rain ends. We give that water a steady way out at the footing, with a free inspection and a lifetime warranty.
The clay in southern Wayne County is thick, and around Mount Eaton it holds on to water for a long time. A wet week in April can keep the ground saturated well into May. Basements here often do not leak in a single dramatic burst. They stay damp for weeks, with water creeping in slowly along the base of the walls and the floor never fully drying.
That slow, steady soaking finds every gap. Water works in at the cove joint where the wall meets the floor, through hairline cracks and at old tie-rod holes. Block walls hold moisture in their cores and release it for days. Window wells that fill with rain keep the soil beside them wet and let water seep in around the frames. Over time the lower walls stain, paint peels and anything on the floor wicks up moisture.
Newer homes are not immune. Even a well-built poured basement can take water if the backfill has settled toward the house, the builder's sump was undersized or downspouts empty too close to the walls. Our northeast Ohio winters then add freeze-thaw stress each year, widening small openings until a basement that used to be dry starts showing wet spots. Catching it early keeps the repair simple and protects whatever you store down there.
Soil that stays wet for weeks calls for drainage that runs just as long. We lay perforated pipe in clean stone at the footing along the walls, slope it to a sump pit and cover the lower walls with a membrane. Water that seeps through block cores, cracks or the cove joint drops into the drain and gets pumped out, day after day, for as long as the ground stays soaked.
Window wells get gravel bases, drains tied into the footing system and covers. We replace undersized sump pumps and add a battery backup. Leaking cracks get epoxy or polyurethane injection, and downspouts are extended well past the backfill. Because damp soil keeps basements humid, we often add a dehumidifier so walls and stored items stay dry.
Mount Eaton clay stays soaked for weeks, so our system here is built for steady, long-running drainage: a full footing drain, window well drains, a right-sized sump with backup and humidity control.
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 Mount Eaton 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 moreWe work out of Wadsworth, which puts Mount Eaton a fair drive to the south, and we make that trip regularly as part of covering all of Wayne County. The distance does not change our pricing or the care we bring to the job.
Mount Eaton has plenty of older homes and farmhouses with foundations built long ago, so we look closely at how each one was constructed. Call for a free estimate and we will give you a straightforward read on your basement.
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.
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.
Thick clay around your house holds water long after the rain stops, so seepage keeps coming slowly. A footing drain and sump move that water out continuously, and a dehumidifier dries the air.
Window wells that hold water keep the soil wet and push it around the frame. We add a gravel base, a drain tied to the footing system and a cover, so the well stays dry.
Settled backfill, short downspouts and an undersized builder sump can all let water in, even with a good poured wall. We'll find the cause and fix both the inside and the outside.
That's moisture moving up through the slab and in at the edges. Drainage at the footing lowers the water around your house, and a dehumidifier keeps the air dry so stored things stay dry too.
For most Mount Eaton homes, interior drainage is enough and leaves your yard alone. We'll tell you after the free inspection if your situation calls for anything outside.
Expect noise and some dust in the basement while we work. The crew covers your belongings and cleans up each day. Most jobs take one to three days.
Add a battery backup pump and make sure the primary is sized for your water. The backup takes over if the main pump fails or the power drops.
Yes. Once the drain, membrane and humidity control are in, the space stays dry. Many homeowners go back to storing things or plan a finished room.
Yes. It's written and transfers to the next owner. That gives buyers a clear answer about the basement and past water, and you'll have the paperwork ready for your agent.
All American Basement Waterproofing has worked in Mount Eaton and southern Wayne County since 1985. We're family-owned, based in Wadsworth, A+ rated with the BBB, and our own crew does the work. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Mount Eaton 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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