In Seville, older village houses and country properties both deal with wet clay and hard winters. We find each leak, drain it to a sump and back the work with a warranty that transfers.
Seville is a small village at the south end of Medina County, with older homes close to the center and country properties spread out beyond it. The houses in the village often have block or stone basements that have held back wet ground for generations. Their mortar joints and the seam at the bottom of each wall have simply worn down, and damp lines low on the wall are a common sight here.
Out on the country lots, the problem usually starts with the land around the house. Fields and long lawns send runoff toward whatever sits lowest, and a basement is often that spot. Downspouts that empty right next to the foundation and yards that were never graded away from the house keep the clay near the walls soaked long after the rest of the property dries.
Winter adds its own damage. Water that has worked into a hairline crack freezes and pries it open, then thaws and lets more in. After a few seasons of that, a basement that only felt a little damp can start collecting puddles every spring, usually along one wall or near a corner where the crack has had the most time to grow. Catching it early keeps the repair simple.
In older village homes we install interior drain tile along the footing, connect it to a sump pit and hang a membrane on the wall so seepage through tired mortar runs down into the pipe. The floor stays dry, and the walls no longer wick water up into the room. Cracks that are actively leaking get epoxy or polyurethane injection before the membrane goes on.
On country properties, we pay just as much attention to the yard. Longer downspout runs, a little regrading or a shallow swale can steer runoff around the house. The sump discharge goes to lower ground well away from the foundation, and a battery backup keeps the pump working when a storm takes out the power.
Seville has old village basements and country lots that funnel runoff toward the house, so our systems here combine footing drainage with the yard work that keeps water from reaching the walls.
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 Seville 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 moreSeville is an easy run south from our Wadsworth shop, so getting a crew out to this village is no trouble at all. We treat the smaller communities in the county with the same attention as anywhere else - a wet basement is a wet basement.
Because we've worked across Medina County for forty years, we're familiar with the kind of older homes common around Seville and the foundation quirks that come with them. That head start usually means less guessing and a clearer plan for you.
We had our cellar door stairs waterproofed, a drain in the basement and downlines for our gutters installed. The crew was great to work with.
Mike and Ken and the other workers, what can I say? They have gone above and beyond for us. This has been a very challenging job, and Mike the owner has been back several times to make it right.
Positive experience from start to finish. Scheduled the estimate within days and got us right on the calendar for the repair. Ken was great to work with and answered my numerous questions with patience. The crew arrived on time.
A basement is usually the lowest point on the property, and runoff from lawns and fields heads there. Short downspouts and flat grading keep the clay by the walls soaked. We fix the inside and redirect the water outside.
That's the cove joint, where the wall meets the floor. Water pressing up from the footing seeps through there first. A drain along the footing collects it before it reaches the floor.
A crack that grows is letting in more water each season, especially as it freezes and thaws. We seal leaking cracks with injection and check whether the wall needs drainage too. If the wall is moving, we'll tell you.
Yes. Interior drainage handles groundwater from inside, so lawns, gardens and driveways stay put. We only suggest exterior work when a specific wall condition needs it.
A battery backup is a good idea. The heavy rain that fills your sump often arrives with the storms that cut power. The backup keeps water moving until service comes back.
We run the discharge to lower ground far enough from the house that it can't flow back. We also protect the outlet from freezing so it doesn't back up in winter.
Moisture can pass through old block without ever leaving a puddle. That raises humidity and feeds mildew. We check for seepage and let you know whether drainage, a dehumidifier or both will fix it.
Most Seville basements take one to three days. Yard grading or a long discharge run can add a little time, and you'll get the schedule first.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. It answers the basement question for buyers right away and stays with the house.
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