Sharon Center is just up the road from our Wadsworth shop. We replace failed patches and sealers with drainage that relieves the water pressure, and every system comes with a transferable lifetime warranty.
A lot of the calls we get from Sharon Center start the same way. The homeowner already tried a fix. They rolled on a waterproof paint, packed hydraulic cement into a crack or sealed the floor seam, and it worked for a while. Then a wet spring came and the water was back, often with the coating bubbling or peeling off the wall. It is a frustrating cycle, and it is not the homeowner's fault.
Those patches fail because the problem is outside the wall. The ground under Sharon Township is dense glacial clay, and after steady rain it stays full of water. That water presses against the foundation from every side. A coating on the inside surface is being pushed off by the very water it is trying to hold back, so it can only last so long. Freeze and thaw loosen it further every winter.
Where the water gets in varies from house to house. Some basements seep along the seam at the floor. Others leak at a vertical crack, at the small holes left by form ties in a poured wall, or where a pipe passes through. We map each entry point during the inspection so the fix goes where the water actually comes from. Guessing is how the earlier patches went wrong.
The lasting fix relieves the pressure. We install a perimeter drain inside the basement at the level of the footing, carry the water to a sump pit and pump it outside. Once that pressure has an outlet, it stops forcing water through the walls. A membrane on the walls sends any remaining seepage into the drain.
Leaking cracks and pipe penetrations get sealed with epoxy or polyurethane injection, which bonds deep in the concrete. Old coatings that are peeling are scraped away first. We add a battery backup to the sump if you want one, and we look at gutters and downspouts so roof water ends up well clear of the house.
Many Sharon Center basements come to us after a paint or patch job has failed, so the systems we install here relieve the pressure behind the wall and let the old coatings go.
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 Sharon Center 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 moreOur Wadsworth shop is a quick drive from Sharon Center, so booking an estimate or a repair is easy. You get a rooted local company that has answered its own phone since 1985.
We will walk through your basement, explain in plain terms what is causing the moisture or movement, and give you an honest written quote for free. No pressure and no upsell, just a dry basement and a warranty that lasts a lifetime.
Exceptional basement waterproofing, highly recommend. I had an outstanding experience with All American Basement for my basement.
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.
Water in the clay outside is pushing through the wall and lifting the paint off. A coating on the inside can't resist that pressure for long. Drainage relieves the pressure so the wall stops getting wet.
Cement plugs sit on the surface and can pop loose as the wall moves and the ground freezes. Injection with epoxy or polyurethane fills the crack all the way through. That seal holds much longer.
Sharon Center is a short drive from our Wadsworth shop, so we're close by. We take emergency calls day and night and schedule free inspections promptly.
Yes. Pipe penetrations are a common leak point because the seal around the pipe shrinks over time. We seal the opening with injection and make sure drainage covers that area.
If water reaches the floor, it needs somewhere to go. A drain and sump give it that path, and a small leak today usually grows with each wet season.
Stop the water first. We install drainage, a sump and a wall membrane, and then you can frame and drywall over walls that stay dry. A dehumidifier helps keep the finished space comfortable.
Yes. Peeling paint and sealer are scraped off before the membrane goes up. That keeps loose flakes from falling behind the membrane and clogging the drain later. Your walls also look cleaner when we finish.
Most Sharon Center jobs take one to three days. You'll know the schedule before we start, and the crew cleans up at the end of each day.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written, and it transfers to the next owner when you sell. It's a clear, written answer when a buyer's inspector asks about the basement.
All American Basement Waterproofing, family-owned in Wadsworth since 1985. We're A+ rated with the BBB and our own crew does every job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
Sharon Center is one of the many Medina County communities we serve - or see our full basement waterproofing service.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Sharon Center 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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