Open fields, dense clay and backfill that was never packed tight keep Shiloh foundations wet. We drain the water at the footing, send it well away from the house and back it all with a lifetime warranty.
Shiloh is a small village surrounded by farmland, and the soil under it is the dense glacial clay common to this part of Ohio. Clay like that holds water and drains slowly. After heavy rain or snowmelt, the ground around a foundation stays saturated, and the loose backfill against the basement walls fills first because it is the easiest place for water to go and the last place to drain.
That backfill is often part of the problem. When a house goes up, the soil pushed back against the foundation is rarely compacted as tightly as the undisturbed ground around it. Over the years it settles, leaving a low ring around the house where rain pools and soaks straight down to the footing. On open ground, wind-driven rain can also hit one side of a home much harder than the others.
From there, water finds the usual weak spots: the cove joint where wall meets floor, cold pours in poured basements, cracks in block, and gaps around pipes and wiring. Winter freeze and thaw widens each of those openings a little more. Out in the country, there is often no storm sewer nearby, so water from roofs and driveways has to soak in somewhere, and it often soaks in right beside the house.
We start by relieving the water around the footing. Inside, the crew installs a perimeter drain in clean stone beside the footing and slopes it to a sump pit. A wall membrane carries seepage from block, cold pours and cracks down into the drain, and leaking cracks and pipe gaps are sealed. The sump pump sends the water through a discharge line to open ground well away from the house.
Outside, fixing the settled ring around the foundation helps a lot. Adding soil so the ground slopes away, and extending downspouts past it, keeps surface water from pooling at the wall. A battery backup keeps the pump running through rural power outages. Crawl spaces get a vapor barrier, and a dehumidifier keeps a basement from smelling damp in summer.
Around Shiloh, settled backfill and slow clay hold water against foundations, so we fit a perimeter drain and sump, send the water to open ground and help you regrade the low ring around the house.
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 Shiloh 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 shop is in Wadsworth, and Shiloh is part of the Richland County area we travel out to for jobs. It is close to an hour away, so we plan our schedule to give Shiloh homeowners dependable, on-time service.
A longer drive does not change our standards. Free estimates, honest advice, and a lifetime warranty that transfers to the next owner. Four decades across North Central Ohio have taught us exactly how the soil in this area treats a foundation.
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.
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.
Very likely. Backfill that was not packed tight settles over the years and leaves a dip beside the foundation. Rain pools there and soaks straight down to the footing. Regrading plus interior drainage fixes it.
Stop the moisture first, since seepage through the walls or floor feeds mildew. Then a dehumidifier keeps humidity low. Together they clear the smell for good.
The length of wall that needs drainage matters most, along with floor thickness, wall type and how many cracks need sealing. A longer discharge line, regrading or a battery backup also count. You get a written estimate after the free inspection.
Yes. The work happens inside, so cold weather does not stop it. We also make sure the discharge line drains after each cycle so it will not freeze and back up.
Yes. We lay a heavy vapor barrier over the ground and up the walls to stop moisture rising into the house. If water collects there, we add drainage.
A regular pump stops without power. A battery backup takes over on its own and keeps the pit from overflowing. We recommend one for most rural homes.
We run the discharge to open ground far enough away that it cannot drain back toward the foundation. On most country lots there is plenty of room. You approve the route before we start.
That side may take more roof runoff, wind-driven rain or water from a sloped driveway. It may also sit where the backfill settled most. We find the source and make sure the drain handles it.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is in writing and transfers to the next owner. It gives buyers of a country home one less question about the basement when they make an offer.
Yes. All American Basement Waterproofing has served Shiloh since 1985 from our base in Wadsworth. We are family-owned, A+ rated with the BBB and our own crew does the work. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
Shiloh is one of the many Richland County communities we serve - or see our full basement waterproofing service.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Shiloh 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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