Basement Waterproofing in Smithville, OH

Our Smithville house has an addition, and the leak is right where it meets the old part. Why?

Foundations built at different times don't bond together, so the joint between them is a natural gap. Water in the clay outside finds it. We seal the joint and make sure drainage runs along both sections.

Part of my Smithville home is over a crawl space. Can that make the basement damp?

It can. A dirt crawl space lets ground moisture into the air, and that humidity spreads to the basement and the rooms above. A sealed vapor barrier in the crawl cuts it off.

The stone walls in my Smithville cellar are always damp. Is there a fix?

Yes. Stone lets water through its joints, so we catch it with a footing drain and a wall membrane and pump it out. A dehumidifier then handles the damp air the stone gives off.

Water leaks around a pipe that comes through my Smithville basement wall. What's the fix?

The gap around a pipe is a common leak point, especially in older walls. We seal around the pipe from inside and make sure any water that gets past drains to the footing system.

I don't know which part of my Smithville basement is leaking. Can you figure it out?

That's what the free inspection is for. We check every section, the joints between them and any crawl space, then show you where the water is coming in and how we'd fix it.

How long will waterproofing take at my Smithville home?

Most Smithville basements take one to three days. Multiple sections or a crawl space barrier can add time. You'll get the schedule in writing before we start.

We'd like to use our Smithville crawl space for storage. Is that possible?

Often, yes. With a sealed vapor barrier and water tied to a drain, a crawl space stays dry enough to store things in plastic bins.

Do I need a battery backup sump pump in Smithville?

It's a smart addition. Storms that bring heavy rain also knock out power, and a sump without power can't move water. The backup runs automatically until the power returns.

If we sell our Smithville home, does the warranty transfer?

Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. It covers the basement and any crawl space work we did, which gives buyers confidence.

I'm looking for basement waterproofing near me in Smithville, OH. Who'll come out?

All American Basement Waterproofing has worked in Smithville and across 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.