A newer house in Uniontown can still take water. We see settled backfill, grading that slopes the wrong way and pits that were never tied to a drain, and we fix all three.
Uniontown has grown a lot, and many of its homes sit in newer subdivisions. Owners of those houses are often surprised by a wet basement, since the home is only a few years old. The reason is usually the backfill. When a foundation is built, the hole around it is filled back in with loose soil, and that soil keeps settling for years after the house is finished.
As the backfill settles, the ground next to the house sinks. A yard that was graded to slope away from the foundation can end up sloping toward it, so rain runs straight to the walls. Loose fill also soaks up water far faster than the undisturbed clay of northern Stark County around it, which drains slowly. Water collects in that band of fill and presses on the wall.
Many newer Uniontown homes came with a sump pit, but in some the pit only collects water from a few feet of drain or none at all. Water at the far walls has no way to reach it. Add shrinkage cracks in poured concrete, form tie holes and window wells that fill up, and a basement that should be dry starts leaking at the floor seam.
We start by checking what the builder left. If the sump pit is there but the drainage around it is missing or incomplete, we install drain tile along the footing of every wall that needs it and connect it to the existing pit or a new one. A membrane on the walls sends seepage into the drain.
Outside, we restore the slope so water runs away from the house, and extend downspouts that empty onto the settled backfill. Shrinkage cracks and form tie holes get epoxy or polyurethane injection. Window wells get drains and covers. Many homeowners also add a battery backup to protect a basement they plan to finish later on.
Most Uniontown homes we see are fairly new, so the systems we install here fix what settling backfill and incomplete drainage leave behind, starting with the grade and the sump.
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 Uniontown 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 moreUniontown is a drive south of our Wadsworth headquarters, and we cover the Stark County area, including the Lake Township communities, on a regular basis. Our crews know both the older homes and the newer builds around Uniontown and come ready for either.
Every job starts with a free on-site estimate. We inspect your basement, explain what is happening in plain terms, and give you an honest price with no pressure to decide on the spot. Since 1985 we have built our name on doing it right and standing behind it.
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.
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.
The loose soil filled in around a new foundation settles for years and soaks up water fast. As it sinks, the yard can slope toward the house. Drainage inside and regrading outside fix it.
In some newer homes the pit collects water from only part of the basement, or from no drain at all. Water at the far walls can't reach it. We tie drain tile along those walls into the pit.
The fill soil next to the foundation keeps settling after construction. Over time that strip sinks lower than the yard. We regrade it so water runs away from the walls again.
Shrinkage cracks are common in poured concrete as it cures. If it's dry, keep an eye on it. If it's wet, we seal it with injection from inside.
Those are usually form tie holes, left by the metal ties that held the concrete forms. Wet soil pushes water through them. We seal each one with injection.
The wells need a drain at the bottom and a cover on top. We add a drain that ties into the interior system and fit a cover so rain stays out.
Yes. It's much easier and cheaper to fix water before walls and carpet go in. Once drainage and a membrane are installed, you can finish with confidence.
Most Uniontown basements take one to three days once the crew arrives. Outside regrading can happen during the same visit, and you'll get the schedule first.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and goes to the next owner. In a newer neighborhood, it's an easy answer when a buyer's inspector asks.
All American Basement Waterproofing, family-owned in Wadsworth since 1985. Our own crew handles every Uniontown install, and we're A+ rated with the BBB. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
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