Runoff from roofs and pavement, dense clay and aging footing drains all push water into Woodmere basements. We fix it with interior drainage, sump pumps and sealing.
Woodmere is small and closely built, with homes, apartments and shopping near each other along Chagrin Boulevard. Roofs, driveways and parking areas shed water fast during a storm. That runoff reaches lawns and the soil beside basements quickly, and on lots with little open ground it has few places to soak in away from the house. Downspouts that empty at the foundation add even more.
The clay below is slow to drain. After a storm, it can hold water against basement walls for days, and during spring thaw it may stay saturated for weeks. Freeze and thaw cycles in winter open small gaps along the wall and at the floor joint. When groundwater rises into that clay, pressure pushes water into any gap it can find, and old basements have plenty of them.
Most Woodmere houses were built in the mid-1900s with an outside tar coating and a footing drain that led away from the house. Many of those drains are clogged or broken by now, and the coatings have worn thin. Water comes in at the cove joint, through cracks and around pipes. A damp line on the wall or a musty smell is often the first sign.
The core fix is an interior drain. We cut a channel along the walls, set perforated pipe in stone beside the footing and slope it to a sump pit. A membrane on the walls guides seepage down to the pipe. Leaking cracks and pipe openings get injection. The floor is then patched with new concrete.
A sump pump sends the water outside, with a battery backup to keep it running in outages, and we aim the discharge where it won't flow back. We check gutters, downspouts and grading. For small lots, we plan discharge and downspout routes that work with the space you have. Most jobs take one to three days.
Woodmere basements get runoff from hard surfaces and sit in slow-draining clay. Our systems collect that water at the footing and pump it safely away.
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 Woodmere 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 moreWe're family-owned and work from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, in business since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own employees come to Woodmere for every inspection and job.
Book a free inspection and we'll check the basement, sump, grading and gutters, then give you a written plan and price. Financing is available. If water is pouring in, call (330) 366-3028 for 24/7 emergency response.
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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.
Very likely. A downspout emptying at the wall soaks the soil right there. Extending it or running it into a buried line may help, and drainage inside handles what's left.
We find a route that carries water away from your house and neighbors, sometimes to the street or a lower area. We'll explain the options at the inspection.
Usually, yes. The work is in the basement and takes a few days. We'll coordinate with you and your tenants and keep the area safe and tidy each day.
That's groundwater pushing up from below. An interior drain around the edge relieves the pressure, and a sump removes the water. Cracks can also be sealed.
A musty smell means moisture, and moisture feeds mold. We'll check for seepage and humidity. If there's no active leak, a dehumidifier and some sealing may be enough to fix it.
If your basement relies on a sump, a backup is strongly recommended. Power often goes out in the same storms that fill the pit. The backup keeps water moving.
Fix any leaks and control humidity first. Then build with materials that handle moisture. We'll make sure the walls and floor are dry before you frame.
Yes. Big storms are the ones that do damage, and each flood risks the furnace, water heater and belongings. We'll show you what would prevent it.
Yes. The lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. It gives buyers confidence the basement is covered and shows who did the work.
All American Basement Waterproofing, with our own crew from Wadsworth. We're family-owned since 1985 and A+ rated with the BBB. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
Woodmere is one of the many Cuyahoga County communities we serve - or see our full basement waterproofing service.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Woodmere basement or foundation and give you an honest, written estimate at no cost. Family-owned and protecting Northeast Ohio homes since 1985.
24/7 emergency response · Financing available · Transferable lifetime warranty