Bowing block walls, settling additions and old farmhouse foundations that have shifted. We stabilize Brimfield foundations from inside and back the work with a written lifetime warranty.
Brimfield Township has two very different kinds of foundations. Along the older roads stand farmhouses from the township's farming years, many with stone, brick or early block walls laid with soft mortar. In the subdivisions that replaced farm fields, most homes sit on poured concrete or concrete block. Each kind fails in its own way, and a good repair starts by knowing which one you have.
The ground under Brimfield is wet glacial clay, and parts of the township were swamp before they were drained. Wet clay swells and presses on walls. Dry clay shrinks and can leave gaps under a footing. Winter frost adds its own push each year. Over many seasons that pressure bows block walls, opens stair-step cracks and tilts sections of an older foundation.
Farmhouses have often been added onto more than once. A kitchen wing, a porch turned into a room or a garage may sit on a shallower footing than the main house. Those pieces can settle on their own. Cracks that run from a window corner, a floor that slopes toward the addition or a door that won't latch are common signs.
We start with a free inspection and measure how far walls have moved. Carbon-fiber straps bond to walls with early bowing and hold them in place. Walls that have moved further get the Richtech Stabilizer System, steel braces anchored to the floor and framing that can be tightened over time to draw the wall back toward plumb.
For a sinking addition or corner, steel push piers go down to firm soil and carry the load. Poured wall cracks get epoxy or polyurethane injection. On old stone walls we'll tell you honestly what can be stabilized. We also check grading and downspouts, because drier clay puts less pressure on every wall.
Every Brimfield repair is sized to what the inspection finds, and each part of it carries our transferable lifetime warranty.
Carbon-fiber straps and the Richtech system stop walls from bowing and moving any further.
Engineered anchoring transfers load and holds your foundation walls straight and secure.
Epoxy and polyurethane injections seal cracks against water and lock out further movement.
We pair structural repair with waterproofing so the problem is solved end to end.
You work directly with the All American team at every step.
We measure the wall, check for settling and show you what is moving and why.
You get a fixed-price repair plan in plain English, with financing options if you want them.
Our own crew installs the straps, stabilizers or piers your foundation needs.
We walk you through the finished work 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 Brimfield 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 moreAll American Basement Waterproofing is a family-owned company based at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, working since 1985. Our own employees handle every Brimfield job, from the first look to the final cleanup.
Start with a free inspection. We walk the basement or crawl space, look at the yard, gutters and downspouts, and then put the problem, the fix and the price in writing. Call (330) 366-3028 to set a time.
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.
I had an absolute exceptional experience. They come in and do exactly what they say they were going to do, they were neat and cleaned up behind themselves. Any questions that I had, they answered.
Additions often sit on shallower footings than the original house. The soil under one part can settle while the other stays put. Steel push piers can support the addition and stop the gap from growing.
A stair-step crack follows the mortar joints and often means soil is pushing on the wall. If the wall is also leaning in, it needs support. We'll measure it and tell you whether straps or braces make sense.
Often, yes. Loose stone and crumbling mortar can be addressed, and water control helps keep it stable. We look at how much the wall has moved and tell you plainly what will work.
Vertical cracks are common in poured walls as concrete cures. Most are not structural, but many leak. We seal them with injection and check whether the crack is still moving.
Sloping floors can come from a settling footing, a sagging beam or worn supports under the floor. We check the foundation and the framing to find the cause. Then you get a written plan.
Yes, once the wall is stabilized. Carbon-fiber straps sit flat against the wall and can be covered by framing later. Fix the wall and any water first, then finish the room.
It can. Water in the soil freezes and expands, pushing on the wall. Each winter can widen cracks a bit more. Keeping water away from the foundation reduces that pressure.
Most jobs take a day or two, depending on how many walls need bracing. The work is done from inside, so the yard stays mostly untouched. We explain the schedule before we start.
It often is. A chimney usually sits on its own footing, and if that footing settles the chimney tips. We'll check the base and tell you whether piers can support it.
All American Basement Waterproofing can. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection. Our own crew does every repair.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Brimfield 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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