Leaning block, cracked brick and settling porches are common under the village's older homes. We stabilize Cuyahoga Heights foundations from inside with straps, braces and piers, under a lifetime warranty.
A good share of the houses in Cuyahoga Heights went up in the decades after the village formed in 1918. Builders then used block, brick and early poured concrete, often on footings that were shallow by today's standards. Those walls have carried the weight of the house for close to a century, and many now show the wear in cracks, loose mortar and sections that have shifted.
Heavy clay lies under much of the village. When it takes on water in spring it swells and pushes against the basement, and when summer dries it out, it shrinks and pulls away. The land also falls toward the Cuyahoga River on the west and toward Mill Creek on the south. On a sloping lot the soil pressure is uneven, and one wall usually takes more of it.
Porches, back rooms and garages were often added to these houses years after they were built. Each rests on its own footing, and each can settle at its own rate. When that happens you notice a crack where the addition meets the house, a door frame out of square or a floor that tips toward the back of the house.
A free inspection starts every job. We check each wall for lean, measure cracks and look for signs of settlement at the corners and additions. Carbon-fiber straps lock early bowing in place. Walls that have moved further get the Richtech Stabilizer System, with steel braces that anchor to floor and framing and can be tightened to move the wall back toward plumb.
Where a corner, porch or addition is sinking, steel push piers are driven down to firm soil to carry the load. Cracks in poured sections are filled with epoxy or polyurethane injection. We'll point out downspouts and grading that send water to the wall, since drier soil puts less strain on the foundation.
Every Cuyahoga Heights 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 Cuyahoga Heights 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 company working from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. Every Cuyahoga Heights estimate and every job is handled by our own employees, from the first visit to the last cleanup.
We begin with a free estimate at your home. We check the basement, the grading and the gutters, then give you a written plan with the problem, the repair and the price. Call (330) 366-3028 to set it up.
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.
Often, yes. We check how sound the brick and mortar are first. If the wall can take it, steel braces can hold it from inside. Otherwise we'll explain what rebuilding that section would involve.
The back room likely sits on a separate footing that has settled. Steel push piers can support it on firm soil. We'll measure the drop and check the joint with the main house.
The soil on that side may be wetter or higher, putting more pressure on the wall. Slopes toward the river or creek can make one side work harder. We'll find the cause during the inspection.
Yes. We'll do a free inspection and give you a written report on what we see and what it would take to fix. That helps you plan before you sign.
We can't measure vibration, and most foundation damage we see comes from soil and water. Clay swelling and shrinking is the usual cause of cracks and bowing. We'll check your walls and explain what we find.
The Richtech Stabilizer System can move a wall back toward plumb over time by tightening its braces. How far depends on the wall. We'll tell you what to expect before we start.
Porches often sit on shallow footings and settle apart from the house. It's worth a look to make sure the main wall isn't moving too. Piers or sealing may be all it needs.
Most jobs with straps, braces or injection take a day or two. Piers can take a bit longer. You'll get the schedule in writing before work begins.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers if you sell. It covers the repair we do. We'll explain exactly what's included before you sign.
All American Basement Waterproofing serves Cuyahoga Heights with its own crew from Wadsworth. We're family-owned since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Cuyahoga Heights 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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