Bowing uphill walls, loose stone and settling wings are common around Kidron. We stabilize foundations from inside with straps, braces and piers, and back the work with a written lifetime warranty.
Homes around Kidron span two centuries of building. Some farmhouses rest on fieldstone laid by early settlers, others on brick or concrete block added when the house was enlarged, and newer homes on poured walls. Each material fails differently. Stone and brick lose mortar, block bows along its joints, and poured walls crack as they age and as the soil around them moves.
Rolling ground changes how a foundation is loaded. On a slope, the uphill wall holds back more soil than the others and takes the most pressure after a soaking rain. Clay-rich glacial soil swells as it takes on water, so that one wall gets pushed hardest year after year. Over time it can bow inward, crack horizontally or shift at the top where it meets the framing.
Farm families have long added on as needs changed, with kitchen wings, enclosed porches, mudrooms and garages. Those later sections usually have shallower footings than the main house. When the clay beneath them softens or shrinks, they settle on their own schedule, and the seam between old and new opens up. Sloped floors and sticking doors near the seam are typical signs.
We begin with a free inspection, measuring wall movement and tracking cracks to their source. Carbon-fiber straps bonded to the wall stop block walls that have just started to bow. Walls pushed further in get the Richtech Stabilizer System, with steel braces anchored to the floor and framing that can be tightened in steps to move the wall back toward plumb.
For a wing or corner that is sinking, we drive steel push piers to firm, load-bearing soil. They hold the weight and can lift the section toward level. Poured-wall cracks get epoxy or polyurethane injection. Because slope and runoff drive much of the pressure here, we also check grading and downspouts on the uphill side.
Every Kidron 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 Kidron 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 business at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. We send our own employees to Kidron for every estimate and repair.
Your free estimate includes the basement or crawl space, the slope of the yard and the gutters. We leave you with a written plan showing the cause, the fix and the price. Call (330) 366-3028 to book it.
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.
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.
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On a slope the uphill wall holds back the most soil and water, so it carries the most pressure. That's why it moves first. Carbon-fiber straps or Richtech braces can stop it, and we'll check drainage on that side too.
Often, yes. Steel push piers attach to the footing and are driven to firm soil, then carry the weight. If the old footing is weak, we'll explain other options. You'll see the plan in writing first.
It can be. When a foundation settles, the framing above twists and door frames go out of square. Seasonal swelling can do something similar. We'll check the foundation to see which one you're dealing with.
In many cases, yes. We look at how much mortar is gone and whether the wall is bulging. Options can include repointing, bracing or rebuilding a section, and we'll be straightforward about which fits.
Yes, it's a good step. An addition ties into the existing foundation and adds load to the soil. Checking for cracks and movement first keeps problems from carrying into the new work.
Injection with epoxy or polyurethane seals the crack from inside. If it's widening, we'll also look at whether the wall needs support. Freeze and thaw can keep opening a crack that isn't sealed.
Most work happens in the basement, so the rest of the house stays usable. Pier work needs small access holes at the footing. We clean up each day and tell you what to expect before starting.
Hairline cracks in poured walls are common and often harmless. We watch for widening, shifting or water coming through. If any of those show up, sealing or support may be needed, and we'll explain which.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and goes with the house. Buyers see that the foundation was properly repaired, which can make closing smoother for everyone involved.
Call All American Basement Waterproofing at (330) 366-3028. We're family-owned in Wadsworth since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating, and our own crew does every repair. Inspections are free.
Kidron is one of the many Wayne County communities we serve - or see our full foundation repair service.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Kidron 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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