Foundation Repair in Lakemore, OH

The floor in our Lakemore cottage slopes toward one corner. Can that be leveled?

Often it can. A sloping floor usually means one part of the footing has settled. Steel push piers under that corner can support it and may bring it back up. We'll measure first and tell you what to expect.

We added a second story to our Lakemore home years ago. Could that crack the basement walls?

It can. More weight on an older footing, especially in wet soil, can cause settling and cracks. We'll check whether the foundation is still moving and whether it needs support under the heaviest parts.

Is a stone foundation under a Lakemore house worth saving?

Many are. Stone walls can be sound if the mortar holds and the footing isn't sinking. We'll look for loose stones, water paths and settling, then explain what repair or support makes sense.

Our Lakemore porch is pulling away from the house. Is that the foundation's fault?

It may be. Porches often sit on shallow footings and settle separately from the house. We'll check whether the porch, the house or both are moving and suggest a fix for the part that is.

My block basement wall in Lakemore has a stair-step crack. What's that telling me?

Stair-step cracks along the mortar lines usually mean the wall is under side pressure or one end is settling. If the wall is bowing, straps or Richtech braces can hold it. We'll measure it at the free inspection.

Why would soil near Springfield Lake move my Lakemore foundation?

Wet ground near the lake gets soft and heavy in spring, then firms and shrinks in dry weather. That change pushes on walls and can let footings drop. Keeping roof water away from the house helps slow it down.

We're selling our Lakemore house and the inspector flagged a crack. What should I do?

Have it looked at so you know what it is. We'll inspect for free and give you a written report and plan. If we make the repair, the lifetime warranty goes to the buyer.

I'd rather keep my Lakemore yard intact. Will foundation work tear it up?

Very little in most cases. Straps, braces and injection all go in from the basement. Push piers need small holes along the footing, which we fill back in when the job is done.

My Lakemore garage slab has cracks and one side has dropped. What causes that?

Garage slabs often rest on fill that was never packed well. When that fill settles or washes out, the slab cracks and drops. We'll check it and explain whether the slab or the garage wall needs work.

Who handles foundation repair near me in Lakemore, OH?

All American Basement Waterproofing, a family-owned company in Wadsworth since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew does every repair from start to finish. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.