Leaning stone cellars, crumbling mortar and settling additions on historic farmhouses. We stabilize Mantua Center foundations with care, from inside where possible, backed by a lifetime warranty.
The buildings around the Mantua Center green date to the 1830s and 1840s, and the historic district now also takes in farms and schools from the 1800s and early 1900s. Many older homes in the area stand on cellars of fieldstone or brick laid in lime mortar. Those walls were built to hold up a house but not to resist decades of wet soil pressing against them.
Lime mortar is soft. Every wet season washes a little of it out of the joints, and every freeze pushes the stones apart a bit more. Over time the wall loses its grip on itself. Stones loosen, the wall bulges or leans inward, and sand from the joints builds up along the floor. Clay soil that stays wet much of the year speeds this up.
Most old farmhouses have been added onto. A kitchen wing, a summer kitchen, a back porch or a newer garage may rest on shallow footings next to the original cellar. Those pieces settle at their own pace. You see it as cracks where old meets new, floors that slope toward the addition and doors that no longer close cleanly. Each is worth a look.
We start with a free inspection. We look at the wall type, measure lean or bowing and check how additions tie into the old foundation. Block sections with early bowing can get carbon-fiber straps. Walls that have moved further may get the Richtech Stabilizer System, steel braces that anchor to the floor and framing and can be tightened to bring a wall back toward plumb.
For settling wings, porches and corners, steel push piers can carry the load down to firm soil where the footing allows. Poured wall cracks get epoxy or polyurethane injection. On old stone we tell you plainly what can be stabilized and what may need rebuilding. Controlling water around the house protects any repair.
Every Mantua Center 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 Mantua Center 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 working from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth since 1985. Our own employees come to Mantua Center for every inspection and every job, and we hold an A+ BBB rating.
Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection. We look at the cellar or basement, any crawl spaces, the grading and the gutters, then give you a written plan with the cause, the repair and the price.
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.
It depends on the wall's condition. Some stone walls can be braced, while badly loosened sections may need rebuilding first. We'll inspect it and explain the options in writing.
That sand is likely old mortar washing out of the joints. It means water is moving through the wall and weakening it. We'll check for movement and plan drainage and repair together.
Sometimes. Piers need a solid footing to attach to, and very old houses may have little or none. We'll check what's under your home and explain what support will work.
Additions often sit on shallower footings and settle at a different rate. The gap grows as one part sinks. We'll check the addition's foundation and explain how to support it.
We'll talk through what can stay as it is. Some fixes, like drainage along the floor, are hidden once done. Where support is needed, we'll show you what it will look like first.
Yes. Wet clay is heavy and swells, pressing on the wall. Freezing water adds more push in winter. Old walls with soft mortar are especially vulnerable to that steady pressure.
It may be the foundation, sagging beams or worn posts under the floor. Old houses often have more than one cause. We check the cellar walls and the framing to find it.
Most jobs take one to three days. Older homes may need extra care, which can add time. You'll get the schedule and the price in writing before we start.
Yes. Our work comes with a written lifetime warranty that transfers if you sell. We'll explain exactly what it covers before the job starts, so there are no surprises.
All American Basement Waterproofing serves Mantua Center from Wadsworth. We're family-owned, working since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection by our own crew.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Mantua Center 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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