Bowing block walls, cracked poured basements and garages drifting away from the house are common in Mayfield's mid-century neighborhoods. We stabilize them from inside, with a lifetime warranty.
Mayfield's homes mostly date from the 1950s and 1960s, when the village grew from farmland into neighborhoods. Builders then used a lot of concrete block, which carries weight well but is weak against steady side pressure. As wet clay pushes on the outside, block walls can crack along a mortar line partway up and begin to bow in. Stair-step cracks at the corners often go with it.
Poured concrete walls from the same period resist bowing better, but they crack as they cure and as the ground moves. Vertical and diagonal cracks near windows are common. Many stay small, but some widen year after year as the clay swells in wet seasons and shrinks in dry ones. A crack that lets in water or grows wider is a sign the wall is still under stress.
Attached garages, porches and family room additions on these homes often sit on shallower footings than the main house. They respond to wet and dry spells faster and can settle on their own. The signs are a gap where the garage meets the house, a sloped porch, cracked slabs and doors between the house and garage that no longer close right.
We start with a free inspection, measuring how far walls have moved, mapping cracks and checking floors for level. Early bowing gets carbon-fiber straps bonded to the wall. Walls that have moved more get the Richtech Stabilizer System, steel braces anchored to floor and framing that can be tightened over time to bring the wall back toward plumb.
Settling garages, porches and corners get steel push piers driven to firm soil, which carry the load and can lift the section toward level. Cracks in poured walls are sealed with epoxy or polyurethane injection. We also check grading and downspouts, because keeping water away from the foundation reduces the pressure behind the walls.
Every Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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 runs out of 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've been family-owned since 1985, hold an A+ BBB rating, and our own employees handle every Mayfield estimate and repair.
Your first step is a free inspection of the basement, sump, grading and gutters. You get a written plan and price, with financing options if you want them. For flooding, call (330) 366-3028 for 24/7 emergency response.
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.
That's soil pressure pushing the wall inward. If the bow is small, carbon-fiber straps can hold it. If it has moved more, the Richtech system can brace it and move it back.
It may be. If the garage footing has settled, the frame shifts and the door binds. We'll check the garage and the house foundation to see which one moved.
Window corners are natural weak spots. A thin crack that isn't growing may just need sealing. If it's wider at one end or growing, the wall may need support too.
Usually not. Many walls can be stabilized and moved back toward plumb with Richtech braces. Very severe cases may need rebuilding, and we'll tell you honestly which one you have.
Often, yes. Push piers can support the porch footing and lift it toward level. If the porch structure itself is failing, we'll explain the other options.
Yes. The new room ties into the existing foundation and adds load. Checking for cracks or movement first keeps problems from spreading into the new space.
Yes. Most of our repairs are done from inside the basement, so we can work year-round. Pier work outside depends on ground conditions, and we'll plan around the weather.
We'll show you what to watch after the repair, like crack ends and wall position. The work is covered by a written lifetime warranty. If something changes, call us.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers with the house. Buyers and their inspectors can see the repair is documented and covered for the life of the house.
All American Basement Waterproofing, with our own crew from Wadsworth. We're family-owned since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
Mayfield is one of the many Cuyahoga County communities we serve - or see our full foundation repair service.
Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Mayfield 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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