There's a horizontal crack halfway up my Mayfield Heights block wall. Is that serious?
A horizontal crack in block usually means soil pressure is pushing the wall inward, and it deserves attention. We measure how much the wall has moved and whether it is still moving. Most walls like this can be braced from inside with straps or the Richtech system.
Our front porch in Mayfield Heights has dropped away from the house. Can that be fixed?
Yes, in many cases. A porch or stoop often sits on shallower footings than the house, so it settles when the soil under it softens or washes out. Steel push piers can support it on firmer ground below and may lift it back toward level.
I'm selling my Mayfield Heights home and the buyer's inspector found a bowed wall. What now?
Call us for a free inspection so you have facts from a foundation crew. We will give you a written plan and scope you can share with the buyer. Our lifetime warranty transfers to the new owner, which often helps the sale move forward.
Doors upstairs in our Mayfield Heights house started sticking this year. Could it be the foundation?
It could be. Sticking doors, uneven floors and diagonal drywall cracks can point to settlement under part of the house. Humidity can cause some of the same signs, so we check the basement walls and footings before recommending anything.
My Mayfield Heights basement wall leans in at the top. Will carbon-fiber straps work?
Straps work well on walls with limited movement that need to be held where they are. If the wall has leaned in further, the Richtech Stabilizer System is a better match because it can also straighten the wall over time. We measure first, then recommend.
We'd rather not dig up our Mayfield Heights yard. Can the wall be repaired from the basement?
Most of our wall repairs are done entirely from inside. Carbon-fiber straps and the Richtech Stabilizer System both install in the basement, so your lawn, patio and plantings stay as they are.
I'm finishing my Mayfield Heights basement soon. Should the cracked wall be fixed before drywall goes up?
Yes. Once framing and drywall cover the wall, you lose the chance to see movement or seepage. We can stabilize the wall and seal active cracks first, so the finished space is built against a sound foundation.
It's been years since the crack in our Mayfield Heights basement appeared, and it hasn't changed. Leave it alone?
A crack that stays the same width and stays dry may only need to be watched. If it leaks, grows or the wall beside it moves, it needs repair. We can check it and tell you honestly which side of that line it is on.
Who in Mayfield Heights can check a foundation for free before I spend money on repairs?
We offer free foundation inspections throughout Mayfield Heights. We look at the walls, floor and outside grading, explain what is causing the problem and give you a clear written plan. There is no cost for that visit.
I need foundation repair near me in Mayfield Heights, OH. Is there a local family company?
All American Basement Waterproofing is a family business working from Wadsworth since 1985. We hold an A+ BBB rating and our own crew does every repair. Call (330) 366-3028 to set up a free inspection.
