Old stone foundations, bowed block and settling porches are common in Mifflin. We stabilize foundations from inside with straps, braces and piers, backed by a transferable lifetime warranty.
Mifflin has been settled since 1816, and some village homes stand on foundations laid long before modern concrete. Fieldstone and brick walls set in lime mortar carried the house well, but that mortar weakens as water moves through it. After many decades, stones loosen, joints open and walls can bulge inward where the soil outside stays wet and heavy against them.
The ground around the village is glacial clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Near Charles Mill Lake and the streams that feed it, soil can stay damp for long stretches. That constant pressure bows block basement walls along their mortar joints and cracks poured walls, while dry summers can leave footings with less support and let hairline cracks open wider.
Many homes in and around Mifflin have been added onto over the years, with porches, kitchens, garages and extra rooms. Each addition may rest on a shallower footing than the original house. As the clay moves, the additions settle separately, and you notice it as cracks at the seams, sloping floors and doors that stick or swing open on their own.
We begin with a free inspection, measuring bowing and following each crack to its cause. Block walls with early bowing get carbon-fiber straps bonded to the concrete. Walls that have moved further get the Richtech Stabilizer System, steel braces anchored to the floor and framing that can be tightened over time to bring the wall back toward plumb. Stone walls may need repointing or partial rebuilding.
Settling porches, additions and corners get steel push piers driven down to firm soil, where they 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, since keeping the clay drier protects the foundation and the repair.
Every Mifflin 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 Mifflin 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 at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own crew makes the trip to Mifflin for every estimate and job.
The free estimate covers the basement or crawl space, the grade around the house and the gutters. You get a written plan with the cause, the repair and the price. Call (330) 366-3028 to schedule.
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.
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.
Often, yes. Loose sections can be repointed or rebuilt in place, and bracing can help if the wall is moving. We'll inspect it and explain what's realistic for your home.
Additions often sit on shallower footings and settle on their own, especially in clay. Steel push piers can support that section and may lift it toward level. We will check the footing first.
Diagonal cracks from corners often point to settling at one end of the wall. We'll check whether it's still moving. Piers can support the footing, and injection seals the crack.
Often they can, since they anchor to the floor and framing. Very low or uneven basements may need a different approach. We'll measure during the inspection and tell you what fits.
Not necessarily. Many bowed walls can be stabilized from inside. We'll give you a free written assessment so you know what the repair involves before deciding.
Wet ground near a lake or stream can add pressure on walls and soften soil under footings. That can speed up bowing and settling. Good drainage around the house helps protect it.
Often, yes. Chimneys usually have their own footing and can settle separately from the house. We'll inspect it and explain whether push piers are the right fix.
Most straps, braces and injection work takes one to three days. Pier jobs depend on how many are needed. You'll get the schedule in writing, and we clean up daily.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and goes with the house. It gives the next owner proof the foundation was repaired properly by a local company.
All American Basement Waterproofing, family-owned in Wadsworth since 1985 and serving Mifflin with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection. Our own crew does every repair.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Mifflin 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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