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Foundation Repair in New Franklin, OH

New Franklin foundation repair for lake and country homes.

Stone walls under older country houses and shallow cottage footings by the lakes both move over time in New Franklin. We stabilize them from inside with a written lifetime warranty.

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Why New Franklin foundations crack and settle

New Franklin spent nearly two centuries as a rural township, and some of its oldest houses still stand on stone or early block foundations. Stone walls were laid with lime mortar that washes out as water passes through. Once the mortar weakens, stones shift and walls start to bulge. Early block was often laid without steel reinforcement, and years of wet soil pushing on it can bow the wall inward.

Along Turkeyfoot Lake and near Nimisila Reservoir, many houses began as summer cottages on shallow footings. Year-round use brought insulation, new rooms and sometimes a full second floor, all resting on footings sized for a much lighter house. Soft, wet lakeside soil gives way under that load, and corners or additions settle while the rest of the house stays put.

Across the rest of the city, glacial soil runs from sand to dense clay. Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that change pushes on basement walls every season. Frost adds to it in winter. Homeowners notice stair-step cracks in block, vertical cracks in poured walls, sloping floors and doors that no longer close cleanly. Those are signs the soil below is still working on the house.

  • Free, no-pressure foundation inspection anywhere in New Franklin
  • Straightening and lifting that does not require digging up your yard
  • Transferable lifetime warranty on every repair
  • Financing options to fit your budget
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Structural

How we fix New Franklin foundations

Every job starts with a free inspection. We map cracks, measure bowing and check floor levels, then write up the repair. Early bowing gets carbon-fiber straps bonded to the wall. Larger movement gets the Richtech Stabilizer System, with steel braces anchored to the floor and framing that can be tightened to pull the wall back toward plumb.

Settling corners, additions and garages get steel push piers driven to firm soil, which can lift them toward level. Poured wall cracks get epoxy or polyurethane injection, and stone walls get repointed where mortar has washed out. We also look at gutters and grading, since drier soil keeps repairs stable.

  • Bowing & leaning foundation walls straightened
  • Settling foundations lifted with steel piers
  • Stair-step & settlement cracks sealed for good
  • Sticking doors & windows from foundation movement corrected
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What's Included

What a New Franklin foundation repair includes

Every New Franklin repair is sized to what the inspection finds, and each part of it carries our transferable lifetime warranty.

Wall stabilization

Carbon-fiber straps and the Richtech system stop walls from bowing and moving any further.

Structural anchors

Engineered anchoring transfers load and holds your foundation walls straight and secure.

Crack injection

Epoxy and polyurethane injections seal cracks against water and lock out further movement.

Full restoration

We pair structural repair with waterproofing so the problem is solved end to end.

How It Works

From first call to a solid New Franklin foundation

You work directly with the All American team at every step.

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Free inspection

We measure the wall, check for settling and show you what is moving and why.

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A written plan

You get a fixed-price repair plan in plain English, with financing options if you want them.

03

The repair

Our own crew installs the straps, stabilizers or piers your foundation needs.

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Walkthrough & warranty

We walk you through the finished work and hand over a written, transferable lifetime warranty.

What We Do in New Franklin

Every service, one local team

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Foundation Repair

Bowing walls and settlement cracks stabilized permanently with the Richtech Stabilizer System, carbon-fiber straps, and epoxy/polyurethane crack injection.

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Yard Drainage

French drains, downspout extensions and regraded surface drainage that move stormwater away from your foundation before it ever reaches your basement.

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Repair, replacement and maintenance of gutters and downspouts so roof runoff is captured and carried far from your foundation - your first line of defense.

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Code-compliant egress windows that add a safe emergency exit, flood your basement with natural light, and unlock legal bedroom potential and home value.

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Powerful dehumidification and moisture control that clears musty odors, protects against mold, and turns a damp basement into fresh, comfortable living space.

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Durable, energy-efficient glass block windows that resist leaks and break-ins while still letting daylight into your basement - a clean, permanent upgrade.

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Right Down The Road

Serving New Franklin from Our Wadsworth Base

Our shop is at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, and our own crew drives to New Franklin for every estimate and every repair. The same family has run the business since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating.

The first visit is free. We look at the basement or crawl space, the gutters and how the land drains, whether that is toward a lake or across a field. You get a written plan and price. Call (330) 366-3028.

All American Basement Waterproofing
298 E Walnut St, Wadsworth, OH 44281
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Serving New Franklin and all of Summit County, Ohio
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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.

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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.

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Exceptional basement waterproofing, highly recommend. I had an outstanding experience with All American Basement for my basement.

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New Franklin Questions

Foundation repair FAQs for New Franklin homeowners

The stone foundation under our New Franklin house is bulging in one spot. What can be done?

A bulge usually means mortar has washed out and stones have shifted. We check how far it has moved, repoint the mortar and add support if needed. Keeping water away from that wall is part of the fix.

Our New Franklin lake cottage now has a second floor. Should the footings be checked?

Yes, it's a good idea. Cottage footings were sized for a lighter house, and wet soil near the lake adds to the strain. We'll look for settling and cracks and tell you whether piers are needed.

My New Franklin basement wall has stair-step cracks. Is it moving?

Stair-step cracks in block often mean soil pressure or settling. We'll measure the wall to see if it is bowing. Straps or Richtech braces can hold it, and the braces can bring it back.

We have a detached barn-style garage in New Franklin that's sinking. Can you help with that?

We can take a look. Many garages sit on shallow footings or slabs that settle on their own. Depending on what we find, push piers may support it. We'll explain your options in writing.

It's only dirt, so how can clay in New Franklin crack my poured basement wall?

Clay swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries out. That pushes and pulls on the wall every season. Over the years it can open cracks, which we seal with epoxy or polyurethane injection.

Is foundation repair at my New Franklin home going to wreck the landscaping?

Usually not. Straps, braces and injection go in from inside. Push piers need small holes along the footing, which we fill in and clean up when we're done.

I'm selling a New Franklin home and the inspection found a bowing wall. What now?

Get it assessed so you know what you're dealing with. We'll inspect for free and give you a written plan. Our lifetime warranty on the repair transfers to the buyer.

The floors in my New Franklin house slope toward the addition. Is that settling?

Likely, yes. Additions often sit on separate footings that settle on their own. We'll measure the floors and check where the sections meet. Push piers can support the part that's sinking.

How long does foundation repair usually take on a New Franklin house?

Most wall bracing jobs take a day or two. Pier work can take longer depending on the number of piers. You'll get the schedule in writing before we start.

Who handles foundation repair near me in New Franklin, OH?

All American Basement Waterproofing, a family-owned company from Wadsworth working since 1985. We're A+ rated with the BBB and our own crew does every job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.

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New Franklin - don't wait for the next big storm

Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your New Franklin 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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