Stair-step cracks, bowing block walls and porches dropping away from the house. We repair North Randall foundations from inside with carbon-fiber straps, steel braces and push piers.
The houses in North Randall are mostly older, modest homes, and many of them have block or early poured basements. Block walls carry the weight of a house well, but they don't resist side pressure as well. When the soil outside pushes on them year after year, the mortar joints crack in a stair-step pattern and the middle of the wall can start to bow in.
Clay soil is the main reason. It holds water after rain and snowmelt and swells as it does. In winter, wet clay freezes and pushes harder still. In a dry summer it shrinks and can leave a gap beside the footing. Every season adds a little more stress, and after several decades that adds up to cracks, bowing and settling.
Porches, stoops and attached garages on older homes usually sit on shallower footings than the main house. They often settle on their own and pull away, leaving a crack or gap at the joint. Water that runs off roofs and driveways onto level ground can also soak one side of the house more than the other, which makes that side move more.
The first visit is a free inspection. We measure any bowing, map cracks and look for settling at corners and add-ons. Walls with early bowing get carbon-fiber straps bonded to the block. Walls that have moved more get the Richtech Stabilizer System, steel braces fixed to the floor and framing that can be tightened in stages to bring the wall back toward plumb.
Settling porches, garages and corners get steel push piers driven to firm soil to carry the load and, when possible, lift toward level. Cracks in poured concrete are sealed with epoxy or polyurethane injection. We also fix downspouts and grading so the clay around the house stays drier and the repair holds up.
Every North Randall 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 North Randall 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 business based at 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth. We've been in business since 1985 and hold an A+ BBB rating. Our own employees handle every North Randall estimate and job.
Every estimate is free. We check the basement walls and floor, the sump, the gutters and the grading, then hand you a written plan and price. Financing options are available. Call (330) 366-3028 to schedule.
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.
Often, yes. The Richtech Stabilizer System braces the wall from inside and can be tightened over time to move it back toward plumb. If the bowing is slight, carbon-fiber straps may be enough.
Usually the stoop is the part that's settling, and the house is fine. Stoops rest on shallow footings and move on their own. We'll check the house foundation too, then explain your options in writing.
Patching hides the crack but doesn't stop the soil pressure behind it. We'll measure the wall first. If it's moving, it needs support such as straps or braces before any cosmetic repair.
Yes. A downspout that empties at the wall soaks the clay on that side, and wet clay pushes harder. Over years that can crack or bow a wall. Extending downspouts is a cheap first step.
It could be. Settling twists door frames and makes doors bind. Humidity does it too, so we'll check the basement and the frames to find out which it is.
Most strap jobs take about a day. We prepare the wall, bond the straps and anchor them top and bottom. You'll get the schedule in writing, and we clean up before we leave.
Thin, straight cracks are often just shrinkage. Wide, growing or offset cracks point to movement. We'll look at it for free and tell you whether it needs sealing, support or nothing at all.
Most of our work happens inside the basement. Push piers need small holes near the footing, which we fill back in. We explain each step before work begins.
Yes. The lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. Buyers can see what was fixed and that it's still covered. That tends to calm inspection worries.
All American Basement Waterproofing does, with its own crew from Wadsworth. We're family-owned, working since 1985, with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
North Randall 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 North Randall 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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