Block walls bowing under clay pressure and garages settling away from the house are frequent Perry Heights problems. We brace, pier and seal them with a transferable lifetime warranty.
Clay is the main force behind foundation trouble in Perry Heights. Soil across much of Stark County holds a lot of clay, and clay changes size with its moisture. After a wet spring it swells and leans on basement walls. In a dry summer it shrinks and can leave gaps along the footing. Year after year that push and pull loosens walls that looked solid when the house was new.
The bungalows and ranches that fill Perry Heights often stand on concrete block. Block is strong under the weight of the house, but steady sideways pressure can bow it inward and crack the mortar in a stair-step line. Where poured walls were used, cracks tend to run straight up and down and can widen if the wall keeps moving or the footing below it settles.
Detached and attached garages, back porches and room additions usually sit on footings that are shallower than the main basement. Those shallow footings react to frost and wet soil much faster. In Perry Heights that shows up as a garage slab tilting away from the house, a porch dropping at one corner, or a crack opening where an addition meets the original wall.
We begin with a free inspection. We measure how far walls have moved, check floors for level and write down every crack, then give you a written repair plan. Early bowing gets carbon-fiber straps bonded to the wall. Walls that have moved further get the Richtech Stabilizer System, steel braces installed inside that can be tightened to bring the wall back toward plumb.
Garages, porches and additions that are settling get steel push piers driven to firm soil, which hold the weight and can lift the section toward level. Cracks in poured walls are sealed with epoxy or polyurethane injection. We also check gutters and grading, since drier clay means less pressure on the repaired wall.
Every Perry Heights 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 Perry Heights 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 moreOur family-owned company has worked out of 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth since 1985. We send our own employees to Perry Heights for every estimate and every job, and we hold an A+ rating with the BBB.
Your first visit is a free estimate. We check the basement, grading, gutters and the drainage between homes, then give you a written plan with the cause, the fix and the price. Call (330) 366-3028 to set it up.
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.
Mike and Ken and the other workers, what can I say? They have gone above and beyond for us. This has been a very challenging job, and Mike the owner has been back several times to make it right.
A bulge near mid-height usually means soil pressure is bowing the wall. Carbon-fiber straps hold walls with early movement. If it has moved further, the Richtech Stabilizer System can brace it and bring it back gradually.
Often, yes. Garages sit on shallow footings that settle when the soil below softens. We'll check how far it has dropped. Steel push piers can support it and may lift it back toward level.
The addition probably sits on a different footing than the main house, and the two are moving at different rates. We'll find out which side is settling. The fix may be piers, injection or simply monitoring.
They can. Clay shrinks when it dries and pulls away from the footing, leaving it with less support. Then it swells again in spring. That cycle is behind a lot of the cracks we see in this area.
It's possible. Settling under one part of the house twists the frame and throws doors out of square. Humidity can also swell doors. We'll check the basement and floors to find the real cause.
Most of it can. Straps, braces and injection are all installed from inside the basement. Push piers need small access holes at the footing, and we restore the area when we finish.
It never hurts. We'll inspect the wall for free and explain whether it's moving and why. You'll get a written plan and price, so you can compare before deciding.
Mark the ends of the crack with a pencil and date it. Check it every few months. If it grows longer or wider, or starts leaking, call us for a free inspection.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the buyer. It shows the problem was found and fixed properly. That usually makes the inspection and closing go more smoothly.
All American Basement Waterproofing sends 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.
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Talk to All American today - we'll inspect your Perry Heights 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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