Foundation Repair in Shaker Heights, OH

Our Shaker Heights basement wall has a long crack about halfway up. What does that mean?

A horizontal crack in the middle of a block wall usually means soil is pushing the wall inward. That makes it a structural problem as well as a leak. We'll measure the wall and tell you whether straps or braces make sense.

The floors in my Shaker Heights house slope toward one corner. Is the foundation sinking?

It might be settling at that corner. Old footings on soft or dried-out clay can drop over time. We'll check the basement for cracks and movement and explain whether push piers are needed.

We're buying in Shaker Heights and the inspector noted a bowing wall. Should we walk away?

Not necessarily. Many bowing walls can be braced from inside without major digging. Get a free inspection so you know what the repair involves before you decide.

I'd like to keep my Shaker Heights landscaping intact. Can the wall be fixed from inside?

In most cases, yes. Carbon-fiber straps, the Richtech Stabilizer System and crack injection are all done from inside the basement. Your yard, beds and patio stay as they are.

Could the big oak next to my Shaker Heights house be causing foundation cracks?

It can contribute. Large trees pull moisture from clay in dry months, and that can let soil shrink and settle. We'll look at the cracks and the pattern of movement to see if that's what's happening.

My Shaker Heights basement has an old brick wall that's bulging. Can brick be reinforced?

Often, yes, depending on its condition. We look at how the brick is laid and how far it has moved. Then we explain which method will hold it and what else it may need.

Do carbon-fiber straps show much in a Shaker Heights basement?

They're flat strips bonded to the wall, so they sit close to the surface. You can paint over them. If you finish the basement later, framing can go right in front of them.

We're getting new cracks over doors in our Shaker Heights home every winter. Is that the foundation?

It can be. Frost and wet clay move a foundation more in cold months, and the house above shows it. Cracks can also come from settling framing. A free inspection will tell you which.

Will a foundation repair in Shaker Heights come with a warranty I can pass on?

Yes. Every repair carries our written lifetime warranty, and it transfers to the next owner if you sell. It's a clear record for buyers and inspectors.

I'm searching for foundation repair near me in Shaker Heights, OH. Who handles it?

All American Basement Waterproofing does. We're a family-owned company in Wadsworth, working on foundations since 1985, and our own crew does every job. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.