Foundation Repair in Shalersville, OH

Our Shalersville farmhouse cellar wall is bulging inward. What can be done?

A bulging stone or brick wall is being pushed by wet soil and frost. Depending on its condition, we may brace it, rebuild a section or combine support with drainage. We'll inspect it and explain the options in writing.

I've spotted horizontal cracks in my Shalersville block basement. Are they serious?

Horizontal cracks in block usually mean soil pressure is pushing the wall inward. They're worth checking soon. Carbon-fiber straps or Richtech braces can stop the movement, depending on how far it has gone.

The family room addition on our Shalersville home is sinking. Can it be lifted?

Often, yes. Steel push piers are driven to firm soil under the addition's footing. They carry the weight and can raise the section back toward level in many cases.

Does clay soil in Shalersville Township really move foundations?

Yes. Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That change pushes and pulls on walls and footings every year. Over time it can crack, bow or settle a foundation.

My Shalersville windows won't open easily anymore. Is it the foundation?

It can be. When a foundation moves, the framing above twists and windows bind. Swelling from humidity can do the same, so we check the basement to find out which it is.

We're selling a rural home in Shalersville. Should the foundation be checked first?

It's a good idea. Buyers and their inspectors will look closely. We'll inspect for free and give you a written assessment. If we make repairs, the lifetime warranty transfers to the buyer.

Can you repair a Shalersville foundation without heavy equipment in the yard?

Most repairs, yes. Straps, braces and injection go in from inside. Push piers need small access holes at the footing, which we dig by hand where possible and clean up.

How do I tell if a crack in my Shalersville basement is still moving?

Mark the ends with a pencil and date it, then check it every few weeks. If it grows, it's still moving. We can also measure it during a free inspection.

Our Shalersville porch is pulling away from the house. Who fixes that?

We do. Porches often sit on shallow footings or piers that settle. We'll check the porch supports and the house foundation, then explain whether push piers or another fix makes sense.

I'd like foundation repair near me in Shalersville, OH. Who comes out?

All American Basement Waterproofing does. We're family-owned in Wadsworth, working since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection by our own crew.