Cracked poured walls, bowing block and sinking stoops or garages show up in Woodmere's mid-1900s homes. We stabilize foundations from inside and back the repair for life.
Most houses in Woodmere were built after the village formed in 1944 and during its growth in the 1960s. Builders of that era used concrete block and poured concrete for basements. Block walls handle the weight of a house well, but steady side pressure from wet clay can bow them inward along a horizontal crack. Poured walls tend to crack vertically as they cure and age.
The ground under Woodmere is heavy clay. It swells when soaked and shrinks during dry summers. That seasonal push and pull presses on walls, then leaves gaps along the footing. Over decades, small cracks widen, corners settle and walls lean. Runoff from roofs and pavement that keeps the soil wetter near the house can make that movement worse on the side where it collects.
Stoops, porches and attached garages often rest on shallower footings than the house. When the clay under them moves, they sink or tilt and pull away from the main foundation. You might see a gap between the stoop and the door, a cracked garage slab, or a crack running up the wall where two parts meet. Left alone, those gaps usually keep growing.
Every job starts with a free inspection. We measure bowing, map cracks and check floors for level. Carbon-fiber straps bonded to the wall hold early bowing. Walls that have moved further get the Richtech Stabilizer System, steel braces anchored to the floor and framing that can be tightened to bring the wall back toward plumb.
Settling garages, stoops and corners get steel push piers driven to firm soil to carry the load and lift toward level. Leaking or moving cracks in poured walls get epoxy or polyurethane injection. We also check downspouts and grading, since steering runoff away from the house keeps the clay from swelling as much.
Every Woodmere 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 Woodmere 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 moreWe're family-owned and work from 298 E Walnut St in Wadsworth, in business since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Our own employees come to Woodmere for every inspection and job.
Book a free inspection and we'll check the basement, sump, grading and gutters, then give you a written plan and price. Financing is available. If water is pouring in, call (330) 366-3028 for 24/7 emergency response.
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.
Vertical cracks in poured walls are common. If it leaks or is getting wider, it needs attention. Injection seals it, and we'll check whether the wall is moving.
Garages usually have shallower footings and can settle on their own. The clay below shifts with the seasons. Push piers can support the garage and stop the gap.
Yes. The Richtech Stabilizer System braces leaning or bowing walls from inside and can be tightened toward plumb over time. We'll measure how far it has moved first.
Mark the ends of cracks with a pencil and date, then check them over a few months. Growing cracks, sticking doors and sloping floors are signs. We'll check for free.
Usually, yes. Most work is inside the basement and takes a few days. We'll coordinate the schedule with you and keep the space safe and clean.
A sinking stoop can often be supported and lifted, or rebuilt on a better footing. We'll check it and the house wall behind it before recommending a fix.
Most wall repairs take one to a few days. Pier work depends on how many piers are needed. You'll get the timeline in writing before we start, and we clean up each day.
It can be. Foundation movement shifts the framing and cracks plaster, especially at door and window corners. We'll check the basement to see if movement is the cause.
Yes. Our lifetime warranty is written and transfers to the next owner. It helps show buyers and their inspectors that the repair is documented and covered.
All American Basement Waterproofing does, with our own crew from Wadsworth to Woodmere. We're family-owned since 1985 with an A+ BBB rating. Call (330) 366-3028 for a free inspection.
Woodmere 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 Woodmere basement or foundation and give you an honest, written estimate at no cost. Family-owned and protecting Northeast Ohio homes since 1985.
24/7 emergency response · Financing available · Transferable lifetime warranty