Cleveland homes have foundation problems because of Lake Erie weather and clay soil. The clay gets bigger when it’s wet. We work in Ohio City, Tremont, The Flats, Detroit–Shoreway, and nearby areas.
When you see cracks in your basement walls or floors that slope, we can help. We’ll come look at your foundation. Then we’ll explain how to fix it and make your home strong again. Visit our home page
Foundation Repair in Cleveland OH
Your foundation might be sinking if doors won’t close right or you see cracks in your floors. You might notice gaps between your walls and ceiling. Home inspectors often find these problems first.
We can stop your home from sinking more. We use steel posts called piers to hold up your house. The piers go down to hard ground under the soft clay. We fix your floors so they’re level again and close up gaps in your walls.
Cleveland clay gets bigger when it rains and smaller when it dries out. This makes foundations sink in crooked ways. Old homes in Ohio City and Tremont need steel piers to reach down to rock or hard dirt. Learn more about our Foundation Repair services
Foundation Crack Repair in Cleveland OH
You need help if you see cracks in your basement walls. The cracks might go up and down, side to side, or look like stair steps. Water coming through cracks when snow melts or rain falls means the crack goes all the way through the wall.
We fill cracks with special glue that stops water. We also put strong strips on cracked walls to keep them from moving more. This makes your walls strong again and keeps water out.
Lake Erie winters freeze and thaw over and over. This makes old concrete crack. Homes in The Flats and Detroit–Shoreway built on loose dirt get cracks when the ground moves. Cracks that go side to side mean wet clay is pushing on your basement walls. Learn more about our Foundation Crack Repair services
Basement Wall Repair in Cleveland OH
Your walls need fixing if they push in or show cracks going side to side. Walls that lean away from the floor above will get worse if you wait.
We use anchors or braces to pull walls back straight. Carbon fiber strips stop walls from bending in more. These fixes stop your walls from falling and protect what your home is worth.
Rain and melting snow make the clay around your basement very wet. This makes the dirt push hard on your walls. Homes in Kamm’s Corners and South Collinwood with concrete block walls often bend from this pushing. Old buildings near the Industrial Valley might have weak brick walls that need extra support. Learn more about our Basement Wall Repair services
Foundation Drainage in Cleveland OH
Standing water around your foundation after storms means you have a problem. Water sitting there pushes on your basement walls. Wet basements mean water isn’t going away from your home like it should.
French drains move water away from the bottom of your foundation. Sump pumps take water out before it gets into your basement. Special coverings on the outside block water from getting through.
Cleveland gets about 39 inches of rain and snow each year. It’s spread out pretty evenly through all the seasons. Snow melts in winter and spring. Rain falls throughout the year. All this water soaks the dirt around your foundation. Homes in low spots like The Flats or near the Cuyahoga River need good drains to handle all the water. Clay dirt doesn’t soak up water well. We put in drain pipes that catch water and send it away to ditches or city drains. Learn more about our Foundation Drainage services
Crawl Space Repair in Cleveland OH
Your crawl space has water problems if your floors sag, smell bad, or you see mold. Water under your house or dampness hurts the wood that holds up your floors.
We put down plastic sheets that keep ground water and wetness out. We use jacks to lift up saggy floor beams and make your floors level. Sealing off your crawl space makes it dry and clean under your home.
Cleveland has lots of wetness in the air. Clay dirt has moisture too. This makes crawl spaces in old homes get wet and rot. This happens a lot in Waterloo Arts District and Buckeye–Shaker. Open crawl spaces let in sticky summer air. That air turns to water when it hits cool things. Sealing your crawl space with a special dryer stops wood from rotting. It also stops the bad smell from coming up into your house. Learn more about our Crawl Space Repair services
Helical Pier Installation in Cleveland OH
Some foundations need really deep fixes. Helical piers go way down to reach good dirt. Homes that are still sinking need posts that go down to hard ground.
Steel piers twist deep down into rock or hard dirt. They stop your house from sinking right away. We don’t have to dig as much as old-style fixes need.
Cleveland sits on top of old ice age dirt and clay. Under that is rock made of shale. How deep the hard ground is changed from place to place. Homes in Cudell and Irishtown Bend were built on old factory fill dirt. They often need helical piers that go 20-30 feet down to get past the bad dirt. The twist-in style works great in tight city yards where big trucks can’t fit. Learn more about our Helical Pier Installation services
Carbon Fiber Wall Reinforcement in Cleveland OH
Carbon fiber can fix your walls if they push in a little but don’t have bad cracks. This works when you want to stop wall movement without digging outside.
Carbon fiber straps stick to your walls and stop them from moving in more. We don’t have to dig or mess up your yard. This super strong material stops walls from bending for good.
Concrete and block basements in St. Clair–Superior and West Park push in from years of clay dirt pressing during wet times. Carbon fiber is easier than digging outside or replacing walls. It works great for finished basements or homes where yards are small in the city. Learn more about our Carbon Fiber Wall Reinforcement services
