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The Basement Guys

Basement Waterproofing, Basement Remodeling, Foundation Repair,

About us

The Basement Guys has 48 employees. We offer free inspections and design sessions to homeowners. Most major credit cards are accepted. We have great financing options available as well.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Basement waterproofing, basement finishing, cracked and bowed walls, wall rebuilds, piering, excavating, water gas and sewer line repair and replacement, sump pumps and battery backup pumps, downspouts, and french drains.

Services we don't offer

Mold removal

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5334 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
7%
3
7%
2
6%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 151-334 of 334 reviews

Jeff T.
08/2008
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
They were on time and professional. Everything they said they were going to do they did. Their price was very fair.
Description of Work: They did some excavating work on a new build that I just did. They dug my foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300

Fran H.
08/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did a grate job and I have had no problems with them. I would recommend them to anyone. They cleaned up well after they were done. They had a pretty good price.
Description of Work: The company did a waterproofing of my basement of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

MAXINE S.
07/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
My experience with him was beautiful. They were on time. They were very professional. They did their job. Not only did their install a new sump pump they also installed new window wells for the basement. They cleaned up behind themselves. They let me know each thing they were doing and why. Their price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: He put in a new sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

CAROL L.
07/2008
5.0
basement remodeling
  + -1 more
Most everything went well. It took about a week to finish. Workers were respectful of my wishes. They cleaned up after themselves daily. The time was extended because of inspections. Where work was not done to my satisfaction, the workers immediately corrected the problem. The basement is beautiful and guaranteed for life.
Description of Work: The company refinished the basement including a new wall system, flooring, stairway to the basement carpeted, lighting and electrical system including phone jacks and cable outlets and ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

CAROL L.
07/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
It went quickly and well. The workers completed the job in about 3 days. They cleaned up after themselves each day. They displayed a high regard for our property and family.
Description of Work: Waterproofing included digging up perimeter of basement, adding weepholes and new drainpipes, a new sump pump system and renewing drains to street. Next they put fiber carbon strips on the basement walls to keep them from bowing in any further-stabilizing them and preventing further cracking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Response from The Basement Guys
IT WAS VERY NICE TO WORK WITH YOU TO!

GWEN K.
06/2008
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Did not do the work because their estimate was more than $1000.00 higher than the company I chose to perform the job. They also wanted to include installing a drain along a second wall that was not experiencing water damage. This may have contributed to their higher price.
Description of Work: Install basement drain and sump pump and tie everything into outside drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Elizabeth B.
06/2008
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Both my husband and I felt the representative was a little too salesman. What he quoted us for the work was expensive and we weren't really sure that the price was really correct. We ended up determining there was no foundation problems. We never ended up contacting the basement company again.
Description of Work: We had an offer on our home. One of the conditions was to have our home inspected. In the inspection, they found there to be a problem in the foundation near the garage. We were referred to The Basement Guys-Advanced Foundation Solutions.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$10,000

JANIS J.
06/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
After crawling into and spending a fair amount of time in the crawl space, he said there was no need for any waterproofing work. He explained that the dampness was not an indication of a problem with standing water, and what he saw was expected and normal in a crawl space, especially with as much rain we'd had recently. I was very appreciative of his honesty and his explanation.
Description of Work: Requested an inspection and estimate for work in crawl space.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lyndi M.
04/2008
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Estimate was very high. They also wanted to add another sump pump to our basement which we did not agree with.
Description of Work: Got an estimate for repairing a problem w/ our current waterproofing system that had been installed by another company 10+ years prior. Estimate was about $1500 higher than others..

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Lisa B.
02/2008
5.0
mudjacking
  + -1 more
We had a pleasant and professional experience with the guys who gave us an estimate and the guys who did the work. Rob, the foreman, was exceptionally helpful in answering our questions throughout the project.
Description of Work: Installed piers to provide proper support of our family room's foundation including our fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,368

Michelle W.
01/2008
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, remodeling, basement waterproofing, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 4 more
Overall the project was far more superior than what I expected. It started with a free estimate and design consolation of our basement. We went over different ideas and suggestions for the basement and financial options. Members of their team were constantly in contact with us, communicating the process and what to expect. After the financing was settled, The Basement Guys/Tuxedo team came back out to do a final walk through of our basement one last time before the renovation was started. Everyone was on the same page and they started the next day. The team always showed up to the house on time, they were very polite and clean and just overall respectful of our home. They did a majority of their dirty work (like painting, cutting, etc.) at their own facility, in order to keep our home clean, which was great! Each day we could see the basement beginning to finalize. By the 6th workday, we had a finished basement! The process was amazing! I recommend this product/system to everyone!
Description of Work: The Basement Guys/The Basement Tuxedo completely renovated our basement with their state-of-the-art basement finishing system. In just 5-8 work days, our empty basement was completely finished! Their technologically advanced fire, mold proof, seamless wall system is beautiful and also adds much character to a finished basement! The ceiling, electrical, heating/cooling was also completed. They also installed a new sump pump and a back-up sump pump! An air filtration system was also installed. Friends & family are amazed when they see our new basement!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Response from The Basement Guys
IT WAS NICE TO WORK WITH YOU TOO.

dorothy K.
01/2008
2.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They gave us a very long presentation that we didn't really need. He went on and on. We did not use their services.
Description of Work: I had them come out for an estimate to brace my walls that were curving.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0


Lori B.
12/2007
4.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
I chose to go with a smaller company for a simpler job and lower cost. However, Victor (sales/foundation inspector) did a good job providing education on the problems and the possible solutions.
Description of Work: Estimate was for 2-wall interior/exterior waterproofing, sump pump, 5 carbon fiber mesh (rather than steel beams), adding pipe to downspouts to take them to the road, as well as several optional items - glass block windows, advance ventilation system, battery backup for sump pump, whitewall vapor barrier, ventilation system, etc. For the 'must have's, the estimate was $10,030. (For a 4-wall waterproofing job, the 'must have's estimate was $13,695).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Response from The Basement Guys
WE ARE HAPPY TO PROVIDE A LOW PRESSURE, EDUCATION FOCUSED ESTIMATE TO OUR CUSTOMERS. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON FINDING A SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM AND EVEN SHOWING YOU HOW TO PREVENT A SIMILAR PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. WE HOPE YOU DECISION WORKS WELL FOR YOU AND YOUR HOME!

MARK H.
11/2007
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We had a concrete patio slab that was sinking and allowing water to run back against the foundation of the house. We had it removed, but our basement wall had bowed 3/4 inch, and we needed to have it shored up and sealed. The Basement Guys arrived and thoroughly assessed our situation and told us that we should shore up a second wall (that has a minor crack) and install their waterproofing system. The price tag was around $13,000. They explained that this system would be the best solution to our problem. Though it was Trick or Treat night and we told them we could give them only one hour, they were determined to stay as long as possible to wear us down. When one of them asked, "Can we have your business tonight?" I was totally turned off. It was like buying a used car. It was evident that the sale was more important than my needs as a customer. Even though my wife and I both stood, they remained seated. I finally had to tell them to leave. We went with another company and spent $1850.
Description of Work: No work was performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from The Basement Guys
WE DON’T HAVE SALES PEOPLE, ONLY INSPECTORS, AND THEY ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE FIXES THAT WILL FIX YOUR PROBLEM THAT WILL ENSURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT SOLUTION TO YOUR HOME'S PROBLEMS. WE DO NOT SELL BAND-AIDS! WE HOPE YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY REOCCURRING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR WALLS AND FOUNDATION.

BOB R.
11/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We had some water leakage in a corner of our basement and a musty smell we suspected represented a larger problem. We got 3 estimates in the same price range but the Basement Guys offered some additional safeguards and finishing touches. The crew did a good job covering and protecting furniture, fixtures and surfaces; carefully rolled back carpeting; and were careful moving stone and debris out of the basement and bringing cement in to reseal the floor. They explained what they were doing as they went along and showed us where they found problems related to drainage failures in the old pipes and weep holes. They showed us how their solution would work and how all of the equipment installed worked. They did a good job cleaning up after completing the work. They were courteous and friendly. The work they did is guaranteed for the life of the house.
Description of Work: Dug up and replaced drainage pipe all around basement wall; cleared weep holes in cinder block; replaced sump pump; dug additional sump hole and installed sump pump and battery backup pump; installed Humidex system; inspected/tested downspouts to ensure free flowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,480

Response from The Basement Guys
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS. WE ARE PROUD TO PROVIDE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH A SAFE AND HEALTHY PLACE TO SPEND TIME.

Angela Y.
08/2007
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I had "The Basement Guys" come out to do an estimate, they were really friendly and descriptive of everything that was wrong with my basement. It is an old house, 1920s, and I needed a basement wall rebuilt, and part of another one. Their solution was to rip off my concrete front porch just so they could get their big machines in to dig down to the footer. The final estimate was well over $50,000. Every other concrete/ basement company that came out offered other solutions like, extracting the old block by hand and digging by hand down to the footer. I eventually had the job done for close to $5000 (a huge difference). Be very weary of this company. I checked the address and this is the right company, so they can't say I mixed up their name with another company. Just beware.
Description of Work: Estimate way over any other estimates. I feel they took advantage of a female homeowner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from The Basement Guys
WE DID, IN FACT QUOTE THIS PROJECT AT THIS PRICE. OUR EXPERT INSPECTORS FOUND THAT THE WALLS TO BE REPAIRED WERE UNDERNEATH A CONCRETE PORCH. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THIS WALL, EITHER BY HAND OR BY EXCAVATOR, WE WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE PORCH. WE ARE A FULL SERVICE COMPANY THAT OFFERS A CORRECT FIX, EVERY TIME. WE ALSO PULL ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND ABIDE BY ALL LAWS AND STATUTES. PLEASE BEWARE OF COMPANIES THAT DO NOT PULL CITY PERMITS AND OBTAIN INSPECTIONS. IN OUR EXPERT OPINION, IT WAS DEEMED THAT THIS JOB WAS GOING TO BE FIXED CORRECTLY, WHICH UNFORTUNATELY SOMETIMES COMES WITH A HIGH PRICE TAG. PER CITY CODE AND PERMITS NECESSARY, WE WOULD ONLY DO THE COMPLETE JOB, NOT A QUICK FIX BAND-AID ON A POORLY DAMAGED WALL. WE CURRENTLY HAND DIG JOBS, AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO THIS WHEN NECESSARY. WE HAVE FOUND IT MUCH MORE COST EFFECTIVE TO HAVE THE MACHINE DO THE WORK, WHICH CUTS COSTS AND ALLOWS US TO PASS THIS SAVINGS ON TO OUR CUSTOMERS. WE STAND BEHIND THE EXPERT OPINION OF OUR INSPECTORS, AND APPRECIATE THE POSITIVE REMARKS AND HIGH GRADES FOR FRIENDLINESS, PROFESSIONALISM, DESCRIPTIVENESS AND PUNCTUALITY.

Susan M.
08/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, glass block
  + 1 more
They were nice to work with. The inspector that first came out was great. Then we had to move our schedule date a few times and Kara in the office was easy to work with. On the job itself, the foreman really tried to keep us informed on what was going on. The total cost of the job was less than two other companies.
Description of Work: They repaired our walls, with beams and carbon fiber. Then they sealed the walls and installed glass block windows, New drainage inside and out. With a lifetime warranty on the waterproofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,280

Response from The Basement Guys
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OUR COMPANY THAT WHEN WE ENGINEER A PROJECT THAT IT IS A COMPLETE FIX.

Timothy K.
07/2007
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
The Basement Guys arrived at the stated time, and finished the work in a timely fashion. They cleaned up the work area when they were finished. I had a concern when the work was finished. I contacted them with my concern, and they returned the next morning and corrected it to my satisfaction. Overall, I was very satisfied with their work. Doug Secrest was my contact and he was very easy to work with and explained everything they were going to do before the work. Great job!
Description of Work: The Basement Guys installed new drain pipes from the house's downspouts to the street. There was three downspouts that were tied together and ran to the street. They removed a section of bad sidewalk to run the pipe under, and replaced it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Response from The Basement Guys
CUSTOMER SERVICE IS MOST IMPORTANT AT THE BASEMENT GUYS. OUR JOB IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL OUR CUSTOMERS ARE 100% SATISFIED!

WILLIAM R.
07/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were easy to work with and answered all of the questions that I had.
Description of Work: Dug up basement and put in new piping, installed a new sump pump and also installed vinyl sheeting to cover blocks in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Response from The Basement Guys
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS, AND YOUR COMMENTS. WE ARE HAPPY TO HEAR THAT WE WERE EASY TO WORK WITH, AND YOU HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE.

Carla L.
07/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The job was done in one day. Wall preparation was done with a dustless grinder. All trash and equipment was removed the same day. A return trip a couple of days later was only to remove the strap cover tape and to perform some cosmetic caulking.
Description of Work: I had horizontal cracks up to 3/4" wide due to the basement wall moving. The cracks were sealed and the wall was reinforced with vertical fiberglass and kevlar straps. The straps were anchored to wood above the block and then adhered to the wall with epoxy resin.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Response from The Basement Guys
IT WAS NICE TO WORK WITH YOU TOO.

Matt S.
07/2007
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
Luke showed up on time and started by going into the basement and taking all the measurements and beginning to come up with a plan for my home. He used a state of the art computer program to show me all the potential that my basement has. He then worked with me on how this could become a reality. I am very pleased with the estimate I received and feel that I will be upgrading my home with a great product.
Description of Work: I received an estimate from the basement guys on how to de-humidify my basement, install glass block windows, and prepare my basement to be finished, and ultimately finishing the basement. The estimate was extremely informative and professional. I learned several things I can do on my own to improve my basement and a few things the basement guys can do to improve the air in my entire home, and make it a better environment. The products that The basement guys showed me are the most aesthetically pleasing I have seen to date. I feel that I will be getting a great deal on a great product and I am looking forward to moving on the next step in upgrading my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

Response from The Basement Guys
THANK YOU, IT IS VERY NICE TO WORK WITH SOMEONE WHO TAKES THE TIME TO PLAN A PROJECT CORRECTLY.

Carmen D.
06/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I got several estimates from companies in the area. The guy from The Basement Guys was honest and very informative of what was needed and how the process would go. Shortly after I signed the agreement I was contacted to schedule the work in a timely manner. Once the the work started I met the entire crew. Each person was pleasant to work with and respectful of my property. The supervisor, Nick, kept me informed throughout the process.
Description of Work: My basement was leaking they fixed the leaks and installed a sump pump system. The installed exterior drainage to street to ensure no additional problems. Installed glass block windows for appearance. My basement is dry and has never looked better.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,700

Response from The Basement Guys
WE ARE SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU HAD SUCH A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND THAT OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS OBVIOUS TO YOU!

Margaret S.
06/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were willing to answer any questions that I had, they were trustworthy and felt comfortable with the 3-4 men that were in my house and they were very professional. They gave us a lifetime warranty.
Description of Work: They dug a trench in the basement, they widened and updated our sump pump, they put beams on the wall so that they wouldn't bow, installed 4 block windows and installed a drainage system from the sump pump to the street.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Response from The Basement Guys
THANK YOU! WE ARE HAPPY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP YOU UPDATE SOME VERY IMPORTANT ASPECTS TO YOUR BASEMENT. WE HOPE YOU CAN ENJOY A DRY AND SAFE BASEMENT FOR A LIFETIME!

JAKE S.
04/2007
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They came out and did a rough estimate, but then they completely ignored me.
Description of Work: I tried to get them to help me with my drainage, and they were unresponsive.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from The Basement Guys
WE DO APOLOGIZE IF YOU FELT THAT WAY. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SATISFACTION AND WOULD LOVE TO PROVIDE THAT TO YOU ANYTIME.

LORI B.
03/2007
5.0
excavators, wells, drain pipe
  + 1 more
The supervisor reviewed the job prior to starting and outlined the work to be done. They were very considerate of keeping the dust and noise down, as much as possible. They had to work overtime, but finished nearly on-time. They have to return to complete exterior work, but made sure we were satisfied with the interior work that was done. They were very friendly and polite, and did the work that was requested. I would highly recommend them for anyone else.
Description of Work: The company gave us a very detailed estimate and outlined the type of work at the beginning. They had to dig out the flooring all along the outside walls of the basement - the entire perimeter of the house (old and new sections), to get to the footer, then laid drainage pipes to collect all the water that was collecting under our house. The estimator pointed out at the beginning all the damage that was occurring and how they would fix the problem. Due to the large job, they had to install 2 sump pumps, and place carbon-fiber reinforcements on one of the walls. They placed up plastic barriers to lessen the dust collection, and completed the job in the time outlined.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

Response from The Basement Guys
YOU WERE VERY NICE TO WORK WITH TO.

Contact information

1633 Thornwood Dr, Heath, OH 43056

http://www.thebasementguys.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing,
Basement Remodeling,
Foundation Repair,
Wells and Pumps,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Glass Block,
General Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Insulation,
Excavating,
Windows

FAQ

The Basement Guys is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
The Basement Guys accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Basement Guys offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Basement Guys offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Basement Guys does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Basement Guys does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Basement Guys offers warranties.
The Basement Guys offers the following services: Basement waterproofing, basement finishing, cracked and bowed walls, wall rebuilds, piering, excavating, water gas and sewer line repair and replacement, sump pumps and battery backup pumps, downspouts, and french drains.
Mold removal

Contact information

1633 Thornwood Dr, Heath, OH 43056

http://www.thebasementguys.com