Ohio Basement Authority

Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Drain Pipe Installation,

About us

Established in 2009, Ohio Basement Authority stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Ohio, we bring our local expertise closer to you. OBA proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At OBA we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience
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Services we offer

Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Sump Pumps, Wet Basement Repair, Crawl Space Insulation, Crawl Space Drainage, Foundation Settlement, Water in Basement, Uneven Floors, Egress Windows, Basement Finishing

Services we don't offer

WE DO NOT OFFER: Concrete Sealing, Radon Mitigation, Concrete Resurfacing, Building New Foundations, Exterior Drainage, Pouring Concrete, Working with Asphalt, Installing Masonry, French Drains, New Construction, Yard Drainage, Generators

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8525 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
2%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 51-75 of 525 reviews

John H.
10/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
It went very well. The crew was polite and professional. Where there were deviations from the description that the salesman gave us, they were explained satisfactorily.
Description of Work: Basement Waterproofing

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to share about your experience with us! We always love to hear from satisfied customers. Please let us know if you have future projects we can lend a hand with. - Ohio Basement Authority

David B.
10/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
It went very well. The workers were neat and professional and answered all my questions.
Description of Work: Basement Waterproofing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you for giving us this feedback. We're glad we were able to provide you with a solution for your home. - Ohio Basement Authority

Gina K.
10/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
It went very well. The crew was professional & courteous. The work was done took 1.5 days.
Description of Work: Basement Waterproofing

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We take tremendous care to provide the highest level of service possible during every project. - Ohio Basement Authority

Chandra C.
10/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Nick Hatfield went above and beyond during our appointment. Solved my problem, very knowledgeable, and helped us fix an issue that was causing water in our crawl space. Thanks Nick!
Description of Work: We needed a downspout drain addressed that was causing water in our crawlspace

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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello! Thank you so much for this awesome review. We're glad we were able to meet your expectations. - Ohio Basement Authority

Chris I.
10/2020
4.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Despite the feeling they would have done good work I didn't hire. I felt I was oversold and the cost was almost twice what others recommended or charged
Description of Work: Brace walls and waterproof

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

$30,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello. Thank you for providing your feedback about the pricing. We take tremendous care to provide the best solution for your home and provide the highest level of service possible during every project. We want to ensure that your home and property receive the best solution. - Ohio Basement Authority

Misty S.
09/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Mitchell from Ohio Basement Authority was amazing. He was quite knowledgeable and thorough with our maintenance and only replaced what needed replaced and left spares for when needed. He was quite accommodating. I definitely like OBA and their staff. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Maintenance for our Waterguard system and our DeHumidification Systems

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
$200

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you for giving us this feedback. We're glad we were able to provide you with a solution for your home. - Ohio Basement Authority

Joe P.
09/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Great. Andrew (Rothenberg) was prompt and very professional. Spent 45 minutes trying to find reason for water leaking into basement. It turned out to be a problem with our outside stucco or roof so they couldn't help us. No charge for the visit and I really appreciated he didn't try to sell us some service we didn't need. So they are obviously very honest- I would call them again in a New York minute.
Description of Work: Diagnose reason water leaking in 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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you for providing this feedback. We always love to hear from satisfied customers about their experience. - Ohio Basement Authority

Roxann K.
08/2020
2.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The sales rep showed up early and stayed for almost 3 hours just to try to quote us on installing support pillars in the ground, which had nothing to do with the service we requested. He stayed way to long and continued repeating himself, but then turned around and talked us out of even the pillars. No mention of waterproofing other than, 'we could order stuff off Amazon and do it ourselves'. If we wanted to do that, we never would've called anyone. Definitely one of the weirdest encounters ever with no result. Would not recommend. The only thing I can think is that perhaps he got his service call mixed up? Even so, it was not good.
Description of Work: We needed our garage waterproofed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take our customers' experience very seriously and with your feedback, we are able to learn more from our customers. Also, we have brought your comments to our management team for their reivew. - Ohio Basement Authority

Kathy B.
08/2020
5.0
concrete repair, electrician, insulation, replacement windows, basement waterproofing, wells, glass block, mudjacking
  + 6 more
Perfect, excellent, professional. I wish there were more than 5 stars to give foreman Julio and his crew Jovanni and Waylan. They far exceeded my high expectations.
Description of Work: New basement Interior perimeter drainage system, new sump pumps and exterior pipe drainage, glass block windows, perimeter sealant.

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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you for providing this stellar review. We're glad we were able to meet your expectations. - Ohio Basement Authority

Norma P.
07/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I had a service tech out to my home which was recently waterproofed by the ohio basement authority. Mitchell Spurlock came out, was on time and he diagnosed my issue and fixed it free of charge. I highly recommend him if you're experiencing any issues with your basement or exterior drainage. He knows what hes doing. Thank you for sending him out to my home.
Description of Work: 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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Awesome! Thank you so much for this review. We're glad our team was able to show you a stellar experience and we appreciate your kind words. - Ohio Basement Authority

Faye M.
07/2020
5.0
electrician, insulation, plumbing, basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe
  + 4 more
Finished in one day. Excellent job 8
Description of Work: Leaking H2O in crawlspace in basement Finished in one day

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! We're glad our team was able to show you an awesome experience and appreciate your review. - Ohio Basement Authority

Margaret P.
07/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Jacob, who gave me the estimate, was professional, punctual, polite and patiently addressed all my questions and concerns. Josiah, Daniel, and Harold were the crew that installed the product. They were punctual, polite, and respectful. The clean-up at the end of the job was impeccable. The electrician, Ryan, was very polite and explained what he was going to do and address all my questions cheerfully. I have had a lot of work done to my home over the past 25 years and my experience with Ohio Basement Authority has been the BEST by far. I will highly recommend them. Thank you for hiring upstanding professionals. Margaret P.
Description of Work: crawl space waterproofing and 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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello! That's awesome our team provided a great experience and we appreciate your feedback. We'll be sure to share with the team. - Ohio Basement Authority

brad C.
07/2020
1.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
will cost me thousand to fix their damage
Description of Work: they said i need a new support beam after 4 month of trying to fix their mistakes add jacks lifting of jacks replace mane beam as the first one failed doing tens of thousand damage to my home according to b&g engineering ohio basement authority tried to blame it on pre-existing condition b&g engineering disputes that they tried to offer me 6500 to release them from all legal obligation i hired because of all the good reviews . buy in september of 2019 they ohio basement authority WAS BOUGTH OUT BUY groundworks corporation so i was misled buy the reviews it to bad reviews are not verified

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$14,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello. We are sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience with us regarding the project. We strive to provide the highest level of service possible during every project. Although the structural issues have been identified as pre-existing, we take the safety of our customers’ homes very seriously and added more supports, load beam, and a supplemental beam. Our upper management team has the details regarding the issue, and we are currently waiting for more information from the city engineers. - Ohio Basement Authority

Sean T.
06/2020
1.0
concrete repair, egress windows, excavators, basement waterproofing, glass block, mudjacking, foundation repair
  + 5 more
One word bad Paid $12500 to make basement wall straight Ohio basement authority could not make them straight did not honor contract lied basement was always dry after they got finish it leaked stay away from this company I lost $12500
Description of Work: Basement foundation repaire

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$12,500

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We strive to give our customers the best and take this issue seriously. We have brought your comments to our management team'[Member Information Removed] attention and we will have the General Manager reach out to you. - Ohio Basement Authority

Maria F.
06/2020
5.0
excavators, drain pipe
  + 0 more
The job went very well! Andrew was very communicative and helpful in explaining everything that would be done and what the costs would be. José and his team were prompt, professional and worked incredibly hard in the rain to get the job done quickly. The yard looked great after they were finished as they excavated only what they needed and filled it in afterward. I am very pleased with every aspect of their work and would gladly hire them again.
Description of Work: Install new drainage pipes from house downspouts underground to curb

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
$4,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello! Thank you for trusting us to provide your home with a solution! We are glad everything went well and we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share the experience you had with us. - Ohio Basement Authority

Barbara E.
05/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
First, OBA has a prize winning representative in Andrew Rothenberg! He arrived early (but not unannounced) , was professional and asked about wearing a mask (gratefully appreciated during these trying times!) After his inspected the basement, I got a big surprise. He informed me that i did not need any work done. He explained what I was seeing and why. His thoroughness and honesty are greatly appreciated. If i do need work done in the basement, there is only one call I will make! Thanks, Barbara England
Description of Work: check basement with water during last big rains.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Ohio Basement Authority

Maranda K.
05/2020
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
We made an after hours call to Ohio Basement Authority when our sump pump went out on a Sunday Afternoon and we had water pooling in our basement. Mitchell S arrived promptly, replaced the pump, and cleaned up the water. He was very friendly and provided some good recommendations for future work.
Description of Work: Sump Pump Replacement

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
$500

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello! We are glad everything went well and we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share the experience you had with us. - Ohio Basement Authority

Fred J.
03/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I had a damp crawl space and worked through the various options and liked the OhioBasementAuthority method of encapsulation the best. The crew that did the encapsulation (Jose A, Sergio, and Ivan), although young, worked together like seasoned veterans. Each person knew what their job was at each stage of the encapsulation and the work flowed smoothly and professionally. They kept the job site clean and hustled when hauling the supplies, tools and trash to/from the truck. The final product was just what I expected and looks just like the pictures of completed jobs from the website.
Description of Work: Crawlspace Encapsulation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Awesome! We're glad our team was able to show you a stellar experience and appreciate your time sharing this review. We'll be sure to share with each team member! - Ohio Basement Authority

Janet S.
03/2020
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
The salesman was very professional and explained everything. He took photos with his phone so I could see what he was saying. He gave me several choices and prices, then he let me decide without any pressure sales. They even had several choices on paying for the service. I had another company come to give an price, that guy was 2 hours late, never went into the crawl space gave me a higher price and said he would email me a written statement. I never got it from them. When the guy came to do the work they were very nice, went right to work and completed quickly. They also too photos so I could see the work they had completed. I am completely satisfied with all aspects of the job.
Description of Work: Beam under the house supported and insulation to crawl space

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
$4,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Awesome! Thank you so much for this review. We're glad our team was able to show you a stellar experience and we appreciate your kind words. - Ohio Basement Authority

Larry O.
03/2020
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
The crew that did the work were on time and completed the work ahead of schedule. They also cleaned everything up and explained all their work. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Foundation Repair

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 Ohio Basement Authority
Hello! Thank you so much for this awesome review. We're glad we were able to meet your expectations. - Ohio Basement Authority

Sharon C.
03/2020
3.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
After job was done. Water was found in the crawl space. They came to check it and could not find where the water was coming from instead of further investigating. Then they cut two holes in the sealed lining which is supposed to be sealed. The drain pipe they installed just drains out into my yard and now I have water standing in my back yard. Very poor. Now I have other problems.
Description of Work: Foundation Repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We strive to give our customers the best and take your concerns seriously. We have brought your comments to our management team's attention. - Ohio Basement Authority

Kenny H.
03/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair
  + 1 more
My basement would get water in it on a regular basis. After Basement Authority finished up, basement has been dry as a bone. From sales to finish work all of the people were very professional
Description of Work: Foundation Repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Awesome! Thank you so much for this review. We're glad our team was able to show you a stellar experience and we appreciate your kind words. - Ohio Basement Authority

Melissa A.
03/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
They were very good. Came in did the job and keeper it as clean as possible.
Description of Work: Foundation Repair

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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! We're glad our team was able to show you an awesome experience and appreciate your review. - Ohio Basement Authority

Janet H.
03/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Great communication from the company. The crew left the basement spotless after job was complete.
Description of Work: Foundation Repair

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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! We're glad our team was able to show you an awesome experience and appreciate your review. - Ohio Basement Authority

Nancy A.
03/2020
5.0
insulation, basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair
  + 2 more
Very satisfied with basement authority.
Description of Work: Foundation Repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Ohio Basement Authority


Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Foundation Repair,
Basement Waterproofing,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Basement Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Structural Engineering

FAQ

Ohio Basement Authority is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Ohio Basement Authority accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Ohio Basement Authority offers free project estimates.
Yes, Ohio Basement Authority offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ohio Basement Authority does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ohio Basement Authority does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Ohio Basement Authority offers warranties.
Ohio Basement Authority offers the following services: Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Sump Pumps, Wet Basement Repair, Crawl Space Insulation, Crawl Space Drainage, Foundation Settlement, Water in Basement, Uneven Floors, Egress Windows, Basement Finishing
WE DO NOT OFFER: Concrete Sealing, Radon Mitigation, Concrete Resurfacing, Building New Foundations, Exterior Drainage, Pouring Concrete, Working with Asphalt, Installing Masonry, French Drains, New Construction, Yard Drainage, Generators

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM