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The Basement Doctor

Basement Waterproofing, Wells and Pumps, Foundation Repair,

About us

Since 1987 The Basement Doctor has been providing expert wet basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space vapor barrier, basement finishing, and mold and spray foam insulation services. We give free inspections and detailed written estimates to homeowners in the Columbus and central Ohio area. Our solutions have expanded to include back-up standby electrical generators. Selecting the right contractor to let into your home is a very important decision. The Basement Doctor respects you and your home – expertly performing the contracted work, being punctual, employing a drug free workforce, and skilled experienced installers. We only use ethical sales practices and honor warranties without hassle. All of our staff follows clear rules of respect, responsibility and integrity. We treat you the way we'd want our own families treated. Financing is available, lender qualifications apply. Additional services: mold clean-up & prevention, basement finishing, dehumidification & battery back-up sump pumps and emergency response to flooded basements.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Basement waterproofing, structural work, sinking & settling foundation repair, bowed & cracked basement wall repair, spray foam insulation, sump pump systems, crawl space vapor barriers & encapsulation, water extraction.

Services we don't offer

Blown-in wall insulation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7476 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
12%
3
4%
2
5%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 301-325 of 476 reviews

09/2004
5.0
mudjacking
  + -1 more
THEY DIDN'T CHARGE US FOR SPENDING 1/2 HOUR LOOKING AT THE JOB, HE RECOMMENDED THAT WE NOT DO ANYTHING AND EXPLAINED WHY. I APPRECIATED HIS HONEST AND HIS TIME.
Description of Work: CAME OUT TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE FOR CONCRETE LIFTING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

09/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
DAN AND HIS CREW WHERE PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE FOR THE 2 DAYS THAT THEY WERE AT MY HOUSE DOING THE WORK. THEY ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS I HAD AND HAD NO PROBLEM SHOWING ME THEIR PROGRESS. I WANTED TO WAIT UNTIL WE HAD A GOOD RAIN BEFORE I WROTE MY COMMENTS TO ENSURE THAT EVERYTHING INSTALLED WAS WORKING PROPERLY. I AM HAPPY TO REPORT THAT NONE OF LAST WEEKENDS RAIN FOUND ITS WAY INTO MY BASEMENT. THE SYSTEM WORKED PERFECTLY. I AM COMPLETELY SATISFIED AND WOULD RECOMMEND J&D TO ANYONE.
Description of Work: J&D INSTALLED THEIR BASEMENT GUTTER SYSTEM AROUND THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF MY BASEMENT AND INSTALLED A SUMP PUMP WITH BATTERY BACK UP. THEY ALSO RAN THREE OF MY DOWNSPOUTS AS WELL AS THE SUMP DISCHARGE OUT TO THE EDGE OF MY PROPERTY WHICH IS ABOUT 150 FEET.

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
$9,000

08/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
VERY HELPFUL AND NICE. RECOMMENDATION WAS THAT BASEMENT WALLS DIDN'T NEED REINFORCED YET, AND GAVE ME THINGS TO LOOK FOR. I APPRECIATE THEIR PROFESSIONALISM AND HONESTY.
Description of Work: ESTIMATE/CONSULTATION ON FOUNDATION WORK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

07/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
RESPONDED QUICKLY, EASY TO WORK WITH. HAPPY WITH RESULTS.
Description of Work: BASEMENT 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
$11,000

06/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THE GUYS WHO DID THE WORK WERE ON TIME, ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS, CLEANED UP THE AREA AND FINISHED WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD. THE FOLKS AT THE OFFICE WERE VERY HELPFUL AND COURTEOUS. HOWEVER, I HAD TROUBLE GETTING PHONE CALLS RETURNED MORE THAN ONCE.
Description of Work: INSTALLED BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SYSTEM.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,941

06/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THE FIRST TIME I CALLED FOR AN APPT. FOR AN ESTIMATE, KIM WAS VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. THE DAY OF THE ESTIMATE, PAT KIRBY CAME OUT AND WAS VERY THOROUGH IN HIS EVALUATION. HE SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH ME EXPLAINING EXACTLY WHAT WORK WOULD BE DONE, HOW THE WORK WOULD BE DONE, AND COMPANY POLICIES. HE ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS AND WAS VERY HONEST. I DECIDED TO HAVE J & D DO THE WORK AND THEY STARTED TWO DAYS LATER. ALFREDO SANCHEZ AND HIS CREW CAME OUT AND FINISHED THE JOB IN A DAY-AND-A-HALF. THEY EXPLAINED WHAT THEY WOULD BE DOING, USED PLASTIC TO PROTECT ITEMS I HAD DOWNSTAIRS AND THE WALKING AREA UPSTAIRS. THEY WORKED HARD AND WERE VERY POLITE AND FRIENDLY. THE CREW WAS CAREFUL TO CLEAN EVERYTHING UP AND THEN ALFREDO WENT OVER THE WORK DONE WITH ME. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE WORK DONE AND MY EXPERIENCE WITH EVERYONE I HAD CONTACT WITH AT J & D. I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.
Description of Work: ONE OF MY BASEMENT WALLS WAS BOWING AND THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE ON 3 OF THE WALLS.

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
$7,000

06/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THEY ARE PROMPT. I GOT FOUR DIFFERENT ESTIMATES AND THEY, BY FAR, HAD THE SUPERIOR SYSTEM.
Description of Work: THEY WATERPROOFED MY 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
$10,000

05/2004
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
HE TOOK A LOOK AT IT AND SEEMED TO BE VERY HONEST AND REALLY BELIEVED IN WHAT HE WAS SAYING. HE WAS VERY OPEN AND WAS A VERY NICE SALESMAN. HE TOLD ME IT WASN'T A VERY BIG PROBLEM AND EVEN OFFERED MONEY SAVING SUGGESTIONS THAT WOULD ALLOW ME TO DO THE WORK MYSELF. HE SUGGESTED A DE-HUMIDIFIER, WHICH I'M NOT SURE I NEED, BUT I'M STILL LOOKING INTO OTHER THINGS. HE WAS VERY NICE AND PERSONABLE.
Description of Work: HE TOOK A LOOK AT A MOISTURE PROBLEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

05/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe
  + 1 more
EVERYONE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL, ON TIME, WORKED WELL TOGETHER. LEFT THE BASEMENT & YARD CLEAN.
Description of Work: INSTALLED A WATERPROOFING SYSTEM & SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT. RE-CONNECTED DOWNSPOUTS TO DRAIN 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
$4,800

04/2004
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
HE CAME OUT AND GAVE ME SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF IT MYSELF. HE WAS A VERY NICE GUY!
Description of Work: THERE WAS A GAP BETWEEN THE BLOCK IN THE BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

04/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THEY WERE POLITE AND GAVE GOOD ESTIMATE.
Description of Work: INSPECTED BASEMENT.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

04/2004
5.0
structural engineer, mudjacking
  + 0 more
FOUR MEN WORKED FOR FIVE DAYS. THE COST WAS BELOW THEIR ESTIMATE. THEY CLEANED THE BASEMENT WHEN THEY FINISHED. I AM HAPPY WITH THEIR WORK.
Description of Work: INSTALLED 14 UNDERGROUND SUPPORTS FOR BASEMENT WALLS WHICH WERE CRACKED DUE TO SINKING. JACKED THE WALLS UP TO THEIR ORIGINAL LEVEL.

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
$17,000

04/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THERE WERE INITIAL PROBLEMS UP FRONT IN TRYING TO GET THE JOB SCHEDULED. I HAD SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AS TO WHEN THE JOB COULD BE PERFORMED AND IT REQUIRED SEVERAL CALLS BETWEEN SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT AND MYSELF TO GET THINGS RIGHT. OVERALL QUALITY OF THE WORK WAS EXCELLENT. THE CREW SHOWED UP ON TIME AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING IN DETAIL. THEY TOOK GREAT CARE TO PROTECT MY HOME AND CLEANED EVERYTHING UP WHEN THE JOB WAS COMPLETED. VERY SATISFIED WITH THE WORK PERFORMED.
Description of Work: INSTALLATION OF SUMP PUMP AND INTERIOR DRAIN SYSTEM.

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
$6,400

04/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THE WORKERS WERE PUNCTUAL, POLITE, AND THEY MADE EVERY ATTEMPT TO KEEP DUST TO A MINIMUM. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED IN A TIMELY FASHION.
Description of Work: TRENCHED PERIMETER OF BASEMENT AND INSTALLED SUMP PUMP, TRENCHED DRAIN TO 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
$5,700

02/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THEY SENT ME A LIST OF REFERENCES, WHICH I DID NOT ASK FOR, BUT WHICH WAS MOST APPRECIATED. THEY WERE REALLY CLEAN AND CLEANED UP WELL.
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED A LEAK IN OUR BASEMENT WALL WHERE WATER WAS COMING IN.

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
$850

02/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THEY DID THEIR BEST IN HELPING US DEAL WITH OUR CONCERNS. WE WAS SHOCKED AT FIRST BY THE COST AND WHAT THE JOB ENTAILED (JACKHAMMERING THROUGH OUR BASEMENT FLOOR). THEY WERE NOTHING BUT PROFESSIONAL. WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR PROFESSIONALISM, CLEAN UP AND, FOR LACK OF A BETTER TERM, THEIR PUBLIC RELATIONS. THE SYSTEMS HAVE PERFORMED AS INTENDED SINCE THE WORK. THEY SEVERED A BURIED WIRE THAT I HAD FORGOTTEN WAS THERE. MAKE SURE YOU LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THINGS LIKE THIS BEFORE THEY START DIGGING.
Description of Work: WE HAD BOWING BASEMENT WALLS AND WHENEVER IT RAINED, WE HAD WATER IN OUR BASEMENT. THEY TRENCHED AROUND THE INSIDE PERIMETER TO INSTALL THEIR WATERPROOFING SYSTEM AND BRACED THE BOWING WALLS WITH CARBON FIBER REINFORCERS.

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
$10,222

02/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
CLEAN , COURTEOUS, GOOD WORKMANSHIP, AND RESPONSIVE TO MY CONCERNS.
Description of Work: INSIDE PERIMETER WATER GUARD SYSTEM AND SUMP PUMP INSTALLED.

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

02/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
HONEST, TOOK THE TIME TO INSPECT THE BASEMENT, BUT EXPLAINED WE NEEDED A DIFFERENT SERVICE THAN THEY PROVIDE. WE APPRECIATE THE ADVICE AND THE PROFESSIONALISM.
Description of Work: CALLED FOR WATERPROOFING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

02/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
OUR BASEMENT HAS LEAKED SINCE HOME WAS PURCHASED IN 1985. THE LEAKS PROGRESSED TO VERY BAD STREAMS WHEN IT RAINED. AFTER ALL THE RAIN AND FLOODING THIS YEAR IT IS TOTALLY DRY. ON TIME, NEAT AND CLEAN. ALWAYS READY TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND SHOW ME THE HOW AND WHY. DONE BY 2 MEN IN DAY AND HALF, LEFT NOT ONE PIECE OF TRASH TO CLEAN. AFTER 17 YEARS THEY WORKED A MIRACLE AND I CAN NOW USE MY BASEMENT!WORKED VERY HARD, I HOPE THEY ARE PAID WELL!
Description of Work: BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. ALL CONCRETE REMOVED BY CARRYING OUT IN BUCKETS AND NEW MIXED CONCRETE CARRIED IN SAME WAY. SUMP PUMP INSTALLED & LINE RAN OUT TO ALLEY RECOVERED WITH SOD.

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
$7,500

02/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THEY SEEMED TO BE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT RESPONDING TO ANY INQUIRIES, VERY PLEASANT WHILE DOING SO. THEY WERE DELAYED BECAUSE OF ANOTHER JOB, BUT THEY TRIED VERY HARD TO FINISH MY JOB ON TIME.
Description of Work: ELIMINATED MOISTURE PROBLEM IN CRAWL SPACE.

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
$4,500

01/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
A VERY RELIABLE COMPANY (IN A FIELD THAT STILL HAS SOME DISREPUTABLE PEOPLE IN IT, UNFORTUNATELY). NO PRESSURE SALES AND DID ONLY WHAT WAS NEEDED WITHOUT TRYING TO SELL ME SOMETHING ELSE. QUOTED ONE PRICE AND STUCK WITH IT.
Description of Work: COMPLETELY LINED CRAWLSPACE AND INSTALLED SUMP IN CRAWL; INSTALLED FLOOR DRAINAGE PIPE ALONG 2 WALLS; INSTALLED NEW MAIN SUMP PUMP WITH BATTERY BACKUP; LAID NEW OUTSIDE SUMP DRAINAGE LINE AND FIXED OLD LINE.

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
$9,000

01/2004
4.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
I DECIDED TO USE A DIFFERENT COMPANY BECAUSE THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO HIRE AN ELECTRICIAN TO MOVE THE CABLES OFF OF THE BRICK WALLS. THE COMPANY I HIRED DID NOT REQUIRE THIS THEREFORE NOT COSTING MY EXTRA. COMPANY DID FOLLOW UP WITH ME TO SEE IF I WAS INTERESTED IN JOB.
Description of Work: COMPANY CAME AND GAVE AN ESTIMATE TO CORRECT A BOWING WALL PROBLEM IN OUR BASEMENT. QUOTED AND A PRICE FOR EIGHT I BEAMS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

01/2004
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THEY CAME OUT TO DO A BASEMENT ASSESSMENT AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE GUTTER TOPPERS RESOLVED MY ISSUES WITH BASEMENT DAMPNESS. HE DID NOT TRY TO SELL ME SOMETHING I DIDN'T REALLY NEED. THAT IMPRESSED ME A LOT!
Description of Work: THEY DID A BASEMENT WATER PROOFING ASSESSMENT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

12/2003
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
ADVISED US NOT TO WATERPROOF, SINCE WE WEREN'T GOING TO ACTIVELY USE THE BASEMENT. CHECKED FOR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND TOLD US OUR BASEMENT WAS IN GREAT SHAPE. ADVISED US TO PURCHASE THEIR SANI-DRY DEHUMIDIFIER/FILTERING SYSTEM WHICH SOUNDED GREAT, BUT WAS WAY OUT OF OUR PRICE RANGE. VERY FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL OVERALL, THOUGH. APPRECIATED THAT THEY CONFIRMED OUR APPOINTMENT TIME IN A LETTER AND BY PHONE.
Description of Work: CAME TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE ON REPAIRING LEAKS IN OUR 100-YR-OLD BRICK BASEMENT WALLS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

10/2003
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
WHILE PROBLEMATIC IN TERMS OF COMMUNICATION (THEY DID NOT CALL TO VERIFY SERVICE CALLS IN ADVANCE DESPITE SCHEDULING MONTHS IN ADVANCE) THE WORK WAS EXCELLENT, WORKMEN PROFESSIONAL AND TIMELY, MUCH OF THE WORK WAS COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY FROM PREVIOUS HOME OWNERS THAT THEY BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION! OVERALL, THEY WERE GREAT! I AM VERY PLEASED!
Description of Work: BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: INSTALL INTERIOR DRAINS ALONG 40 FEET OF BASEMENT WALL AND SHORE UP A GARAGE WALL

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Contact information

7369 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

www.mybasementdoctor.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Trade License Number
HIC1704
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

Basement Waterproofing,
Wells and Pumps,
Foundation Repair,
Basement Remodeling,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Structural Engineering,
Plumbing,
Insulation,
Concrete Leveling,
General Remodeling,
Excavating

FAQ

The Basement Doctor is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Basement Doctor accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Basement Doctor offers free project estimates.
No, The Basement Doctor does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, The Basement Doctor offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, The Basement Doctor offers emergency services.
Yes, The Basement Doctor offers warranties.
The Basement Doctor offers the following services: Basement waterproofing, structural work, sinking & settling foundation repair, bowed & cracked basement wall repair, spray foam insulation, sump pump systems, crawl space vapor barriers & encapsulation, water extraction.
Blown-in wall insulation.

Contact information

7369 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

www.mybasementdoctor.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM