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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 451-475 of 476 reviews

06/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was fine.
Description of Work: They replaced a sump pump that went bad under warranty.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

10/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Did a fine job.
Description of Work: Waterproofed 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
$6,000

08/2007
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They repaired our basement wall that was bowing and 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

06/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe
  + 1 more
They did excellent work!
Description of Work: They put in a sump pump, pushed back our walls and did an in-house trench and put in a French drain.

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

05/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They added plastic and sprayed antibiotics into the 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
$500

03/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Water was coming through one wall in my basement during the last snowfall. I gave "The Basement Doctor" a call, since I had a warranty with them for Cactus Board that had been installed. Representative Wes Martin came to my home, took one look outside and in the basement and told me the drain from the sump pump to the street had frozen. Wes suggested I uncap the sump pump release valve during cold and snowy months -- there should be no further problems with water in my basement. I was somewhat embarrassed because I didnt know about the release valve, but Wes was very understanding, kind and professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

10/2005
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THE SALESPERSON WAS INSULTING.
Description of Work: THEY CAME OUT TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from The Basement Doctor
THIS NAME IS NOT IN OUR DATABASE. PLEASE CALL US IF THEIR MAY BE ANOTHER NAME THE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED UNDER. WE TYPICALLY RECEIVE MUCH BETTER GRADES. IT''S HARD TO REBUTE SOMETHING WE ARE NOT AWARE OF.

08/2005
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: THEY PUT IN 7 I-BEAM BRACES AGAINST THE BASEMENT WALL TO KEEP THE BASEMENT WALL STABLE.

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
$3,200

08/2005
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED CRACKS IN THE WALLS OF OUR BASEMENT. THEY INSTALLED STRIPS THAT NEUTRALIZE THE PRESSURE IN THE WALLS. THEY ALSO THOROUGHLY CLEANED TWO WALLS AND APPLIED A SOLUTION THAT SHOULD PREVENT THE MOLD FROM COMING BACK.

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
$8,500

02/2005
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: THE COMPANY CAME OUT TO GIVE ME AN ESTIMATE ON BASEMENT WATERPROFFING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$2,750

09/2003
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: STEEL BEAMS PUT AGAINST BASEMENT WALLS TO PREVENT THE HOUSE FROM CAVING 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
$7,000

09/2003
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: FIXED LEAKING CRACK IN BASEMENT WALL

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

07/2003
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
THIS IS A GOOD COMPANY.
Description of Work: WATERPROOFED THE BASEMENT, INSTALLED SUMP PUMP AND GAVE US A MOLD KIT.

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

06/2003
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
NONE
Description of Work: HE CAME OUT AND TOOK SOME PICTURES OF MY BASEMENT. HE SAID HED REVIEW THEM WITH SOMEONE ELSE BACK AT THE OFFICE. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM SINCE. ITS BEEN AT LEAST 3 WEEKS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from The Basement Doctor
WE DROPPED THE BALL ON THIS ONE, AND WE APOLOGIZE.

04/2003
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: DIDN''T CALL BACK FOR A WEEK. BUT, WHEN THEY DID CALL, REP EXPLAINED WHAT I COULD DO MYSELF TO FIX THE PROBLEM. VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

01/2003
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: COMPLETE WATERPROOFING OF MY BASEMENT AND POWER-BRACING FRONT AND BACK WALLS WITH 6 I-BEAMS.

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
$5,300

11/2002
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: THEY DECLINED TO COME OUT AN GIVE ME AN ESTIMATE - IT APPEARED THAT MY JOB WAS TOO SMALL FOR THEM
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$10,000

Response from The Basement Doctor
WE HAVE NO RECORD OF THIS. A $10,000.00 JOB WOULD CERTAINLY NOT BE TOO SMALL FOR US.

11/2002
2.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: A SALESMAN CAME AND GAVE US AN ESTIMATE. IT WAS HIGHER THAN THE OTHERS WE HAD RECEIVED, HE TALKED BADLY ABOUT ANOTHER COMPANY AND I DIDN''T LIKE HIS PERSONALITY. SO, DESPITE THE FACT THAT WE THOUGHT THEIR WORK WOULD HAVE BEEN GOOD, WE DIDN''T GO WITH THEM.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from The Basement Doctor
SOMETIMES PERSONALITIES CLASH. IT IS NOT OUR POLICY TO TALK BADLY ABOUT OUR COMPETITORS.

06/2002
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: CALLED AND SPOKE WITH RECEPTIONIST. SHE STATED THAT THEIR APPOINTMENT SETTER WOULD CALL ME BACK WITHIN THE DAY. NO ONE EVER CALLED BACK. CALLED ADDITIONAL TIMES AND COULD NOT GET THROUGH TO ANYONE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from The Basement Doctor
SORRY!

04/2002
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: ESTIMATE

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


03/2002
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
GOOD COMPANY TO DO BUSINESS WITH.
Description of Work: TRENCHED INSIDE BASEMENT WALL, INSTALLED DRAIN AND SUMP PUMP, CONCRETED TRENCH

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
$5,868

10/2001
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: WATER PROOFED BASEMENT

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
$5,025

09/2001
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: INSTALLED TWO SUMP PUMPS.

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

07/2001
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: OUR BASEMENT WALL NEEDED TO BE REINFORCED AND CRACKS NEEDED TO BE FILLED.

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
$2,300

07/2001
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: NEW BASEMENT 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

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