Ohio Basement Authority

Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, Wells and Pumps,

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

15 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, Basement Finishing

Services we don't offer

WE DO NOT OFFER: Egress Windows, 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
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6443 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
9%
3
4%
2
4%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 1-25 of 443 reviews

ANDY S.
08/2024
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Brian Cieszkowski was my technician, he was prompt, knowledgeable ,and addressed my concerns. He formulated a game plan for what is needed overall, and addressed the immediate issue. He is a hard worker and listened to my concerns, I would highly recommend him and OBS to friends and family.
Description of Work: Sump pump adjustment, and take care of water issue at the 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

Rachel B.
10/2023
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Ken, Richard and Clarence were timely and professional, and did a thorough job. A+
Description of Work: Basement flooded, needed sump pump and waterproof system installation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Donald R.
06/2023
4.0
masonry
  + -1 more
This replaces a previous unfavorable review. Ohio Basement Systems returned and repaired the brick porch foundation wall.
Description of Work: Repaired sinking porch foundation wall.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

linda S.
05/2023
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Alex was wonderful. I highly recommend him. He was competent and professional. He explained what he was doing and why he was doing it.
Description of Work: This was our yearly maintenance check up.

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
$199

Mitchell P.
03/2023
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
These guys worked a miracle. My kitchen floor was sinking into my basement. To set the jacks and beams for the floor, Rocco, Sean, and their crew had to crawl back four feet, through an area that had only about a foot of clearance and that was mostly blocked by an HVAC system. Then, they had to excavate manually so that they could pour concrete support for the jacks. The crew completed the job in a day and a half and were courteous, professional, and polite throughout. I highly recommend them for any foundation repair project.
Description of Work: Support for sinking floor

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
$10,000

Gary S.
09/2022
5.0
electrician, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
Good service , Delbert was very professional and detailed.
Description of Work: Annual Service

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
$2,275

Jim M.
06/2022
5.0
drywall, electrician
  + 0 more
Installer, Chris Shewell sized up the installation and found a way for smooth install. Others could not do the install.
Description of Work: House dehumidifier was installed in a finished 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

Wallace L.
11/2021
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Steven, Earl and Brian did our repair today. Great service. Efficient and professional. Thanks for a job well done!
Description of Work: garage 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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you very much for taking the time to share this review. We're glad we were able to provide you with a great experience. - Ohio Basement Systems

Kay H.
09/2021
5.0
concrete repair, electrician, plumbing, basement waterproofing
  + 2 more
Fine Larry was very friendly was and explained every thing and Richard was very good too . Stayed to finish
Description of Work: Water proofing

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! Thanks for leaving us such a great review. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your kind words! - Ohio Basement Systems

Eric H.
09/2021
5.0
concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Work went great. Crew was great to work with.
Description of Work: Installation of wall anchors to reinforce and stabilize block foundation wall.

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
$5,900

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to share this review. We'll be sure to share with each team member! - Ohio Basement Systems

Shae O.
09/2021
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways, replacement windows, basement waterproofing, wells, foundation repair
  + 4 more
Everything went so smooth and they showed up on time and everything looks great
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Thank you for this stellar review! We're glad our team was able to show you a 5-star experience and we'll be sure to share with the team. - Ohio Basement Systems

Jack N.
09/2021
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Very well from salesman to final inspection. And so far a dry basement. All I could ask for.
Description of Work: Full Basement waterproofing.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

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 Systems

Genevieve J.
08/2021
5.0
concrete repair, electrician, masonry, plumbing, basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe, mudjacking
  + 6 more
Basement waterproofing. The crew they sent me was very courteous, and friendly. They did a great job and the price was right. I would highly recommend this company.
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

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

Steve B.
08/2021
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Initial work was done well; however, I had a finished side to the basement. While I was told they would cut the wall at an appropriate height for a chair rail to be installed when re-sheetrocked, the quality of the wall and stud removal left something to be desired. Now a few months later I have a leak in the dehumidifier. I called and was told they could have someone look at it in a week: unacceptable. I would not recommend.
Description of Work: Full interior French drain and dual sump pump with marine backup and commercial dehumidifier

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$12,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. We are happy that the installation went very well, but we are sorry for any issues that occurred later. We have brought your concerns to our management team. - Ohio Basement Systems

G. A. J.
08/2021
5.0
concrete repair, electrician, basement waterproofing, drain pipe
  + 2 more
Basement waterproofing , Will be done within the next week. It will be guaranteed for life time of the house,. I am totally at ease over this project..
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

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 Systems

Brian S.
07/2021
1.0
concrete repair, plumbing, basement waterproofing, drain pipe
  + 2 more
They Said it was a ONE Day Job, it Started Friday an it is Now Tuesday an they are not Finished an I finally Got a supervisor to come look at my job today an his Comment was this is not what we are about ,I'm sorry this happened,, But never an offer do refund any money for Wasting peoples Time an **** poor Workmanship an the Dehumidifier was flooding into my finished part of my Basement, the Electrician placed an Electrical box under a water drain,, not very Smart, He did not put my panel box cover back on an maid one **** of a Mess with Sawdust all over my personal Property, an Clothes,, the Sump drain was leaking an they Pulled my Drainage plumbing out from the wall to install the sump Drain an caused it to leak,, Umm Fail.. the sump outside Drainage is very ugly/poorly installed an sticks out of the Ground 3 1/2 inches so you cannot mow over it,, The Basement steps where lifted an pulled on so may times they are now in need Structural repairs so No one gets hurt in the future,!!, Their Management team seem to have a Communication Problem as they Do not reply to you an all you get from anyone is we are going to have a meeting an get a Plan together,, Well you do this for a Profession,, I suggest you Get your **** TOGETHER,, Your Customer service Sucks, an you seem to Not want to give refunds For **** poor work an Wasting Peoples Time an their Vacation days wasted an **** poor Quality Control... I was to have my Other house done for a lot more Money, Not gonna Be Using you for this Job an I will reach out to All my Veteran Friends an inform them NOT TO USE YOU,,,!!! I've SINCE had more issues Sump pump blowing fuse,, they recommend a $1100.00 Battery backup SYSTEM, THEN IT'LL TAKE 3 MONTHS TO INSTALL.. I I had to install a French drain to get the Water away from my Foundation as they only put it 10 feet from the house an it just kept running back into the house,, during my Drainage install I found THEY/ THIER CREW boke my downspout drain tile an never fixed or told me,,, I've called an text NO NE WIL CALL ME BACK....
Description of Work: BASEMANT WOTERPFOOING AN OUTSIDE DRAIN

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

$8,600

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the lack of communication and for all of the issues that occurred. We have brought your comments to our management team's attention and our manager will reach out to you to resolve this as quickly as possible. - Ohio Basement Systems

Hui H.
06/2021
5.0
concrete repair, wells
  + 0 more
Technician showed up on time and completed work in a reasonable amount of time. They wear booties over the shoes and make sure to clean up well before leaving.
Description of Work: Triple Safe Sump Maintenance
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

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

Steve C.
06/2021
5.0
plumbing, basement waterproofing, drain pipe
  + 1 more
my garage had a major flooding issue, they installed French drains around the perimeter and tied the line into a existing well i have on my property, they did a great job and cleaned up after themselves. Now I no longer have puddles making their way through my garage every time it rains, excellent work. i would do business with them again.
Description of Work: 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

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi, thanks for leaving us such a great review. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your kind words! - Ohio Basement Systems

Joshua A.
06/2021
3.0
concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 0 more
After financing was approved, they failed to schedule work for over 4 months… when they finally got me on the schedule, they did about 2/3 of the work requested, eventually forcing a separate contract for the remaining work, because they submitted the half-done job to the financing company as complete… The work is quality, but the business practice and sales/service decisions are severely lacking…
Description of Work: Replace post jacks and level home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$14,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the issues that occurred. We take our customers' experience very seriously and with your feedback, we are able to learn more from our customers. We have brought your comments to our management team's attention for their review. - Ohio Basement Systems

WilliamJ C.
06/2021
5.0
concrete repair, excavators, basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 2 more
Excellent job. Came back quickly to resolve a leak issue!
Description of Work: N/A

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
$22,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank [Member Information Removed] for providing this stellar rating! We appreciate [Member Information Removed] taking the time to rate your experience [Member Information Removed] us. - Ohio Basement Systems

Tracy R.
06/2021
4.0
concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Work went well. Not sure if it was engineered correctly. Didn't lift the floor as planned.
Description of Work: basemen jacks to raise kitchen floor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0

$3,500

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! Thank you for giving us this feedback and for taking the time to write this review. - Ohio Basement Systems

John P.
06/2021
5.0
concrete repair, basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 1 more
It went great from Matt the sales men to Brett and his crew and Sean Z. And his crew they all were great professionals.They went over everything and always made sure to ask me if everything looked great which it always did they did a wonderful job
Description of Work: I had crawlspace encapsulation exterior waterproofing and intelijacks installed and dehumidifier

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
$20,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an awesome review, NAME. We always strive to deliver great experiences consistently and we appreciate your feedback! - Ohio Basement Systems

Kim C.
02/2021
5.0
concrete repair, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
Went smoothly Crew were friendly and efficient
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
$10,000

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi, thanks for leaving us such a great review. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your kind words! - Ohio Basement Systems

Greg G.
02/2021
4.0
concrete repair, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
Have slight minor issue which they are taking care of I’m very happy with the response
Description of Work: Basement Waterproofing

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
Hi! We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out of your day to leave us a 5-Star review. - Ohio Basement Systems

Natasha B.
02/2021
4.0
concrete repair, electrician, basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe
  + 3 more
Very well only minor complaint is that they could've been more tidy. The guys tracked mud all over my carpet and entryway, some cement specs were dropped randomly in the driveway. Otherwise it was a timely job and I appreciate the urgency.
Description of Work: Basement Waterproofing

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,043

Response from Ohio Basement Authority
We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience. We are truly sorry for the issues that occurred with clean-up after the project was complete. With this feedback, we can inform and educate our team/s moving forward. - Ohio Basement Systems


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

Licensed*

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

Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair,
Wells and Pumps,
Insulation,
Concrete Leveling,
Basement Remodeling,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Concrete Driveways,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Structural Engineering

FAQ

Ohio Basement Authority is currently rated 4.6 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,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, Basement Finishing
WE DO NOT OFFER: Egress Windows, 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