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This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.
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Ohio Basement Authority

Concrete Foundation Repair, Foundation Drainage Installation and Replacement, Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation,
This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.

About us

Ohio Basement Authority, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, basement finishing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and northern Kentucky. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Ohio Basement Authority is here to restore your foundation or basement. For state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing

Business highlights

16 years of experience

Memberships & Affiliations

Better Business Bureau Accredited

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.6270 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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James T.
Mar 2022
5.0
Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
I am satisfied with their work , and hope the prediction of 7 years to next service is accurate . Good Job !
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Thank you for this stellar review! We are glad our team was able to show you a 5-star experience! - Ohio Basement Authority"

Bertha B.
Feb 2022
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Will H and his team Corey B and Christian H, were polite professional redo my waterproofing my basement and, putting in a new sump pump. Will walk me through the whole process step by step if you had questions or if he had questions they were answered immediately the process was very smooth due to Will's knowledge and professionalism. What was thought to be a two-day job and ended up being a one-day job. I would hire Ohio basement authority if I again if I had any more problems and I'd certainly recommend them to anyone who does have a problem.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Thank you very much for your recommendation! We are so pleased to hear that you have had a great experience with our team! -  Ohio Basement Authority"

Bertha B.
Feb 2022
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,700
Will H and his team Corey B and Christian H, were polite professional redo my waterproofing my basement and, putting in a new sump pump. Will walk me through the whole process step by step if you had questions or if he had questions they were answered immediately the process was very smooth due to Will's knowledge and professionalism. What was thought to be a two-day job and ended up being a one-day job. I would hire Ohio basement authority if I again if I had any more problems and I'd certainly recommend them to anyone who does have a problem.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Thank you very much for your recommendation! We are so pleased to hear that you have had a great experience with our team! -  Ohio Basement Authority"

LaFaria W.
Feb 2022
4.0
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nothing more to add.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. - Ohio Basement Authority"

LaFaria W.
Feb 2022
4.0
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nothing more to add.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. - Ohio Basement Authority"

LaFaria W.
Feb 2022
4.0
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nothing more to add.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. - Ohio Basement Authority"

Scott J.
Feb 2022
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
The company sent 3 polite young men to repair our leaking cracks in our basement wall. Ian, Allen, and Drake were wonderful. After repair they cleaned and swept the entire work area. They asked us several times if we were pleased. These three were monitored throughout the job by our lovely little Peanut. He watched then intently and they did not mind one bit.
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 Authority"

Kathleen W.
Jan 2022
5.0
Inspection Service
$9,000
Jake, Quinton, Logan and James were an absolute pleasure. Down to every last detail they made it right. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Excellent! Thank you so much for this stellar review. We are glad our team was able to show you a 5-star experience. We'll be sure to share with them! - Ohio Basement Authority"

Tim F.
Nov 2021
5.0
Sump Pump Repair or Replace
Ryan Jackson, Brad Lykins, and Brad Roberts were very professional in replacing my sump pump pipe. They communicated well and completed the job faster than I was expecting. Job well done!
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 Authority"

Carolyn P.
Oct 2021
5.0
Concrete Foundation Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
The company sent a three man crew to do the job at my house. The men performed like a well oiled machine. They were polite and extremely professional at all times. Their names were Corey Bowling, Evan Roberts, and Damar Anderson. Who ever hire them was very smart to do so. These men are a great example for other teams within the company. Youâ re very lucky to have them.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Wow! We're glad our team was able to show you a stellar experience and we appreciate you taking the time to share this review. We'll be sure to share with each team member! - Ohio Basement Authority."

Carolyn P.
Oct 2021
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Corey Bowling Evan Roberts and Damar Anderson were polite professional and did an incredible job. They kept me informed every step of the way. They cleaned up after themselves and their work looks great. I highly recommend them. ESPECIALLY THIS PARTICULAR CREW. The company was very smart to hire them.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hello! Thank you for your positive words, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a great review. We will be sure to share your kind words with the team!- Ohio Basement Authority."

David H.
Oct 2021
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1
Thank You Coy, Corey B. Evan R. Damar A. Ali B. You guys worked so hard to make sure our basement had no further issues... Hope you enjoyed the Homemade Lasagna You Guys Rock!!!
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hello! That is awesome our team provided a great experience, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll be sure to share with the team. - Ohio Basement Authority."

Jason S.
Sep 2021
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
I had three different estimates. Ohio Basment Authority was the most professional of them all. Patrick came and took the measurements and gave me several different options. He drew a sketch of my basment on his tablet and showed me exactly what was going to happen. He was not pushy to make a sale.I would like to personally thank the crew from Ohio Basment Authority. Casey, Allen, Michael, Ryan and Bret. These guys are top notch professionals. They were polite and kept me informed and showed me the work throughout the process. I highly recommend Ohio Basment Authority for any of your basment needs.
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 Authority"

Mark M.
Sep 2021
4.5
Concrete Foundation Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent job. Iran Hendrickson, Iliad Mitchell and Stephen Forte did an excellent job with explaining their work and clean up. Would recommend this team to others.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Excellent! Thank you so much for this stellar review. We are glad our team was able to show you a 5-star experience. We'll be sure to share with them! - Ohio Basement Authority."

Ruth N.
Sep 2021
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great company to hire and work with. My crew was Stephen F. ,IRAN H. Ilia M. and Allen T. wonderful young men, knows their job and gets to it. Clean , hard working and enjoyable young men
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 Authority."

Tyler R.
Aug 2021
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob was very thorough and transparent throughout the quoting process. We had several other companies come out before then, and they were by far the best to deal with during planning for the job.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your rating. - Ohio Basement Authority."

Randy P.
Aug 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stephen Forte and Ilia Mitchell did a fantastic job installing our crawl space insulation. They were courteous and professional and provided pictures afterwards to show that the job was complete to our satisfaction. I would definitely recommend Ohio Basement Authority!
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hello! That is awesome our team provided a great experience, and we appreciate your feedback. We will be sure to share with the team. - Ohio Basement Authority."

Suzy G.
Aug 2021
5.0
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Our foreman Evan Roberts was excellent! He was very thorough and on top of all the details. I’m confident that the work was done correctly and my basement wall that they fixed won’t leak or shift. I would hire this company again if he was overseeing a project. It is good to work with someone with integrity.
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"

Bob A.
Aug 2021
5.0
Concrete Foundation Raise
Bob G did a thorough inspection of our basement after we showed him our problem and gave us an estimate that day. Great guy! Team of Casey J, Bret B, and Allen-Michael T did a great job. Reassessed the job when an unusual situation with our footer was found, and changed the repair to a better solution. Good communication, professional, friendly, good attention to detail so dust was contained. Highly recommend Ohio Basement Authority.
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 Authority."

Rodger K.
Aug 2021
5.0
Inspection Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Crew knew what they were doing, did a great job, and completed the job in the time period they told me it would take.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hello! Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We'll be sure to share with the team. - Ohio Basement Authority."

Barbara S.
Jul 2021
5.0
Concrete Foundation Raise
Yes, I recommend this pro
Old farm house/ floor sinking. They applied adjustable jacks. Charles (foreman), Steve, Keeven & Ira did a fantastic job
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Wow! We are glad our team was able to show you a stellar experience and we appreciate you taking the time to share this review. We will be sure to share with each team member! - Ohio Basement Authority."

Paulo L.
Jun 2021
5.0
Basement Drainage Channels - Install
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Our property had extensive foundation problems and we were happy with the work that Charles, Cassie and Steven D preformed. They were knowledgeable and professional.
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"

Matthew P.
Apr 2021
2.5
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
$3,978
If I had to sum my review up: do not believe anything the CFI promises. They are no better than a car salesman and will make promises with no intention to keep them. This project was allegedly price matched, but still $600 more with no apparent product difference. Project details: Bid price 3978. 27 linear feet: inside wall 17 ft plus 3 ft around edges. Actual linear feet 23. Sump pump Freeze guard Trench for draining aproximately 30 feet When the crew got here, they had no idea about the gutters being buried that were supposed to be included. They broke into the floor drain during the initial breaking of the concrete floor and when they laid concrete they didn't seal the wall of the floor drain, the water is coming into the floor drain instead of the sump pump. They also tried to leave my drain cover buried in the drain covered with concrete. They also left concrete splashes everywhere. I was under the impression (again due to the CFI) that the part of the system visible over the concrete was supposed to be approximately 1/8th inch gap between the flange and the wall. I can understand it not being perfect, we are all human. It was about a whole inch. Which may not seem like much, however that looks terrible, not to mention the dirt and debris that can be introduced to the system. I hope that no visiting family lets their kid out of sight for a second, the poor thing could get his hand stuck, it is that far from the wall. I picked this company over the other offer based on the reviews and the alleged things included, honestly I was incredibly upset with the mediochre quality and low professionalism. Be sure to measure your walls yourself. I was charged 4 extra feet that was not installed and am still waiting on the refund. I understand the Cincinnati branch is new, I also don't think one branch should be giving such conflicting information when the company has uniform products. I will leave with this: I believe the workers did the best they could do. I commend them for pushing through the miscommunication and also the giant rock under the concrete floor. Overall, if and when I finish the other walls in the basement with water protection. I would rather do it all myself than hire this company again.
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 and they are currently looking into them. - Ohio Basement Authority"

Shawn M.
Jan 2021
5.0
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kyle lockard was great and honest when he did the inspection and there was no high pressure selling. Just did what we needed done. The team worked really hard.... Had a few minor issues with the install. I called to get them corrected. Mitchel Spurlock came out and made everything right. What a nice honest guy with an awsome work ethic. Thanks so much ohio basement authority for the peace of mind. Really satisfied the work !!!
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Hi! 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 at the start of the project. - Ohio Basement Authority."

Corey I.
Jan 2021
5.0
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
I had OBA install outdoor french drains and new downspouts a couple of years before they waterproofed my basement. They were the only company I could find who did it all. Basement waterproofing included removing old, putting in new: full inside perimeter drainage, enlarge sump pit, 2 sump pumps, I-beams and carbon fiber straps. Added in brand new: battery backup for sump and vapor barrier on most affected wall. When my basement got wet a year later after the work was done, they didn't hesitate to schedule someone to inspect. If was heavy condensation, barely a thin puddle compared to 2 inches of flowing water. They had to rework a 6 ft section and add cement around the I-beams, each on their own call outs. They didn't charge because I have a lifetime warranty, transferable to the next owner. I'll be working with them again soon for a professional level dehumidifier.
Response from Ohio Basement Authority
"Thank you so much for this review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us! We always love to hear from satisfied customers, and we'll be sure to share with the team. Please let us know if you have future projects we can lend a hand with. - Ohio Basement Authority."
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Ohio Basement Authority is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Ohio Basement Authority accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Ohio Basement Authority offers free project estimates.

No, Ohio Basement Authority does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Ohio Basement Authority does not offer emergency services.

Yes, Ohio Basement Authority offers warranties.