Our combination of careful, neat excavation, and a goal to keep using the absolute best materials and waterproofing foundation coating, is what makes us one of the best in the business. It allows us the confidence of a giving our customers a lifetime of structure dry basement guarantee. We are against pressure sales, our work speaks for itself and is our sales method. We are proud of our work, and wish to remain that way for many years to come carrying on a stellar business name. Call today!
"We recently had Hart Masonry and Waterproofing replace our foundation and waterproof the basement. The entire process was easy and Brandon and his crew were phenomenal! We had multiple companies out to quote the repair (big name companies that you see advertising everywhere). They all wanted to put band-aids on the problem, Hart Masonry was the only company that wanted to get to the heart of the issue and fix the entire basement so the foundation would be good for life. Most of the digging was done entirely by hand and the repair took 3 days less than originally expected which was a nice surprise.They were polite, efficient, willing to work around our schedule, and cleaned up after the work was completed. I would not hesitate to recommend Hart Masonry and Waterproofing to anyone that has basement structural or water issues."
Nathan N on July 2020
Our combination of careful, neat excavation, and a goal to keep using the absolute best materials and waterproofing foundation coating, is what makes us one of the best in the business. It allows us the confidence of a giving our customers a lifetime of structure dry basement guarantee. We are against pressure sales, our work speaks for itself and is our sales method. We are proud of our work, and wish to remain that way for many years to come carrying on a stellar business name. Call today!
"We recently had Hart Masonry and Waterproofing replace our foundation and waterproof the basement. The entire process was easy and Brandon and his crew were phenomenal! We had multiple companies out to quote the repair (big name companies that you see advertising everywhere). They all wanted to put band-aids on the problem, Hart Masonry was the only company that wanted to get to the heart of the issue and fix the entire basement so the foundation would be good for life. Most of the digging was done entirely by hand and the repair took 3 days less than originally expected which was a nice surprise.They were polite, efficient, willing to work around our schedule, and cleaned up after the work was completed. I would not hesitate to recommend Hart Masonry and Waterproofing to anyone that has basement structural or water issues."
Nathan N on July 2020
Ohio Basement Authority, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, basement finishing / remodeling, 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.
"John Dobrunick and Alex Trager serviced our patio lift. They offered outstanding service and were very personable! They commented that they treat each customer like a family member - outstanding!"
Gary M on June 2025
Ohio Basement Authority, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, basement finishing / remodeling, 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.
"John Dobrunick and Alex Trager serviced our patio lift. They offered outstanding service and were very personable! They commented that they treat each customer like a family member - outstanding!"
Gary M on June 2025
USA Waterproofing has a single mission: Complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials and
"Everyone at USA Water Proofing was very friendly and professional. I was very pleased with the process. Jim and his crew worked as a team , finished 1 day early, and was very considerate. They protected everything with plastic, and cleaned up behind themselves. I’am very pleased with their work. I would highly recommend USA Water Proofing. Dan Drake "
Dan D on June 2025
USA Waterproofing has a single mission: Complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials and
"Everyone at USA Water Proofing was very friendly and professional. I was very pleased with the process. Jim and his crew worked as a team , finished 1 day early, and was very considerate. They protected everything with plastic, and cleaned up behind themselves. I’am very pleased with their work. I would highly recommend USA Water Proofing. Dan Drake "
Dan D on June 2025
We take great pride in our company and our quality of workmanship. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project as we progress through it. We look forward to earning your business!
"Zane and his helper removed a big, old, eyesore oil tank from the basement. I was told it would have to be cut up in order to fit out the door. Zane quoted the job accurately based on discussion and pictures, showed up as scheduled and did not only a fantastic removal job (without damaging anything), but also did not leave a mess. They brought a shopvac! The area looked so much BETTER after they left than when they arrived. I wish every contractor I hired was as professional as Zane. My experience working with Zane was extremely positive. I cannot recommend him enough and would give him a 5+ star if I could!"
Cinda B on December 2024
We take great pride in our company and our quality of workmanship. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project as we progress through it. We look forward to earning your business!
"Zane and his helper removed a big, old, eyesore oil tank from the basement. I was told it would have to be cut up in order to fit out the door. Zane quoted the job accurately based on discussion and pictures, showed up as scheduled and did not only a fantastic removal job (without damaging anything), but also did not leave a mess. They brought a shopvac! The area looked so much BETTER after they left than when they arrived. I wish every contractor I hired was as professional as Zane. My experience working with Zane was extremely positive. I cannot recommend him enough and would give him a 5+ star if I could!"
Cinda B on December 2024
We pride our company, Sewer Doer, on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He's very creative, and extremely cost effective! Best results per dollar!"
mike x on December 2019
We pride our company, Sewer Doer, on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He's very creative, and extremely cost effective! Best results per dollar!"
mike x on December 2019
We're your experts in waterproofing and foundation repair. Our team of waterproofing professionals continue to set a new industry standard when serving homes and businesses across Ohio. Quality of work, customer service, and innovative solutions are the driving factors behind our success. We aim to provide the highest quality and confidence in our service. With Summit Basement Company, you can be certain that your home or place of business is in good hands. We're dedicated to protecting our clients' families, home, and assets. That's why we use the safest and most effective methods of solving your basement and foundation issues. Contact us and see why we're the best choice for your basement waterproofing needs.
"All went well. They worked us in and completed the job quickly and thoroughly."
Terry R on November 2023
We're your experts in waterproofing and foundation repair. Our team of waterproofing professionals continue to set a new industry standard when serving homes and businesses across Ohio. Quality of work, customer service, and innovative solutions are the driving factors behind our success. We aim to provide the highest quality and confidence in our service. With Summit Basement Company, you can be certain that your home or place of business is in good hands. We're dedicated to protecting our clients' families, home, and assets. That's why we use the safest and most effective methods of solving your basement and foundation issues. Contact us and see why we're the best choice for your basement waterproofing needs.
"All went well. They worked us in and completed the job quickly and thoroughly."
Terry R on November 2023
Nick knows houses and buildings. He has been serving the housing industry for over 25 years. Nick graduated from the Westside Institute of Technology Building Engineering Program and has applied this expertise to local building structures and the waterproofing profession for over 10 years. He has been a loyal resident of Cleveland his entire life. He serves his community with honesty, hard work and integrity. What does this mean to you as a customer? You can count on us being: • Reliable • Knowledgeable • Having Integrity • Us producing Long-term benefits for your home’s foundation Business Stability: Owner Nick Berardi has been in the waterproofing business for over 10 years, owns his own equipment and has two teams of dedicated employees (no sub-contractors). His work crews are dependable, and many team members have a history of longevity with NB Enterprises. Personalized Customer Service --A trademark of NB Enterprises-- Nick personally supervises each site to ensure that all questions get answered to the customer’s satisfaction and that the work quality exceeds customer expectations. Nick believes in educating his customers about the long-term benefits of exterior waterproofing. Give us a call to benefit from the experience and expertise Nick and his team has in Waterproofing!
"Very happy with the repairs on our 99 year old basement foundation. All four walls were excavated, repaired and waterproofed. New drain piping, downspouts and an outdoor sump pump was installed on time and on budget. Communication was excellent throughout the job. Nick's crew was hardworking, courteous and professional. They left our home in great shape. Nick is personable, knowledgable but most importantly fair and HONEST! There were no surprises. The work we had done was not cheap, but we wouldn't hesitate to recommend NB Enterprises."
Jim T on August 2021
Nick knows houses and buildings. He has been serving the housing industry for over 25 years. Nick graduated from the Westside Institute of Technology Building Engineering Program and has applied this expertise to local building structures and the waterproofing profession for over 10 years. He has been a loyal resident of Cleveland his entire life. He serves his community with honesty, hard work and integrity. What does this mean to you as a customer? You can count on us being: • Reliable • Knowledgeable • Having Integrity • Us producing Long-term benefits for your home’s foundation Business Stability: Owner Nick Berardi has been in the waterproofing business for over 10 years, owns his own equipment and has two teams of dedicated employees (no sub-contractors). His work crews are dependable, and many team members have a history of longevity with NB Enterprises. Personalized Customer Service --A trademark of NB Enterprises-- Nick personally supervises each site to ensure that all questions get answered to the customer’s satisfaction and that the work quality exceeds customer expectations. Nick believes in educating his customers about the long-term benefits of exterior waterproofing. Give us a call to benefit from the experience and expertise Nick and his team has in Waterproofing!
"Very happy with the repairs on our 99 year old basement foundation. All four walls were excavated, repaired and waterproofed. New drain piping, downspouts and an outdoor sump pump was installed on time and on budget. Communication was excellent throughout the job. Nick's crew was hardworking, courteous and professional. They left our home in great shape. Nick is personable, knowledgable but most importantly fair and HONEST! There were no surprises. The work we had done was not cheap, but we wouldn't hesitate to recommend NB Enterprises."
Jim T on August 2021
1st Impressions Landscaping is a family owned business and has been serving the Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area for more than 20 years. Check out our reviews and call us today for all of your Lawn and Landscaping needs! Our company started over 20 years ago with the idea that we would exceed our client's expectations by providing aggressive, creative solutions in design, installation, cost, and on-going construction and maintenance. This idea became our mission; and still holds true today. 1st Impressions is a company that has been built on expertise, quality, pride, and a commitment to our clientele. Our team of professionals work year-round to provide both our residential and commercial clients with the design, construction, and landscaping services they require. Our staff is highly trained and continuously attends workshops and courses to improve their craft. Combined, we have over sixty years of experience in landscape design and installation. Contact us today at (440) 748-7800 to request a free design consultation.
"Met w John Shuleva, president - to get an estimate & some ideas on how to improve landscaping in back yard area. John arrived, but didn't seem too interested. I asked him to provide an estimate w scope of work, but he never provided this. When i followed up w him, he said they were busy & needed a few more days to provide estimate. They never provided an estimate, given the lack of interest I decided not to follow up a 2nd time. Not sure what the issues were, but given my experience I would not recommend them for landscaping services. Bottom line, I was disappointed in lack of interest & no follow up. Ernie Kulik"
Ernie K on April 2021
1st Impressions Landscaping is a family owned business and has been serving the Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area for more than 20 years. Check out our reviews and call us today for all of your Lawn and Landscaping needs! Our company started over 20 years ago with the idea that we would exceed our client's expectations by providing aggressive, creative solutions in design, installation, cost, and on-going construction and maintenance. This idea became our mission; and still holds true today. 1st Impressions is a company that has been built on expertise, quality, pride, and a commitment to our clientele. Our team of professionals work year-round to provide both our residential and commercial clients with the design, construction, and landscaping services they require. Our staff is highly trained and continuously attends workshops and courses to improve their craft. Combined, we have over sixty years of experience in landscape design and installation. Contact us today at (440) 748-7800 to request a free design consultation.
"Met w John Shuleva, president - to get an estimate & some ideas on how to improve landscaping in back yard area. John arrived, but didn't seem too interested. I asked him to provide an estimate w scope of work, but he never provided this. When i followed up w him, he said they were busy & needed a few more days to provide estimate. They never provided an estimate, given the lack of interest I decided not to follow up a 2nd time. Not sure what the issues were, but given my experience I would not recommend them for landscaping services. Bottom line, I was disappointed in lack of interest & no follow up. Ernie Kulik"
Ernie K on April 2021
Environmental Landscape Management is a small landscaping and construction company. We conduct business in various areas included but not limited to: Design, mowing, trimming, blowing, edging, mulching, Spring and Fall clean-ups, rock install, ornamental install, aeration, de-thatching, power-washing, concrete, excavating, drainage and more! Our company is desirable because we are a local, small, veteran owned and operated, customer-oriented business. We have over 30 years of experience in this field, and we are dedicated to providing the best quality to our clients.
"Matt did a great job with our backyard transformation project. We had 3 areas that would flood even with a small amount of rain. My backyard was so uneven that my kids could not safely run without stepping into holes due to neglect by previous owners. Matt removed a shed and gazebo and disposed of it. He was flexible with a last minute tree removal and halted the project to accommodate our schedule. We no longer have water issues, even landscape, and a great looking new lawn. Matt is very professional and a great communicator. He has followed up with us multiple times, overseeded, and fertilized. He even gave us free mulch that was unexpected. I would highly recommend Matt's services."
Erik N on October 2024
Environmental Landscape Management is a small landscaping and construction company. We conduct business in various areas included but not limited to: Design, mowing, trimming, blowing, edging, mulching, Spring and Fall clean-ups, rock install, ornamental install, aeration, de-thatching, power-washing, concrete, excavating, drainage and more! Our company is desirable because we are a local, small, veteran owned and operated, customer-oriented business. We have over 30 years of experience in this field, and we are dedicated to providing the best quality to our clients.
"Matt did a great job with our backyard transformation project. We had 3 areas that would flood even with a small amount of rain. My backyard was so uneven that my kids could not safely run without stepping into holes due to neglect by previous owners. Matt removed a shed and gazebo and disposed of it. He was flexible with a last minute tree removal and halted the project to accommodate our schedule. We no longer have water issues, even landscape, and a great looking new lawn. Matt is very professional and a great communicator. He has followed up with us multiple times, overseeded, and fertilized. He even gave us free mulch that was unexpected. I would highly recommend Matt's services."
Erik N on October 2024
We do Winter yard clean ups every time we can! Increase the value of your home with curb appeal! Specializing in Landscape Design, we make everything outside your property look fantastic. Looking for top-notch lawncare services in Northeast Ohio? Look no further! Lawn man Yardcare Inc, a 10 Year Super Service Award Winner, is here to help. With our experienced team we guarantee exceptional results. Contact us today for all your lawncare needs!
"Matt, Neil & the team are fantastic! I took over my aunt's home when she moved to senior living. Being 40 minutes away, I couldn't keep up with her lawn. She had used Lawnman for years, so I asked if they would continue until we sold the house. They didn't miss a beat! They responded quickly and knew who my aunt was (even expressing concern that they noticed her declining health but didn't know who to contact about it. How about that? Lawn care with a personal touch!). The team jumped right in with plans to finish out the summer & adjusted the invoicing to me. When I didn't sell the house over the winter as expected, I contacted them this spring - a little late...I forgot until my own lawn was getting crazy. I was sure her lawn would be a jungle, but no worries! They started mowing the next day. When I contacted them about flower beds being overgrown, a team was out the next day to address it. The house is now sold & I couldn't have managed it all without them. Highly recommend!"
KELLY W on September 2024
We do Winter yard clean ups every time we can! Increase the value of your home with curb appeal! Specializing in Landscape Design, we make everything outside your property look fantastic. Looking for top-notch lawncare services in Northeast Ohio? Look no further! Lawn man Yardcare Inc, a 10 Year Super Service Award Winner, is here to help. With our experienced team we guarantee exceptional results. Contact us today for all your lawncare needs!
"Matt, Neil & the team are fantastic! I took over my aunt's home when she moved to senior living. Being 40 minutes away, I couldn't keep up with her lawn. She had used Lawnman for years, so I asked if they would continue until we sold the house. They didn't miss a beat! They responded quickly and knew who my aunt was (even expressing concern that they noticed her declining health but didn't know who to contact about it. How about that? Lawn care with a personal touch!). The team jumped right in with plans to finish out the summer & adjusted the invoicing to me. When I didn't sell the house over the winter as expected, I contacted them this spring - a little late...I forgot until my own lawn was getting crazy. I was sure her lawn would be a jungle, but no worries! They started mowing the next day. When I contacted them about flower beds being overgrown, a team was out the next day to address it. The house is now sold & I couldn't have managed it all without them. Highly recommend!"
KELLY W on September 2024
Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.
Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.
A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.
Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.
Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.
Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.