We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"These guys are super professional and very experienced at what they do will definitely use them again on future projects"
Drew D on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"These guys are super professional and very experienced at what they do will definitely use them again on future projects"
Drew D on October 2024
EverDry Waterproofing is the nation's leading residential basement waterproofing contractor. Since 1983, EverDry has provided full-service waterproofing to thousands of satisfied customers.
"Very informative"
Joan J on March 2022
EverDry Waterproofing is the nation's leading residential basement waterproofing contractor. Since 1983, EverDry has provided full-service waterproofing to thousands of satisfied customers.
"Very informative"
Joan J on March 2022
Ohio Basement Authority, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Columbus and Cincinnati. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Ohio Basement Authority is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"Needed a waterproofing company to waterproof my damaged basement, excellent workmanship, exceeded my expectation. The workers were very polite and knowledgeable. Completed the job in one day. Removed concrete flooring, install indoor water gutters, drilled several weep holes, removed old sump basin and sump pumps, installed new equipment, they also install a rubber barrier to guide water to the gutters and placed new concrete where needed. They removed all debris, the basement looked cleaner than before they started. I was impressed with the quality and value of Ohio Basement Authorities service. I would highly recommend this company. Good price and excellent service."
Joe F on May 2025
Ohio Basement Authority, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Columbus and Cincinnati. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Ohio Basement Authority is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"Needed a waterproofing company to waterproof my damaged basement, excellent workmanship, exceeded my expectation. The workers were very polite and knowledgeable. Completed the job in one day. Removed concrete flooring, install indoor water gutters, drilled several weep holes, removed old sump basin and sump pumps, installed new equipment, they also install a rubber barrier to guide water to the gutters and placed new concrete where needed. They removed all debris, the basement looked cleaner than before they started. I was impressed with the quality and value of Ohio Basement Authorities service. I would highly recommend this company. Good price and excellent service."
Joe F on May 2025
At Stay Dry Waterproofing, we don’t just fix water problems—we protect your home from the ground up. Serving homeowners across Ohio, we specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, bowed wall stabilization, full foundation replacement, crawl space encapsulation, mold testing/remediation, and custom drainage solutions. What sets us apart? Our IICRC Certification—we’re Central Ohio’s only certified waterproofing company—which means we follow the highest standards in the industry. Our team of trained professionals is known for quality workmanship, transparency, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We understand that protecting your home is a big investment, so we offer 0% financing options to make the process more affordable and stress-free. Call us today at 614-339-3434 and experience the Stay Dry difference!
"Not done right my pipe to sump pump came off and crawl spece is flooded ontop of encapsulation they did. "
undefined on June 2025
At Stay Dry Waterproofing, we don’t just fix water problems—we protect your home from the ground up. Serving homeowners across Ohio, we specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, bowed wall stabilization, full foundation replacement, crawl space encapsulation, mold testing/remediation, and custom drainage solutions. What sets us apart? Our IICRC Certification—we’re Central Ohio’s only certified waterproofing company—which means we follow the highest standards in the industry. Our team of trained professionals is known for quality workmanship, transparency, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We understand that protecting your home is a big investment, so we offer 0% financing options to make the process more affordable and stress-free. Call us today at 614-339-3434 and experience the Stay Dry difference!
"Not done right my pipe to sump pump came off and crawl spece is flooded ontop of encapsulation they did. "
undefined on June 2025
Larry Janesky's Mid-State Basement Systems is dedicated to providing basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, and foundation repair services that cannot be beaten anywhere else. From our transferable, warrantied solutions to our exceptional customer service, you can have full confidence in our team from start to finish! We offer time-tested solutions for wet basements and musty crawl spaces, all installed with expertise. Mid-State Basement Systems aims to improve the lives of homeowners and businesses throughout Greater Columbus, OH, including Delaware, Westerville, Marysville, and nearby.
"Mid-State Basement Systems came highly recommended by a good friend from Buffalo, NY and they did not disappoint. From start to finish they were very professional yet personable. Larry & Phil in the initial stages of the basement inspection and a reasonable quote. Silvino and his team who done the actual work was incredible, done with absolute excellence. They were here when they said they would be and finished the job a day ahead of schedule. I am thoroughly pleased with this company, first class. I highly recommend them if you need work done on your basement.******"
John R on October 2023
Larry Janesky's Mid-State Basement Systems is dedicated to providing basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, and foundation repair services that cannot be beaten anywhere else. From our transferable, warrantied solutions to our exceptional customer service, you can have full confidence in our team from start to finish! We offer time-tested solutions for wet basements and musty crawl spaces, all installed with expertise. Mid-State Basement Systems aims to improve the lives of homeowners and businesses throughout Greater Columbus, OH, including Delaware, Westerville, Marysville, and nearby.
"Mid-State Basement Systems came highly recommended by a good friend from Buffalo, NY and they did not disappoint. From start to finish they were very professional yet personable. Larry & Phil in the initial stages of the basement inspection and a reasonable quote. Silvino and his team who done the actual work was incredible, done with absolute excellence. They were here when they said they would be and finished the job a day ahead of schedule. I am thoroughly pleased with this company, first class. I highly recommend them if you need work done on your basement.******"
John R on October 2023
Providing Ohio homeowners permanent solutions. Call us to schedule your FREE INSPECTION. We do what the "Big Names" do for a fraction of the cost! ONLY BETTER!
"They installed beams to my cracked wall's & dug and placed pipes under ground & installed conductor line & under side walk. Great work, fast, professional & friendly. I would highly recommend C&J Basement Solutions from Pataskala. Awesome company!"
Kim C on June 2024
Providing Ohio homeowners permanent solutions. Call us to schedule your FREE INSPECTION. We do what the "Big Names" do for a fraction of the cost! ONLY BETTER!
"They installed beams to my cracked wall's & dug and placed pipes under ground & installed conductor line & under side walk. Great work, fast, professional & friendly. I would highly recommend C&J Basement Solutions from Pataskala. Awesome company!"
Kim C on June 2024
Our team at Stay Dry Waterproofing has over 20 years of experience protecting homes in Columbus. Our team of experts has experience transforming any damp, musty, and wet basement into a comfortable dry living space. We use only tested products that are guaranteed to keep your home safe. Whether you have noticed water, mold, or musty odors emitting from your basement or crawl space, we can help. Stay Dry Waterproofing is Central Ohio's leader in Basement repair and drainage needs. Everything from Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Foundation Crack and Bowed Wall Repairs, Yard Drainage, and Crawlspace Encapsulation. Life time warranties, Free Estimates and zero percent financing options.
"Great workers and very professional"
Bev S on August 2024
Our team at Stay Dry Waterproofing has over 20 years of experience protecting homes in Columbus. Our team of experts has experience transforming any damp, musty, and wet basement into a comfortable dry living space. We use only tested products that are guaranteed to keep your home safe. Whether you have noticed water, mold, or musty odors emitting from your basement or crawl space, we can help. Stay Dry Waterproofing is Central Ohio's leader in Basement repair and drainage needs. Everything from Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Foundation Crack and Bowed Wall Repairs, Yard Drainage, and Crawlspace Encapsulation. Life time warranties, Free Estimates and zero percent financing options.
"Great workers and very professional"
Bev S on August 2024
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!
"Amazing. Dakota did a wonderful assessment And was very thorough and informative. Nick Fry and his partner Slade R did amazing work and had excellent communication. It was scheduled and done in a timely manner. Would use again and highly recommend."
Karen R on May 2025
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!
"Amazing. Dakota did a wonderful assessment And was very thorough and informative. Nick Fry and his partner Slade R did amazing work and had excellent communication. It was scheduled and done in a timely manner. Would use again and highly recommend."
Karen R on May 2025
Maxima Concrete is a professional, licensed Concrete Contractor, pool contractor, and general contractor serving Central Ohio and specializing in Concrete, natural stone, or paver driveways, sidewalks, patios, in-ground pools, outdoor kitchens, outdoor living, steps, garage floors, and basement slabs. Our projects start at $4,500. We offer Concrete, paver, stone, and related services, including concrete coloring, aggregate stone, and concrete flatwork. We use all our own employees and equipment to complete over 600 projects a year. We do not do concrete resealing. We do not do asphalt. Give us a call today for an estimate, and to see what we can do for your next project! Check out our Google reviews! https://g.page/maxima-concrete?share Also, check out our website and schedule your free estimate today! https://www.maximaconcrete.com/
"I posted this review and received a derogatory response from the company. I am reposting it with the information to validate that I was a customer of this company in October of 2014. I also provided photos in my original post of the things that I mentioned in the review. Flavio Pinheiro would never show up when he promised. The job kept getting delayed. All throughout this experience, he kept taking jobs out of state, and also claiming illnesses, to the detriment of my job. I travel for work, and can't be on top of these projects 24/7. They never finished the job, they did the mow strip incorrectly, and they left trash, chunks of concrete, and lawn damage behind. I finally had to have someone else come and finish it, costing me an additional $1500. They used some of my landscape trim to form the borders for the concrete pour, instead of creating themfrom their own supplies, promising that it would be easy to clean up. It wasn't, and the trim was no longer usable. He hired a Customer Service person, but that panned out to be worthless. I would not recommend this con artist to do anything in my yard ever again. As to the comment left from the company on my original review, I did indeed have a contract with Maxima Concrete, when Flavio Pinheiro was the owner. It may have changed hands since then, but the truth still stands for what I had to go through in October of 2014. I have attached a copy of the contract I had (with personal information blocked out) to prove it. The date of service for this contract was not accurate as posted, but this site does not allow for changes to that field. The site takes the date of the review as the date of the work done."
Marilu Q on October 2023
Maxima Concrete is a professional, licensed Concrete Contractor, pool contractor, and general contractor serving Central Ohio and specializing in Concrete, natural stone, or paver driveways, sidewalks, patios, in-ground pools, outdoor kitchens, outdoor living, steps, garage floors, and basement slabs. Our projects start at $4,500. We offer Concrete, paver, stone, and related services, including concrete coloring, aggregate stone, and concrete flatwork. We use all our own employees and equipment to complete over 600 projects a year. We do not do concrete resealing. We do not do asphalt. Give us a call today for an estimate, and to see what we can do for your next project! Check out our Google reviews! https://g.page/maxima-concrete?share Also, check out our website and schedule your free estimate today! https://www.maximaconcrete.com/
"I posted this review and received a derogatory response from the company. I am reposting it with the information to validate that I was a customer of this company in October of 2014. I also provided photos in my original post of the things that I mentioned in the review. Flavio Pinheiro would never show up when he promised. The job kept getting delayed. All throughout this experience, he kept taking jobs out of state, and also claiming illnesses, to the detriment of my job. I travel for work, and can't be on top of these projects 24/7. They never finished the job, they did the mow strip incorrectly, and they left trash, chunks of concrete, and lawn damage behind. I finally had to have someone else come and finish it, costing me an additional $1500. They used some of my landscape trim to form the borders for the concrete pour, instead of creating themfrom their own supplies, promising that it would be easy to clean up. It wasn't, and the trim was no longer usable. He hired a Customer Service person, but that panned out to be worthless. I would not recommend this con artist to do anything in my yard ever again. As to the comment left from the company on my original review, I did indeed have a contract with Maxima Concrete, when Flavio Pinheiro was the owner. It may have changed hands since then, but the truth still stands for what I had to go through in October of 2014. I have attached a copy of the contract I had (with personal information blocked out) to prove it. The date of service for this contract was not accurate as posted, but this site does not allow for changes to that field. The site takes the date of the review as the date of the work done."
Marilu Q on October 2023
Hydra provides honest and expert information on any basement or crawl space problem you may be experiencing. If a problem does not exist we will tell you, and if it does we will provide a fair estimate for repair. Our services include basement waterproofing, foundation repair with our very own patented "Smart Brace", and crawl space encapsulation. Veteran and family owned with no high pressure sales. Call two of our competitors, then call us, you'll see the difference.
"We found Hydra about 20 years ago when we needed to fight dampness in our basement. Pat Kirby had recently started Hydra after gaining experience at a well known basement waterproofing company. He and his crew did a great job keeping water out of our split level house with two collection systems and two pumps. Now when we have any issue or just want the pumps checked we call Noe the Operations Manager and he is a joy to work with. If you have a water issue, don't hesitate to call Hydra, there is a reason they have 5 stars -consistently superb, honest, friendly service at a reasonable price for more than 20 years."
Dennis E on May 2023
Hydra provides honest and expert information on any basement or crawl space problem you may be experiencing. If a problem does not exist we will tell you, and if it does we will provide a fair estimate for repair. Our services include basement waterproofing, foundation repair with our very own patented "Smart Brace", and crawl space encapsulation. Veteran and family owned with no high pressure sales. Call two of our competitors, then call us, you'll see the difference.
"We found Hydra about 20 years ago when we needed to fight dampness in our basement. Pat Kirby had recently started Hydra after gaining experience at a well known basement waterproofing company. He and his crew did a great job keeping water out of our split level house with two collection systems and two pumps. Now when we have any issue or just want the pumps checked we call Noe the Operations Manager and he is a joy to work with. If you have a water issue, don't hesitate to call Hydra, there is a reason they have 5 stars -consistently superb, honest, friendly service at a reasonable price for more than 20 years."
Dennis E on May 2023
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.