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At Ohio Basement Authority we take pride in providing our customers with the best possible solutions for each and every basement and foundation problem. We have been recognized for our outstanding service with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, which we believe highlights our ability to help every customer.

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Installers Nick F. and Shawn T. were knowledgable, quick and efficient. The service was extraordinarily well done and completed in a…

Installers Nick F. and Shawn T. were knowledgable, quick and efficient. The service was extraordinarily well done and completed in a timely manner. If you have a concrete problem, I would highly recommend the Ohio Basement Authority.

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James was a great inspector! Very friendly and professional! He explained everything so I truly feel like I know what's wrong. Highly…

James was a great inspector! Very friendly and professional! He explained everything so I truly feel like I know what's wrong. Highly recommend! I feel comfortable now with my disaster of a basement with their lifetime warranty!! 🤙

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Was having issues with humidity and water in our crawl space. William's crew (Russell, Levi, Marvin) with Ohio Basement Authority came out…

Was having issues with humidity and water in our crawl space. William's crew (Russell, Levi, Marvin) with Ohio Basement Authority came out and encapsulated it. They were friendly, professional, and efficient with their work. I am throughly impressed and will look forward to the annual check up next year. We are impressed with their workmanship.

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Martimiano, Alex and Angel did a great job installing a new sump pump with battery back up. They made sure to cover all the flooring…

Martimiano, Alex and Angel did a great job installing a new sump pump with battery back up. They made sure to cover all the flooring leading to the basement. Martimiano explained exactly what they were going to do. They completed the job in about 3 hours and cleaned everything up. They were very professional. I would definitely recommend OBA.

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Vanessa was very professional, explained everything thoroughly and was very friendly. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Vanessa was very professional, explained everything thoroughly and was very friendly. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

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Dave D did an excellent job and walked us through everything thanks again for your expertise

Dave D did an excellent job and walked us through everything thanks again for your expertise

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Francis Purcell came out twice to talk to us about our options and financing. The team the did our work, Ivan G, Anthony M and Davis T,…

Francis Purcell came out twice to talk to us about our options and financing. The team the did our work, Ivan G, Anthony M and Davis T, we’re an awesome crew and did a wonderful job. They really seem to enjoy what they do, lots of laughter while they work. Highly recommend this company for all your basement needs

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I'd like to thank Ken wilder for the great sales experience, and the crew: Curtis and Alex Huy, and Dylan Thompson for making it a fun and…

I'd like to thank Ken wilder for the great sales experience, and the crew: Curtis and Alex Huy, and Dylan Thompson for making it a fun and interesting foundation stabilization project. Nice job, guys! All four were very helpful, happy to explain, professional and quick workers. Zero complaints! They deserve a bonus!

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The guys from ohio basement Authority fantastic job. They did the job in 2 days and it looks great. I definitely would hire them again to…

The guys from ohio basement Authority fantastic job. They did the job in 2 days and it looks great. I definitely would hire them again to waterproof my basement if I moved and bought another house. And a shout out to Andrew Oliver Christian Zack Curtis.

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Eddie, Ricky, Maurice, and Marvin did a great jobs- polite, efficient and got the job done and then great clean up A great team

Eddie, Ricky, Maurice, and Marvin did a great jobs- polite, efficient and got the job done and then great clean up A great team

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We appreciated the reps. Presentation and candor. We will be in touch soon and based on this visit will refer Ohio Basement Authority to…

We appreciated the reps. Presentation and candor. We will be in touch soon and based on this visit will refer Ohio Basement Authority to anyone who has similar problems.

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I had Jacob come out for an inspection after I purchased this property. He was friendly easy-going and just the type of sales person that I …

I had Jacob come out for an inspection after I purchased this property. He was friendly easy-going and just the type of sales person that I needed for this only negative side to all this is I wish that the 10% was a little pushed out further versus the same day, I think that’s kind of the downside of everything. However, his approach to fixing the situation measuring the walls figuring out everything was gonna flow through was great. I had zero issues directly with him. He was awesome great sales understanding and wasnt pushing things down my throat and somebody like me coming from sales. I don’t like the pushy sales man cause I was that.he didn’t really have an issue building great Rapport with me at all. And he was very truthful. He explained things very simply and easily although I did my resrarch to find out what my issues were so i had an idea of how things would go today, and was able to have a better idea/ plan for myself; he explained this is what we need to get done this is how our company does it. This is how we’re gonna do it. Also, I think what helped is he understood the scope of the work being a former foreman himself. I appreciate him coming out and this guy needs a raise or some more commission great dude great attitude, and great integrity, even better not a pushy sales man. Thank you jacob and thank you for being a man of integerity and honesty i appreciate it very, very much.

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Very satisfied with the thorough with my basement needs. Eric and Chelsa helped with the price and payment I can handle. Very sweet and…

Very satisfied with the thorough with my basement needs. Eric and Chelsa helped with the price and payment I can handle. Very sweet and smart with my estimate.

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Great service by Ritchie! Would recommend!

Great service by Ritchie! Would recommend!

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We recently had Ohio Basement Authority at our home to complete repairs on a basement wall. During the repair process, the work being…

We recently had Ohio Basement Authority at our home to complete repairs on a basement wall. During the repair process, the work being performed did not align with our understanding or expectations. After contacting the main customer service line, I received some assistance, but several of my questions and concerns remained unresolved. I was then connected with Jake Merrill, Field Supervisor, whose involvement made a significant difference. Jake listened carefully, acknowledged that the project was not progressing as either of us expected, and assured me he would take immediate steps to correct the situation and ensure the work was completed that same day. His communication—both by phone and text—was prompt, clear, and consistently professional. Jake delivered on every commitment he made. The repairs were completed successfully that day, and we are very pleased with the final result. In an environment where exceptional customer service is increasingly rare, Jake demonstrated genuine dedication to resolving the issue and ensuring our satisfaction. We sincerely appreciate Jake Merrill’s efforts. Jake was a difference maker in the results and our appreciation for the job results.

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Ohio Basement Authority has been great for our home needs. Professionals and easy to deal with. They know their business and I highly…

Ohio Basement Authority has been great for our home needs. Professionals and easy to deal with. They know their business and I highly recommend them. Our tech Matt was a true professional.

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James ******* is fantastic. He quickly identified several issues in our home using advanced equipment and visual inspection. He explained…

James ******* is fantastic. He quickly identified several issues in our home using advanced equipment and visual inspection. He explained the process of the crawlspace encapsulation and showed us photos so that we understood exactly what is beneath our home. He has worked very well with the contractor from ****, Wayne, who is also excellent. The two of them have agreed on several things, and will work together to try to save our subfloor we were previously told had to be ripped out. We have very scary issues with our house (mold, sagging beams from a dishwasher leak and the foundation shifting due to this). James has drawn a diagram of the house as far as he can for now. Wayne from **** is doing the same. Our HVAC must be ripped out before James can evaluate the rest of our house, but he was able to show us where we have crawlspace and where it is slab. We highly recommend this very knowledgeable and professional technician. We trust him and are grateful he and the other contractor are able to work so well together to try to help us during one of the worst nightmares of our lives. Their calm mannerisms are helping us not panic, and we know they could have padded the bill and ripped out the sub floor. Not wanting to do this shows us even more so that we can trust James to make the best decision to help us. He got down in our crawlspace that is very short in freezing weather and took photos of everything. He is dedicated and he really cares.

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I worked with Scott Phillips and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this gentleman. He was very courteous, and spent extra time…

I worked with Scott Phillips and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this gentleman. He was very courteous, and spent extra time explaining this process to me. He was so detailed and made sure that I completely understood the process. He called the Engineer so I could ask him questions as well! I am completely comfortable with my choice of Ohio Basement Systems!! Thank you Scott for all of your help!!!

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Kenny Sizemore did our annual inspection of the sump pump and waterproofing. He was on time, preformed his tasks quickly and also…

Kenny Sizemore did our annual inspection of the sump pump and waterproofing. He was on time, preformed his tasks quickly and also discovered where a smell was coming from in our basement.

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Professional, knowledgeable and explained things very well. Seemed price was fair for what was quoted.

Professional, knowledgeable and explained things very well. Seemed price was fair for what was quoted.

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    Our Locations

    Akron Office

    429 Portage Blvd
    Kent, OH 44240

    Cincinnati Office

    1270 Hillsmith Dr.
    Cincinnati, OH 45215

    Cleveland Office

    7950 Bavaria Rd.
    Twinsburg, OH 44087

    Columbus Office

    2421 McGaw Rd.
    Obetz, OH 43207

    Dayton Office

    70 Birch Alley, Suite 240
    Beavercreek, OH, 45440

    Dublin Office

    5650 Blazer Memorial Pkwy, #124
    Dublin, OH 43017