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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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Our finished basement became flooded with ground water. It was bad. We were walking in PUDDLES of water throughout the basement. A family …

Our finished basement became flooded with ground water. It was bad. We were walking in PUDDLES of water throughout the basement. A family member who is a contractor for home improvements recommended Ohio Basement Authority (OBA) Sara who works for them came to evaluate our basement issues. She fully explained the issue and the process to eliminate it. She discovered this was not a new issue for us as we found mold behind the drywall. The working crew of Tracen, Daniel, Ciadne, and Dryck all were extremely professional and answered all our questions. As we do not have an outside door from our basement, they had to hand carry all the equipment, supplies and old concrete up the basement stairs and out of the house. They did everything possible to mitigate the construction mess from laying drop cloths to putting up plastic curtains. The process for us was quick and efficient. They cleaned up all the construction mess and more. We are extremely pleased with the end product and looking forward to reclaiming our basement as living and storage space. Thank you OBA who not only fixed the issue but really addressed a potential health issue for our family! 10/10. The warranty on the work is good for the lifetime of the house.

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Evan did a great job explaining everything to us and working on the sales side. Shaun, Nick and Winston did a great job on the install….

Evan did a great job explaining everything to us and working on the sales side. Shaun, Nick and Winston did a great job on the install. Even working in the rain. Our front door now open and closes with ease. Thank you!

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Foundation problems are a very stressful situation to deal with, but from the beginning Ohio Basement Authority made the process effortless …

Foundation problems are a very stressful situation to deal with, but from the beginning Ohio Basement Authority made the process effortless and brought us peace of mind not only in the choices we made for our solution but also in the financial aspect of it as well. James Sandlin was courteous and friendly from the second he stepped into our home. He was very thoroughly with the review of our foundation and the needs we were looking to meet. Sometimes in these situations it's all about the experience and he truly made this experience all the more better for us. He walked us through and educated us on the different problems foundations can have and the different solutions that help match the problems we were facing. He even gave us multiple financial choices that helped us choose what worked the best for our needs. James Sandlin with Ohio Basement Authority gained a lifetime customer to match their lifetime warranty for the work they do on our property. We are truly grateful.

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Called to get an estimate on raising my concrete driveway. Chase Clemens came out the next business day, gave me the estimate and I…

Called to get an estimate on raising my concrete driveway. Chase Clemens came out the next business day, gave me the estimate and I forwarded it to our HOA manager to get a response on the potential fix. Have lived here for less than 3 years and the concrete slab has settled about 2 inches. Very good meeting and Chase gave me the information I required. Thank You.

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Ohio Basement Authority is the top choice for exceptional plumbing services at a competitive price. After maintaining my old sump pump for…

Ohio Basement Authority is the top choice for exceptional plumbing services at a competitive price. After maintaining my old sump pump for over 20 years, it finally gave out and it was time for a replacement. I was able to schedule an appointment at a time that worked best for me, and Kyle Lockard came out to install the new sump pump. He did an outstanding job! Kyle not only installed the new pump but also cleaned out a significant amount of grime that had built up over the years. Unlike other companies that simply check if the sump pump is working and call it maintenance, Ohio Basement Authority went above and beyond, as shown in the photos. I'm extremely grateful for the professional and thorough service they provided in replacing my sump pump the right way.

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Cory was very knowledgeable, helpful, and thorough! I definitely recommend him to help solve the problem you may be having! Thank you…

Cory was very knowledgeable, helpful, and thorough! I definitely recommend him to help solve the problem you may be having! Thank you Cory!

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Hollis perforned a thorough inspection, clearly explained deficiencies and potential solutions, and prepared a detailed proposal. Great …

Hollis perforned a thorough inspection, clearly explained deficiencies and potential solutions, and prepared a detailed proposal. Great job!

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Jacob Nesbitt, the field inspector for our area, was very polite & professional. He seemed very well educated about his company & the work…

Jacob Nesbitt, the field inspector for our area, was very polite & professional. He seemed very well educated about his company & the work they provide. He answered all of our questions & provided more information to help us come to a decision.

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Steven/Stephen was awesome. Was very efficient and respectful. He was personable and gave options and suggestions of services without me…

Steven/Stephen was awesome. Was very efficient and respectful. He was personable and gave options and suggestions of services without me feeling pushed into it. We've used this company both in Columbus and Cincinnati on all of our homes and will continue in the future.

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James came to our property to discuss some concrete leveling early on a very rainy Saturday morning, and I could not have asked for a more…

James came to our property to discuss some concrete leveling early on a very rainy Saturday morning, and I could not have asked for a more honest representative for Ohio Basement Authority. While we will not be moving forward with this specific job, we will certainly be contacting them for any future needs. He was candid, open, and honest.

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A very polite, professional person who gave me a quote.

A very polite, professional person who gave me a quote.

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Joe and his crew were fantastic! They came in and got the job done. Above and beyond! They even linked in back downspout in close vacinity …

Joe and his crew were fantastic! They came in and got the job done. Above and beyond! They even linked in back downspout in close vacinity to the discharge line. Looks great. Any questions I had were answered. They let me know when they were coming and finished in 2 days! I was impressed with this crew and company. Love this system so far, very quiet. Test is coming with the upcoming season and it is life time warranty! Cannot wait for phase 2 finishing to have dry and complete basement!

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If you need help with your basement this is the company you should hire. David D is the guy we dealt with and he is the best.

If you need help with your basement this is the company you should hire. David D is the guy we dealt with and he is the best.

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I cannot say enough of how easy it was dealing with the Ohio Basement Authority. From beginning to the end of the project total…

I cannot say enough of how easy it was dealing with the Ohio Basement Authority. From beginning to the end of the project total professionals. Chase C project manager was very thorough in explaining the details of the work in terms we could easily understand. Thank you

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I had an egress window put in the basement and the people at Ohio Basement Authority did a great job. We am so pleased with the results and …

I had an egress window put in the basement and the people at Ohio Basement Authority did a great job. We am so pleased with the results and completed project! Highly recommend Mark, our inspector and all the guys that came through and did a wonderful job! Now we have a safe exit from the basement in case it is needed. Thanks, Mark, Zac, Dusty, Payton, Rob and Logan and Ava. You guys are great!

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I have had several jobs done by this company. When they say that customer satisfaction is their priority, they mean it. The first job was a …

I have had several jobs done by this company. When they say that customer satisfaction is their priority, they mean it. The first job was a waterproofing for my basement, which has worked flawlessly thus far after nearly 4 years. The most recent job is much more complicated. I got a battery backup sump pump and crawl space encapsulation. It was actually fairly poorly done, and there was a flood in my basement a couple of days later, ironically, as well as a lot of water damage in my laundry room amongst a few other things. I reached out to them about it and spoke with Field Supervisor Levi, and GM Joe Manion, who are both spectacular men to interact with in a situation like this. They were both kind and understanding of the difficult time I was having. They not only fixed the issues the last crew didn't complete or didn't do well, but they also made up for it by offering either a discount on my job or the option of additional work done. I chose to get some additional work done as I needed it anyway, and the experience was as fantastic as I am used to from this company. The crew they sent out to do my basement egress window were superb, and the foreman was more than accommodating and polite the entire time. I really wish I could remember the foreman's name. You can tell he really cares about his crew, his customer, and is very skilled at his job. Overall, I am very happy with not only the quality of work out of this company, but also the lengths they will go to make things right for a customer. I will absolutely use them again if I ever need any more work that they provide!

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Chelsa was very thorough with the inspection of my crawlspace. The estimate for the work needed was detailed and drawn out for me to see.

Chelsa was very thorough with the inspection of my crawlspace. The estimate for the work needed was detailed and drawn out for me to see.

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Eric did a thorough job reviewing my home after a relocation inspector pointed out concerns with some cracking in the foundation of my home….

Eric did a thorough job reviewing my home after a relocation inspector pointed out concerns with some cracking in the foundation of my home. He remained professional and honest in his assessment of the situation while many may have tried to deceive and oversell when they heard relocation he showed great character in his review and approach. I highly recommend Eric for an honest and thorough evaluation of your home!

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My experience with Ohio Basement Authority was excellent from the initial phone call to schedule an inspection to the completion of the…

My experience with Ohio Basement Authority was excellent from the initial phone call to schedule an inspection to the completion of the work. Jacob, the inspector, did an excellent job of explaining all parts of the process of installing supports on two basement walls. I felt he really made an effort to keep the cost as low as possible. Also excellent was the crew that did the work. The foreman, Tyson, along with Shaun and Josh, worked hard and did an excellent job of cleaning up when finished. Tyson kept me informed throughout the day of the progress they were making. I would recommend Ohio Basement Authority to anyone needing basement/crawlspace work. In the past several months, my husband passed away followed soon after by my dad and then my mom. This work was at my parent's home and this was the first time I have handled such a project on my own. I appreciate how all of you made it.

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The gentleman was very polite and respectful. He had explain the process and was very knowledgeable. He listen to all my concerns and…

The gentleman was very polite and respectful. He had explain the process and was very knowledgeable. He listen to all my concerns and investigated.

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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