About Ohio Basement Authority
Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation, Concrete Lifting and Egress Window Repair Experts
History
Ohio Basement Authority, The Basement Guys, and Ohio Basement Systems have built a strong reputation for helping homeowners across Ohio and Kentucky. Together, they combine decades of experience with the resources of Groundworks, North America’s leading foundation repair and water management solutions company. Now, all OBA locations will operate under their new name, Groundworks. Their commitment to quality service has earned recognition, including the 2024 Columbus Top Workplace Award, the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, and Better Business Bureau accreditation.
Awards & Affiliations
Services We Provide
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.
Proudly Serving Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton-Springfield, Lima, and Northern Kentucky
Cincinnati · Columbus · Cleveland · Akron · Dayton-Springfield · Lima · Northern Kentucky
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Dan was very knowledgeable and went into a lot of detail to explain exactly the process to repair our problem. I very much appreciate the…
Dan was very knowledgeable and went into a lot of detail to explain exactly the process to repair our problem. I very much appreciate the time he took to make me feel confident in the process.
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Dave, Jonathan and Eric were very respectful of our home and did a fantastic job with our foundation repair. They communicated when each…
Dave, Jonathan and Eric were very respectful of our home and did a fantastic job with our foundation repair. They communicated when each step was done at the end of the day and what to expect the next time they would be here. They were here every day they said they would be and did not keep us waiting. The bricks look amazing and they sealed everything nicely. Thanks again!
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Iran H, Chris M & Ricky G did a fabulous job with our crawl space. They were on time, clearly communicated throughout the job and left our…
Iran H, Chris M & Ricky G did a fabulous job with our crawl space. They were on time, clearly communicated throughout the job and left our home clean. I’d highly recommend them and the team at Ohio Basement Authority.
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Francis Purcell came and viewed the project. He presented me with numerous options for solutions to my basement foundation issues.I decided …
Francis Purcell came and viewed the project. He presented me with numerous options for solutions to my basement foundation issues.I decided on an option and we set a date. They actually called a few days prior to see if I wished to move the schedule up which I did.They sent a 2 man crew and I had six adjustable beams installed in less than 5 hours.The crew was courteous, prompt, and cleaned up after themselves.I highly reccommed this company and this is the 2nd time that I've used them.Awesome Experience!
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Appreciate the honesty. Thanks Chase.
Appreciate the honesty. Thanks Chase.
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Jacob did an excellent job explaining the problems that I was having in my crawl space. He was very detailed in how to fix all of these…
Jacob did an excellent job explaining the problems that I was having in my crawl space. He was very detailed in how to fix all of these issues. He completed a very thorough inspection and left no stone unturned. Overall very pleased with choosing Ohio Basement Authority!
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I am very satisfied with services of this company for waterproofing my basement and rehabilitation of the crawlspace under my addition….
I am very satisfied with services of this company for waterproofing my basement and rehabilitation of the crawlspace under my addition. Jacob Letner was very professional in presentation of identifying obvious problems we saw and things we didn’t see and offering comprehensive solutions to repair the issues with our property.
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Hollis Smith, Certified Field Inspector was exceptional in the assessment process of our basement. He explained each step thoroughly by…
Hollis Smith, Certified Field Inspector was exceptional in the assessment process of our basement. He explained each step thoroughly by providing visual aids, documentation, walk through, etc to communicate areas of concern and the proper method of correction. It was great meeting with him
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Ohio Basement Authority (OBA) installed my inside French drain and I couldn’t be more pleased. The install went quick and smooth. OBA does…
Ohio Basement Authority (OBA) installed my inside French drain and I couldn’t be more pleased. The install went quick and smooth. OBA does yearly checks of the system. A pleasant young man named Kyle was the tech today and besides being thorough he was very informative and efficient. All my interactions with employees of OBA was been pleasant and would recommend their services.
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From estimate to completion, Tyler and Curtis were extremely informative and professional. Tyler was very thorough in explaining the…
From estimate to completion, Tyler and Curtis were extremely informative and professional. Tyler was very thorough in explaining the process and assisting with the financing to get us started and Curtis and his team worked diligently to get the project completed, keeping us informed as to their progress at the end of each day. While this wasn’t something we expected or had planned for, we are grateful for Ohio Basement Authority’s work in addressing the problem by getting us scheduled quickly, stabilizing our house and providing us with a with a sense of relief going forward. We wouldn’t hesitate in referring Ohio Basement Authority to anyone with similar issues that need addressed.
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This is my second pending job with Ohio basement. The inspector, James Sandlin, was on time, communicative and extremely easy to work with. …
This is my second pending job with Ohio basement. The inspector, James Sandlin, was on time, communicative and extremely easy to work with. He was very thorough and was at my home for several hours taking a wide variety of measurements. His recommendation was in line what I assumed I needed and gave me confidence in my purchase decision. For this critical type of work I highly recommend James and Ohio basement.
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Mark came out and took a look at our foundation. What we thought was a major foundation issue turned out not to be. He was completely up…
Mark came out and took a look at our foundation. What we thought was a major foundation issue turned out not to be. He was completely up front and honest about it all. Can’t say enough good things about his honesty and ethics. Definitely would recommend them.
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We just bought a new house, and even though we've only been here for the winter, I can already tell that Basement Authority is a five-star…
We just bought a new house, and even though we've only been here for the winter, I can already tell that Basement Authority is a five-star operation. 1. They include a lifetime warranty on their work. Not just YOUR lifetime – the lifetime OF THE PROPERTY. They did the work on our basement for the previous owners, and when we bought the house, we were able to have the warranty transferred to us. If we ever leave, the next owners will be able to get the same warranty. That's how you know they do good work! 2. A week ago, I had my first yearly check-up with Matt. Ohio Basement Authority called ME to remind me that they were running a "free check-up" deal, and we scheduled it right away! They're very conscientious that way. 3. Matt is clearly enthusiastic about his work with Basement Authority, and I can tell that the same could probably be said for just about everyone working there. He was eager to tell me all about their revolutionary advances in basement filtration / reinforcement technology – some of which were only invented in the past decade. He wasn't afraid to take his time and walk me through every single system at work in my basement and the logic behind them. 4. Their work is transformative! For our first 2 months living here, the basement looked so normal that we simply thought the basement work (done by Basement Authority for the previous owners) was preventative – maybe fixing some cracks or installing drainage pipes. My mind was blown when Matt showed me pictures of our basement from 9 months ago! It had been a total mess – mud seeping in through the corners of the foundation, nauseating puddles of black mold working their way up the walls, leaks on both sides of the basement. It's a miracle they were able to fix it up into our current "normal" basement! 5. When I asked Matt for his opinion on some additional basement work we were thinking of doing (reinforcing an additional wall), he told me how Basement Authority would go about it, and he added that they had a payment plan option for 2 years same as cash. Even the financial aspect makes sense! There you have it, 5 reasons for 5 stars. Even just at the start of my experience with Basement Authority, I know they will not disappoint me!
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These guys were great. Mark Overmeyer inspected and informed me what was wrong, got the process moving. Drake Flood, Keenan Booker and…
These guys were great. Mark Overmeyer inspected and informed me what was wrong, got the process moving. Drake Flood, Keenan Booker and Ronald Gibson come out to do the work, they kept me informed of the process that wihole time kept the work area clean and clean up after the job was down. Thanks guys awesome work
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Caleb was amazing! He provided wonderful advice and really helped us out! Very responsive and professional, making our experience with him …
Caleb was amazing! He provided wonderful advice and really helped us out! Very responsive and professional, making our experience with him one of kind! Thank you!!
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Caleb T. came to our home and did a maintenance inspection for the foundation repairs completed later year. He did a great job, was very…
Caleb T. came to our home and did a maintenance inspection for the foundation repairs completed later year. He did a great job, was very professional and polite, and helped ensure everything was in great condition. Then, he helped to resolve an issue with our sump pump outdoor piping; he was quick and efficient in solving the issue presented. Thank you, Caleb!
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Alex, Jake and the whole crew kept me informed, were on time and the quality of the work was impeccable.
Alex, Jake and the whole crew kept me informed, were on time and the quality of the work was impeccable.
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Excellent communication, on time, professional, friendly. Highly recommend. Only great things to say.
Excellent communication, on time, professional, friendly. Highly recommend. Only great things to say.
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James did a great job with the estimate and walkthrough and working to get us set up with service to get our issue resolved.
James did a great job with the estimate and walkthrough and working to get us set up with service to get our issue resolved.
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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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Our Locations
429 Portage Blvd
Kent, OH 44240
1270 Hillsmith Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45215
7950 Bavaria Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087
2421 McGaw Rd.
Obetz, OH 43207
70 Birch Alley, Suite 240
Beavercreek, OH, 45440
5650 Blazer Memorial Pkwy, #124
Dublin, OH 43017