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About Ohio Basement Authority

Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation, Concrete Lifting and Egress Window Repair Experts

History

In 2009, Doug Secrest saw a need for foundation repair and waterproofing services in Columbus, Ohio. With that mission in mind, he founded Ohio Basement Authority. Then, in 2019, OBA partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company. Within a year, OBA expanded its service coverage to Cincinnati. In 2024, OBA merged with The Basement Guys and Ohio Basement Systems to unite under one brand. Ohio Basement Authority is a 2024 winner of the Columbus Top Workplace Award, a recipient of the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, and is an A+ rated accredited business with the Better Business Bureau. Their commitment to quality service has led to thousands of happy homeowners across Ohio and Kentucky.



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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Vanessa came out did a very thorough inspection of our crawlspace for sump pump installation. Very knowledgable and showed us videos of…

Vanessa came out did a very thorough inspection of our crawlspace for sump pump installation. Very knowledgable and showed us videos of the process. Quote for all that needed to be done was very reasonable. Definitely worth the call.

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We’re currently having basement work done by OBA. During the process, their electrician, Brandon, identified a serious issue with our main…

We’re currently having basement work done by OBA. During the process, their electrician, Brandon, identified a serious issue with our main panel. We’d had problems in the past but hadn’t realized the extent of the danger. OBA was great about working with us to include a panel replacement in the project scope. Brandon completed the job the same day and was a pleasure to talk with. Their plumber, Cory, also stayed to help and had our water system back online that same day. *I’ll provide further updates once the structural work is complete, but so far, so good!

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Ohio Basement Authority Techs Seth & Tyler were great, very professional, friendly, and good communication.

Ohio Basement Authority Techs Seth & Tyler were great, very professional, friendly, and good communication.

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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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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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Great experience from sales to job completion. William’s crew (Levi and Russel) were great with communication, took care to make sure dust …

Great experience from sales to job completion. William’s crew (Levi and Russel) were great with communication, took care to make sure dust didn’t get everywhere. Our basement looks great and looking forward to it being dry after the next rain. Thanks!

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Everette goes into great detail abou the project.He explain step by step exactly what's being done to fix the issue He's very…

Everette goes into great detail abou the project.He explain step by step exactly what's being done to fix the issue He's very knowledgeable and I detect a little passion as well. Bottom line if your basement has water issues Everette and the Ohio Basement Authority are the company for the Job!

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Highly recommended! Had Chase out to look over my house a few days ago. He was very thorough and took the time to explain everything. Ended …

Highly recommended! Had Chase out to look over my house a few days ago. He was very thorough and took the time to explain everything. Ended up giving us better news then we were expecting and also showing us a few things to help avoid future issues. We will be referring him and his company out with confidence

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The folks at Ohio Basement Authority were able to quickly able to schedule an appointment and send a rep out to do an estimate when I…

The folks at Ohio Basement Authority were able to quickly able to schedule an appointment and send a rep out to do an estimate when I found out I had water intrusion in my basement. Their rep, Dakota Hruby, was a consummate professional. He clearly explained everything and answered all my questions. He helped put my mind at ease during this very stressful time.

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I struggled making such a huge decision when it came to a big project like this but I am so glad I trusted my gut and went with EverDry. I…

I struggled making such a huge decision when it came to a big project like this but I am so glad I trusted my gut and went with EverDry. I can’t say enough great things about the crew and their work! They kept me informed about everything they were doing and did an amazing job cleaning up afterwards. The work they did was amazing but the crew that was out was what really made this a great experience! I wish I could hire this crew for all my household repairs! Thank you guys so much!!!

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Seth and Tyler arrived on time, performed the scheduled work and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with end results. We …

Seth and Tyler arrived on time, performed the scheduled work and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with end results. We would recommend them to anyone.

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Great sales team, very helpful, and great products. Best business around for their to repair and protect your basement. Shoutout Chase and…

Great sales team, very helpful, and great products. Best business around for their to repair and protect your basement. Shoutout Chase and Mark for giving us great insights.

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Ricky, Isiah and Marvin Crew did a great job with work and excellent clean up work after the work was completed. Ricky was very helpful…

Ricky, Isiah and Marvin Crew did a great job with work and excellent clean up work after the work was completed. Ricky was very helpful with all of my questions I had.

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Ohio Basement Authority came out to fix a crack in the foundation of my house and weather proof the crawl space in the basement. They did a …

Ohio Basement Authority came out to fix a crack in the foundation of my house and weather proof the crawl space in the basement. They did a terrific job! Thanks to Jake Merrill, Jesse Mercado and James Woodgeard!

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The Technician that came to opur house to do the work/inspection was Caleb T, and he was awesome. He clearrly explained everything he was…

The Technician that came to opur house to do the work/inspection was Caleb T, and he was awesome. He clearrly explained everything he was going to check as part of our service contract, and took before and after pictures of the work he did. He is a great representative of Ohio Basement Authority/Groundworks!

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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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Personable and very informative Justin addington

Personable and very informative Justin addington

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Wilson and his team were awesome and professional! Fantastic communication throughout the process and would definitely recommend and use…

Wilson and his team were awesome and professional! Fantastic communication throughout the process and would definitely recommend and use them again on any of our investment properties! 🙏

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Wow what can I say but thank you to Ricky, Marvin and Isaiah for doing an outstanding job and explaining how the new sump pump works. They…

Wow what can I say but thank you to Ricky, Marvin and Isaiah for doing an outstanding job and explaining how the new sump pump works. They were very respectful and did an excellent job cleaning up. I highly recommend Ohio Basement Authority to do the job right the first time. Once again Thank You Guys…!

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A big thank you goes to OBA for a great job on my project. Thank you Michael Couch, Iran H and Chris M on a top notch team effort. Their…

A big thank you goes to OBA for a great job on my project. Thank you Michael Couch, Iran H and Chris M on a top notch team effort. Their down to earth, easy to follow guidance and pleasant manners made tackling my issue a very good experience!

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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