Foundation Repair

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

A damaged foundation puts this into question and endangers not only your house but your family as well. Neglecting foundation problems or using temporary fixes will invariably lead to increased damage, safety hazards, and financial burden.

That’s why it is important to fix any problems as soon as possible to ensure the stability and longevity of your home. The best way to achieve this is with engineered solutions, personalized approaches, and the expertise of highly-trained professionals.

At Ohio Basement Authority, we prioritize your safety and uncompromising quality. Every year, we repair and protect thousands of households across Ohio and Northern Kentucky, providing the region with the most transparent and professional foundation repair solutions available.

By choosing Ohio Basement Authority, you will receive a complimentary inspection conducted by our reputable local team, along with comprehensive services that swiftly address foundation issues. Contact us today to schedule your free inspection and fortify your foundation, ensuring your home remains a safe haven for your family.

Why is Foundation Repair Important?

We understand foundation repair can be an expensive and frightening process. That’s why so many homeowners put it off, but doing so only makes your problems worse and the solutions more expensive. It is imperative to start now, otherwise, your home and family will be impacted in the following ways:

Safety Risks

The worst-case scenario is structural collapse, which is preceded by a long list of safety risks. Smaller problems like uneven floors might not seem relevant at first (unless you practically fall over them), but if left unchecked, an issue such as a tilting chimney will collapse. Although stuck windows and doors may seem like minor inconveniences, they might be disastrous in an emergency. We work hard to maintain your foundation’s stability over the long term and protect your home against these threats because we believe that you deserve to live in a safe environment.

Reduced Functionality

Foundation damage prevents your home from being used as it should be. Every time you enter the kitchen, dishes rattle in the cupboards, items roll off counters, and doors and windows won’t open and close correctly. Even toys and other belongings can independently roll over uneven flooring! Daily duties start to annoy and serve as a continual reminder of the escalating troubles that lie under the surface. We understand that it’s irritating, and we agree that you shouldn’t feel as if your house is falling apart.

Costly Home Damage & Repairs

The truth is that repair costs rise along with damage. When left unrepaired, foundation issues only worsen and lead to further types of damage including cracks in the floor, walls, ceiling, and countertops. Early foundation repair may save money on later repairs and give you more time in a safe and secure living environment.

Diminished Property Value

Whether or not you can maximize the value of a property you intend to sell is often a top worry. Symptoms like wall and floor cracks are prominent signs of underlying foundation problems and will not be missed by keen-eyed prospective buyers or thorough home inspectors. While quick and superficial fixes are temporary, they will not address the root cause and often prove to be more expensive in the long run.

Protect Your Investment and Ensure Your Safety

Schedule Free Inspection

Call us or book your appointment online to set the best time for one of our certified field inspectors to visit your home.

Consult with our certified inspector

Our certified field inspector will visit your home to observe the problems in your home and inspect other areas of your home that may have been impacted.

Installation of customized solutions

Our professional production crew installs patented, American-made solutions in each home with care and strives to leave the area better than we found it.

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Identifying Foundation Problem Signs

Foundation damage leads to many visible symptoms in your home. The most common problem signs include:

• Wall cracks
• Bowing walls
• Visible cracks in exterior brickwork
• Uneven or sagging floors
• Gaps between walls, ceilings, or floors
• Stuck windows and doors
• Leaning chimneys
• Flooding or water damage
• Mold growth

If you notice any of these warning signs, contact a qualified local foundation repair expert as soon as possible.

In many instances, moisture issues like mold growth, musty odors, and water damage are brought on by foundation deterioration. Contact Ohio Basement Authority today if you see any of these problems so we can help you prevent additional harm.

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What Causes Foundation Damage?

The main reason why your foundation is damaged is the interaction between two environmental forces, water and soil.

Regions like Ohio and Northern Kentucky have several kinds of soil with varied ingredients and drainage properties. Many cities, such as Cincinnati and Columbus, contain a high amount of silt and clay in their soil composition.

Unfortunately, silt is prone to erosion. Clay holds onto excess water, expands, and pushes against your foundation walls. The latter is known as hydrostatic pressure, which results in damage like wall cracks, bowing, and leaking.

Our region also experiences a humid continental climate with more than 40 inches of average rainfall every year. Silt and clay soils cannot always handle this much water, resulting in flooding and water collecting near your foundation.

Whether from the lack of moisture or copious amounts of precipitation, the soil becomes unstable. This instability means the underlying soil cannot provide your foundation with the support it needs, and it can lead to detrimental foundation or home damage.

Additional causes include:

• Inadequate drainage (broken gutters, improper yard grading)
• Groundwater (aquifers, subterranean lakes or rivers)
• Natural disasters (tornadoes, flooding, earthquakes)
• Leaking internal pipes
• Aggressively growing tree roots

The Ohio Basement Authority Solution

Ohio Basement Authority provides specially designed solutions to remedy any issue your house may have. We continually go above and beyond to create and install a variety of products that stand the test of time and rival the challenges of Mother Nature.

A Life of the Structure Warranty is included with all our foundation repair services. You may be confident that Ohio Basement Authority stands behind its work as a result. All our warranties are also transferable, so if you sell your house, the next owner will receive the same superior service that you enjoy.

SettleStop Wall Repairs

A basement should not contain any moisture. Unfortunately, damage to the foundation can cause cracks and buckling in basement walls, which provide the perfect opening for water to pour through.

The best option for preventing damage to basement walls is wall repair. Once installed, your basement is better protected from problems like efflorescence or mold.

Our wall repair methods cause the least amount of interruption to your house and yard because the majority of the work is done in your basement, resulting in a quick and tidy installation.

We employ the following techniques for wall repair:

SettleStop Pier Systems

If your walls have diagonal wall cracks, floors feel uneven, and it’s difficult to open and close doors and windows, the source is unstable underlying soil. For permanent reinforcement, it’s necessary to reach bedrock or more stable load-bearing strata.

Our SettleStop pier systems allow the weight of the home to be transferred through piers and down to more stable ground. They prevent future settling, and there’s an opportunity to lift the house back towards its original position. Your property will no longer be susceptible to shifting soil conditions because of the permanent stability provided by our pier systems, which are covered by a lifetime, transferrable warranty.

Ohio Basement Authority uses two types of pier systems – helical piers and push piers. Each functions the same way but differs in its application.

Here’s how our pier systems work:

SettleStop IntelliJack™ Crawl Space Support Posts

As homeowners ourselves, we understand how important your home is to you. It’s important to us, too. Your home deserves protection you can trust from local experts in the field. We’ll use the most reliable tools and products to ensure your foundation and home will be permanently stabilized.

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Factors Affecting Foundation Repair Cost

We understand the price of a repair project is something homeowners must carefully weigh. The cost of repairing your home’s foundation can vary based on several factors, including:

• Type of Foundation: Different foundation types require different repair techniques, which can impact the overall cost. For example, repairing slab foundations may look different from repairing crawl space foundations.
• Extent of Damage: The severity of the foundation damage significantly influences the repair cost. Minor cracks may incur lower expenses than substantial shifts in the foundation or structural damage.
• Soil Conditions: The type and condition of the soil surrounding the foundation can also impact the repair costs. For instance, expansive clay soil that expands and contracts with moisture changes can cause more significant foundation issues, resulting in higher repair expenses.
• Location: The geographic location of the home can affect the cost of foundation repairs. Areas with higher living costs or stricter building codes may have increased repair expenses.

Ultimately, the cost of foundation repair depends on the unique circumstances of each home and the severity of the foundation issues that require attention.

What to Expect from Ohio Basement Authority

Unfortunately, it has become the norm for homeowners to work with contractors who fail to meet expectations, lack effective communication, and compromise on quality.

At Ohio Basement Authority, we prioritize communication, safety, and transparency in everything we do.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering the highest quality service and treating your home with the utmost respect. From the initial inspection, we ensure cleanliness by wearing clean booties to protect your floors. Additionally, we guarantee a thorough cleanup of the work site before we leave, treating your home as if it were our own throughout the entire process.

• Scheduling an Inspection: We want to make working with us convenient and hassle-free, starting with booking your free inspection. You can book an appointment by calling us, filling out our online contact form, or directly booking online. Regardless of how you schedule, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed information about our company and the exclusive solutions we offer.
• 48-Hour Confirmation Call: For further convenience, we will call and text you two days prior to the inspection to confirm the scheduled time of our arrival at your address.
• On the Way Call: On the day of the inspection, you will receive an “on the way” call from your Certified Field Inspector. This call ensures that you know precisely when our inspector will arrive. Our GPS system allows you to track the real-time location of our team, ensuring complete transparency throughout the process.
• Arrival & Introduction: We understand having a stranger examine your home can be unnerving. Therefore, upon arrival, your Certified Field Inspector will introduce themselves politely. They will give you ample time to explain any concerns or issues you have with your house. Based on your input, the inspector will clearly outline the inspection plan and the areas they will assess.
• The Inspection: During the assessment, your inspector will meticulously examine both the interior and exterior of your home. They will take precise measurements to create a detailed diagram and, with your permission, take reference photos to aid our installation team. Our comprehensive inspection process ensures that the concerns you expressed during our arrival are effectively addressed when the repairs are completed.
• Review of Outcomes: Once the inspection is finished, we will review the key findings with you and present a comprehensive repair plan. It is important to note that you have the final say in selecting the work we undertake. The provided plan equips you with all the necessary information to make an informed decision that best suits your home. We offer same-day estimates, enabling you to understand the foundation repair costs and financing options right from the start.
• Schedule Work: Upon your approval of the solution, we will promptly schedule the work and determine an installation date that accommodates your schedule. Our team takes care of acquiring any required work permits and conducts a thorough review of the proposed solution. When necessary, we have a licensed structural engineer oversee the foundation work, providing an additional level of protection and ensuring the safest and most professional service possible.