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Ohio Basement Authority

Ohio Basement Authority aims to provide a higher standard of foundation repair, waterproofing, crawl space repair, and concrete lifting to homeowners in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton-Springfield, and Lima offices.

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Ohio Basement Authority

Ohio Basement Authority’s mission is to operate with the highest level of integrity, quality, and professionalism for each and every job. The award-winning team at Ohio Basement Authority, a Groundworks Company, has served central Ohio homeowners since 2009, offering the best basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair and encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete lifting options.

Our highly trained specialists continue to be recognized for their outstanding work and service year after year and are proud to serve residential and commercial customers. Using industry-leading products that are fully customizable to your home, your inspector will offer the proper repair to solve your problem permanently. We offer more than just repair services; we secure your home for years to come.

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7:00am – 11:00pm
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7:00am – 11:00pm
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7:00am – 11:00pm
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7:00am – 11:00pm
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7:00am – 11:00pm
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8:00am – 11:00pm
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10:00am – 11:00pm
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Structural Repair Services We Provide

Groundworks Experts Assess and Repair a Home Foundation

Foundation Repair

When problems with your home’s foundation arise, it can bring a variety of other issues along with it. Here’s how our specialized solutions can repair your home’s foundation to it’s original stability.

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Basement Waterproofing

Curious about wet basement repair? Groundworks provides local residential and commercial basement waterproofing services. We offer free inspections!

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Crawl Space Repair

When it comes to the health of your home’s crawl space, there are many factors and problem signs at work. Knowing what the signs are could help you indicate that it’s time for repairs.

Concrete Lifting

Concrete Lifting

The stability and consistency of the concrete around your home is an important factor to it’s overall aesthetic and wellbeing. Here’s what you should know about the concrete lifting options for your home.

Foundation & Basement Waterproofing Services Near Me

Why You Should Choose Us

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Well done work, good communication, price was same as everyone else but they used foam instead of mudjack (an upgrade). The techs, Nick F. …

Well done work, good communication, price was same as everyone else but they used foam instead of mudjack (an upgrade). The techs, Nick F. & Gio G., were skilled and friendly.

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Iran H, Chris M, and Zach K were great. They were fast and professional. I would use OBA again.

Iran H, Chris M, and Zach K were great. They were fast and professional. I would use OBA again.

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I just got my home foundation checked by Chase. He is very expirienced expertise. Very honest.

I just got my home foundation checked by Chase. He is very expirienced expertise. Very honest.

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Extremely through, knowledgeable and friendly

Extremely through, knowledgeable and friendly

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Tracen, Daniel, and Ciande did an excellent job. Tracen explained and walked me through everything along the way. Couldn't ask for better.

Tracen, Daniel, and Ciande did an excellent job. Tracen explained and walked me through everything along the way. Couldn't ask for better.

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Skylar and his crews have done a great job for us.

Skylar and his crews have done a great job for us.

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Great job during our basement waterproofing by Ohio Basement Authority. Super efficient and good communication by Richard and his crew:…

Great job during our basement waterproofing by Ohio Basement Authority. Super efficient and good communication by Richard and his crew: Donte, Javaun and Dijon. Very considerate of our property and did a good job cleaning up as well. Would recommend them anytime! Electrician John Carlson got us off to a good start too and Matt Carson for explaining everything well and good communication.

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Chris Schweisthal was who we worked with for our property and he was awesome. He inspected our basement, clearly explained to us the likely …

Chris Schweisthal was who we worked with for our property and he was awesome. He inspected our basement, clearly explained to us the likely cause of our flooding, and then explained the solutions they offered. He was genuine and up front and we felt like he really had our best interest in mind.

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Chase was great. Very thorough and explained the scope of work that would need to be done to remedy the issue. Gave me a full printed…

Chase was great. Very thorough and explained the scope of work that would need to be done to remedy the issue. Gave me a full printed version including visual sketches to look over while making my decision. Not pushy and genuinely seemed like he wanted to help instead of just making the sale.

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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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Great service by Ritchie! Would recommend!

Great service by Ritchie! Would recommend!

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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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Fantastic job! Iran, Chris and Ricky arrived when they said they would. Reviewed the project with me prior to starting. Were courteous,…

Fantastic job! Iran, Chris and Ricky arrived when they said they would. Reviewed the project with me prior to starting. Were courteous, professional and thorough. The job they did exceeded my expectations. My wife and I are pleased to have worked with Ohio Basement Authority and recommend the free estimate from Chase. Thanks again, Gus and Denise

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The best experience ever for a home service. Scott Phillips was knowledgeable, personable, informative and intelligent. The videos offered…

The best experience ever for a home service. Scott Phillips was knowledgeable, personable, informative and intelligent. The videos offered for viewing were helpful in understanding basement problems and answered questions and debunked myths about wet basements.

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Greg and Shawn were very professional and on time !! They did a fantastic job they explained every step of the process. I’m so pleased …I…

Greg and Shawn were very professional and on time !! They did a fantastic job they explained every step of the process. I’m so pleased …I would highly recommend Shawn and Greg “Job Well Done!!!

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Our technician Matt arrived on time and was very professional. He was very personable as well. He did a thorough inspection of our…

Our technician Matt arrived on time and was very professional. He was very personable as well. He did a thorough inspection of our driveway and sidewalks. He explained the process quite well and answered all our questions. Very easy to work with. We would definitely use Ohio Basement Authority and Matt again.

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Chris Schweisthal gave an A+ inspection on a friends property! I highly recommend Ohio Basement Authority.

Chris Schweisthal gave an A+ inspection on a friends property! I highly recommend Ohio Basement Authority.

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Julio and his team went above and beyond making sure the basement of a historic church was taken care of better than a newborn to first…

Julio and his team went above and beyond making sure the basement of a historic church was taken care of better than a newborn to first time parents. The cleanliness, communication and pride of work is totally worth the investment. From Chelsa (sales rep) to the install team, it was a fantastic experience! Thank you!! 🙏

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This past Friday while I was on my way out the door for work while a monsoon was coming down I went through my basement which had…

This past Friday while I was on my way out the door for work while a monsoon was coming down I went through my basement which had previously had the interior drainage done in April around 90% of my basement floor. And noticed a large amount of water running in from an old abandoned pipe that runs through the block and my sewage pipe that runs through block. I called Ohio basement authority to come and take a look to see what they can do to fix the issue and they had scheduled me with Kyle. He was very courteous and apologetic about what was going on. He presented to me what his plan was to fix the leaking issue and not only did he do that. He put on a clear paint like material on a spot where just a small amount of water was coming through and re routed my wiring that went into my sump pit to make it look more neat and presentable and to keep it from catching on the sump pump float. He told me he would do it as if it was his house and I really appreciate everything that he had done. Thanks again Kyle.

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Norbert H. did a great job representing Ohio Basement Authority addressing our concerns with our sump pump system. He was very…

Norbert H. did a great job representing Ohio Basement Authority addressing our concerns with our sump pump system. He was very professional while listening to the issue, diagnosing the problem and then fixing it. Thank you for the great service!

History

Founded in 2009, 20-year foundation repair veteran Doug Secrest quickly grew Ohio Basement Authority to become the leading foundation services company in Ohio. Solving homeowner’s basement waterproofing, foundation, and crawl space repair problems across the region. 

From the offices in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio Basement Authority has been recognized for the outstanding work they perform by the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List.

In July 2019, Ohio Basement Authority joined Groundworks, the nation’s largest privately-owned foundation services company. This merger allows for newly-found expansion freedom and the support and resources to grow quicker than previously expected.

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