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Ohio Basement Systems

Ohio Basement Systems is OH’s close-to-home specialist in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, and concrete lifting—serving Akron-Canton, Cleveland, Mansfield, and Youngstown.

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Our Office Locations

Groundworks Team

Groundworks – Youngstown

8531 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44512

(330) 400-3783

Groundworks – Cincinnati

1270 Hillsmith Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45215

(513) 855-6355

Groundworks – Cleveland

7950 Bavaria Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087

(614) 502-3990

Groundworks – Columbus

2421 McGaw Rd.
Obetz, OH 43207

(614) 300-3911

Groundworks – Dayton

70 Birch Alley, Suite 240
Beavercreek, OH, 45440

(614) 683-3150

Groundworks – Dublin

5650 Blazer Memorial Pkwy, #124
Dublin, OH 43017

(614) 502-3990

About Ohio Basement Systems

At Ohio Basement Systems, quality is at the core of everything we do. From outstanding customer service to cutting-edge products, quality is associated with each job. Founded in 1999, Ohio Basement Systems, a Groundworks Company, has years of local experience in basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, foundation repair, and crawl space repair and encapsulation for homeowners in northern Ohio.

Our award-winning team performs detailed inspections to determine the cause of your foundation problem and offers a permanent yet customizable plan. With specially trained team members, the best products, and exceptional customer service, we provide more than just repair services, we put your home back on solid ground.

Proudly Serving A Metro Near You

Ohio Basement Systems services the following areas:

Common Issue Signs In Your Area

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.

Groundworks Expert explains to home owner the solution installed in their basement

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.

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Richard Dante Javan Michael John and Nelson did a fantastic job very timely and efficient Stayed on schedule even with the weather Highly…

Richard Dante Javan Michael John and Nelson did a fantastic job very timely and efficient Stayed on schedule even with the weather Highly recommend Richard and his crew to anyone

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Richard, Dante, and Javaun did a great job and got the job done quickly. I would recommend them to friends or family or use them for…

Richard, Dante, and Javaun did a great job and got the job done quickly. I would recommend them to friends or family or use them for future basement projects.

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Richard, Wilson, Nelson, and John did a good job. I will recommend them and the company.

Richard, Wilson, Nelson, and John did a good job. I will recommend them and the company.

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Richard, Javaun, and Donte came out and did the job. Rich did an awesome job communicating with us and made sure the job got done.

Richard, Javaun, and Donte came out and did the job. Rich did an awesome job communicating with us and made sure the job got done.

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Dave Sycz spent almost 2hrs explaining all aspects of the causes of my problems. Set us at ease with some of the work we had previously had …

Dave Sycz spent almost 2hrs explaining all aspects of the causes of my problems. Set us at ease with some of the work we had previously had done. Also gave a reasonable quote.

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Great work, very professional service people and job done on time.

Great work, very professional service people and job done on time.

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Richard B, Donte B, Javaun W, DiJon B, David H, Zachary P did a great job. Richard went above and beyond and the crew did a good job….

Richard B, Donte B, Javaun W, DiJon B, David H, Zachary P did a great job. Richard went above and beyond and the crew did a good job. Richard was very professional and paid attention to detail. Richard explained the system very well.

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I wish I had hired them first! I hired another company to fix my moving bowed and shearing basement walls. They were primarily a…

I wish I had hired them first! I hired another company to fix my moving bowed and shearing basement walls. They were primarily a waterproofing company, but said they had the solutions to my issues. 3 months after they were complete, my walls cracked and shifted again. (Note, in the attached photos, the patchwork quilt on the walls was the OTHER company.) OBA fixed my issues the correct way. And they were great at every step. The work crew Caleb, Delontae, and Dylan were fast, efficient, and cleaned up when they were done. Caleb made sure to explain what was happening as they did the work and ask if I had questions. The work was thorough, and I feel good about it. And even better, they'll be out in 6 months to ensure everything is working as it should and make adjustments if needed.

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Our team (Richard, Donte, Javaun, Ross, Wilson, John, Nelson) were great to work with! Got everything done in a very timely and efficient…

Our team (Richard, Donte, Javaun, Ross, Wilson, John, Nelson) were great to work with! Got everything done in a very timely and efficient manner.

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Richard, Content, Javaun,Nate, Bob Hayes….Guys did a Great job, start to finish on time, polite, professional, neat , orderly and…

Richard, Content, Javaun,Nate, Bob Hayes….Guys did a Great job, start to finish on time, polite, professional, neat , orderly and efficient. Could not have asked for a better crew and a job well done. Will recommend to family and friends. …and Dontae.

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Adam Chaney was great and explained everything

Adam Chaney was great and explained everything

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Even though Ohio Basement Authority doesn't do the type of construction work we needed to be done, they couldn't have sent a nicer guy to…

Even though Ohio Basement Authority doesn't do the type of construction work we needed to be done, they couldn't have sent a nicer guy to represent them. Tony Elzholz called us when he was in route to our home, let us know when he was arriving and arrived at the exact time of the appointment. A genuinely nice man from a great company that we would definitely call and recommend if you are having issues with your basement.

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Ohio Basement Systems Certified Field Inspector Jacob Letner was very informative about the company and the work to be done having our…

Ohio Basement Systems Certified Field Inspector Jacob Letner was very informative about the company and the work to be done having our garage leveled. Jacob Letner's was on time and very precise and honest! He showed us work that we thought had to be done and through the proof of the instruments he used was proof that we did not need basement work. Thank you Jacob Letner!

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I've just started working with Ohio Basement Authority and Michele Giarrano, so far the experience has been very professional and detailed.

I've just started working with Ohio Basement Authority and Michele Giarrano, so far the experience has been very professional and detailed.

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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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I found a hole in my basement floor and signed up to get an inspection at 8:49pm and received a call less than a minute later to get…

I found a hole in my basement floor and signed up to get an inspection at 8:49pm and received a call less than a minute later to get scheduled for the next morning. Jacob Letner and his partner were amazing. They were so thorough. They did a full inspection, walked us through what their tools told them and all of our options. Top notch company and crew. They were so amazing that we scheduled on the spot. They put our mind at ease for a scary situation and are really grateful.

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Robert (Bob) Hays was really great to work with. Answered all my questions, explained the financing really well, and offered a couple…

Robert (Bob) Hays was really great to work with. Answered all my questions, explained the financing really well, and offered a couple different solutions to our problems. He was available even after he left for answering questions, and really went above and beyond to earn our business.

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Richard and Javaun did an excellent job and I am very pleased.

Richard and Javaun did an excellent job and I am very pleased.

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Kevin Sweeney came out to give us an estimate. He explained the process and answered my questions. Milan, Curtis, Tristan and Joe all…

Kevin Sweeney came out to give us an estimate. He explained the process and answered my questions. Milan, Curtis, Tristan and Joe all worked very hard the whole day. They explained everything they would be doing. I had a minor adjustment that needed taking care of after the project was done. Greg came to the house and resolved it for me. He was very helpful. Thanks so much for all of the hard work. Kim Brandt

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Richard, donte , javuan , Dijon and they did a great job. Everyone was professional. Impressed that they caught an issue.

Richard, donte , javuan , Dijon and they did a great job. Everyone was professional. Impressed that they caught an issue.

History

Co-founders Mike and Gayle Rusk knew from experience there was a right and wrong way to make home improvements. In 1999 they started Ohio Basement Systems and literally built it from the ground up, starting with the basement. They knew that customer service and sales integrity needed to be core factors for the company to succeed.

And succeed it did! Growing from a small business to employing more than 100 people. Every day, each team member strives to deliver exceptional customer service with every customer interaction. Based outside of Cleveland, Ohio Basement Systems is proud to serve homeowners throughout Northern Ohio including Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Sandusky, Bowling Green, and nearby.

In September of 2019, Ohio Basement Systems was excited to join Groundworks. The joining allows Ohio Basement Systems access to cutting-edge products to better serve the homeowners of Ohio.

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Mon
7:00am – 11:00pm
Tue
7:00am – 11:00pm
Wed
7:00am – 11:00pm
Thu
7:00am – 11:00pm
Fri
7:00am – 11:00pm
Sat
8:00am – 11:00pm
Sun
10:00am – 11:00pm
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