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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Venessa did a great job explaining the service and benefits of a system that works to permanently solve our problem. Not only did she…
Venessa did a great job explaining the service and benefits of a system that works to permanently solve our problem. Not only did she answer all of our questions, but she provided answers to questions we didn't know to ask.
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Dan Lauterbur was very professional, knowledgeable, and explained our basement needs. I feel comfortable with working with them.
Dan Lauterbur was very professional, knowledgeable, and explained our basement needs. I feel comfortable with working with them.
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Justin Murphy with Ohio Basement Authority was great; punctual, thorough, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He explained the scope…
Justin Murphy with Ohio Basement Authority was great; punctual, thorough, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He explained the scope of the work and exactly what to expect, as well as the company's customer focus- he really put my mind at ease! Bill Rex
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Vanessa was very professional, explained everything thoroughly and was very friendly. Would highly recommend her to anyone.
Vanessa was very professional, explained everything thoroughly and was very friendly. Would highly recommend her to anyone.
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I had a real good experience with Michael Davies of Basement Doctors, he was on time and did a thorough job inspecting my previous work…
I had a real good experience with Michael Davies of Basement Doctors, he was on time and did a thorough job inspecting my previous work that was done 3 years and also cleaned the filter to my dehumidifier. He explained everything very well too. I highly recommend Mr Davies. Tim C
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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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Charles latimer was a very kind and knowledgeable inspector
Charles latimer was a very kind and knowledgeable inspector
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Shawn and his crew (Elijah and Simon) were amazing!! Extremely professional and personable. Really a great experience for something that is …
Shawn and his crew (Elijah and Simon) were amazing!! Extremely professional and personable. Really a great experience for something that is very stressful for a home owner. Couldn't be happier with the job. Highly recommend them!
Had crawl space encapsulated, the crew of William, Everett and Miracle were great! Very professional and polite, they explained everything…
Had crawl space encapsulated, the crew of William, Everett and Miracle were great! Very professional and polite, they explained everything they were doing as they went. Highly recommended!
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John D and Ethan called 30 minutes before their arrival to let me know they would get to my house in 30 minutes. Arrived on time, did a…
John D and Ethan called 30 minutes before their arrival to let me know they would get to my house in 30 minutes. Arrived on time, did a great job explaining every step of the project, asked if I had any questions and both were very nice and polite. I was extremely satisfied with everything. Thanks to John D and Ethan.
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Wonderful job! Knowledgeable, efficient, quality work. I highly recommend Ohio Basement Authority! Overall great experience from free…
Wonderful job! Knowledgeable, efficient, quality work. I highly recommend Ohio Basement Authority! Overall great experience from free estimate to finished product!
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Just wanted to take a second and recognize the hard work that Chris, Slade, Gio, and KC did in my basement. These guys worked efficiently,…
Just wanted to take a second and recognize the hard work that Chris, Slade, Gio, and KC did in my basement. These guys worked efficiently, and were super nice and knowledgeable. Additionally, Ross did a great job in communication and I appreciate all of their work.
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Francis Purcell came out twice to talk to us about our options and financing. The team the did our work, Ivan G, Anthony M and Davis T,…
Francis Purcell came out twice to talk to us about our options and financing. The team the did our work, Ivan G, Anthony M and Davis T, we’re an awesome crew and did a wonderful job. They really seem to enjoy what they do, lots of laughter while they work. Highly recommend this company for all your basement needs
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We had a great experience using Nick, Iran H and Chris M! From the beginning they were great with communication, scheduling, and we were…
We had a great experience using Nick, Iran H and Chris M! From the beginning they were great with communication, scheduling, and we were very happy with the work they did on our basement. Highly recommend.
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From the field inspector, Tanner, to the foreman, Joseph, the experience has been great! Everyone was very professional and communicated…
From the field inspector, Tanner, to the foreman, Joseph, the experience has been great! Everyone was very professional and communicated well. Tanner did an excellent job with his inspection, information presented via short videos and actual samples of the materials and then communicating options and prices. Joseph and his crew showed up on time, very courteous, explained the job, and cleaned up completely. The work done was a crawlspace waterproofing system and encapsulation.
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From first contact to sales person showing up to people doing actual work everything went very well
From first contact to sales person showing up to people doing actual work everything went very well
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Richard, Donte, Javaun did a great job. Richard, the Forman, made sure to see if I had any questions about the product and job from start…
Richard, Donte, Javaun did a great job. Richard, the Forman, made sure to see if I had any questions about the product and job from start to finish. You can't really see from the photos but they built up the dirt after they were done to help keep it from washing away. I would definitely recommend.
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Appreciate the honesty. Thanks Chase.
Appreciate the honesty. Thanks Chase.
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Fantastic! Well spoken, punctual and efficient,..no problemo.
Fantastic! Well spoken, punctual and efficient,..no problemo.
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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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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