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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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Jabaree Perry and his crew were fantastic! Polite..knowledgeable..on time..respectful of us and our home. Would highly recommend Ohio…

Jabaree Perry and his crew were fantastic! Polite..knowledgeable..on time..respectful of us and our home. Would highly recommend Ohio Basement Authority!

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Had my crawl space encapsulation done by Joe straight,Christian and Chris all did awesome job all 5star people

Had my crawl space encapsulation done by Joe straight,Christian and Chris all did awesome job all 5star people

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Hollis was the best. He took the time to explain everything and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend this company and…

Hollis was the best. He took the time to explain everything and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend this company and Hollis to anyone looking to get their concrete lifted.

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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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DAN LAUTERBUR GAVE MY MOM AN HONEST OPINION BASED ON A THOROUGH INVSTIGATION OF OUR ALLEGED MOLD PROBLEM. I SAY ALLEGED BECAUSE I GOT TWO…

DAN LAUTERBUR GAVE MY MOM AN HONEST OPINION BASED ON A THOROUGH INVSTIGATION OF OUR ALLEGED MOLD PROBLEM. I SAY ALLEGED BECAUSE I GOT TWO DIFFERENT QUOTES FOR RANGING FROM $3000-$5000 TO FIX AN ISSUE SHE DID NOT HAVE, WHAT THEY WERE TELLING ME WAS MOLD WAS ACTUALLY EFFLORESCENCE AND THE MOISTURE LEVEL WAS LESS THAN 2%. CALL THE BASEMENT AUTHORITY DON'T SCREW AROUND WITH ANYONE ELSE!!!!! THANKS AGAIN DAN!!!!

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Ryan R. & Bryan K. did an excellent job on our pool project. They started work and moved through to the end without any pause, through…

Ryan R. & Bryan K. did an excellent job on our pool project. They started work and moved through to the end without any pause, through intermittent rain. Ryan was great in answering my numerous questions and making suggestions. Both guys were pleasant and friendly as the job progressed. Cleanup was great as well.

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Thorough and efficient. I was extra needy and they were very respectful and fulfilled all my wishes wo question. The price beats the…

Thorough and efficient. I was extra needy and they were very respectful and fulfilled all my wishes wo question. The price beats the local competition by far too. I don’t want any more foundation issues but if I had more of them, I’d use this company again.

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My first experience was with Chase C. Very knowledgeable and spent time explaining my complex basement settlement. He scheduled the work,…

My first experience was with Chase C. Very knowledgeable and spent time explaining my complex basement settlement. He scheduled the work, guided me through what I needed to do before their work could begin. He offered another walk through two days before just to assure me. Thanks Chase for your kind compassion!

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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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James Sandlin came out to check my house for foundation issues. We found out that the foundation was fine. I liked that James was honest…

James Sandlin came out to check my house for foundation issues. We found out that the foundation was fine. I liked that James was honest and didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. Or lie an say something was wrong when there wasnt I should say. Thanks for the peace of mind James.

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Jonathan was so kind & thorough. He talked me through what I needed & was very courteous. Turns out I did not need a repair, but I know who …

Jonathan was so kind & thorough. He talked me through what I needed & was very courteous. Turns out I did not need a repair, but I know who to call when I do! Thank you!

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Mark Overmyer did an excellent job on our consultation. He patiently listened to our concerns, was a pleasure to interact with, and very…

Mark Overmyer did an excellent job on our consultation. He patiently listened to our concerns, was a pleasure to interact with, and very knowledgeable!

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Stephen from Ohio Basement Authority was able to come at emergency notice and fix a problem with my sump pump that was causing it to spill…

Stephen from Ohio Basement Authority was able to come at emergency notice and fix a problem with my sump pump that was causing it to spill water into my basement during a storm. Even if he hadn’t been able to come so quickly he had already put out a notification to other basement waterproofing companies in our area that there was an emergency and that I needed help quickly, putting my needs over that of any monetary motivation.

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Seth and Tyler were professional, efficient, and communicative. They did excellent work! We will definitely be hiring Ohio Basement…

Seth and Tyler were professional, efficient, and communicative. They did excellent work! We will definitely be hiring Ohio Basement Authority for any future needs.

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I had a great experience with this company from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to clearly…

I had a great experience with this company from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to clearly explain the process and answer all of my questions. Scot, Giovanni, Dylan and Devon were great to work with.

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Dan was very knowledgeable and went into a lot of detail to explain exactly the process to repair our problem. I very much appreciate the…

Dan was very knowledgeable and went into a lot of detail to explain exactly the process to repair our problem. I very much appreciate the time he took to make me feel confident in the process.

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Ohio Basement Authority gave us a very reasonable estimate for leveling out several problem spots in our concrete driveway and walkway to…

Ohio Basement Authority gave us a very reasonable estimate for leveling out several problem spots in our concrete driveway and walkway to our front door. Then they contacted us when a spot opened on their job schedule a few months sooner than expected. Their crew, Nick and Earl, were on time, very personable, kept us fully informed on their progress, and did a great job. Our driveway, walkway, and front-door entryway look much better, with tripping hazards gone. Very happy with the OBA's work!

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This outfit is meticulous in their service delivery! Everything was handled so professionally from the outset. From the estimation process…

This outfit is meticulous in their service delivery! Everything was handled so professionally from the outset. From the estimation process to the completion of the project I felt taken care of rather than taken advantage of. The crew did an amazing job on our sidewalk that had sunk in front of our house and made it safe for everyone.

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Eddie, Ricky, Maurice, and Marvin did a great jobs- polite, efficient and got the job done and then great clean up A great team

Eddie, Ricky, Maurice, and Marvin did a great jobs- polite, efficient and got the job done and then great clean up A great team

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We hired Ohio Basement Authority to waterproof and dry out a damp cellar/basement at a historic home of ours. The stone walls and mortar…

We hired Ohio Basement Authority to waterproof and dry out a damp cellar/basement at a historic home of ours. The stone walls and mortar were slowly crumbling. They inspected the foundation, explained all options to us, and completed the entire project in just 2 days. Everyone was very professional and easy to work with. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing similar services. Will use again in the future.

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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