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.
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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Arrived when expected, completed the work as expected, and cleaned up. Very courteous and professional team. They buttoned up all the air…
Arrived when expected, completed the work as expected, and cleaned up. Very courteous and professional team. They buttoned up all the air leaks in our crawlspace and insulated all around. Was a very satisfactory experience. Will contact them again if we wish to do more.
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Had OBA waterproof the basement previously. Reached out to Mark Overmyer concerning a crack I noticed outside in the foundation. He was…
Had OBA waterproof the basement previously. Reached out to Mark Overmyer concerning a crack I noticed outside in the foundation. He was quick to follow up and came by a couple days later to take measurements and assess. Really friendly and helpful experience. Thank you again Mark!
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Francis Purcell and his crew came out and saved our house, we had water damage, mold and drainage issues. they took care of all of this in…
Francis Purcell and his crew came out and saved our house, we had water damage, mold and drainage issues. they took care of all of this in about two weeks without barely coming in our house at all. very friendly and professional. i appreciated their time and kindness to our family.
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Dan came out to inspect my home for some moisture along the basement walls. Thankfully, the solutions were identified and should solve the …
Dan came out to inspect my home for some moisture along the basement walls. Thankfully, the solutions were identified and should solve the problems. Dan explained a lot to me about how lifting and stabilizing my concrete porch would help to stop water making its way to the foundation. He was also very helpful in explaining many things about home building I never knew. I felt a bit more empowered and at ease learning about how my basement drainage is set up. I have yet to have the work done on the front sidewalk and porch but look forward to the fix.
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Damon Wolfe was very professional, courteous, and helped explain many questions and concerns. We feel comfortable going forward with him on …
Damon Wolfe was very professional, courteous, and helped explain many questions and concerns. We feel comfortable going forward with him on water proofing our basement. We may also use him for refinishing our basement. We look forward to being a positive word of mouth for him.
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Caleb Watkins came out and quoted some work at my house. He provided very honest and open feedback, I wish every salesperson in all…
Caleb Watkins came out and quoted some work at my house. He provided very honest and open feedback, I wish every salesperson in all industries treated their customers with as much dignity and respect as Caleb did reviewing my job.
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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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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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Evan Mcgaughy went above and beyond with his inspection, very timely and professional. Wouldn’t want any one else to inspect, did such a…
Evan Mcgaughy went above and beyond with his inspection, very timely and professional. Wouldn’t want any one else to inspect, did such a great job.
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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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Seth and Tyler arrived on time, performed the scheduled work and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with end results. We …
Seth and Tyler arrived on time, performed the scheduled work and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with end results. We would recommend them to anyone.
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Chase was amazing, he was able to get me a reasonable quote after thoroughly looking and inspecting my foundation
Chase was amazing, he was able to get me a reasonable quote after thoroughly looking and inspecting my foundation
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Stephen was a great service technician! I felt like he was very honest, communicated well and answered all my questions thoroughly. I…
Stephen was a great service technician! I felt like he was very honest, communicated well and answered all my questions thoroughly. I hope he stays with OBA for a long time!
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Excellent communication, on time, professional, friendly. Highly recommend. Only great things to say.
Excellent communication, on time, professional, friendly. Highly recommend. Only great things to say.
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We appreciated the reps. Presentation and candor. We will be in touch soon and based on this visit will refer Ohio Basement Authority to…
We appreciated the reps. Presentation and candor. We will be in touch soon and based on this visit will refer Ohio Basement Authority to anyone who has similar problems.
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Needed a quote on a foundation repair. I called yesterday and Mr. Orion came out this morning. He was very professional and had the quote…
Needed a quote on a foundation repair. I called yesterday and Mr. Orion came out this morning. He was very professional and had the quote to me before noon. 10/10
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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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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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The tec mikhail Robinson was VERY professional, friendly and out going. He took the time to explain all aspects of the job and made sure…
The tec mikhail Robinson was VERY professional, friendly and out going. He took the time to explain all aspects of the job and made sure all our questions were answered. Plus cats approved of him and they don't like people!!!
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Jabaree, Devin, and Widman did a fantastic job. They were done quickly, explained the process, and cleaned up any mess.
Jabaree, Devin, and Widman did a fantastic job. They were done quickly, explained the process, and cleaned up any mess.
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Kent, OH 44240
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Cincinnati, OH 45215
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Twinsburg, OH 44087
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