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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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Mark Overmyer was very thorough in his inspection, very knowledgeable and thorough in his presentation, and very courteous. We really…

Mark Overmyer was very thorough in his inspection, very knowledgeable and thorough in his presentation, and very courteous. We really appreciated his professionalism.

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David danku came to service my sump pump great guy

David danku came to service my sump pump great guy

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Having encapsulation done to my crawlspace couldn’t have been a better experience! Great people ! Amazing work ! Thank you to Everett and…

Having encapsulation done to my crawlspace couldn’t have been a better experience! Great people ! Amazing work ! Thank you to Everett and his crew Russell , Iran , Ricky , Brandon. Also thank you Nick for making this possible ! Highly recommend this company hands down !

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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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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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I recently had the pleasure of working with Chase Clemens from Ohio Basement Authority, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the…

I recently had the pleasure of working with Chase Clemens from Ohio Basement Authority, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. From start to finish, Chase was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to thoroughly inspect my basement and clearly explain what was going on beneath my home in a way that was easy to understand. I really appreciated how patient he was in walking me through everything—he never made me feel rushed or overwhelmed, and he answered all of my questions with clarity and honesty. What stood out most was his transparency and willingness to educate rather than just sell. It felt like he truly cared about helping me understand my situation and make the best decision for my home. If you’re dealing with basement issues and want someone who is both skilled and trustworthy, I highly recommend asking for Chase. He made what could have been a stressful situation feel much more manageable. Thanks again, Chase!

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Chase did a great inspection on my foundation and advised me opinions to take thanks Chase for your help I recommend him to anyone 👍

Chase did a great inspection on my foundation and advised me opinions to take thanks Chase for your help I recommend him to anyone 👍

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I had Ohio Basement Authority do work on a crawl space. Great company from the estimate to the completion. The two young men, Wynn and…

I had Ohio Basement Authority do work on a crawl space. Great company from the estimate to the completion. The two young men, Wynn and Dexter were very polite and answered my questions on their completed work.

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Dave Syz, the inspector is very professional and compassionate. We have been in this house not even a year and having to deal with leaking…

Dave Syz, the inspector is very professional and compassionate. We have been in this house not even a year and having to deal with leaking into the walls of a beautifully finished basement, albeit a finishing scam, is a harrowing experience. Dave alleviated many concerns and answered every question I had, and some I didn't. He is an asset to his company and I look forward to finishing the job with these guys/gals.

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I had my crawlspace done by Ohio Basement Authority …….Iran h. and Chris m.did the work..they did a great job..I would definitely use…

I had my crawlspace done by Ohio Basement Authority …….Iran h. and Chris m.did the work..they did a great job..I would definitely use them again if needed..they explained everything they did….it was nice to have a company take pride in their work and do the job as was told..Jay came out to inspect and go over the options and prices..he answered any questions I had and explained each step that needed done..I highly recommend them

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My wife and I had a few contractors out to our property to assess our sinking garage slab issue. We ultimately decided to use Ohio Basement …

My wife and I had a few contractors out to our property to assess our sinking garage slab issue. We ultimately decided to use Ohio Basement Authority as the consultant Nick came out, took measurements and provided details that others could not. We moved forward with having 5 piers installed under the slab. The team that came out to complete the work was Sean, Nick, and Elijah. What a team! They were awesome! They arrived on time, walked us through the process and had it all completed in the same day. Our floors is now even and the gaps that existed are now gone in the walls. Thank you to your team for taking care of this project for us. They also made it super easy with Payment Options for us as well which is perfect around the holiday season.

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Matt, Adam, Dale did an excellent job with the installation of the piers. All questions were answered and they explain what was being…

Matt, Adam, Dale did an excellent job with the installation of the piers. All questions were answered and they explain what was being completed. Very pleased with work that was done.

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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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Q, Avery and Drake put in my new sump pump and backup They were very knowledgeable and professional. They did a great job, were very…

Q, Avery and Drake put in my new sump pump and backup They were very knowledgeable and professional. They did a great job, were very mannerly and showed me what they were doing. I would recommend these 3 gentlemen anytime.

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Ohio Basement Authority has been great for our home needs. Professionals and easy to deal with. They know their business and I highly…

Ohio Basement Authority has been great for our home needs. Professionals and easy to deal with. They know their business and I highly recommend them. Our tech Matt was a true professional.

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I met with Chris S. and Chris D for an inspection on a house we were interested in buying. They both did a great job and very knowledgeable

I met with Chris S. and Chris D for an inspection on a house we were interested in buying. They both did a great job and very knowledgeable

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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 Jacob come out for an inspection after I purchased this property. He was friendly easy-going and just the type of sales person that I …

I had Jacob come out for an inspection after I purchased this property. He was friendly easy-going and just the type of sales person that I needed for this only negative side to all this is I wish that the 10% was a little pushed out further versus the same day, I think that’s kind of the downside of everything. However, his approach to fixing the situation measuring the walls figuring out everything was gonna flow through was great. I had zero issues directly with him. He was awesome great sales understanding and wasnt pushing things down my throat and somebody like me coming from sales. I don’t like the pushy sales man cause I was that.he didn’t really have an issue building great Rapport with me at all. And he was very truthful. He explained things very simply and easily although I did my resrarch to find out what my issues were so i had an idea of how things would go today, and was able to have a better idea/ plan for myself; he explained this is what we need to get done this is how our company does it. This is how we’re gonna do it. Also, I think what helped is he understood the scope of the work being a former foreman himself. I appreciate him coming out and this guy needs a raise or some more commission great dude great attitude, and great integrity, even better not a pushy sales man. Thank you jacob and thank you for being a man of integerity and honesty i appreciate it very, very much.

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We had 5 different companies come out and look at our crawlspace. James, our inspector with Ohio Basement Authority, was the only one who…

We had 5 different companies come out and look at our crawlspace. James, our inspector with Ohio Basement Authority, was the only one who we truly felt had our best interest in mind. He was the only one who we really felt listened to our concerns/wants and went above and beyond to create the solution that worked best for our situation. The knowledge-base he extended to us throughout the process and his availability for questions and follow-ups was second to none. The level of service and commitment James put into working with us not only will have us coming back to OBA exclusively for waterproofing needs, but also will be the first and only recommendation I will make to anyone I encounter needing similar solutions. Appreciate all of you!

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After 30 years in our home, our foundation was in serious need of repair. Ohio Basement Authorities was selected to do the repair work…

After 30 years in our home, our foundation was in serious need of repair. Ohio Basement Authorities was selected to do the repair work needed to stabilize the home. They were very professional and quickly demonstrated that they had the expertise and equipment needed to effectively and efficiently get the job done. Very impressive was that a team of just 3 dug out a massive amount of dirt along the entire side of our house which then allowed them to install necessary materials to stabilize the foundation. Additionally, these 3 completed all needed work in less than a day and a half! Big shout out to Elijah, Robert and Isaiah W. from the Ohio Basement Authorities Branch in Cincinnati Ohio. I highly recommend them to anyone needing foundation repair.

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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