History
In 1999, Gayle and Mike Rusk founded Ohio Basement Systems. They built their company on the value of integrity and supplying quality service to their community in 2019, OBS partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company and within a year, expanded their service coverage to Cincinnati. Ohio Basement Systems is a A+ accredited business with the BBB, a 2022 winner of the Columbus Top Workplaces award, and both offices have been awarded the BBB Torch Award for Ethics. Their expertise in the industry has helped them repair thousands of homes in the area.
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Services We Provide
Ohio Basement Systems, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service to the greater Cleveland area. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Ohio Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or basement.
OBS service areas



Cleveland, OH
Cleveland's wet weather can wreak havoc on your basement and foundation. Damage is common, but permanent repair and protection are achievable with our trusted team and solutions.



Youngstown, OH
Wet basements and settling foundations are common because of Youngstown’s consistent rain and problematic soils. Ohio Basement Systems can help you protect your home with trusted basement, foundation, crawl space, and concrete repair solutions.



Akron, OH
Wet basements and settling foundations are common in Akron. High-quality solutions from Ohio Basement Systems combat these forces for permanent repair and protection.



Mansfield, OH
Mansfield is home to a diverse number of soils vulnerable to poor drainage. This can cause structural issues to your property down the line—is your home protected?
Ratings & Reviews
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Clinton Borgia from Ohio Basement Systems completed a comprehensive ‘water-proofing system’ inspection installed in 2018. He also replaced a ‘sump pump with backup’ leaving us with the confidence that our home is well protected from water intrusion.…
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Adam Apinis was amazing! Was very thorough and explained everything well. Would highly recommend him and his company.
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Adam came out before the expected time and was thorough and explained what was best and an excellent value
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Matthew and Robert and Cody did an awesome job today! Arrived on time and got the job done before the estimated time! I would do business in the future
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Adam Apinis did a very professional inspection of our home. The reason OBS was called was that Inoticed that the hall above our main support beam was squeaking more. Upon our inspection we saw that the supporting post had rusted at bottom.. …
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Thankyou to Ohio Basement Systems, Bob Hayes and the Ohio Basement System Crew. I am very pleased and satisfied with the waterproofing job done on my Basement. My Basement looks Great! and my family and I have a piece of mind. Thankyou Bob Hayes for…
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Everyone here is so helpful. I filled out an inquiry for a quote on Sunday morning, and someone called me that day and told me Lloyd would see me the next day. When Lloyd arrives, he was kind and warm, and when he looked at my basement, he pointed…
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Adam Apinis came out today to do an inspection of our basement. He was very thorough and thoughtful about his questions and answers. I appreciated his honesty and openness.
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Adam Apinis very knowledgeable and efficient in explaining work needed done! Pleased with this company highly recommend consulting.
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Totally took me by surprise when my basement flooded with the July rains. When Zach, Alec and Jose came out to do the work needing to be done so my basement wouldn’t flood they were want was needed. Yes professional – most important to me was the…
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From the moment I called to set up the inspection, everyone was professional and helpful. The crew of Rashawn, Ovid and Tristen did a great job. Rashawn was especially helpful explaining everything that was being done waterproofing the basement…
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Adam Apinis was very helpful and explained the problem and solutions.
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Adam Apinis was very thorough and knowledgeable. He called to let us know exactly when he would be arriving and arrived on time.
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Alex Detloff represented this company well, he was clean cut, and very personable. A definite asset to your company.
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Worked with Adam Apinis to have our basement assessed. Was very kind and detailed about what we need done. Very truthful and reasonable with their prices and products.
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Jason Hamblin was very honest with us, very nice person and Ohio Basement systems will do our project.
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Benny Hinkle is as professional and honorable as a person can get. He explained everything in detail and was also not only able to but graciously answered all of my 1000 questions. The dude is worth his weight in gold to whatever company he works…
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Inspector Adam Apinis came out today to inspect our basement concerning water entering our basement. He was on time for the appointment, professional, and very informative. Very nice and made sure I knew exactly what they would have to do to fix our…
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DARNELL, ETHAN & CODY ARRIVED ON TIME TODAY AND DARNELL GAVE A HEADS UP PHONE CALL BEFORE ARRIVAL WHICH IS GREAT !! ALL WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONABLE AND PERFORMED THE JOB RIGHT THE FIRST TIME !! I JUST WANTED TO THANK THEM AND OHIO BASEMENT…
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