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Ohio Basement Authority
4.6(
914
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Serving Bluffton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Ohio Basement Authority to look at my foundation. Caleb Watkins was nothing but professional and courteous. He answered all my questions and put my mind at ease."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

Response time10 hrs
733 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Everdry Waterproofing
4.4(
219
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Serving Bluffton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt K and his crew did a very thorough job with interior and exterior work to waterproof our foundation and basement. They were running behind on another job so were a bit delayed in getting started but made up for it by working through part of the weekend to finish up."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mid-State Basement Systems
5.0(
13
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Serving Bluffton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value I took multiple bids on my basement project across basement companies in Columbus. Mid state basement systems had the best and most fair pricing. They did not use any scare tactics and were upfront and honest. They were also the only company to use a laser level and show me the sag difference in my joists that I was experiencing. I hired mid-state basement systems to do crawl space support and repair on my load bearing wall in my basement. MY PROBLEM WAS UNIQUE AS LOAD BEARING WALLS NORMALLY DO NOT NEED TO BE REPAIRED LIKE THIS! At first, it was not level upon completion (BARELY 1/8 INCH OFF) in ONE spot and I let my sales rep Jiovanni know. the team came back out within 48 hrs and adjusted everything and let me take a look at it. They did a fantastic job. The installation crew even wiped down my floors for me after they were done! They were so polite, and respectful and made sure there was no damage to anything as they were moving steel beams to my basement ( my fridge was an object in the way to the basement door ) Do not let competitors make you question the validity of this business. they were fantastic. Rating of sales 5/5 Rating of the installation crew 5/5 Rating of management 5/5 Rating of mid-state as a company : 10/5 I do not believe I would have received this level of responsiveness of any of the competitors. I would choose mid-state basements for any basement project I had. Please use my review to know that mid-state basement systems will do the job the right way and how you need it to be done. In my experience, they offer the most fair pricing."
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+2

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Erie Home
4.4(
73
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Serving Bluffton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Workers showed up on time. Big job installing tiles to waterproof our 110 year old house. We are very happy with the results. It was an expensive project but well worth the money"
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Basement Before

+53

162 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Acculevel, Inc. - Ohio
3.9(
226
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Serving Bluffton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an attached screened-in porch that was sinking.Acculevel came in and detailed every aspect of the repair project and then followed thru to the most minuet detail. Excellent work and very detail oriented. Friendly and cooperative service team that completed the work. This seemed like what was going to be a complicated job, using augered jacks, concrete removal, and replacing trex floor. ...In a nutshell, they made what seemed hard..very manageableand 100% solved.Excellent service, excellant price......Terry M."
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Commercial Waterproofing

+26

358 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Everdry Waterproofing Toledo
4.4(
225
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Serving Bluffton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service and job well done. Basement was always damp and musty with water when it rained. Still dry 15 years later. Thank you Everdry."
Response time3 days
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

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