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Pioneer Basement Solutions, LLC

4.99(
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Pioneer Basement Solutions, LLC

4.99(
145
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 years of experience

2024 makes us a 15 time Super Service Award Winner! Full service basement waterproofing, foundation repair, foundation replacement and basement finishing company. Locally owned & operated for over 46 years. We are bonded and insured with employee labor fully covered under worker's compensation. We are not a franchise nor do we sell a "patented" one size fits all system; therefore allowing us the freedom to take a diagnostic approach to our customers' foundation problems and custom fit solutions to their specific needs. Best possible reputation in the industry with Zero Better Business Bureau complaints for history of our company. Award winning customer service!

"The entire process went extremely well. Kyle was very friendly and helpful during the inspection, and Evan and his crew were friendly, efficient and did a wonderful job. They gladly did extra work to help me and I'm truly grateful. I would definitely use their services again!"

Vicky Z on March 2024

2024 makes us a 15 time Super Service Award Winner! Full service basement waterproofing, foundation repair, foundation replacement and basement finishing company. Locally owned & operated for over 46 years. We are bonded and insured with employee labor fully covered under worker's compensation. We are not a franchise nor do we sell a "patented" one size fits all system; therefore allowing us the freedom to take a diagnostic approach to our customers' foundation problems and custom fit solutions to their specific needs. Best possible reputation in the industry with Zero Better Business Bureau complaints for history of our company. Award winning customer service!

"The entire process went extremely well. Kyle was very friendly and helpful during the inspection, and Evan and his crew were friendly, efficient and did a wonderful job. They gladly did extra work to help me and I'm truly grateful. I would definitely use their services again!"

Vicky Z on March 2024


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Virtuoso Landscaping

4.95(
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Virtuoso Landscaping

4.95(
37
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

With 17 years experience building dream outdoor spaces, I know we can build your dream. We are a small enough company that we retain a personal touch with each customer throughout the design and creation process, yet we are large enough to develop grand-scale outdoor living areas. We can build a single planting bed to grow perennial flowers, or we can develop an area of five acres or greater involving numerous elements, phases and contractors. We believe it is important for an outdoor living area to feel like an extension of your home. Our mission is to build a landscape project that is architecturally relevant, relaxed and constructed to fit the natural setting of your property. We work to create the feeling that the inside of your home simply flows outside.

"Virtuoso was an excellent partner. The entire process, concept development, budget development, timing, communication, professionalism, honesty, and then final result is beautiful."

Jim C on June 2025

With 17 years experience building dream outdoor spaces, I know we can build your dream. We are a small enough company that we retain a personal touch with each customer throughout the design and creation process, yet we are large enough to develop grand-scale outdoor living areas. We can build a single planting bed to grow perennial flowers, or we can develop an area of five acres or greater involving numerous elements, phases and contractors. We believe it is important for an outdoor living area to feel like an extension of your home. Our mission is to build a landscape project that is architecturally relevant, relaxed and constructed to fit the natural setting of your property. We work to create the feeling that the inside of your home simply flows outside.

"Virtuoso was an excellent partner. The entire process, concept development, budget development, timing, communication, professionalism, honesty, and then final result is beautiful."

Jim C on June 2025


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Ohio Basement Authority

4.65(
383
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Ohio Basement Authority

4.65(
383
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Established in 2009, Ohio Basement Authority stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Ohio, we bring our local expertise closer to you. OBA proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At OBA we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"I am not pleased with the service I received! They damaged my waterline and stated someone would be out to fix it. It's been 9 months and no one will return my calls nor have they come to fix what they damaged! They ruined my lawn and never came back to replace the soil they dug up! They ruined my basement floor and I had to replace my entire floor! They said they would be out to test the sump pump and drains that were installed, again, it's been 9 months and no one has followed up with me! I'm really concerned that the lifetime warranty they say I have even exists!"

Yolanda R on September 2025

Established in 2009, Ohio Basement Authority stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Ohio, we bring our local expertise closer to you. OBA proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At OBA we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"I am not pleased with the service I received! They damaged my waterline and stated someone would be out to fix it. It's been 9 months and no one will return my calls nor have they come to fix what they damaged! They ruined my lawn and never came back to replace the soil they dug up! They ruined my basement floor and I had to replace my entire floor! They said they would be out to test the sump pump and drains that were installed, again, it's been 9 months and no one has followed up with me! I'm really concerned that the lifetime warranty they say I have even exists!"

Yolanda R on September 2025


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Eco-Seal Home Solutions, LLC

4.97(
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Eco-Seal Home Solutions, LLC

4.97(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Eco-Seal Home Solutions prides itself in serving you, the homeowner, with integrity and a high level of character. Based in Holmes County, the heart of Amish Country, our family-owned company serves the Greater Ohio area. Some of the services we offer are providing solutions to wet basements, foundations walls that are bowed or have structure issues, french drains, and safe basement exit systems that add light and the ability to add living space to your basement. Reach out for a free, low pressure, in-home consultation.

"Great company - professional and easy to work with"

Pete M on February 2025

Eco-Seal Home Solutions prides itself in serving you, the homeowner, with integrity and a high level of character. Based in Holmes County, the heart of Amish Country, our family-owned company serves the Greater Ohio area. Some of the services we offer are providing solutions to wet basements, foundations walls that are bowed or have structure issues, french drains, and safe basement exit systems that add light and the ability to add living space to your basement. Reach out for a free, low pressure, in-home consultation.

"Great company - professional and easy to work with"

Pete M on February 2025


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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cleveland

4.34(
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cleveland

4.34(
273
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Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr. Call your local Mr. Rooter today.

"Excellent work, Carl, Nick and Devin were nice and polite, knew what they were doing and did all the work in the dark and freezing "

Donita F on December 2025

At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr. Call your local Mr. Rooter today.

"Excellent work, Carl, Nick and Devin were nice and polite, knew what they were doing and did all the work in the dark and freezing "

Donita F on December 2025


Erie Home

4.55(
33
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Erie Home

4.55(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 years of experience

Erie Home Basement Solutions is a division of Erie Home?a national leader in home improvement since 1976. We have long been known for offering industry-leading solutions to our customers? most pressing needs, and our basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space services are no exception. When it comes to protecting your home against structural problems, why put the project in anything less than the most capable of hands? At Erie Home Basement Solutions, we provide the effective repair services and personalized service you need to have complete peace of mind.

"They did an excellent job on my basement they were professional and polite. They cleaned up after the job. They kept me informed as they did the work."

Jennifer S on August 2024

Erie Home Basement Solutions is a division of Erie Home?a national leader in home improvement since 1976. We have long been known for offering industry-leading solutions to our customers? most pressing needs, and our basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space services are no exception. When it comes to protecting your home against structural problems, why put the project in anything less than the most capable of hands? At Erie Home Basement Solutions, we provide the effective repair services and personalized service you need to have complete peace of mind.

"They did an excellent job on my basement they were professional and polite. They cleaned up after the job. They kept me informed as they did the work."

Jennifer S on August 2024


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Erie Home

4.55(
33
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Erie Home

4.55(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 years of experience

Erie Home Basement Solutions is a division of Erie Home?a national leader in home improvement since 1976. We have long been known for offering industry-leading solutions to our customers? most pressing needs, and our basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space services are no exception. When it comes to protecting your home against structural problems, why put the project in anything less than the most capable of hands? At Erie Home Basement Solutions, we provide the effective repair services and personalized service you need to have complete peace of mind.

"They did an excellent job on my basement they were professional and polite. They cleaned up after the job. They kept me informed as they did the work."

Jennifer S on August 2024

Erie Home Basement Solutions is a division of Erie Home?a national leader in home improvement since 1976. We have long been known for offering industry-leading solutions to our customers? most pressing needs, and our basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space services are no exception. When it comes to protecting your home against structural problems, why put the project in anything less than the most capable of hands? At Erie Home Basement Solutions, we provide the effective repair services and personalized service you need to have complete peace of mind.

"They did an excellent job on my basement they were professional and polite. They cleaned up after the job. They kept me informed as they did the work."

Jennifer S on August 2024


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Ohio Basement Authority

4.59(
312
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Ohio Basement Authority

4.59(
312
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Ohio Basement Authority, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, basement finishing / remodeling, 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.

"5/5 she was great and real nice! She was very informative and knew her stuff."

Charisse H on August 2025

Ohio Basement Authority, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, basement finishing / remodeling, 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.

"5/5 she was great and real nice! She was very informative and knew her stuff."

Charisse H on August 2025


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Erie Home

4.50(
34
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Erie Home

4.50(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 years of experience

Erie Home Basement Solutions is a division of Erie Home?a national leader in home improvement since 1976. We have long been known for offering industry-leading solutions to our customers? most pressing needs, and our basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space services are no exception. When it comes to protecting your home against structural problems, why put the project in anything less than the most capable of hands? At Erie Home Basement Solutions, we provide the effective repair services and personalized service you need to have complete peace of mind.

"Salesman here 6 hrs. Quoted over $30lk got down to $25,500. Of course it was a good for today sign now price I had more estimates lined up but after 6 hrs and him acting like he was my husbands new bf and beer buddy he signed. Scheduled walkthrough- that was cancelled. Started work and had ?issues? that walk through would have found. Blew circuit breaker in workshop of basement, we now need an electrician bc even w replacing the circuit breaker w a new breaker it still turns off. Quotedi time length/ what they would be able to do by salesman- all wrong. Workers say it will be twice as long and what sales man said they could go around they can not. Workers are extremely polite and nice. Will update review when they are finished w work. Today 7/30 will be day 3. "

Que P on July 2025

Erie Home Basement Solutions is a division of Erie Home?a national leader in home improvement since 1976. We have long been known for offering industry-leading solutions to our customers? most pressing needs, and our basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space services are no exception. When it comes to protecting your home against structural problems, why put the project in anything less than the most capable of hands? At Erie Home Basement Solutions, we provide the effective repair services and personalized service you need to have complete peace of mind.

"Salesman here 6 hrs. Quoted over $30lk got down to $25,500. Of course it was a good for today sign now price I had more estimates lined up but after 6 hrs and him acting like he was my husbands new bf and beer buddy he signed. Scheduled walkthrough- that was cancelled. Started work and had ?issues? that walk through would have found. Blew circuit breaker in workshop of basement, we now need an electrician bc even w replacing the circuit breaker w a new breaker it still turns off. Quotedi time length/ what they would be able to do by salesman- all wrong. Workers say it will be twice as long and what sales man said they could go around they can not. Workers are extremely polite and nice. Will update review when they are finished w work. Today 7/30 will be day 3. "

Que P on July 2025


"Everyone at USA Water Proofing was very friendly and professional. I was very pleased with the process. Jim and his crew worked as a team , finished 1 day early, and was very considerate. They protected everything with plastic, and cleaned up behind themselves. I’am very pleased with their work. I would highly recommend USA Water Proofing. Dan Drake "

Dan D on June 2025

USA Waterproofing has a single mission: Complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials and

"Everyone at USA Water Proofing was very friendly and professional. I was very pleased with the process. Jim and his crew worked as a team , finished 1 day early, and was very considerate. They protected everything with plastic, and cleaned up behind themselves. I’am very pleased with their work. I would highly recommend USA Water Proofing. Dan Drake "

Dan D on June 2025

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

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.

Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper.

Cobblestone can be made from many different types of stones but the most common ones, by far, are granite, basalt, limestone, and sandstone.  If you are laying a brick paver patio or other such project, the medium is different. It’s rare, but cobblestone can also be made from marble, slate, jasper, and other types of rock. Technically, you can make cobblestone from almost any type of rock, but if it is weather-resistant and stands the test of time is another question entirely.

A roller makes an excellent paint tool for brick. Using a roller can ensure the entire surface area gets painted evenly. If you choose a roller for painting brick, go for a thicker option, at least a half-inch. The key to using a roller while painting brick is making sure paint gets into the various crevices for even coverage.

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