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Stay Dry Waterproofing - Columbus

20 S 3RD ST
4.17(
47
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Approved Pro

Stay Dry Waterproofing - Columbus

20 S 3RD ST
4.17(
47
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
155 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Our team at Stay Dry Waterproofing has over 20 years of experience protecting homes in Columbus. Our team of experts has experience transforming any damp, musty, and wet basement into a comfortable dry living space. We use only tested products that are guaranteed to keep your home safe. Whether you have noticed water, mold, or musty odors emitting from your basement or crawl space, we can help. Stay Dry Waterproofing is Central Ohio's leader in Basement repair and drainage needs. Everything from Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Foundation Crack and Bowed Wall Repairs, Yard Drainage, and Crawlspace Encapsulation. Life time warranties, Free Estimates and zero percent financing options.

"Great workers and very professional"

Bev S on August 2024

Our team at Stay Dry Waterproofing has over 20 years of experience protecting homes in Columbus. Our team of experts has experience transforming any damp, musty, and wet basement into a comfortable dry living space. We use only tested products that are guaranteed to keep your home safe. Whether you have noticed water, mold, or musty odors emitting from your basement or crawl space, we can help. Stay Dry Waterproofing is Central Ohio's leader in Basement repair and drainage needs. Everything from Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Foundation Crack and Bowed Wall Repairs, Yard Drainage, and Crawlspace Encapsulation. Life time warranties, Free Estimates and zero percent financing options.

"Great workers and very professional"

Bev S on August 2024


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RestoPros of Greater Columbus

4739 GALE RD
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

RestoPros of Greater Columbus

4739 GALE RD
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

At RestoPros of Greater Columbus, we specialize in comprehensive disaster restoration services. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding homes and businesses from the damaging effects of water, fires, mold and storms. Here’s what sets us apart: Choose RestoPros of Greater Columbus for reliable, efficient, and compassionate restoration services. We’re committed to restoring peace of mind and protecting your property.

"Excellent - extremely helpful"

Jeffrey L on April 2025

At RestoPros of Greater Columbus, we specialize in comprehensive disaster restoration services. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding homes and businesses from the damaging effects of water, fires, mold and storms. Here’s what sets us apart: Choose RestoPros of Greater Columbus for reliable, efficient, and compassionate restoration services. We’re committed to restoring peace of mind and protecting your property.

"Excellent - extremely helpful"

Jeffrey L on April 2025


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PuroClean Home Savers

707 Hadley Dr
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro

PuroClean Home Savers

707 Hadley Dr
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS SANITIZING AND DISINFECTING available 24/7. When damaging events like freezing pipes, mold, or fire strike your home or business, it can be devastating. Here at PuroClean Home Savers, we are prepared to meet you in your crisis, executing a quality job, and prioritizing your satisfaction. For those who live in the southeast region of central Ohio, including Columbus, Grove City, Galloway, West Jefferson, and London, we get the job DONE,” so don’t hesitate to contact us, anytime, day or night at (614) 689-0012.

"They are professional, quick and their fees are fixed."

Louis L on January 2020

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS SANITIZING AND DISINFECTING available 24/7. When damaging events like freezing pipes, mold, or fire strike your home or business, it can be devastating. Here at PuroClean Home Savers, we are prepared to meet you in your crisis, executing a quality job, and prioritizing your satisfaction. For those who live in the southeast region of central Ohio, including Columbus, Grove City, Galloway, West Jefferson, and London, we get the job DONE,” so don’t hesitate to contact us, anytime, day or night at (614) 689-0012.

"They are professional, quick and their fees are fixed."

Louis L on January 2020


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Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC

401 South Chestnut Street
4.84(
859
)
Approved Pro

Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC

401 South Chestnut Street
4.84(
859
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
695 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

At Stay Dry Waterproofing, we don’t just fix water problems—we protect your home from the ground up. Serving homeowners across Ohio, we specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, bowed wall stabilization, full foundation replacement, crawl space encapsulation, mold testing/remediation, and custom drainage solutions. What sets us apart? Our IICRC Certification—we’re Central Ohio’s only certified waterproofing company—which means we follow the highest standards in the industry. Our team of trained professionals is known for quality workmanship, transparency, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We understand that protecting your home is a big investment, so we offer 0% financing options to make the process more affordable and stress-free. Call us today at 614-339-3434 and experience the Stay Dry difference!

"Stay Dry did a great job throughout the process. The sales rep was very knowledgeable and made sure I under and was comfortable with the process. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently but took time to answer questions and, importantly, did a great job with clean up after the work was completed each day."

Doug S on September 2025

At Stay Dry Waterproofing, we don’t just fix water problems—we protect your home from the ground up. Serving homeowners across Ohio, we specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, bowed wall stabilization, full foundation replacement, crawl space encapsulation, mold testing/remediation, and custom drainage solutions. What sets us apart? Our IICRC Certification—we’re Central Ohio’s only certified waterproofing company—which means we follow the highest standards in the industry. Our team of trained professionals is known for quality workmanship, transparency, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We understand that protecting your home is a big investment, so we offer 0% financing options to make the process more affordable and stress-free. Call us today at 614-339-3434 and experience the Stay Dry difference!

"Stay Dry did a great job throughout the process. The sales rep was very knowledgeable and made sure I under and was comfortable with the process. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently but took time to answer questions and, importantly, did a great job with clean up after the work was completed each day."

Doug S on September 2025


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AIM Green Restoration, LLC

2319 Holt Ave
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro

AIM Green Restoration, LLC

2319 Holt Ave
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

AIM Green Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Good work!"

Allen M on May 2025

AIM Green Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Good work!"

Allen M on May 2025


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CI Home Solutions, LLC

3210 Gun Rushville Rd NE
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

CI Home Solutions, LLC

3210 Gun Rushville Rd NE
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
35 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Thank you for considering CI Home Solutions, LLC for your project. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! (380)-247-8108. We look forward to working with you! Our sister water restoration and mold remediation company is H2Pro Restoration Services.

"We used this service for home repairs/installing furniture/appliances and they were amazing! Excellent communication, high quality work, and a very fair price. I would absolutely recommend them!"

Katie A on August 2025

Thank you for considering CI Home Solutions, LLC for your project. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! (380)-247-8108. We look forward to working with you! Our sister water restoration and mold remediation company is H2Pro Restoration Services.

"We used this service for home repairs/installing furniture/appliances and they were amazing! Excellent communication, high quality work, and a very fair price. I would absolutely recommend them!"

Katie A on August 2025


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H2Pro Restoration Services, LLC

3210 Gun Barrel Road NE
4.75(
8
)
Approved Pro

H2Pro Restoration Services, LLC

3210 Gun Barrel Road NE
4.75(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Hello and thank you for considering H2Pro Restoration Services-CI Home Solutions for your project! Our top priority is providing safe, high quality, affordable services for our customers. We provide plumbing, water damage restoration, mold remediation, and other general home repairs in Central Ohio. We are licensed, bonded, insured, as well as IICRC certified. Give us a call today and we will be happy to help and take care of your home! (740)-407-0798, (220)-207-5256

"Everything was explained to me as the project progressed.. They completed the project in good time."

Gary S on November 2023

Hello and thank you for considering H2Pro Restoration Services-CI Home Solutions for your project! Our top priority is providing safe, high quality, affordable services for our customers. We provide plumbing, water damage restoration, mold remediation, and other general home repairs in Central Ohio. We are licensed, bonded, insured, as well as IICRC certified. Give us a call today and we will be happy to help and take care of your home! (740)-407-0798, (220)-207-5256

"Everything was explained to me as the project progressed.. They completed the project in good time."

Gary S on November 2023



"The initial work seemed OK, but it quickly became clear that there was still water leaking through the basement walls. After several phone calls, an employee returned to inspect the walls and agreed that the exterior work needed to be redone. I pointed out that plastic pipes had been left exposed in my yard, without drainage to the street. He agreed that this wasn't acceptable. I called multiple times to set up repairs. My calls were not returned. I obtained the number of Joey, the production manager, spoke with him after several attempts, and sent him detailed texts and photos. No return visit materialized. Over the course of the next several months, I called the company multiple times. They actually visited my home a total of 9 more times, but they showed up without a crew, with one guy and a shovel, or saying they didn't have the equipment for the job. Finally a single employee with a shovel appeared, unscheduled, buried the pipes, and said he corrected the plumbing from the sump pump. Unfortunately, he didn't connect the pipes, and the pop up is 8 feet from my porch. Now a fountain erupts from the drain along side the house, and gallons of water discharge along the basement wall, as well as from the pop up. The soil along the foundation has eroded, and after a rain there is standing water for days in front of my porch. This brand new problem has lead to the interior walls originally water damaged, to become wet again, and a wall that was NEVER even damp before is now soaked, and the dry lock paint has bubbled up. Recently a manager came to look at the situation, and said I would be notified of when the repairs would take place. A couple of weeks later, I called, and managed to get the work scheduled. A crew is to come out June 5th. I however, have ABSOLUTELY NO CONFIDENCE THAT THE WORK WILL BE PROPERLY COMPLETED AND DAMAGE THAT THE COMPANY HAS CAUSED WILL BE REPAIRED. After 18 months of excused, shoddy workmanship, untrained employees that have made matters worse, and now new damage, I am beyond frustrated and angry."

Betsy H on May 2025

EverDry Waterproofing specializes in basement water proofing and foundation repair. Our method is patented, safe and 100% effective. With a lifetime transferable warranty.

"The initial work seemed OK, but it quickly became clear that there was still water leaking through the basement walls. After several phone calls, an employee returned to inspect the walls and agreed that the exterior work needed to be redone. I pointed out that plastic pipes had been left exposed in my yard, without drainage to the street. He agreed that this wasn't acceptable. I called multiple times to set up repairs. My calls were not returned. I obtained the number of Joey, the production manager, spoke with him after several attempts, and sent him detailed texts and photos. No return visit materialized. Over the course of the next several months, I called the company multiple times. They actually visited my home a total of 9 more times, but they showed up without a crew, with one guy and a shovel, or saying they didn't have the equipment for the job. Finally a single employee with a shovel appeared, unscheduled, buried the pipes, and said he corrected the plumbing from the sump pump. Unfortunately, he didn't connect the pipes, and the pop up is 8 feet from my porch. Now a fountain erupts from the drain along side the house, and gallons of water discharge along the basement wall, as well as from the pop up. The soil along the foundation has eroded, and after a rain there is standing water for days in front of my porch. This brand new problem has lead to the interior walls originally water damaged, to become wet again, and a wall that was NEVER even damp before is now soaked, and the dry lock paint has bubbled up. Recently a manager came to look at the situation, and said I would be notified of when the repairs would take place. A couple of weeks later, I called, and managed to get the work scheduled. A crew is to come out June 5th. I however, have ABSOLUTELY NO CONFIDENCE THAT THE WORK WILL BE PROPERLY COMPLETED AND DAMAGE THAT THE COMPANY HAS CAUSED WILL BE REPAIRED. After 18 months of excused, shoddy workmanship, untrained employees that have made matters worse, and now new damage, I am beyond frustrated and angry."

Betsy H on May 2025


"They arrived on time and ready to work, we had a couple setbacks due to weather, but I was really happy with the effort and the results."

Duane H on September 2020

35 years hometown experience in carpendry, construction, remodeling, roofing, siding, handyman repairs.

"They arrived on time and ready to work, we had a couple setbacks due to weather, but I was really happy with the effort and the results."

Duane H on September 2020

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

DIY cleanup is not recommended due to hazardous soot, odors, and potential structural issues.

It is not safe to live in a house with smoke damage—even minor smoke damage can lead to long-term health hazards and structural risks. Smoke smells and residue contain particulates and chemical compounds that are dangerous to breathe in and can damage your belongings and your home’s structural materials. Have a trained professional assess your home after a fire to determine when it’s safe to return.

Yes, professionals use specialized treatments to remove smoke odors and improve indoor air quality.

Ozone smoke removal makes use of an ozone generator to remove odors from building materials and belongings. Ozone is an unstable element that will oxidize organic compounds, so it can neutralize the odor when it interacts with smoke particles. Ozone can be an effective way to remove smoke smell from wood furniture, but it’s best to leave this treatment to a professional. Living in a house with smoke damage isn’t always safe, but improper use of an ozone generator can also be dangerous to your health.

Burning a single palm tree stump, if you’re careful, is technically doable DIY. However, you should always take precautions to control the fire and do research if you’re burning multiple types of trees. 

Some trees, such as ornamental trees, black cherry, and some oak trees, release toxins into the air when burned that can be irritating to your lungs (or even dangerous) to breathe in.

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