If you are looking for a company that shows up when they say they will, quotes you a price ahead of…read moretime and sticks to it, does the work efficiently and effectively, and is personable to boot - HIRE THIS COMPANY! I rarely give five star reviews because I rarely have good experiences with service workers - let alone great experiences. However, JB Foundations earned all 5 stars. And honestly, it's not that hard - just very few companies will do the basic things that make customers happy. It started recently with a couple days of hard rain. We live in an elevated area where our driveway slopes up and our house and foundation is higher than the street. As a result, we have never had any issues with water in the basement and rarely give it a thought. The only problem we had was the pipe leading up and out of the basement had a loose connection and I was able to tightened it up. But with this most recent rain, the sump pump started acting differently. It was still seemingly working but making an incredible noise. I had just had new flooring put in on the first floor (I'll be writing that review next) and noise carries much more within the house. At first I chalked the louder sump pump up to that. But the more I had to listen to it while working from home, I realized something was wrong. The second day, I started putting feelers out. Messaging 3 companies on their websites asking if they did this work on sump pumps and in our area. NONE RESPONDED. I hate using the phone so electronic communication is my preference. THe next morning, the pump was quieter but ran non-stop for hours - despite there not being hardly any water in the tank and it also had not really rained for a while. This time I turned to Yelp (which is where I got the names and reviews of the 3 companies I reached out to via their websites). I picked one and sent a message just like I did before. I also took the option to ask a couple more companies to respond. Almost immediately, JB Foundations responded and expressed ability and interest in doing the work. We exchanged messages via Yelp and soon I had an appointment, as well as an estimate should the pump need replacing. The appointment window was only 2 hours and they were able to come the next day. Considering we had yet to take any water in the basement, I was feeling very lucky (which is rare). Jay showed up during the 2 hour window and went to work. He showed me how the pump can be tested by bypassing the floater. The pump was still working and apparently able to push water to the street. Regardless, given the 26 years it had been working - I opted to have it replaced. Jay had a new pump with him and installed it in maybe 15 minutes. He asked for a garbage bag to carry the old pump out in as it was crusted in rust and mud. He had also pulled out a few other misc. items (paper, soda can, rocks) from the hole and transported it all way without messing up the floor. Jay educated me about the back-flow valve/connector - which was apparently what had come apart before. He had replaced it at no extra charge. I always appreciate a service person taking the time to explain things to me so I better understand how the things in our house work. Jay did so without making me feel spoken down to or stupid. I don't know what else I can share if you're not convinced yet to include this company in your search when needing any work done in your basement/foundation. I highly recommend giving them a shot.

Jay, who leads his crew, has years of experience with a foundation company in the past. He comes…read moreoff as down to earth and honest, and he gave me an estimate significantly lower than the one I received from a different company. He explained well how the process would unfold and was proactive about being open to any questions. They arrived the originally scheduled day and although there was a delay due to some pretty extreme weather causing traffic idiocy, I was notified about that delay. They worked hard until the job was complete. Every indication so far is that the job - a crawlspace drainage/sump - was successful, considering there has been another very hard rain since and no more basement leakage.

Boris responded quickly to my service inquiry. He and his assistant were efficient, professional,…read morecourteous, honest and knowledgeable. The price for cleaning and inspecting my gas fireplace insert was very reasonable (compared to estimates I had received from other service providers), and he did not try to "build the check" with additional services or parts the unit didn't need. I definitely recommend Delaware Chimney!

I have called this company to come out to look at my fireplace because the pilot light was not on…read more The gentleman came to my home for about 15 minutes. Told me I need a pilot all brand new that cost over $2000.00 -- he charged me $99 to come in!! as he had left, I I was telling my daughter what had happen, she read the directions and my pilot light is on.. horrible company not sure who they have brought out and I'm still waiting for my $99 that they did not send me or credit my account. I will not use them very unprofessional and the guy never took his shoes off or even put some footies!! if I do not hear from them, I would definitely be kind the Better Business Bureau..

We recently purchased a house in Galena that had a leaky basement and per the recommendation of our…read morereal-estate agent she recommended J&J do the repair in the basement to correct the issue (non-functional drain tile). Sid was our contact and directly supervised the work. He gave an accurate ballpark quote and was very thorough in explaining the issues and kept us up to date on the progress of work via text messages, periodic calls, and photos. Unfortunately, the job opened up some major surprises with the drain tile around the foundation as well as rotted floor structure around the chimney chase that was dumping water into the basement due to water infiltration. Sid's crew did an excellent job repairing the rotted structure in the basement that had rotted away. While this was a very expensive repair, however I highly recommend Sid and his guys. They do quality work and get it done quick. They also had good recommendations for other contractors that we need to complete the exterior work related to the structural issues (see pic below). Sid will also work with you (within reason) if you have minor changes to the work being done. We had a separate plumber (per Sid's recommendation) add rough-in plumbing for a future bathroom after J&J broke up sections of the concrete floor to replace the weeping tile. It made sense and Sid worked with us on that. Five stars.

They left my front yard a total mess!!! I'll be pick out rocks, spreading top soil & grass seed…read morefor quite a long time. and of course, then there will be the watering - time & $$$! I'll be lucky if the drainage pipes don't get smashed considering how shallow they are. very unprofessional, especially the workers!! think only 1 or 2 of them can speak English.

Working with Josh was a great experience! From the initial contact through to the finished job, he…read morewas on top for f communication and expectations. He delivered a great finished product for much less than his competitors without compromising quality. The crumbling porch repair is no more, it looks like new and ties into the old section of the porch. If you have concrete work, call Jaker's Concrete!

I recently had concrete repair at a residential property and the work was excellent and the…read moreservice was expeditiously performed. I really appreciate the rapid response I received to my request and the quality work that was performed in less than a day

We had slow drain lines to the street and given the house was nearing 40 years old opted to have…read morethem replaced vs snaked. Chapman came out quickly and provided us with the best quote. They worked very hard and got the job done. I'm so pleased with the drains and don't worry about heavy rains anymore. Best feeling!

I found water seeping into the basement. Jeremy came out and did a thorough inspection of the…read moreentire exterior drainage system and quickly diagnosed the issue. He took the time to explain how my drainage system worked and detailed the job to correct the problem. His crew was prompt and courteous and completed the job quickly without disturbing much of the landscaping outside of the trench for the new drain pipe. The wall is nice and dry now!

My family just moved into our new house in Grandview Heights and were getting some work done in the…read morebasement (new paint, new flooring, etc.). The painters noticed some mold and water damage near a few of the walls. I called Ohio Basement Authority and Jordan came out the next day. Having a finished basement makes figuring out if there is water coming in tough, but he walked me through the possibilities, and how we could remedy each one. Not being used to having a basement (I historically lived in *much* drier climates!), I really appreciated the thoughtfulness and attention to detail that he showed in walking me through the different situations. I decided to go with the interior waterproofing. I was scheduled to have my new flooring installed a day later, so the speediness that Jordan came out literally saved me thousands of dollars (and the time of having another floor installed!). Thanks OBA!

Every time I see Mike Rowe on TV promoting Ohio Basement Authority, I cringe, here's why…read more I hired Ohio Basement Authority to put in a French drain system around the perimeter of the interior walls of the basement, it was supposed to take 1 crew 1 day. It took 3 crews and 5 days. On day 1 they jackhammered the perimeter and laid half the drain tile and left at 2:00 for a family emergency. I checked the progress and found that the weep holes that were supposed to be drilled on every block had not been drilled at all. Day 2, no show. Day 3 crew 2 (different people), they removed the previous laid tile to drill the weep holes Day 4, no show Day 5, crew 3 (different people) they finished the job The worst part of it all is that the plastic barrier hung to keep the cement dust from an adjacent room had fallen, and they did not bother to put it back up. The entire room and all It contained were covered with a thick coat of cement dust. Everything must be wiped off, and all the shelving must be taken outside and hosed off costing thousands of dollars. After hiring a 3rd party to clean up the mess, the reimbursement was slow and was only a fraction of the estimate.

Bucklew Basement did an incredible job on my walk-out egress project. They are kind, conscientious…read moreand did clean and precise work. They cleaned up their work as best as possible each day with the small area they were given and the final result is even better than I could have imagined!

Bucklew will not disappoint! We used this company a few years ago for our block glass windows in…read morethe basement and garage, and just recently to have our chimney rebuilt. Travis Bucklew is very good at communicating, prompt, and professional. I'd definitely recommend this company if you want the job done right, and at a fair price!! You will not find better customer service.

very professional, quick and great work, and very respectful. I would highly recommend this…read morecompany if you are ever looking for work to be done to your home. would recommend 100%.

From the owner: David Custom Showers and More specializes in custom showers and tub surrounds. We also provide a…read morevariety of other services you may find helpful in your next home project (Scroll through our photo library to see a few of the projects completed by DCS). We are family owned and operated and we hold the values and principles of our business to a very high standard. The main objective of the services we provide is for you to receive professional contract labor with integrity at an affordable price. We believe family to be a God given gift and our homes are a place for us to dwell together in love. I can assure you that you will not regret allowing us to serve you for your next home project. I look forward to working with you!

The crew of Julien, Lalo, and Tim did excellent work. Too bad the price wasn't excellent.read more

I am thrilled with my experience. We had our crawl space insulated and encapsulated. Everything…read morewas done exactly as described, on the date promised and no attempts to get more $$. The sales person was efficient, thorough and honest. The installers were friendly and kept our home clean while working and cleaned up after themselves. Photos attached of the finished job. Also, that musty smell is GONE in the basement that is adjacent to the crawl space. When you look at the photos, bear in mind we insulated between the joists ourselves.

Kevin Shumaker of Shumaker Masonry collected $6262 for pre-paid work and supplies, and cashed this…read morecheck in May 2023. Currently it is April 2024, and he has not delivered the supplies (i.e. the brick), done the work, caused damage to the property for the small amount of prep work done, which have created safety hazards, and turned the property into an eyesore for the neighborhood. He does not communicate well and goes weeks and month without a return call, text or email. He cannot be trusted, and if you have our experience, he will take your money, and not deliver the supplies or do much work.

From the owner: Shumaker Masonry is a third generation masonry design and installation business. We can take care…read moreof all your masonry needs including but not limited to: natural stone, brick, block, cultured stone, repairs, waterproofong, outdoor fireplaces, pizza ovens, patios, concrete grinding and repairs.