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Mid-State Basement Systems

Waterproofing Company in Columbus, Ohio.

Mid-State Basement Systems is a waterproofing contractor based in Columbus, OH. Its BBB rating A+ is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Better Business Bureau before work starts.

4.9on Google · 784 reviews39 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Mid-State Basement Systems holds a perfect 5.0 from 775 Google reviews, read October 20, 2026, and works from 2256 Citygate Drive in Columbus. It sells the Basement Systems line, including the WaterGuard perimeter drain, the TripleSafe sump pump and the SaniDry dehumidifier, plus crawl space encapsulation under the CleanSpace name and foundation repair as a Foundation Supportworks dealer. Job pages show work in East Beechwold, Whitehall, Gahanna and Powell, and the site lists Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard and Grove City as service towns. The logo dates the company to 1987. Estimates are free, financing runs through GreenSky, and the site describes its waterproofing systems as carrying a transferable, lifetime warranty. Reviewers praise inspectors who explain the problem without pushing products, and one calls the work expensive.

  • Best for homeowners who want a branded, warrantied system and a well-documented job
  • 775 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0, read October 20, 2026
  • Reviewers call the work expensive, so expect premium pricing and compare written quotes.

Company Facts

Mid-State Basement Systems at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.9out of 5
Customer reviews
784on Google
In business
39years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 28, 2026. Years counted from 1987.

The work

Best for
Homeowners who want a branded, warrantied system and a well-documented job
Primary service
Waterproofing

Where

Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Service area
Columbus
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
Waterproofing systems described on the company site as carrying a transferable, lifetime warranty. Foundation, crawl space and finishing work carry separate warranties, details given at estimate.

Credentials

BBB rating A+
BBB rating A+ (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Mid-State Basement Systems

Mid-State Basement Systems pairs a perfect Google record with patented Basement Systems products and inspectors that reviewers say do not push. The price runs high, and hours are weekdays only, so it fits planned projects better than weekend emergencies.

Best forHomeowners who want a branded, warrantied system and a well-documented job

What We Like

  • 775 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0, read October 20, 2026
  • Sells the Basement Systems line: WaterGuard drain, TripleSafe sump pump, SaniDry dehumidifier
  • Waterproofing systems come with a transferable, lifetime warranty per the company site
  • BBB A+ rating, 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics and BEST of 2026 Columbus Award for Waterproofing Service
  • Handles crawl space encapsulation, wall cracks, window wells and foundation repair under one roof

Things to Consider

  • Reviewers call the work expensive, so expect premium pricing and compare written quotes.
  • Posted hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and no 24-hour emergency line is stated.
  • The service area spans central, northwest and southeast Ohio, and the site lists a different phone number than Google.

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Mid-State Basement Systems

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Google rating

4.9

Based on 784 Google reviews

Review data updated October 28, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars97%
  • 4 stars2%
  • 3 stars0%
  • 2 stars0%
  • 1 star1%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 784 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 28, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Matthew Williams2.0

    Unfortunately, I had several issues with Mid State. Everything leading up to the project was fine but upon inspecting their work after it was completed, I saw that they did not do what we had discussed or contracted. I was not notified of the changes to the scope until after the work was done. After weeks of back and forth, to their credit they came back to address the issues. Leading up to the correction I received conflicting messages from multiple people offering explanations and discounts. They canceled twice on the day of the scheduled re-work with only a few hours notice both times. I had already taken off work and rearranged my schedule both days. After several weeks, multiple days off work, consultation from other contractors and an architecture firm, numerous calls and emails the work is finally done. Seems like my experience is the exception on here but I can not recommend. Joe D. was the only redeeming part of this experience.

    October 2026Google
  • Ryan Reeder5.0

    Lane, Riley, and Gerson did a great job with the demo and addition of foundation support in our basement. I would recommend Mid State for anyone looking to get basement work done in the near future.

    October 2026Google
  • Andrew Iams5.0

    Jacob and his team did an outstanding job with the planning and installation of a new sump pump in our basement. We received excellent customer service and communication throughout the project. I highly recommend Mid-State Basement Systems for anyone in need of a new basement waterproofing system.

    October 2026Google
  • Lonny5.0

    Jim, Bill, & Hunter were very conscientious, thorough, and friendly. I'm very happy with the new basement door!

    October 2026Google
  • Alauna Ramsey2.0

    I am personally I don’t like to give a bad review at all but I don’t have a choice with this company Honestly, I am extremely dissatisfied with this company. After spending a month researching companies for Crawlspace waterproofing, I shortlisted three—including this one—because of their high ratings five stars reviews I contacted them for a quote; the salesperson spoke with me for over three hours, about them products and leak solutions, a lifetime warranty, and so on—typical of salespeople who care only about getting you to sign the contract. I asked if they would seal the wall cracks, and he said yes. I also asked about mold spray in Crawlspace he quoted me $400, claiming it was a separate service, even though their website lists mold Spray as part of the waterproofing package. The bottom line is that there is absolutely no communication or coordination between the salesperson and the work crew; there is no professionalism or quality workmanship. The way they sealed the wall cracks was poor and unprofessional; they even forgot to drill the necessary holes in the walls—fortunately, I was there to point it out. The drainage pipes they installed weren't leveled properly because they didn't use a leveling tool. As for the two downspouts drainage pipes connected to the discharge Sump pump, they were not level because again they didn’t use the level tool correctly nor buried deep enough at least 3 foot. a few days after the job was finished—on a rainy day I went outside to check the water didn't flow out to the street. Instead, it flowed in the opposite direction and remained trapped in the pipe. It was a terrible service and a huge disappointment. When I contacted them, they sent an electrician just to restore power to the refrigerator outlet, which had been cut off while they were installing a new outlet for the new Sump pump. I am going to add pictures and videos. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE

    October 2026Google
  • Barb Binckley5.0

    Earnest and Joel are great! Did an outstanding job on our basement. They were fast and clean while doing it. They did a great job! Earnest was great explaining everything to us. I will recommend Mid-State Basement Systems to everyone. Also Geo was great sitting down and explaining everything to us and the price was great!

    October 2026Google

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Ranked#2of 10 waterproofing companies in Columbus, OHre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Mid-State Basement Systems Made Our Top 10

It holds position 2 in 10 Best Waterproofing Companies in Columbus, OH (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Columbus, OH.

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Company Background

About Mid-State Basement Systems

Mid-State Basement Systems has collected 775 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0, which is hard to do with that many jobs behind a contractor. The company works from 2256 Citygate Drive in Columbus and sells Larry Janesky's Basement Systems line. Its waterproofing centers on three branded products, the WaterGuard perimeter drain, the TripleSafe sump pump and the SaniDry dehumidifier, installed by certified crews. The site describes the waterproofing systems as carrying a transferable, lifetime warranty.

Job pages show work in East Beechwold, Whitehall, Gahanna and Powell, and the service list names Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City and Canal Winchester. Beyond drainage and sump pumps, the company seals wall cracks, handles window wells, encapsulates crawl spaces under the CleanSpace name and repairs foundations as a Foundation Supportworks dealer. Its logo dates the business to 1987.

Reviewers describe a process that starts with an inspector instead of a pushy salesperson. Tina wrote that Corey listened and did not push products, and she thanked Scott for installing a SaniDry and new sump pump and sealing her cracks. Karen said Jacob photographed her crawl space and that Jorge sent pictures of each day's progress. Amie credited Levi with explaining every step of an egress window job. The fair caveat also comes from Karen, who called the work expensive, while Kay found the price reasonable for the scope. Plan on a premium rather than a bargain.

The site shows a BBB A+ rating, a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics and the BEST of 2026 Columbus Award for Waterproofing Service. Financing runs through GreenSky, and estimates are free.

Mid-State Basement Systems suits homeowners who want a branded, warrantied system and plenty of photos along the way. It suits less well anyone shopping on price alone, or anyone who needs weekend help, since posted hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Ohio has no statewide licence for waterproofing contractors, so there is no trade licence to look up. Before booking, ask for the scope and warranty in writing, check the company in the Ohio Attorney General consumer complaint search and the Ohio Secretary of State business search, and confirm permit needs with City of Columbus Building and Zoning Services. The rating is 5.0 from 775 Google reviews, read October 20, 2026.

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Credentials

  • BBB rating A+Better Business BureauReported
  • BBB Torch Award for Ethics 2025Better Business BureauReported
  • Basement Systems network dealerBasement SystemsReported
  • CleanSpace network memberCleanSpaceReported
  • Foundation Supportworks affiliated dealerFoundation SupportworksReported
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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.9/ 5

    784 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #2 in Columbus waterproofing, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
Waterproofing systems described on the company site as carrying a transferable, lifetime warranty. Foundation, crawl space and finishing work carry separate warranties, details given at estimate.

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Project Photos

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Mid-State Basement Systems FAQs

  • Does a waterproofing contractor need a licence in Columbus, Ohio?

    Ohio has no statewide licence specific to waterproofing contractors, so Mid-State Basement Systems lists no trade licence number. The company site shows a BBB A+ rating, a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, and dealer status with Basement Systems, CleanSpace and Foundation Supportworks. Check the company in the Ohio Attorney General consumer complaint search and the Ohio Secretary of State business search, and ask City of Columbus Building and Zoning Services whether your job needs a permit.

  • What are Mid-State Basement Systems hours, and do they do emergency work?

    Google lists Mid-State Basement Systems as open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The company site does not state a 24-hour emergency service, so call the Columbus office at 614-591-7887 during business hours and ask how quickly an inspector can come out for active flooding.

  • Does Mid-State Basement Systems offer a warranty, financing and free estimates in Columbus?

    Yes to all three. The company site describes its waterproofing systems as carrying a transferable, lifetime warranty, offers free in-home inspections and written estimates, and arranges financing through GreenSky. Its site lists Columbus, Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City and Canal Winchester among the towns it serves. Ask for the warranty terms for your specific job in writing before signing.

  • Is Mid-State Basement Systems licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 5 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Mid-State Basement Systems serve?

    Columbus. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Mid-State Basement Systems offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Waterproofing systems described on the company site as carrying a transferable, lifetime warranty. Foundation, crawl space and finishing work carry separate warranties, details given at estimate.. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
October 28, 2026
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