Over the last 7 years we accumulated MANY quotes for our basement waterproofing in search of that ONE that would fit our financial needs AND has a great reputation! The most recent round of quotes this year included AB Drain. The owner, Jason, spent over a hour at our home and took the (extra) time explaining each red flag and then what factors caused each one. He might be the first person who is more of a stickler for details than myself (at least that's what I've been told haha)! In all seriousness though, this guy KNOWS his stuff and LOVES what he does, which was obvious to both my sis and I by the passion in his voice talking about things that are not typically passionate (mold, drains etc). He even pointed out things that prior companies did not catch about my basement and also my plumbing because they were too busy trying to scare me or pressure me instead of genuinely wanting to solve my obvious major water soaked basement. The next day we received the VERY thorough quote, sticking to his word of beating the lowest out of the 12 other bids we accumulated over the years. But, my decision was made prior to even receiving it to be honest! Jason and his work crew stuck to his seemingly overzealous original time line of 5 days considering the state and size of my basement, which was non-negotiable since the fam will be staying here for the holiday! They worked very hard, long hours and super efficient and organized, which was much appreciated! They cleaned up every night before leaving including removing the plastic sheeting having to re-tape off the rest of the house each morning - they were fantastic. I appreciated that Jason sent me a synopsis each morning of what they planned for the day and then a wrap up each evening with what they accomplished. He even changed out all the plumbing for our bathroom down there, amongst many other freebies that we fully expected to be charged for, including remediating the black mold throughout the basement when Servpro quoted me $12,000 JUST FOR THAT TASK, which these guys completed as a courtesy! Lastly, after settling up with Jason, I received over 200 PHOTOS and videos documenting every step of the waterproofing job along with one of the most concise lifetime guarantees I've received in a long time if not ever... essentially if my basement ever takes on water or the mold returns then Jason will return within 24 hours to address it PERIOD. No small print excusing them of honoring their work. He assured me many times that I'll never have a reason to call and I believe it based on our overall experience with his company. But I proved him wrong! I already reached out to him but not because of any issues with my clean smelling dry basement making through its first big Ohio storm( which I'm sure seeing my name gave him a heart attack haha) but to let him know that BOTH of my neighbors have the same problem as I did and will be calling to set up a quote... full disclosure though Jason, I wanted to make sure that when they hire you guys, I'll get that cash bonus for each referral! After this, Mamma needs the $$$$ for Christmas gifts right around the corner! Okay. Mic drop. Exit stage left. I told you I would end up writing more than you haha!!!!Thank you SO much for putting in all that extra effort fielding my neurosis haha! You and your crew ROCK!... you are a man of your word and are doing God's work! You guys are appreciated more than you know and helped my family out tremendously by working with me on pricing not a minute too soon. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I feel like 10000lbs are now off my shoulders now that I have a mold free, dry and usable basement!! For the first time since we moved in here, I don't dread going down there and the girls are pushing for their own play room so might need your services again here once the holidays pass! Have a wonderful holiday season and wish you continued success throughout the new year! Desire ;-) read more

I can't say enough good things about AB Drain and Construction. From the very first phone call, I knew this company was different. When I called, the owner, Jason, answered the phone himself, and he was also the person who came out to my home for the quote. Jason spent over an hour with me in our basement, fielding the laundry list of questions I had that were not satisfactorily answered by any of the prior companies who came out before him while carefully explaining what was happening with our foundation, where the moisture was coming from, and why interior waterproofing would permanently solve the issues we were experiencing. He was extremely knowledgeable, transparent, and patient -- no rushing, no scare tactics, and no upselling. Just honest answers and clear expertise. The pricing was another huge relief. Their quote came in at less than half the cost of Ohio State Waterproofing, with everything clearly explained upfront. The waterproofing plan also included remediating black mold in our basement, which alone saved us over $7,000 compared to hiring a separate mold remediation company. The lifetime warranty that backed their work was devoid of pages of pathetic excuses as to why their system would not perform under pressure giving me peace of mind that frankly I deserve!! Jason's crew was just as impressive as he was. Every single member of the team was polite, respectful, knowledgeable and incredibly hardworking. They worked seamlessly together like a well-oiled machine, and it's not something you see often -- especially having the owner working right alongside his crew to make sure everything was done correctly. Reminds me of the old days! Before any work even started, they spent a full day prepping our home. They carefully moved years' worth of knick-knacks and boxes stacked nearly to the ceiling away from the walls, sealed off the basement properly, and put down floor coverings to protect our home. Their attention to detail was remarkable. It was obvious that this crew truly loves what they do, and it shows in the quality of their work and level of professionalism which it was completed. When they were finished, they left our basement cleaner than when they found it. They took care of everything from start to finish in less than a week!! I want to also address the fact that the communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Jason checked in with us before and after each day of work, so we always knew exactly what to expect. As homeowners in our early 70's (we are NOT elderly!!!), this could have been a very stressful undertaking -- but they made it completely stress-free for us. And most importantly, since AB Drain completed the waterproofing, our basement has remained completely dry, even through the freeze-thaw cycles we used to dread every single year. For the first time in over a decade, my wife and I can safely use our dry, clean, mold-free basement. If you're dealing with a leaky, moldy, wet, or damp basement, I wholeheartedly recommend Jason and AB Drain . Honest, affordable, professional, and truly exceptional work! My wife and I both send our utmost gratitude to Jason and his crew! Keep up the great work guys read more

I would highly recommend these guys if you are in a jam like I was with my basement flooding! I have a finished basement. They delivered big time! Not only was it $8,000 less than the lowest bid but the basement is dry as a bone now and they were able to put the basement back together flooring and walls to make it look like they were never here! Amazing! A++++++!!! Thank you Jason and Crew! ***UPDATE: Jason and his crew were here over 4 years ago to waterproof our basement. All of the promises he personally made to me regarding their system and how it will keep the basement bone dry have been met and surpassed with flying colors. Throughout the last 4 plus years we have been through monstrous floods, record breaking rainfall seasons, more freeze-thaw cycles than I can count without one single drop of water on our finished floors or, on the baseboard/drywall/framing installed on top of the concrete trenches! Both sump pumps have been battle tested and are still keeping up without a hiccup (I have to admit that I was hesitant when Jason swore by a brand that I have never heard of (Drummond) but again they came as advertised or even better than the commercial brands such as Rigid and Zoeller!). The cherry on top of this 10 star all around service is that we have made almost a thousand dollars referring our friends and family who have drainage issues in their basement or in their yards!! Keep it up guys!! Happy to see you are still fighting the good fight!! Thank you once again for everything! Best 10k we ever spent!!! read more