Service area · Mahoning County, OH
basement in Boardman, OH
Boardman Township grew rapidly south of Youngstown after World War II and is now the valley's busiest suburb, with neighborhoods of 1950s–1970s ranches and colonials around the Market Street and Route 224 corridors.
- Neighborhoods
- Boardman Township, Market Street corridor, Forest Lawn, Boardman Park area
Basements in Boardman homes
Most Boardman homes have poured concrete or concrete block basements, many finished as family rooms. Postwar footer drains and early sump systems are reaching the end of their life.
Block walls under soil pressure
Clay soils that swell when wet and freeze in winter push on block basement walls, causing horizontal cracks and inward bowing.
Finished basements hiding leaks
Paneling and drywall hide seepage until mold or a musty smell appears. Checking behind finishes after heavy rain catches problems early.
Aging sump pumps
Many Boardman basements rely on sump pumps that are decades old or lack a battery backup for storm outages.
Market Street and Route 224 lots
Older neighborhoods off Market Street sit lower than newer lots around them, so runoff from uphill yards and driveways collects against their foundations.
Most common basement calls in Boardman
- Bowing Basement Wall Repair in Boardman
- Sump Pump Installation & Repair
- Interior Drainage Systems
- Basement Mold Prevention
Also available in Boardman: sump pump service, leaking crack repair, and every service on our full list of 18 basement services.
Boardman at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- Boardman Township, Market Street corridor, Forest Lawn, Boardman Park area
- ZIP codes
- 44512
- County / state
- Mahoning County, Ohio
Boardman homeowners ask
Is a horizontal crack in my Boardman basement serious?
It can mean soil pressure is pushing the wall inward. Have it measured and monitored before it worsens.
Can a finished basement be waterproofed without tearing it all out?
Often only the bottom of the walls needs opening for an interior drain; the rest of the finish can stay.
Do I need a battery backup sump pump?
If your pump runs during storms, yes; power outages often come with the heaviest rain.
Why does only one corner of my Boardman basement leak?
Usually a downspout, a low spot in the grading or a driveway sloping toward that corner. Fixing the outside drainage first is often the cheapest step.