Open 24/7
Serving Cuyahoga County Since 1981

Cuyahoga County Waterproofing, Concrete & Sewer Experts Since 1981

Owner supervised. Done right the first time. Open 24/7.

When you call Imperial Waterproofing, you talk to Ray. His small local crew of 5 handles leaking basements, damaged driveways and broken sewer lines across Cuyahoga County.

45 Years in Business Small Local Crew of 5 Open 24/7 For Emergencies BBB Accredited
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Exterior Foundation Sealing
Stopping water before it gets in
Since 0
In Continuous Business
0 Years
in Cuyahoga County
24/7
Always Open For Emergencies
Crew of 5
Small Dedicated Crew
Owner Supervised·Residential & Light Commercial·Cash, Card & Check Accepted·Ray Answers The Phone
Full Trade Capabilities

Basement Waterproofing, Concrete & Sewer Services

Every job done by our crew of 5 under Ray.

OHIO SOIL

Why Ohio Basements Leak

Cuyahoga County homes face a unique combination of soil, lake-effect climate, and historical building practices. Understanding these 5 factors explains why permanent water relief is required.

1

Heavy Clay Soil

Cuyahoga County subsoil is dense, heavy clay with extremely poor natural permeability. It traps water next to your basement walls instead of draining naturally into lower aquifers.

2

Freeze and Thaw

Cleveland winters experience dozens of freeze-thaw cycles every year. Saturated clay expands as it freezes, pushing against block and poured concrete foundation walls with immense lateral force.

3

Heavy Spring Rain

Torrential spring storms combined with melting snow saturate the ground faster than municipal storm systems can absorb it, overwhelming older foundation drainage.

4

Water Pressure

Trapped groundwater underneath and around the foundation pushes against the slab and joints with thousands of pounds of pressure, forcing moisture through mortar and the floor cove joint.

5

Aging Drain Tile

Tens of thousands of Cuyahoga County homes still have original clay tile installed decades ago. Over time, these collapse, crack, or clog with clay silt and tree roots.

Straightforward Process

Your Dry Basement in 4 Steps

From your first call with Ray through final inspection.

1
Step One

Call Ray

You call (216) 276-3963 and speak straight with the owner. Explain the issue: water in the corner, cracked driveway, or backing up sewer.

✓ Open 24/7 · Immediate response
2
Step Two

On-Site Inspection

Ray visits your property in person. He examines the soil grade, foundation walls, footing drains, and drainage channels to pinpoint the exact root cause.

✓ 45 years of local diagnostic skill
3
Step Three

Fix It Right

Our tight crew of 5 specialists completes the installation. Sub-floor drainage, exterior seal, reinforced concrete pour, or sewer lateral repair. Owner on site.

✓ No shortcuts · Washed gravel beds
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Step Four

Stay Dry

Your basement remains dry through every heavy rainstorm, snowmelt, and wet spring. Enjoy clean, protected foundation living and usable space.

✓ Long-term peace of mind
Interactive Comparison

Commercial Parking Lot Repair

Failed, broken concrete removed and replaced with a clean new pour built for Cuyahoga County traffic and freeze and thaw cycles.

Imperial Waterproofing removing damaged concrete from a commercial parking lotBEFORE

Damaged concrete removed

New concrete poured by Imperial Waterproofing on a commercial parking lotAFTER

New concrete poured and finished

Service Area Business

Serving Cleveland & All Cuyahoga County Cities

Based in Bedford, OH. We serve residential and light commercial properties across the county.

Don't see your specific community listed above?If your property is in Cuyahoga County, Ray and our crew serve your area 24/7.Call Ray Now: (216) 276-3963 →

What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from real jobs.

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Brian P.
May 6, 2025

Ray and his crew did a awesome job. They combined four separate jobs into one for a very fair price. They redid part of my driveway and put in a new driveway drain, cut out the bad concrete in my garage pad and put in new concrete to level it out, redid my front steps and put in new drain tile around my garage so my backyard no longer looks like a small lake when we get alot of rain. Thank you.

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Guy V.
May 10, 2022

Ray and crew were amazing. I cannot stress enough the professionalism, attention to detail and work that was completed. Ray came out quickly, his estimate was very competitive, and his answers to my questions showed his years of experience. Ray and his crew worked hard, completed the exterior waterproofing and sidewalk addition on time. The end result is a very happy customer and a dry basement. I cannot stress enough how wonderful Ray was to work with and I HIGHLY recommend him.

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Barbara D.
May 29, 2025

Ray, the owner of Imperial Waterproofing was recommended to me by a gutter company. He and his team were prompt, efficient and organized. Ray is very personable & explained everything to me; he was very knowledgeable & has many years of experience. They did a great job digging a trench to tie a downspout into a sewer drain and cleaned up after; this has greatly helped to reduce the amount of water runoff into our backyard.

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Benjamin R.
Oct 3, 2021

Imperial Waterproofing came in and did a wonderful job waterproofing our house. They were very kind and informative. Their price was fair and it was a great experience. I would highly recommend them. Best waterproofing company in northeast Ohio.

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Brian P.
May 6, 2025

Ray and his crew did a awesome job. They combined four separate jobs into one for a very fair price. They redid part of my driveway and put in a new driveway drain, cut out the bad concrete in my garage pad and put in new concrete to level it out, redid my front steps and put in new drain tile around my garage so my backyard no longer looks like a small lake when we get alot of rain. Thank you.

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Guy V.
May 10, 2022

Ray and crew were amazing. I cannot stress enough the professionalism, attention to detail and work that was completed. Ray came out quickly, his estimate was very competitive, and his answers to my questions showed his years of experience. Ray and his crew worked hard, completed the exterior waterproofing and sidewalk addition on time. The end result is a very happy customer and a dry basement. I cannot stress enough how wonderful Ray was to work with and I HIGHLY recommend him.

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Barbara D.
May 29, 2025

Ray, the owner of Imperial Waterproofing was recommended to me by a gutter company. He and his team were prompt, efficient and organized. Ray is very personable & explained everything to me; he was very knowledgeable & has many years of experience. They did a great job digging a trench to tie a downspout into a sewer drain and cleaned up after; this has greatly helped to reduce the amount of water runoff into our backyard.

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Benjamin R.
Oct 3, 2021

Imperial Waterproofing came in and did a wonderful job waterproofing our house. They were very kind and informative. Their price was fair and it was a great experience. I would highly recommend them. Best waterproofing company in northeast Ohio.

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