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.





Cuyahoga County Waterproofing, Concrete & Sewer Experts Since 1981
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.





Basement Waterproofing, Concrete & Sewer Services
Every job done by our crew of 5 under Ray.
Waterproofing & Drainage
Keep groundwater, clay soil saturation and heavy spring storms out of your basement.
Basement Waterproofing
Wet basements, seepage at the floor and wall joint, musty smell, efflorescence, standing water.
Interior Basement Waterproofing
Managing water from inside the basement, sealing interior walls, controlling seepage.
Exterior Foundation Waterproofing & Sealing
Excavating along the foundation and sealing the outside of the walls to stop water before it reaches the basement.
French Drains
Yard, foundation and driveway drainage. Redirects water away from the house and fixes soggy yards.
Concrete & Masonry
Solid, reinforced flatwork and structural masonry built to withstand Northeast Ohio freeze and thaw cycles.
Concrete Foundations
Poured foundations and foundation concrete work for homes, additions and garages.
Concrete Driveways
Driveway removal and replacement, cracked and sunken sections, and aprons built for Ohio freeze and thaw.
Commercial Parking Lots
Concrete parking lots for small businesses, churches, apartment buildings and light commercial properties.
Concrete Slabs
Garage floors, patios, walkways, pads and steps. Cutting out and replacing bad sections to level them.
Masonry Services
Masonry repair for foundation walls, steps and exterior brick and block.
Sewer & Underground Lines
Complete main lateral repair, storm tie-ins, camera inspection, and high pressure cleaning across Cuyahoga County.
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
Broken, collapsed, root filled and backed up sewer lines plus storm lines. We dig, repair or replace.
Sewer Line Camera Inspection
A camera run through the line to find roots, breaks, bellies and blockages before digging.
Hydro Jetting
High pressure water cleaning of sewer and drain lines to clear roots, grease and buildup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your Dry Basement in 4 Steps
From your first call with Ray through final inspection.
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.
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.
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.
Stay Dry
Your basement remains dry through every heavy rainstorm, snowmelt, and wet spring. Enjoy clean, protected foundation living and usable space.
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.
BEFOREDamaged concrete removed
AFTERNew concrete poured and finished
Serving Cleveland & All Cuyahoga County Cities
Based in Bedford, OH. We serve residential and light commercial properties across the county.
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from real jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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