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Basement Waterproofing in Medina County, OH

We take waterproofing, sump pump, crack repair and drainage jobs in every city, village and township in Medina County. Here is who issues permits, why the ground stays wet, and links to each town page.

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County seat
Medina
Town pages
13communities with their own page
ZIP codes
15covered
Area codes
330 · 234 · 440 · 436

Medina County communities we serve

Pick a town for its permit, flood and soil notes.

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We also work in Chippewa Lake, Westfield Center, Lodi, Litchfield, Guilford Township, Spencer, Gloria Glens Park, Chatham, Harrisville, Homer, Westfield Township.

Basement waterproofing in Medina County, Ohio covers wet basements, sump pumps, crack and wall repair, egress windows and yard drainage in every city, village and township. One form starts a free estimate wherever the house sits in the county.

The 2020 census counted 182,470 people in Medina County; Medina is the seat and Brunswick the biggest city. Wikipedia lists four cities, seven villages and 17 townships across about 423 square miles, and current figures are on the Census Bureau's Medina County QuickFacts.

The county stretches from suburban subdivisions near Cleveland to farm townships along the Wayne County line, and the ground changes along the way. The town pages below cover each place's own rules; this page covers what holds county-wide. Most of the county uses area code 330 with its 234 overlay. The Medina County Building Department and the Sanitary Engineering Department set many of the rules that apply to basement work, both covered below.

What we're called out for in Medina County

Large unfinished basement with light gray painted walls, open ceiling joists and steel stairsBasement WaterproofingInterior drain tile, exterior membranes and wall sealing to stop seepage at the source.Concrete block wall with a vertical crack running through patched mortar jointsFoundation Crack RepairLeaking or widening cracks in poured concrete and block walls sealed or repaired.Unfinished basement with exposed plumbing, a water heater and a bare concrete floorSump Pump InstallationNew pits, replacement pumps, check valves, discharge lines and battery backups.Perforated drain pipe laid on gravel in a freshly dug trenchYard Drainage and French DrainsFrench drains, downspout lines and regrading that move water away from the house.Finished basement room with carpet and windows set high in the wallEgress WindowsCode-size basement escape windows cut in with a drained window well.Close-up of a gray cinder block wall with rough mortar jointsBowing Wall RepairInward-leaning or horizontally cracked walls braced, anchored or rebuilt.

Why does Medina County ground hold so much water?

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources describes the county as covered by glacial till, lake deposits and outwash, with the clay-rich Hayesville and Hiram tills forming the surface over much of it. FEMA's flood study adds that the upland till soils, about 88 percent of the county, generally have slow permeability.

The east side is rolling, with steep Sharon Sandstone ridges strongest in the northeast; the west is flatter and more clay. Both sides share wet springs.

Where has Medina County flooded?

FEMA lists historic floods in 1913, 1927, 1935, 1950, 1959, 1961, 1968, 1969, 1992 and 2003. In July 2003, 37 homes and 110 apartment units countywide had major flood damage, with the worst in Medina, Montville, Lafayette and Westfield Townships. FEMA maps flood zones for Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Seville, Chippewa Lake, Lodi, Westfield Center, Gloria Glens Park and the unincorporated county.

County sewer rules that touch basement work

The Medina County Sanitary Engineering Department serves about 50,000 water and sewer customers, and its code sets three rules worth knowing.

Which building department issues permits in Medina County

It depends on the address. The county's building department page lists three area building departments: Brunswick, the City of Medina and Wadsworth. Since January 1, 2025, Wadsworth's residential building code work has been handled by the Medina County Building Department, with zoning still at the city.

Where the house isBuilding permits
City of MedinaCity of Medina Building Department (Waterproofing and Foundation Repair permit, online)
City of BrunswickBrunswick Building Division, 4095 Center Road
Wadsworth and the townshipsMedina County Building Department, 791 W. Smith Road, after local zoning

Townships such as Hinckley have no building department of their own, only zoning.

About Medina County

Formed on paper in 1812 and organized in 1818, the county takes its name from Medina in Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area, bordered by Cuyahoga, Summit, Wayne, Ashland and Lorain counties.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the southern edge of the county's moraines roughly marks the divide between the Lake Erie and Ohio River basins. Rocky River and Black River water flows north to the lake, while River Styx, Chippewa Creek and Wolf Creek drain south toward the Tuscarawas.

The Medina County Park District, formed in 1965, manages about 6,353 acres, including restored wetlands at Granger and Chippewa Lake.

Weather and climate in Medina County

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals give Chippewa Lake, near the middle of the county, 40.55 inches of precipitation a year, Brunswick in the north 42.73 inches, Akron-Canton to the east 41.57 and Cleveland Hopkins to the north 41.03 (NOAA normals).

June is the wettest month at three of the four stations, and February is the driest at all four. News 5 Cleveland places northern Medina County in the secondary lake-effect snowbelt.

How a waterproofing job works with us

  1. Send the form

    Your name and phone first, then the address and a few details about the water or the wall.

  2. We get back to you

    We call you back to talk through what you're seeing and pick a time to come out.

  3. We inspect and quote

    We look at the basement and the outside of the house, show you where the water is getting in, then write up a price.

  4. You decide

    The method, the schedule and any permit are settled with you before work starts.

The inspection and the written estimate are free, and you're under no obligation to go ahead.

Medina County questions

Do I need a permit for basement waterproofing in a township?
Townships in Medina County handle zoning, while building permits come from the Medina County Building Department at 791 W. Smith Road (330-722-9220). Its regulations require approval before anyone alters or repairs a structure, and work started without a permit can draw an extra fee of up to double the permit cost. We confirm the permit for your address before work starts.
Who fixes a sewer backup in Medina County?
Start with who maintains the line. Under the county sanitary code, owners keep their own service connection clear and pay to snake or root-cut it, while the County repairs breaks in the part under the public right-of-way after the owner provides camera footage. Brunswick and Wadsworth publish their own contacts for city sewer problems; see the Brunswick and Wadsworth pages.
Is my Medina County home in a flood zone?
FEMA's Flood Insurance Study maps flood hazard areas along the Rocky River branches, Plum Creek, Mallet Creek, River Styx, Chippewa Creek and other streams. Township and village zoning forms, such as those in Brunswick Hills and Seville, ask whether a lot is in a flood plain district, so the zoning office can tell you.
How many cities, villages and townships are in Medina County?
Wikipedia counts four cities (Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth and part of Rittman), seven villages and 17 townships, plus the census areas of Sharon Center and Valley City. Building permits for most of them come from the county.
Which way does water drain in Medina County?
Part of the county drains north to Lake Erie through the Rocky and Black rivers, and part drains south toward the Ohio River through River Styx, Chippewa Creek and Wolf Creek. The divide follows the southern edge of the county's glacial moraines.
Which area codes do Medina County phone numbers use?
Most of the county uses 330 with the 234 overlay. A few prefixes use 440, overlaid by 436 since 2024.
Does Medina County have soil maps for my property?
The USDA soil survey and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources both map the county's soils, which are mostly slow-draining till. They are a useful start, but a look at the actual backfill and water level at your house tells us more.
Where do I apply for a county building permit?
It is at 791 W. Smith Road in Medina, phone 330-722-9220, open weekdays from 8:00 to 4:30, with no permits issued after 4 p.m. Inspections must be requested by 3 p.m. the business day before.
Who handles stormwater rules in Medina County?
The County Engineer's Stormwater Department administers the county's stormwater and flood damage reduction regulations, reviewing plans and issuing stormwater permits for new development. Brunswick and Wadsworth run their own storm water programs.
Does Medina County offer help paying for basement waterproofing?
A county cost-share or rebate program for waterproofing or backwater valves did not turn up in the county's sanitary or building pages. Check with your city or village, and with your insurance agent about water backup coverage.

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Sources: Medina County · Wikipedia: Medina County, Ohio · Census QuickFacts: Medina County · NOAA normals: Chippewa Lake · Medina County Engineer: stormwater · Medina County Sanitary Engineering: code of regulations · FEMA Flood Insurance Study, Medina County · Ohio DNR: ground water pollution potential of Medina County · Medina County Building Department

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