Basement Services
A wet basement isn't just an annoyance. Left alone, it rots framing, ruins whatever you're storing down there, and quietly works on your foundation. Around Atlanta the culprit is usually the same: red clay soil that holds water against your foundation wall for days after a storm, with nowhere to go but in. We find where the water is actually getting in, stop it at the source, and repair what it already damaged. No guesswork, no sealing over a problem and hoping.
Wet basements, the straight version
After a hard Atlanta rain, water saturates the clay around your foundation and builds pressure against the walls and floor. That pressure pushes water through cracks, cold joints, and the seam where the wall meets the floor. So the leak you see inside is really a drainage problem outside. Stopping it for good means managing the water, not just patching the spot where it shows up.
Don't wait for an inch of standing water. These are the early tells:
If you're seeing any of these, get it looked at before the next big storm.
This is the question most homeowners are really asking, so here's the straight version.
Interior waterproofing manages water once it reaches your foundation: an interior drain at the footing, a sump pump, and crack sealing. It's less invasive, costs less, and solves the large majority of Atlanta basement leaks.
Exterior waterproofing stops water before it touches the wall — excavating down to the footing, sealing the outside of the foundation, and fixing the grading and drainage. It's a bigger, more expensive job, and it's the right call when the problem is the wall itself or the grade is dumping water at the house.
Most homes do fine with interior work. We'll tell you honestly which one your basement actually needs, even when the smaller job is the answer.
Atlanta's red clay is expansive soil. It swells when it's wet and shrinks when it's dry, and it drains slowly, so after a storm it holds water against your foundation long after the rain stops. That standing water builds hydrostatic pressure and finds the weak points. Older homes in places like Decatur, Druid Hills, and Kirkwood add another wrinkle: foundations built before modern drainage standards, often with no interior drain at all. Knowing how water moves through our specific soil — across the neighborhoods we serve — is half the job.
If you've got active water, a few things help before we get there: kill power to the affected area if it's safe, move what you can off the floor, and don't run electronics that are sitting in water. Then call us. We're available 24/7 for active flooding, so you're not waiting until Monday while the water sits. Once it's stable, we move into water damage repair if the flooding got to your finishes or framing.
Basement waterproofing costs depend on what's actually wrong: interior drainage and a sump cost far less than full exterior excavation, and crack repair sits somewhere in between. We publish honest ranges instead of hiding behind "call for a quote" — but the real number comes from seeing your basement, so the free inspection is where you get it.
How It Works
We keep the process simple and transparent so you know exactly what to expect before anyone starts work.
We evaluate the crawlspace or basement and document what we find with photos and moisture readings.
We review moisture levels, drainage, and structural integrity to understand the full picture.
You receive a practical proposal tailored to your property. No jargon, no pressure, no surprises.
Our team performs the work and walks you through the result so you see exactly what was done and why.
What's Included
From interior drainage and crack repair to sump pumps and structural support, every fix targets the actual cause of water in your basement.
Water usually gets in through foundation cracks, wall joints, or rising groundwater during heavy rain. We install interior French drains that collect water at the footing and route it to a sump, and seal the cracks where water is pushing through. This is the workhorse fix for most Atlanta basements.
A sump pump is your basement's last line of defense. We install dependable systems sized for the groundwater around your foundation, and if yours is old or failing, we repair or replace it before it quits during the storm you need it most.
When water's already in, we pump it out fast to limit the damage and get the space stable enough to start repairs — whether the cause is heavy rain, groundwater buildup, or a failed pump. Available 24/7 for active flooding.
Years of water pressure can crack or bow a foundation wall. We brace and stabilize it so it stops moving and works alongside the waterproofing instead of against it. Larger settlement issues roll into our foundation repair work.
Cracks in a basement foundation wall — especially paired with water intrusion — are a structural concern, not a cosmetic one. We install support systems that stabilize cracked or bowing walls and pair them with waterproofing so the basement stays dry and secure.
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Extremely happy and grateful for the service I received. They came out the same day I called for an estimate and provided it right away. I loved the entire experience, and would definitely recommend them and use them again.
Frequently Asked
Don’t Wait Until It’s Major
Schedule a crawlspace or basement evaluation and understand what needs attention — no pressure, no obligation.
Free & No Obligation
Tell us what’s happening under the house. We’ll follow up within one business day.