Most crawl space and foundation water problems in metro Atlanta are surface water problems. Roof water and yard runoff are being delivered to the base of the wall, and the ground around the house slopes the wrong way.
We fix it from the outside — regrading to move water away, perimeter drainage to intercept what remains, and routing downspouts to a proper discharge rather than a splash block.
Do you need this?
If any of these sound like your property, this is the service:
- Water pools against the foundation after rain
- The crawl space is damp, musty or has standing water
- Efflorescence or staining is showing on foundation walls
- Downspouts discharge straight onto the ground at the wall
- Soil has settled and now slopes back toward the house
How the job runs
- 1
Diagnose the source
Roof water, surface runoff, a high water table or a failed gutter are all different problems with different fixes. Getting this wrong means spending money on the wrong solution.
- 2
Regrade away from the house
Positive fall established around the perimeter — roughly six inches over the first ten feet. This alone solves a surprising number of cases.
- 3
Perimeter drainage
Where regrading is not enough, a perimeter drain intercepts water before it reaches the wall and carries it away.
- 4
Route the roof water
Downspouts piped underground to a proper discharge point well away from the foundation. Splash blocks are not a solution in Georgia rainfall.
What affects your price
Perimeter length, depth, access around the house and how far the discharge point is are the main drivers.
We quote after seeing the site, and the price we give you is fixed and in writing. Estimates are free and there is no obligation.
Get a free quoteWhy it's different in Georgia
Georgia clay expands when wet and shrinks when dry, and that constant movement against a foundation is what opens cracks over time. Keeping water away from the perimeter is not just about the crawl space — it is about the structure.