Crawl Space Repair & Basement Waterproofing in Greater Atlanta

Harris Waterproofing & Construction, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, award-winning home services company, helping Atlanta homeowners since 1989. The Harris team of caring employees offers affordable basement and crawlspace waterproofing solutions with a transferable, Life of Structure Warranty...and, it's nationally backed by the Grate Products Contractor Network. We care about the health of our customers, and offer a "Healthy Basement/Crawl Space Certificate", ensuring that their homes are protected from the ill effects of high humidity, moisture & mold.

Basement Waterproofing in Atlanta & Surrounding

Basement waterproofing system

Basement water problems are very common. If you live in a typically humid environment, a generally arid area, or somewhere in between, odds are you've had basement water issues at some point.

A wet basement is a major concern, and there are several other concerns that may occur as a result of basement water problems. Harris Waterproofing offers expert basement waterproofing solutions for Greater Atlanta and surrounding cities.

Moisture conditions are an inconvenience for many homeowners. If the base is made of poured concrete, brick walls, or clay tile, most homeowners in the Athens, Buford, Dacula, Good Hope, Sugar Hill areas face the same enemy: water. Water will seep into your home through gaps in basement walls or through the soil underneath your foundation.

Wet or flooding basements and musty crawl spaces may result from clogged or lacking gutters, downspouts, and inadequate drainage. It is important to ensure that your home has adequate drainage and waterproofing systems in place so that you do not have to deal with floods, water damage, or mold. We are Greater Atlanta’s one of the best basement waterproofing services providers.

Dehumidification system

If you have issues such as drywall cracks in the interior, uneven floors, foul odors, mold, mildew, heightened allergies or asthma symptoms, you may have an issue in your crawlspace. If you spot any of these problems, it's important to find the source of the problem and get it taken care of right away. If not, the problem will escalate and cause many unnecessary repairs in the long run.

Atlanta Crawlspace Encapsulation Solutions

We can create a healthier living space, lowering utility bills while adding additional dry storage space. Our solutions include warranted and patented products that are state-of-the-art for drying, sealing, and waterproofing your crawlspace.

Sump Pump Systems Installation

If the sump pump stops for any reason, the system will fail and your basement may get wet. That is why if you are going to rely on a sump pump to keep your basement dry, you should make it of the highest quality and make sure that it is regularly serviced.

At Harris Waterproofing, we recommend our GrateSump™ Sump Pump System. Our GrateSump™ liner has large punched holes that allow groundwater to easily enter and to be pumped out and has a built-in pump stand that keeps dirt away from the sump pump impeller.

Eliminating Basement Mold, Dust Mites & Odors in Metro Atlanta & Surrounding

Cleaning and maintaining your indoor living space will keep your home safe and healthy. There comes a time when disasters compromise your breathable air and generate problems that could affect your health and home.

Negative Effects of Mold, Dust Mites, and Odor

One of the most common problems your basement faces is moisture. Since the basement is underneath your home, whenever it experiences a flood or a burst pipe it is not surprising that surfaces are left damp. Over time, these areas become breeding grounds for mold and dust mites and can emit foul-smelling odors.

Leaving your basement in such an awful state can affect your rooms above. Mold and dust mites are microscopic in size, and can easily travel through vents and tiny holes. Being exposed to these organisms for a very long time can encourage allergies (skin and nasal), as well as destroy homes structures (e.g. walls and ceilings). Odors, on the other hand, make it hard to breathe inside your home.

Basement & Crawl Space Moisture Control in Metro Atlanta & Surrounding

A vapor barrier is a kind of material that's mostly used to prevent, or resist, moisture from coming in through the walls, ceilings, and floors. Commonly, it's found as a plastic or foil sheet, and when installed, the vapor barrier creates an additional envelope of protection. The vapor barrier is what stands between your home and the weather, and it is known as one of the various ways you can save energy, thereby lowering your heating bills during the winter and keeping your home cool and comfortable during the summer. You know you have an energy-efficient home when all you feel is comfortable, and you're enjoying the feeling of being able to put away money that was originally going to be used for your heating bill.

The aim of the vapor barrier is to prolong the life of your basement or crawlspace by reducing the temperature and limiting the entry of humidity. Letting humidity enter is just asking for trouble, as mold can quickly grow and infiltrate your home. Aside from mold, termites, fungi, and wood-loving insects are attracted to humidity.