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Causes of Basement Leaks & Flooding in Metro Atlanta & Nearby Areas in GA
The ground around your foundation absorbs rainwater and becomes wet. The water exerts pressure on the exterior of the basement walls, eventually finding its way in, leading to leaks. Clogged drain pipes are incapable of protecting your basement from this effect. Getting an expert to assess your situation and provide a solution is essential to prevent further structural damage and health hazards related to humidity.
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, as well as those caused by people, such as runoff from neighboring construction sites, can all cause your basement to flood. Protecting your home with an effective drainage system and a good quality sump pump will mitigate risks of basement damage.
French Drains
(the old-fashioned solution)
The French Drain has been the standard solution for groundwater control in foundations and basements for over 100 years. Despite being a decent water drainage solution, they tend to become clogged over time due to silt being dragged into the pipes by the water flow. To fix them, the foundation must be dug up all the way to the footing, which is a major annoyance.
Nowadays, when building a house or implementing draining solutions to an already built one, modern alternatives to the french drain are always preferred.
Interior Perimeter Drainage Systems in Atlanta & Surrounding Areas
Harris Waterproofing offers a superior alternative to the outdated French drain. Our drainage system, installed along the perimeter of your basement’s interior, features valves that can be opened or closed remotely for maintenance purposes, without compromising its integrity in any way. It also remains accessible even after years of use – unlike more traditional methods which become clogged over time.
We have two types of systems available depending on what you want improved about your home’s foundation and to achieve the Level 2 Healthy Basement Certificate which is a warranty for your system.
GrateDrain™
GrateDrain™ provides a drainage solution for general basement water problems.
GrateTrench™
GrateTrench™ is the solution for bulkhead water problems
Sump Pumps Installed in Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville & Surrounding Areas
The heart of our waterproofing system is the sump pump. As the perimeter drains collect all the groundwater from your foundation it will collect in our patented GrateSump™ sump pit and pumped up using our powerful FastSump Sump Pumps and discharged as far away as soon as possible!
Battery Backup Sump Pumps
Your sump pump relies on your home’s electricity to operate.
Yet, what happens when a storm knocks down the power and your sump pump is off when you need it most?
Our Level 3 Healthy Basement Certificate offers two types of battery-operated backup systems. Grate Sump Plus™ and Grate Sump Plus II™.
Both designed to keep your basement dry no matter how much water comes your way!
Grate Sump Plus
The Grate Sump Plus™ provides effective protection for your basement during power outages. It will automatically kick in during power outages and automatically recharge when the power comes back on.
The battery powers one 4-amp pump for up to 8,000-10,000 gallons and the system can be configured with two batteries for up to 12,000-14,000 gallons output.
The system also comes with a low battery alarm and LED indicator to let you know in advance if more power is needed.
Grate Sump Plus II
Our Grate Sump Plus II™ is the ultimate protection for your basement.
This dual-pump system can handle virtually any amount of water, and keep your basement dry even during prolonged power outages.
It has all the powerful features of the Grate Sump Plus systems, times 2!
Like all of our products, the Grate Sump Plus II is also Nationally backed by our Healthy Basement Certificate with a limited Transferable Lifetime Warranty!
iBasement Systems & Crawl Space Systems Certificates
The iBasement Systems and Crawl Space Systems Certificates were created using specific sets of criteria to provide a healthy indoor living environment. Air pollutants and excessive moisture levels in the basement or crawl space can negatively impact the odors in the home as well as cause health problems with those who live there year-round - including yourself!
We offer 6 levels of iBasement Certificate, and 5 levels Crawl Space Systems Certificate, each designed to solve specific problems and protect your home, family, and property value on the long run.
Steps towards a healthy basement and a Nationally Backed Warranty.
All of our Healthy Basement / Crawl Space Contractors are trained and certified.
Steps towards a healthy crawl space and a Nationally Backed Warranty.
All of our Healthy Basement / Crawl Space Contractors are trained and certified.
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Service Area
Harris Waterproofing offers a variety of services from waterproofing to foundation repairs. We offer the following services in your area, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, sump pump installation and service, basement crack repair, vapor barriers and moisture control.