Will regrading fix my wet crawlspace?

In most cases it is the largest single factor. Surface water and roof runoff account for the majority of crawlspace moisture we see. Where a high water table or a seep is involved, regrading is paired with a footing drain.

How far should downspouts discharge from the house?

Far enough to be past the backfill zone and onto ground that keeps falling away — usually at least eight to ten feet, and further on flat sites. Buried solid pipe to daylight is the durable version.

Can you regrade without disturbing my landscaping?

Usually we can work around established plantings, though beds sitting above the slab or siding line often have to be lowered. We tell you upfront what has to move.

How quickly will I see a difference?

At the next rain. Grading and roof water routing change behavior immediately, unlike sealants that only address symptoms inside.

Water first

Foundation Regrading & Washout Repair in North Georgia

Positive-slope regrading, swales and drain tie-ins that move water away from foundations, crawl spaces and eroded driveways.

Most wet crawlspaces and damp basements are a grading problem, not a waterproofing problem. If the ground slopes toward the wall, or a downspout dumps at the corner, no amount of sealant fixes it. We regrade, extend and drain so water leaves before it reaches the structure.

Part of our Drainage & Erosion Control in North Georgia work across North Georgia.

What we see most often

Ground sloping back toward the foundation after settlement or landscaping
Downspouts discharging within a foot of the wall
Washouts and rills cutting along the drip line
Mulch and beds built up above the siding or slab edge

Scope of work

What this work includes

Perimeter regrading

Rebuilding positive slope away from the structure on every side, tied into a swale or outfall that keeps going.

Downspout & roof water routing

Buried solid pipe carrying roof water well past the foundation to daylight instead of pooling at the corners.

Washout repair

Filling, compacting and armoring eroded areas along foundations, slabs and drip lines so they stop reopening.

Foundation & footing drains

Where regrading alone cannot solve it, subsurface drainage at the wall tied to a gravity outfall or sump.

A dry perimeter you stop thinking about, and a crawlspace that smells like nothing.

How it goes

Our process

Step 01
Watch it rain
Identify the actual entry point rather than guessing.
Step 02
Route roof water
Get gutters and downspouts fully off the building first.
Step 03
Regrade
Rebuild slope, swales and outfall with compacted material.
Step 04
Finish
Seed, mat or stone the repaired perimeter.

Common questions

Foundation Regrading questions we get

Will regrading fix my wet crawlspace?: In most cases it is the largest single factor. Surface water and roof runoff account for the majority of crawlspace moisture we see. Where a high water table or a seep is involved, regrading is paired with a footing drain.
How far should downspouts discharge from the house?: Far enough to be past the backfill zone and onto ground that keeps falling away — usually at least eight to ten feet, and further on flat sites. Buried solid pipe to daylight is the durable version.
Can you regrade without disturbing my landscaping?: Usually we can work around established plantings, though beds sitting above the slab or siding line often have to be lowered. We tell you upfront what has to move.
How quickly will I see a difference?: At the next rain. Grading and roof water routing change behavior immediately, unlike sealants that only address symptoms inside.

Where we work

Drainage & Erosion across North Georgia

We handle drainage & erosion for property owners across the north side of Atlanta — Cumming, Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Woodstock, Canton and Ball Ground — and up through Jasper, Ellijay and Blue Ridge. Choose your area for local conditions, permitting and recent work nearby.

Regional overviews: Drainage & Erosion in North Georgia, Drainage & Erosion in Lake Lanier, Drainage & Erosion in North Georgia Mountains, Drainage & Erosion in North Atlanta.

Also serving Milton, Dahlonega.

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Foundation Regrading & Washout Repair in North Georgia

What we see most often

What this work includes

Perimeter regrading

Downspout & roof water routing

Washout repair

Foundation & footing drains

Our process

Watch it rain

Route roof water

Regrade

Finish

Foundation Regrading questions we get

Drainage & Erosion across North Georgia

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