Basement Wall & Floor Leak Repair in Atlanta, GA

Your walls and floor are the most common sources of water leaking into your basement. If a basement is even the slightest bit wet, it has the potential to cause many problems in the future such as structural damage, foundation damage, mold and mildew growth, foul odor, and so on. At Harris Waterproofing & Construction, Inc. we fix your leak on the basement wall or floor and provide complete waterproof services for your basement.

We are your local trusted waterproofing company. For more than 31 years, we have proudly served Alpharetta, Atlanta, Duluth, Dunwoody, and other cities throughout the Greater Atlanta area.

Causes of Wall & Floor Leaks

The foundation process of basement construction and the materials used in it play a great role in water leaking from basement walls and floor. To understand the reasons behind the leaks you need to understand the characteristics of your basement’s foundation.

• Cove Joint: Cove joint is the joint between the floor and the walls of a basement. As hydrostatic pressure (water pressure) increases, water tends to leak into your basement through cove joint since water frequently accumulates under the floor and the foundation wall.
• Mortar Joint: The gap between concrete blocks or bricks filled with mortar in a basement is called the mortar joint. Mortar is a porous material. So, water can easily leak through.
• Wall Cracks: When cracks occur in foundation walls due to lateral pressure (pressure of soil from sideway) or the foundation settling, water seeps through it and enters the basement.
• Floor Cracks: When Hydrostatic Pressure Increases below the concrete floor it causes cracks, resulting in floor leak