Water damage restoration in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta homes sit on Piedmont red clay that sheds water toward foundations, so basements and crawl spaces take on water after heavy storms. Summer thunderstorms, the remnants of Gulf and Atlantic hurricanes, and a few hard freezes each winter cause most of the water damage. The December 2022 cold snap burst pipes across the metro. The city's heavy tree cover also means limbs come through roofs in storms, and the September 2009 floods showed how quickly creeks here can rise.
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- Fulton County · 67 ZIP codes
Local conditions
What causes water damage in Atlanta
In-town neighborhoods such as Kirkwood, Virginia-Highland and West End have early-1900s bungalows on crawl spaces. Suburbs in Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb have split-levels and basement homes from the 1960s onward, often built into sloped lots where one wall is below grade. Galvanized supply lines and polybutylene plumbing still turn up in older and 1980s–'90s homes.
Basement water
Clay holds water against foundation walls. Water enters at the wall-floor joint or through block walls on the uphill side after heavy rain.
Crawl space moisture
Humid summers and poor drainage keep crawl spaces damp, which leads to mold on joists and sagging insulation.
Storm tree damage
Falling limbs puncture roofs, and rain gets into attics and ceilings before a tarp goes on.
Common calls
Most requested in Atlanta
Flooded Basement Cleanup
Flooded basement cleanup means pumping out the water, removing wet carpet, drywall and insulation that can't be saved, cleaning and disinfecting, and drying the space with dehumidifiers.
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Mold Remediation
Mold remediation contains the affected area, removes moldy porous materials, cleans hard surfaces and fixes the moisture problem that caused it.
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Storm and Flood Damage
Storm and flood cleanup removes outside water that entered through the roof, windows, doors or foundation, discards porous materials it contaminated, and dries the structure.
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Ceiling Leak Water Damage
A wet ceiling needs the leak stopped at its source (roof, plumbing, HVAC drain or a bathroom above), the ceiling cavity dried, and damaged drywall and insulation replaced.
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Atlanta at a glance
- County
- Fulton County, Georgia
- ZIP codes covered
- 30301, 30302, 30303, 30304, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30315, 30316, 30317, 30318, 30319, 30321, 30322, 30324, 30325, 30326, 30327, 30328, 30329, 30331, 30332, 30333, 30334, 30336, 30337, 30338, 30339, 30340, 30341, 30342, 30343, 30344, 30345, 30346, 30348, 30349, 30350, 30353, 30354, 30355, 30357, 30360, 30361, 30363, 30368, 30369, 30370, 30371, 30375, 30377, 30392, 30394, 30398, 31106, 31107, 31126, 31139, 31141, 31193
- Main local risks
- Basement water, Crawl space moisture, Storm tree damage
- Licensing
- See the Georgia page for the licensing board to check
FAQ
Atlanta questions
Why does my Atlanta basement leak after storms?
Red clay drains poorly and holds water against foundation walls. Gutters, downspout extensions, grading and interior drainage are the usual fixes once the space is dried.
Do I need a permit for water damage repair in Atlanta?
Structural, plumbing and electrical work generally needs a permit from the City of Atlanta or your county. Ask your contractor what your job requires.
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Water damage in Atlanta?
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