Level lots and clay subsoil let water collect under the house. We move it out and keep it out.
Much of Fort Valley is flat, and flat yards drain slowly. When a summer thunderstorm or a week of winter rain comes through, water runs toward the foundation, sinks through the sandy topsoil, hits the clay and spreads sideways. A crawl space set a little lower than the yard becomes the collection point.
The signs build over time. Puddles or mud after storms, water lines on the foundation walls, rusted ductwork straps, and a heavy damp smell that lingers for days. Left alone, that standing water softens the soil under footings and piers and keeps the framing wet long enough to invite rot and termites.
Waterproofing starts with getting water out. We trench an interior drain along the low walls, run it to a sump basin with a pump, and discharge the water away from the house. A sealed liner then goes over the ground and up the walls. Gutter and grading advice comes with the inspection, along with a written quote.
Our crawl space waterproofing scope is the same on every Fort Valley home, whatever the Peach County ground turns out to be doing.

From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, you deal with the Trench Guys team - start to finish.
We come out (you don't even have to be home), inspect top to bottom, and pinpoint exactly what's going on - no scare tactics.
You get a clear, fixed-price plan with options to fit most budgets. We explain everything in plain English.
Our experienced crews do the work right the first time, treat your home with respect, and clean up when we're done.
Your waterproofing is backed by a lifetime warranty and our workmanship guarantee. If something's not right, we make it right.
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I don't usually write reviews but John and his crew are absolutely awesome. They did my crawl space encapsulation. I got other quotes - don't waste your time with the other guys. Outstanding service at an incredible price!
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We run the same crews across Peach County and the rest of Middle Georgia.
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