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AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

875 Pickens Industrial Drive
4.53(
152
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•Approved Pro

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

875 Pickens Industrial Drive
4.53(
152
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
107 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, concrete, and gutter needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across the metro Atlanta area. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, AquaGuard is here to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space.

"They were quick to respond. The first time working with them. Aquaguard quickly identified the problem and I can fix it myself."

Sherron J on March 2025

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, concrete, and gutter needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across the metro Atlanta area. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, AquaGuard is here to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space.

"They were quick to respond. The first time working with them. Aquaguard quickly identified the problem and I can fix it myself."

Sherron J on March 2025

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SunDry Waterproofing, Inc.

5981 Kay Drive
4.40(
235
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•Approved Pro

SunDry Waterproofing, Inc.

5981 Kay Drive
4.40(
235
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
42 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

With business starting in 1995, SunDry Waterproofing, has been setting the standard for great customer service and top-notch workmanship. We take pride in our work and it shows. Our attention to detail is unmatched. You will see what separates us from our competition with every project we complete. Our clients love that we are fast and efficient without ever compromising quality. We take the time to listen to you in order to give you the best options available for your project. With experience and an attitude of our clients first, your experience with us will be great every time. Why not work with the best? Feel free to contact us at 678-969-9080 for a no cost, no obligation, evaluation and estimate.

"The service we received from Sundry Waterproofing was top notch. The salesperson, Jhonatan, provided detailed information about the process which was very helpful. Jack, the foreman, along with his team executed the plans for our basement waterproofing with precision and care. The team completed the work on time. Overall, our interaction with the team was pleasant and professional. "

Richard L on May 2025

With business starting in 1995, SunDry Waterproofing, has been setting the standard for great customer service and top-notch workmanship. We take pride in our work and it shows. Our attention to detail is unmatched. You will see what separates us from our competition with every project we complete. Our clients love that we are fast and efficient without ever compromising quality. We take the time to listen to you in order to give you the best options available for your project. With experience and an attitude of our clients first, your experience with us will be great every time. Why not work with the best? Feel free to contact us at 678-969-9080 for a no cost, no obligation, evaluation and estimate.

"The service we received from Sundry Waterproofing was top notch. The salesperson, Jhonatan, provided detailed information about the process which was very helpful. Jack, the foreman, along with his team executed the plans for our basement waterproofing with precision and care. The team completed the work on time. Overall, our interaction with the team was pleasant and professional. "

Richard L on May 2025

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GreenKeepers

125 Trade St
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro

GreenKeepers

125 Trade St
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
126 local quotes requested

We have been providing landscaping services for over 10 years. We specialize in landscape/hardscape installation/design as well as full service lawn maintenance. Currently, we are serving Athens/Oconee area and other nearby cities. Our customers rely on us to design, build, maintain, and enhance the exterior appearances of their homes. Our unparalleled knowledge and technical capabilities allow us to change a typical everyday look into a completely unique atmosphere. The satisfaction of our customers is our chief priority, and for that, we offer our personal and professional services. We provide outstanding hardscape and landscaping services, as well as quality lawn care to our residential customers. Fulfilling the needs of our customers is our greatest priority, and we feel proud to serve our customers for every job, no matter how big or small it is. The core of our success is our faithful residential and commercial customers. We have steadily grown into a landscape/hardscape design company through personal recommendations through our valuable customers and we feel confident in saying that we can fulfill your every desire. We promise that we will provide you with the best service, and also give personal attention to your landscape plans. Our aim is to win the complete confidence of our customers with our high performance. We ensure that our customers get the highest level of service every time. Our standard is to provide every customer with the best personalized service. In return, we have gained the confidence of our customers and enjoyed a superior reputation. We promise to provide all types of landscaping, hardscape services, whether it is maintenance-related, installation or design.

"My wife and I needed grading and 8 pallets of sod delivered so we could do an overhaul of our back yard. Jason, Ryan, and their crew did an exceptional job at getting all of that work done, even when mother nature was against us. When getting quotes from various companies, Jason was also the only person to explain to me the importance of how much sunlight was needed to allow the Bermuda grass to flourish. We wound up having to remove 10 trees for this to happen, so I really appreciated his expertise when he initially came to inspect the area in question. Overall, we are more than happy with the quality of work and how transparent Jason was throughout the process. Going forward, I will definitely be using The GreenKeepers should another occasion arrive!"

Kolby R on April 2024

We have been providing landscaping services for over 10 years. We specialize in landscape/hardscape installation/design as well as full service lawn maintenance. Currently, we are serving Athens/Oconee area and other nearby cities. Our customers rely on us to design, build, maintain, and enhance the exterior appearances of their homes. Our unparalleled knowledge and technical capabilities allow us to change a typical everyday look into a completely unique atmosphere. The satisfaction of our customers is our chief priority, and for that, we offer our personal and professional services. We provide outstanding hardscape and landscaping services, as well as quality lawn care to our residential customers. Fulfilling the needs of our customers is our greatest priority, and we feel proud to serve our customers for every job, no matter how big or small it is. The core of our success is our faithful residential and commercial customers. We have steadily grown into a landscape/hardscape design company through personal recommendations through our valuable customers and we feel confident in saying that we can fulfill your every desire. We promise that we will provide you with the best service, and also give personal attention to your landscape plans. Our aim is to win the complete confidence of our customers with our high performance. We ensure that our customers get the highest level of service every time. Our standard is to provide every customer with the best personalized service. In return, we have gained the confidence of our customers and enjoyed a superior reputation. We promise to provide all types of landscaping, hardscape services, whether it is maintenance-related, installation or design.

"My wife and I needed grading and 8 pallets of sod delivered so we could do an overhaul of our back yard. Jason, Ryan, and their crew did an exceptional job at getting all of that work done, even when mother nature was against us. When getting quotes from various companies, Jason was also the only person to explain to me the importance of how much sunlight was needed to allow the Bermuda grass to flourish. We wound up having to remove 10 trees for this to happen, so I really appreciated his expertise when he initially came to inspect the area in question. Overall, we are more than happy with the quality of work and how transparent Jason was throughout the process. Going forward, I will definitely be using The GreenKeepers should another occasion arrive!"

Kolby R on April 2024

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Jorge'Scapes

8 Pine Hollow
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

Jorge'Scapes

8 Pine Hollow
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
174 local quotes requested

A natural leader, Jorge always stood out from the rest with his professionalism and excellent work. From humble beginnings with a local Athens Landscaper to leading a crew, Jorge took the leap and started his own company in 2022. He is the guy to call if you want a professional service at a competitive price. Take a look at the services we offer below

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Jorge for a landscaping project, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, Jorge was incredibly responsive, answering my questions promptly and providing helpful insights to guide the project’s direction. Working with him was a truly pleasant experience. Jorge's friendly demeanor made communication easy and enjoyable. He takes the time to listen to your ideas and preferences, ensuring that he fully understands your vision before starting the work. His collaborative approach means that you feel like an integral part of the process, which I greatly appreciated. Jorge delivered on all his commitments, completing the work on time without sacrificing quality. The landscaping he provided is top-notch, showcasing his skills and attention to detail. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of his work, which truly enhanced the beauty of my property. Moreover, his pricing is highly competitive, making it possible to get exceptional service without breaking the bank. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the results and would recommend Jorge to anyone seeking reliable, high-quality landscaping services. You won’t be disappointed! Dory"

Dory S on August 2024

A natural leader, Jorge always stood out from the rest with his professionalism and excellent work. From humble beginnings with a local Athens Landscaper to leading a crew, Jorge took the leap and started his own company in 2022. He is the guy to call if you want a professional service at a competitive price. Take a look at the services we offer below

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Jorge for a landscaping project, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, Jorge was incredibly responsive, answering my questions promptly and providing helpful insights to guide the project’s direction. Working with him was a truly pleasant experience. Jorge's friendly demeanor made communication easy and enjoyable. He takes the time to listen to your ideas and preferences, ensuring that he fully understands your vision before starting the work. His collaborative approach means that you feel like an integral part of the process, which I greatly appreciated. Jorge delivered on all his commitments, completing the work on time without sacrificing quality. The landscaping he provided is top-notch, showcasing his skills and attention to detail. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of his work, which truly enhanced the beauty of my property. Moreover, his pricing is highly competitive, making it possible to get exceptional service without breaking the bank. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the results and would recommend Jorge to anyone seeking reliable, high-quality landscaping services. You won’t be disappointed! Dory"

Dory S on August 2024

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Crawlspaces and More

2625 Piedmont Rd NE
4.80(
76
)
•Approved Pro

Crawlspaces and More

2625 Piedmont Rd NE
4.80(
76
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
514 local quotes requested

Crawlspaces and More is proud to be your home repair professionals for waterproofing, mold removal, foundations, structural wood framing, and encapsulations. We are a contractor unlike any other in our industry because we customize projects for your specific needs and have more solutions available than our larger competitors. Book a free consultation today and experience the all star difference!

"They had to take out a portion of my front wall which was not planned on, and the conic quality of the concrete was not as good as I thought it should be they destroyed the brick wall that they said they would be able to save and I think they also damaged an additional plumbing line, which I’m going to have to have repaired But we did get the leaking stopped, which was the big part of the problem they had to dig up the entire front foundation down to the 8 foot footer and re-waterproof the wall put in a French drain system and a new drainage system for the gutter and a sump pump"

Dennis K on December 2023

Crawlspaces and More is proud to be your home repair professionals for waterproofing, mold removal, foundations, structural wood framing, and encapsulations. We are a contractor unlike any other in our industry because we customize projects for your specific needs and have more solutions available than our larger competitors. Book a free consultation today and experience the all star difference!

"They had to take out a portion of my front wall which was not planned on, and the conic quality of the concrete was not as good as I thought it should be they destroyed the brick wall that they said they would be able to save and I think they also damaged an additional plumbing line, which I’m going to have to have repaired But we did get the leaking stopped, which was the big part of the problem they had to dig up the entire front foundation down to the 8 foot footer and re-waterproof the wall put in a French drain system and a new drainage system for the gutter and a sump pump"

Dennis K on December 2023

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CDG Waterproofing Services LLC

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5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

CDG Waterproofing Services LLC

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5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
462 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Extremely well, staff very qualified and friendly"

John W on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Extremely well, staff very qualified and friendly"

John W on August 2025

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JJ Landscaping LLC

4.40(
15
)
•Approved Pro

JJ Landscaping LLC

4.40(
15
)
•Approved Pro
923 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Gardening is Happiness. We are a full service landscaping company here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams

"The bushed needed to be trimmed and I asked how much is the charged he mentioned $500.00 and he was greedy and there is no trash in the yard and I said $250.00 and said he will gonna come back next week and do the backyard. But at least you gonna call me and can still do the backyard and never reached out and I never received any further update from JJ Landscaping LLC and I call another company to do the service."

Well O on August 2025

Gardening is Happiness. We are a full service landscaping company here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams

"The bushed needed to be trimmed and I asked how much is the charged he mentioned $500.00 and he was greedy and there is no trash in the yard and I said $250.00 and said he will gonna come back next week and do the backyard. But at least you gonna call me and can still do the backyard and never reached out and I never received any further update from JJ Landscaping LLC and I call another company to do the service."

Well O on August 2025

Broker Construction

Broker Construction
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•Approved Pro

Broker Construction

Broker Construction
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro
330 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

With over 25yrs of professional licensed experience, Broker Construction LLC is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance! Our team is dedicated and committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote, we look forward to serving you!.

With over 25yrs of professional licensed experience, Broker Construction LLC is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance! Our team is dedicated and committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote, we look forward to serving you!.

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Morse and Son's Cement Finishing

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Morse and Son's Cement Finishing

5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
384 local quotes requested

Family owned business with over 25 years of experience - Concrete - Pouring & Repair - Concrete - Stamped & Decorative - Driveways - Concrete

"Rafael crew was on time and very dependable. Morse concrete prepared formed, placed and finished 4000 plus square foot slab on grade in one day. Could not ask for any better service. I highly recommend Morse and sons cement finishing"

GRALL M on February 2025

Family owned business with over 25 years of experience - Concrete - Pouring & Repair - Concrete - Stamped & Decorative - Driveways - Concrete

"Rafael crew was on time and very dependable. Morse concrete prepared formed, placed and finished 4000 plus square foot slab on grade in one day. Could not ask for any better service. I highly recommend Morse and sons cement finishing"

GRALL M on February 2025

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Mow Masters LLC

4.33(
12
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•Approved Pro

Mow Masters LLC

4.33(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
866 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Mow Masters LLC is a full professional landscape and Hardscape company specializing in maintenance, installation, irrigation, Hardscape services. We have the experience and the dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"My lawn looked like a jungle they came and in no time my lawn looked amazing! Customer service was great very polite and cordial."

Carolina G on February 2025

Mow Masters LLC is a full professional landscape and Hardscape company specializing in maintenance, installation, irrigation, Hardscape services. We have the experience and the dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"My lawn looked like a jungle they came and in no time my lawn looked amazing! Customer service was great very polite and cordial."

Carolina G on February 2025

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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Athens, GA

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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