Basement Waterproofing in Greensboro, NC
HydroHelp911 does basement waterproofing in Greensboro and Guilford County, from our office on West Cornwallis Drive. If you're looking for a reliable contractor for basement waterproofing, you're in the right place: we'll help you understand what is going on with your basement and recommend repairs built to last. Start with a free inspection, or read on to learn more. The ground in Greensboro is mostly clay, rated moderate for swelling and shrinking.
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Greensboro office
1515 W Cornwallis Dr Suite 201-B
Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone
(336) 914-5532Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Basement Waterproofing in Greensboro
Who Handles Basement Waterproofing Near You in Greensboro?
Basement waterproofing in Greensboro is handled by our Greensboro office, which is in town.
Soil: clay
Expansion risk: moderate
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes by decade built
The ground in Greensboro
How Does Greensboro Soil Affect Basements?
Cecil and Mecklenburg are the most common soils in the USDA sample inside Greensboro. Of the five points the USDA sampled inside Greensboro, two are Cecil, two are Mecklenburg and one is Vance. The wider county survey for Guilford County leads with Enon, at about a fifth of the land, then Cecil, Clifford and Mecklenburg. The USDA rates the sample inside Greensboro moderate for swelling and shrinking, which means it swells noticeably when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries.
Cecil is a deep soil that formed in place as pale rock such as granite and gneiss beneath it weathered, usually found on ridges and hillsides. Its top layer is sandy loam, and under that is red clay. Loam is soil with a mix of sand, silt and clay. It drains well.
Mecklenburg is a deep soil that formed in place as darker rock rich in iron and magnesium beneath it weathered, usually found on ridges and hillsides. Its top layer is loam, and under that is yellowish red clay. It drains well, and the USDA rates it moderate for swelling and shrinking, which means it swells noticeably when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries.
Soil survey: USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO), sdmdataaccess.nrcs.usda.gov. Inside Greensboro, the survey maps Cecil, Mecklenburg and Vance series. USDA rates the soil moderate for swelling and shrinking (weighted linear extensibility 3.5 percent). Across Guilford County, it maps Enon, Cecil, Clifford and Mecklenburg series. Series descriptions: USDA NRCS Official Series Descriptions for Cecil and Mecklenburg.
Our approach
How Do We Approach Basement Waterproofing in Greensboro?
A wet basement in Greensboro almost always traces back to water pressure in the ground around the home. That pressure, called hydrostatic pressure, pushes moisture through tiny cracks, through porous block, and up through the seam where the wall meets the slab.
We start every project with an inspection to find where the water is actually entering, then explain what we see in plain terms before recommending anything.
Depending on the cause, the answer may be an interior drainage and sump system that manages water that reaches the wall, a basement vapor barrier that stops ground humidity, targeted crack repair that seals a specific leak, or a combination.
If the issue is simple humidity with no active water intrusion, we will tell you that too. The goal is a basement you can use, diagnosed and matched to the right system.
Warranty terms, with their conditions, are on our warranties page.
How Much Rain and Humidity Does Greensboro Get?
Based on NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Greensboro Water Treatment Plant weather station, about 1 mile away, Greensboro averages 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and a July dew point of about 67 degrees, with about 63 days a year when the low reaches 32 degrees or colder.
Climate: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, the Greensboro Water Treatment Plant weather station and Piedmont Triad International Airport.
What we install
Which Basement Waterproofing Solutions Do We Install in Greensboro?
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Interior Waterproofing in Greensboro
Managing water that reaches the inside of the basement with a perimeter drainage system, a sump pump, and waterproof wall treatment to capture and remove it before it causes damage. -
Sump Pump Installation in Greensboro
Installing a primary sump pump and pit that automatically collects and removes water from the basement, the engine that keeps an interior waterproofing system dry. -
Backup Sump Pump Installation in Greensboro
Adding a backup pump that runs on a battery or on water pressure and keeps removing water during a power outage or primary pump failure, when basements are most at risk. -
Vapor Barrier Installation in Greensboro
Installing a barrier that resists moisture on basement walls and floors to block ground humidity and rising dampness, addressing moisture that drainage and pumps do not. -
Basement Crack Repair in Greensboro
Diagnosing structural versus cosmetic basement wall cracks and sealing them with injection to stop water intrusion, after determining the cause behind the crack.
Cost and scope
What Does Basement Waterproofing Cost in Greensboro?
The price of basement waterproofing depends on what the inspection finds. The free inspection ends with a written estimate that spells out the method, scope, and price.
What Moves the Price?
- The size of the basement
- The length of wall involved
- How the water is getting in
- Access to the work area
Where we work
Which Neighborhoods in Greensboro Do We Serve?
- Adams Farm
- Asheboro Community
- Brandt Trace Farms
- Brookwood Gardens
- Carriage Hills
- Downtown
- Dunleath
- Englewood Forest
- Forest Valley
- Friendly Lakes
- Glendale Hills
- Guilford Hills
- Hamilton Hills
- Hewitt Area
- Hunter Hills
- Lake Jeanette
- Latham Park
- Nealtown Farms
- O Henry Oaks
- Phillips Ave
- Rotherwood
- Sedgefield Lakes
- Southmont
- Sunset Hills
And 23 more neighborhoods inside the Greensboro city limits.
The city covers ZIP codes 27214, 27235, 27282, 27301, 27310, 27358, 27405, 27406, 27407, 27408, 27409, 27410, 27455.
Problem signs
What Are the Signs You May Need Basement Waterproofing in Greensboro?
- Wet Basement WallsWet basement walls show liquid water, damp patches, beads of moisture, or a trailing stain, most often low on the wall and at the cove joint, the seam where the wall meets the floor.
- Water in the Basement CoveWater in the basement cove appears along the cove joint, the seam where the floor slab meets the bottom of the foundation wall.
- Basement FloodingBasement flooding is liquid water entering and collecting on the basement floor.
- EfflorescenceEfflorescence is the white, chalky, sometimes crystalline powder that appears on concrete block, poured concrete, or brick foundation and basement walls.
- Musty OdorsA musty odor is a stale, earthy smell that tends to be strongest below grade and on humid days.
- Peeling Paint or Wall CracksPeeling paint and cracks on a basement wall are related signs that water and soil pressure are reaching the wall.
The crew
Some of the Team Members Who Work in Your Area
Greensboro is served from our Greensboro office. The same company schedules the inspection, runs the install, and answers a warranty call later.
Google reviews
What Do Homeowners Say?
Would definitely recommend! Justus Rowe was the guy that came to do my inspection and he’s awesome! Very knowledgeable on waterproofing and very professional. If you call, be sure to ask for Justus, you won’t be disappointed I can assure you! Great guy and great representative of the company!
Justin and his crew did a great job! Basement was left CLEAN, way more clean then when the crew went in. Justin was communicative and did exactly what they were hired to do. THANK YOU!
What Do Greensboro Homeowners Ask About Basement Waterproofing?
Don't see your question here? Call or fill out our quick online form, and our team will help.
There is no single price for basement waterproofing, because the cost depends on the size of the basement, the length of wall involved, how the water is getting in, and access. Your free inspection gives you a written estimate for your home, at no cost. For a rough figure before the visit, the cost calculator on our website gives a starting estimate. Financing is available, and your inspector can go over the options with you when you get your written estimate.
Nearby Towns
Which Towns Near Greensboro Do We Also Serve?
Schedule a Free Inspection for Basement Waterproofing in Greensboro
Two ways to start. Both are free, with no obligation.
Pick your own day in our calendar. You save $250 if you go ahead with the work.
Send a short form, and our office will call to book a time that suits you.
For new customers who book online through our website and then sign a contract.
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