Gallaway is a small, tight-knit community just north of Memphis, where modest homes on generous lots sit on that heavy silty clay that holds water like a sponge. Many of the houses here are older brick ranches and farmhouse-style homes, often with pier-and-beam foundations or shallow crawl-height spaces, and the lots are long and narrow or wide and open depending on where you are. If you live near the Gallaway Community Center or along the old highway corridor, you know how quickly a summer thunderstorm can turn a dry yard into a pond.
That is why homeowners in Gallaway (38036) call Memphis Waterproofing. We understand the local ground: the clay pockets that swell and shrink, the high water table near the creek bottoms, and the way water sneaks into basements and foundation walls after a heavy rain. Whether your house is near the Gallaway Elementary School or out on one of the rural acreage tracts, we can help you figure out why water is getting in and what to do about it.
Waterproofing Us in Gallaway (38036)
Gallaway sits on the same windblown loess and silty clay that covers much of the Memphis metro, and that soil is the root of most water problems here. When it rains hard, the clay absorbs slowly and then swells, pushing hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls. On the rural acreage lots, surface water often sheets across the yard and pools against the house because the grade was never properly shaped. On the smaller in-town lots, downspouts and window wells are common culprits, especially on older homes where the original drainage has settled or clogged. We see a lot of wet lower walls, damp slab edges, and foundation cracks that weep after storms. Because true basements are uncommon in this area, most of our work involves foundation waterproofing, exterior drainage, and crack repair rather than full basement systems, but we handle both. Our team has worked on homes throughout Gallaway and the surrounding Memphis area, from simple crack injections to full interior drain tile installations, and we know how to read the local ground.
We have been serving Gallaway and the greater Memphis area for years, and we understand the specific challenges that come with the local soil and weather. Our experience means we can usually tell you within the first visit whether you need a simple repair or a more involved drainage solution.
Our services in Gallaway
- Basement Waterproofing in Gallaway · Complete waterproofing for Memphis homes with below-grade space…
- Interior Drain Tile System in Gallaway · Interior perimeter drain tile installed beneath the slab edge…
- Exterior Basement Waterproofing in Gallaway · Exterior excavation down to the footing with membrane or dimple-board…
- Foundation Waterproofing in Gallaway · Waterproofing for block, poured and old brick foundations…
- Foundation Crack Repair in Gallaway · Epoxy and polyurethane injection for non-structural foundation cracks…
- Sump Pump Installation & Replacement in Gallaway · New sump pits, pump replacement and discharge line correction…
- Bowing Wall Repair in Gallaway · Carbon fiber straps, steel I-beams or wall anchors to stop and stabilize a…
- French Drain Installation in Gallaway · Exterior drains installed along the foundation wall that intercept groundwater…
- Drain Tile Repair & Replacement in Gallaway · Repair of collapsed, clogged or root-bound footing drains…
- Vapor Barrier Installation in Gallaway · Heavy-duty vapor barrier sheets installed across basement walls and slab to…
- Basement Wall Sealing in Gallaway · Surface preparation, efflorescence removal and penetrating or membrane sealers…
- Battery Backup Sump Pumps in Gallaway · Battery backup systems that keep pumping when a Mid-South thunderstorm knocks…
- Free Basement Inspection in Gallaway · Complete basement and foundation moisture inspection: walls, floor, cracks…
- Basement Mold Remediation in Gallaway · Mold removal paired with the moisture fix that prevents its return…
- Window Well Drainage & Repair in Gallaway · Window well drains, liners and covers that stop wells from filling and dumping…
- Egress Window Installation in Gallaway · Egress windows for finished basements: cut, framed…
How a Job Works in Gallaway
Step 1: You call us at (901) 519-3853 or fill out our contact form, and we schedule a free on-site assessment. One of our specialists will walk your property, check the foundation, the grading, and any visible cracks or moisture, and ask about when and where you see water. We will explain what we find in plain language and give you a written estimate before any work begins.
Step 2: Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work. In Gallaway, access can be tight on some of the older in-town lots, so we plan ahead for equipment and material staging. If your project requires a permit, such as structural foundation repair or egress window installation, we will pull it through the local building department and coordinate the timing so the job stays on track. For exterior work, we take care to protect landscaping and walkways, and we keep the site organized.
Step 3: When the work is done, we clean up thoroughly and walk the site with you. We make sure you understand what was done, how the system works, and what to watch for. We leave your property clean and your questions answered.
Pricing in Gallaway depends on the size of the job, access, and the condition of your foundation. For a common foundation crack repair, most homeowners spend between $450 and $900. A sump pump installation or replacement typically starts around $1,200, and a battery backup system adds about $900. Interior drain tile systems start at $50 per linear foot, and exterior basement waterproofing starts at $95 per linear foot. Full foundation waterproofing projects start around $3,500, and basement wall sealing begins at $1,500. If you need a French drain, that starts at $25 per linear foot. These are ballpark figures, and the only way to know for sure is a free estimate. Call us at (901) 519-3853 to schedule yours.
