Home Sweet Home with the Zimmermans
A-Z Drainage Solutions has built a legacy of adding value to your home.
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Adam Zimmerman, co-owner of A-Z Drainage Solutions, moves heaven and earth every day for a living. Joined by his wife, Maia, who runs the intricacies of the office, along with their team of talent which includes Adam’s identical twin, Robert (Bobby), this family-owned dream team of skilled professionals beautifies homes and solves mother nature’s most challenging issues at lightning speed.
Driven by excellence, A-Z Drainage Solutions is in a league of its own. A highly specialized field, they strategically solve the unpredictable challenges of unwanted water and rainstorms and are in the business of taking care of exterior needs, waterproofing, while environmentally and structurally beautifying one’s home, impacting erosion, hardscaping, landscaping and protecting it all.
Adam and Maia, both natives of Atlanta who grew up in Johns Creek, are prepared to tackle the hardest of drainage issues, leaving homes ready to weather a storm. Adam shared, “I started A-Z after years working with a waterproofing company and the entrepreneur in me said I can do this in an honest yet still profitable way.”
Maia added, “I left my job in corporate America, as we started our business and took a leap of faith and have humbly, happily, and gratefully never looked back.”
The Zimmermans chose the name A-Z Drainage Solutions (which also stands for their daughter, Avery’s, initials) to include their extensive services under one roof making their slogan, “We’ve got you covered from A-Z.” A to Z provides an integrated approach addressing exterior drainage systems, retaining walls, downspouts, dry creek beds, earth swale, hardscaping, landscaping, catch basins, French drains, load bearing walls, retaining walls, waterproofing, fire pits, paver patios, custom stonework and more.
Accolades pour in from grateful customers plus experts, including Lauren Wayne, President of ARIES, Inc, a well-known structural engineer, expert witness, and consultant who stated, “A to Z drainage offers excellent customer service and attention to detail. I first came across their work on one of my jobs and asked who installed the drainage. Ever since, I have been referring work to Adam, and Maia is one of the most attentive people I’ve worked with. Anytime I have a question they are both very responsive. Adam and Maia are trustworthy professionals that can handle any landscaping and drainage projects.”
The Zimmermans met later in life through mutual friends, and both are involved in day-to-day activities, along with Bobby who is deservingly credited for and runs their landscaping division, does estimates, manages projects, and is a minority owner of the company. Maia oversees customer relations, scheduling, business administration and Adam orchestrates estimates, projects, and customer relations on site. A-Z takes pride in setting the standard and their work speaks for itself. Maia added, “Since this is a family business, everyone on our team is family devoted to customers. Francisco and Misael are brothers ready with solid solutions along with their cousin, Nilson, and Miguel Sr. and Miguel Jr., a father-son duo, with a combined 32 years of experience in the waterproofing industry.”
Adam said, “Our most challenging projects involve complete yard renovations, which encompass overhauling every aspect including grading, grass, walls, drainage, and plants. These projects require constant communication, permitting, and close monitoring of multiple elements. Our company takes great pride in both complex jobs and simple ones, as they fulfill the functional needs of our customers and enhance their home’s beauty.”
Adam cautioned, “Water can cause serious issues to the foundations of homes, leading to major problems if not addressed. Adding proper drainage to homes can help preserve the structural integrity of your home, which is often the biggest investment people make. For example, just two inches of water standing in a 2,000-square-foot home can result in $21,000 in total losses and water damage repair.”
He advised, “Keep an eye on standing water near the foundation and yard’s slope, especially if water flows toward the home, it can cause problems. Be aware of the foundation type if your home has block walls, while poured foundation walls have fewer problems. Look for bowing baseboards, wet carpet, and musty smells if your home has a crawlspace. Our top priority is to prevent water from entering the home and to ensure that any water is directed away from it. Homes commonly experience some form of water intrusion or erosion within the first 20 years of being built, often sooner.”
On a final note, Adam added, “We don’t just solve drainage or structural problems of homes, we build lasting relationships. Our team provides reliable, high-quality service that homeowners can trust. Watching people’s faces when they see the finished product is our reward and calls after heavy rain to tell us it worked like we said it would inspire us. We work hard because we take pride in our work and believe in doing something right the very first time.”
For more information, please visit www.a-zdrainagesolutions.com.
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