Posts by C W

A crack in your basement wall is easy to ignore when it’s small. You might see a thin line running down the concrete and think nothing of it. Then comes a heavy rainstorm, and suddenly there’s water on the basement floor. That’s when most homeowners realize the crack needs attention. Foundation cracks are common in…

You walk downstairs after a night of heavy rain and notice water spreading across your basement floor. Maybe it is a small puddle near the wall. Maybe the carpet feels wet, or water is coming through a crack you have never noticed before. It is frustrating, especially when the basement was completely dry the day…

basement waterproofing servicesWinter in Canada can be tough on basement drainage systems. Snow piles up around the house, temperatures drop below freezing, and water left inside exposed pipes can turn into ice. Your sump pump may work perfectly, but a frozen discharge pipe can stop water from leaving your basement. Many homeowners discover this problem…

Nobody wants to walk downstairs after a heavy rain and find water spreading across the basement floor. Sometimes, the problem starts outside. Rainwater collects near the house, soaks into the ground, and eventually finds its way through foundation cracks or gaps. That’s when homeowners start looking into French drains and weeping tiles. Both carry water…